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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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Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables
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Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

    A simple sauce made from orange juice adds delicious flavor to this 30-minute dinner recipe.

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Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Supper

    Asparagus, squash, and green onion add a spring-fresh touch to this simple chicken and bacon combo.

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Grilled Shrimp and Romaine

    Seasoned with olive oil and kosher salt, this grilled shrimp is simple and delicious. Serve it with garden-fresh lettuce.

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Mexican Beef and Tortillas

    What to do with pot roast leftovers? Make these 20-minute tortillas. Pantry-ready tomatoes with green chilies add a zesty kick, while garden-fresh cilantro adds a touch of spring.

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Grilled Salmon with Garden Mayonnaise

    A garden-fresh mixture of celery, green onion, tarragon, lemon juice, and mayonnaise tops this simple salmon grill. Serve it with fresh grilled asparagus.

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Roast Pork Salad with Ginger-Pineapple Dressing

    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.

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Veggie Fish Chowder

    With tender white fish, fluffy mashed potatoes, and fresh spring veggies, this simple supper is sure to become a weeknight favorite in your house.

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Sausage-Fruit Kabobs

    For a winning warm-weather supper, brush slices of zucchini, apple, and sausage with our simple-to-make honey mustard glaze before grilling.

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Grilled Tuna Salad

    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.

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Chicken Breasts with Herbs

    A quick saute followed by a brief braising keeps chicken breasts moist -- the garlic, fresh lemon, and parsley stay bright, too.

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Basil-Buttered Salmon

    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.

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Spicy Beef-Noodle Bowl

    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.

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Pork and Potatoes with Tomato Relish

    A topping of grilled onions, fresh tomatoes, and red wine vinaigrette adds pizzazz to classic comfort food.

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Chicken with Summer Squash

    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.

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Mediterranean Salmon and Noodle Bowl

    Balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil make a simple sauce for this toss-together dinner of spinach, salmon, sweet peppers, and fettuccine.

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Sesame and Ginger Chicken

    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.

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Saucy Beans and Eggplant

    Make a meal out of fried eggplant with our garlic-sauced beans and green onion-seasoned brown rice.

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Sausage and Orzo

    This simple supper of sausage, orzo, green onions, and sweet peppers tosses together in minutes; leftovers make a great lunch.

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Chicken and Lemon-Broccoli Alfredo

    Light Alfredo pasta sauce dresses up simple stovetop chicken and mushrooms. Broccoli cooked with fresh slices of lemon makes an easy (and healthy) side dish.

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Beefy Bagel Sandwiches

    To reinvent steak leftovers from last night, simply layer the meat, mixed greens, red onions, and dried tomatoes on a toasted bagel.

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Garlicky Peppers and Shrimp

    This dinner party-worthy dish is a snap to make -- simply toss together grilled sweet peppers, garlic, cayenne pepper, and jumbo shrimp.

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Tilapia with Grape Chutney

    A blend of fresh grapes, dried fruit, onions, and preserves gives this tasty whitefish a spring touch. Serve it with brown rice.

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Chicken with Capers

    This lightly breaded chicken packs 42 grams of protein per serving, and fresh green beans make a quick vitamin-rich side.

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Wilted Cabbage and Brats

    Fresh apples lend a touch of fall to napa cabbage and smoked bratwurst. Sour cream, sage, and Dijon mustard dressing adds zest.

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Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

    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.

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Spinach Salad with Ancho Chili Pepper Chops

    Spicy pork and crisp bacon top garden-fresh spinach. Fresh onion sauteed with vinegar and chili pepper makes a simple and flavorful dressing.

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Smoked Turkey Panini

    This mile-high turkey sandwich gets a fresh spin with thick-sliced country Italian bread and bruschetta topping.

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Parmesan-Crusted Fish

    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.

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Triple-Mango Chicken

    Chunks of juicy tropical fruit and thinly sliced zucchini freshen up quick and easy grilled chicken.

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Pork Chops Primavera

    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.

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Pineapple Chicken

    Juicy pineapple tempers the spice of this curry-flavored chicken dish. Sweet peppers and jalapenos make a pretty garnish.

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Herbed Lamb Steak Salads

    Creamy yogurt and fresh mint make a delicious dressing for this 20-minute salad of hearty lamb, crisp greens, and crunchy radishes.

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Napabagg wrote:

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 Abuse
sksellers wrote:

no time for this nonsense DELETE!!

6/14/2011 12:38:16 PM Report Abuse
nhaid wrote:

People 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 Abuse
dupy wrote:

Would love to see one dish meals like soups. I have a couple that take 5 ingredients and they are great.

9/21/2010 11:25:05 AM Report Abuse
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