7-Ingredient (or Less) Dinners
Take the hassle out of dinner tonight with these quick and easy meals, from Asian-inspired beef and noodles to lemon chicken with fresh herbs.
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Asparagus, squash, and green onion add a spring-fresh touch to this simple chicken and bacon combo.
A garden-fresh mixture of celery, green onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and mayonnaise tops this simple salmon grill. Serve it with fresh grilled asparagus.
Pork tenderloin tops antioxidant-rich spinach and juicy pineapple. The pork is a good source of B vitamins and riboflavin -- nutrients that promote healthy red blood cells -- and it's lower in fat and calories than skinless chicken breast.
With tender white fish, fluffy mashed potatoes, and fresh spring veggies, this simple supper is sure to become a weeknight favorite in your house.
This artful tuna salad is good for you too. The recipe calls for olives and an olive oil-based dressing -- both high in heart-healthy fats that fight inflammation and antioxidants that combat cancer.
A quick saute followed by a brief braising keeps chicken breasts moist -- the garlic, fresh lemon, and parsley stay bright, too.
For a summer-fresh twist on grilled salmon, brush on a mixture of warm melted butter, basil, parsley, and lemon peel. Serve it with crisp-tender asparagus.
No complicated sauce required for this delicious Asian-inspired dish -- just pick up a bottle of peanut sauce from the market and you'll be set.
A topping of grilled onions, fresh tomatoes, and red wine vinaigrette adds pizzazz to classic comfort food.
Prepared rotisserie chicken is a shortcut to home style -- just quarter the chicken and serve it on a bed of sauteed squash, cherry tomatoes, and arugula (or spinach) leaves.
Balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil make a simple sauce for this toss-together dinner of spinach, salmon, sweet peppers, and fettuccine.
A blend of crushed red pepper and Asian-style sesame-ginger dressing adds a delicious kick to this simple chicken dinner. Honey-roasted peanuts add crunch.
Make a meal out of fried eggplant with our garlic-sauced beans and green onion-seasoned brown rice.
This simple supper of sausage, orzo, green onions, and sweet peppers tosses together in minutes; leftovers make a great lunch.
To reinvent steak leftovers from last night, simply layer the meat, mixed greens, red onions, and dried tomatoes on a toasted bagel.
A blend of fresh grapes, dried fruit, onions, and preserves gives this tasty whitefish a spring touch. Serve it with brown rice.
This lightly breaded chicken packs 42 grams of protein per serving, and fresh green beans make a quick vitamin-rich side.
Fresh apples lend a touch of fall to napa cabbage and smoked bratwurst. Sour cream, sage, and Dijon mustard dressing adds zest.
For a 20-minute dinner they'll love, toss store-bought four-cheese ravioli with fresh squash, spinach, and basil. Bottled Caesar vinaigrette makes a tangy topper.
Japanese-style bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese make a quick and easy coating for baked cod; julienne carrots and greens add pretty spring color to the plate.
Chunks of juicy tropical fruit and thinly sliced zucchini freshen up quick and easy grilled chicken.
A simple blend of apple butter and soy sauce jazzes up basic pork chops. Fresh green beans and cherry tomatoes make a colorful -- and healthy -- side.
Creamy yogurt and fresh mint make a delicious dressing for this 20-minute salad of hearty lamb, crisp greens, and crunchy radishes.






I wasn't able to bring up the brats and cabbage recipe, but probably can figure it out....
11/10/2011 07:53:51 PM Report Abuseno time for this nonsense DELETE!!
6/14/2011 12:38:16 PM Report AbusePeople should quit complaining ans use the site as it is offered. Thank you for providing recipes and info to the public. Your magazine is great but not everyone has the time to read it. Your site still gets your name out there and you serve good purpose. nkh/ Florida
10/14/2010 12:47:56 PM Report AbuseWould love to see one dish meals like soups. I have a couple that take 5 ingredients and they are great.
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