Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

Pinto Bean Tacos Ingredients: 8 taco shells1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained½ cup reduced-sodium tomato sauce1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained1 teaspoon chili powder¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed¼ teaspoon ground cumin1½ cups shredded lettuce1 medium tomato, chopped½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Directions: 1. Heat taco shells according to […]

Creamy Fish and Clam Chowder Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes (about 2 cups)1 cup frozen corn1 small leek, thinly sliced8 ounces bottled clam juice¼ cup water¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed¼ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon pepper12 ounces evaporated skim milk12 ounces fresh or frozen cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces6 ounces canned minced clams Directions: […]

Buffalo Chicken Tenders Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray½ cup broken reduced-fat shredded wheat crackers½ cup broken honey wheat pretzel rods¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper2 eggs¼ cup fat-free milk1½ pounds chicken breast tenderloins⅓ cup light mayonnaise¼ cup crumbled blue cheese1 garlic clove, minced½ cup buffalo sauceCelery sticks Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking […]

Pork and Pears in Peppercorn Sauce Ingredients: 2 medium pears, cored and sliced1 cup orange juice, plus more if necessary1 tablespoon cooking oil4 (3 ounces each) boneless pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, crushed¼ teaspoon nutmeg Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, cook pear […]

Beef Sirloin with Fall Vegetables Ingredients: 8 ounces parsnips, peeled and cut into ½-inch thick slices (2 to 3 medium)8 ounces turnips, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces (1 medium)2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch slices (1 cup)12 ounces boneless beef sirloin, cut 1-inch thick2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1 teaspoon grated gingerroot⅛ […]

Sesame Chicken with Broccoli Ingredients: 5 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil5 teaspoons honey1¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks2 tablespoons canola oil1 small head broccoli, cut into florets2 scallions, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons greens reserved1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger3 cloves garlic, minced1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons cornstarch1 […]

This recipe is a great introduction to orzo if you’ve never had it before. With hearty, smoky sausage and a bit of veggies and a small shape of pasta, you have a dish that has the perfect balance of tastes. You get the satisfying sausage and the benefit of the mild taste of zucchini.  Even […]

If your definition of a good dinner includes meat, potatoes, and a side vegetable, this recipe for pork and potatoes with tomato relish will hit the spot. I can’t speak for anyone else, but my husband isn’t always excited about creating new dishes. Like many men, his favorite dinners are hearty meat and potatoes in […]

Who doesn’t love a warm, hearty bowl of chili? It’s especially great for the chilly days of fall and winter, perfect for a football party. And of course, chili needs to have cornbread on the side. This dish combines the familiar flavors of chili with the cornbread you love. One of the best things about […]

Cheesy Chicken Macaroni Ingredients: 1½ cups elbow macaroni12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts halves, cut into 1-inch pieces¼ cup finely chopped onion1 (6.5 ounce) container semisoft cheese with garlic and herb1 ⅔ cups fat free milk1 tablespoon all-purpose flour¾ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 cups fresh baby spinach1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Directions: 1. Cook […]

Turkey Cobb Roll Ups   Ingredients: 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped2 green onions, chopped3 tablespoons blue cheese-flavored yogurt dressing½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper8 ounces thinly sliced roast turkey, chopped1 avocado, diced4 10-inch spinach tortillas Directions: 1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. 2. Spoon turkey mixture evenly onto […]

Sweet and Sour Pork Over Rice   Ingredients:  1 tablespoon dry sherry¼ teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided1½ teaspoons sugar, divided1 pound (1-inch thick) boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of any fat and cut into 1-inch cubes1½ cups brown rice3 cups chicken stock20 ounce can pineapple chunks packed in juice, drained, 2 tablespoons pineapple […]

Steak with Mashed ‘Potatoes’   Ingredients:  Rosemary salt: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, from about 4 medium sprigs2 tablespoons coarse salt½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper  Mashed ‘Potatoes’: ½ large head cauliflower, broken into florets, about 8 cups½ cup nonfat buttermilk1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced ½ inch thickSalt½-¾ cup low-fat […]

Bacon, Spinach, and Cheese Quiche Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 10 slices bacon 1 onion, diced 5 cups baby spinach 10 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup half-and-half 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions: 1. Grease the slow cooker with butter; set aside. 2. Cook bacon in a large pan until crisp; set […]

Mexican Lasagna Recipe Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground chicken breast 2 Tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 cup taco sauce 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained 1 cup frozen corn salt 8 (8 inch) soft corn or flour tortillas 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese sliced black olives for topping […]

If there are two things that go together well, it’s salmon and noodles. Salmon is light and airy, and it is perfectly complemented by noodles which add a bit of weight to the dish without overpowering it. The dish is also versatile as you can add any number of ingredients to elevate the taste, up […]

Ranch Ham and Cheese Pasta   Ingredients:  1 (16 ounce) package penne1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup fat-free milk2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon dried minced onion½ teaspoon dill weed¼ teaspoon onion powder⅛ teaspoon pepper1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream2 cups cubed fully […]

Pretzel Schnitzel   Ingredients: ½ cup fat-free milk½ cup egg substitute1 cup crushed unsalted pretzels (about 3 ounces)½ teaspoon pepper (coarsely ground preferred)¼ teaspoon saltCooking spray2 teaspoons olive oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided use1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded, quartered, pounded 7×4-inch pieces2 medium lemons, halved Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to […]

Pasta with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes   Ingredients: 7 ounces whole wheat linguineOlive oil cooking spray½ pound pork sausages, removed from their casings and crumbled2 garlic cloves, mincedPinch of hot pepper flakes16 cherry tomatoes1 teaspoon chopped fresh thymeSalt and pepper1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions: 1. Prepare linguine according to […]

Honey Hoisin Pork with Bok Choy   Ingredients:  For pork: 1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed¼ teaspoon saltCooking spray¼ cup rice wine vinegar3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon hoisin sauce¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper For bok choy: 6 baby bok choyCooking spray2 teaspoons dark sesame oil¼ teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons sesame seeds Directions: 1. Slice […]

My goal is to get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less. I love feeding my family and cooking at home saves a lot of money. But I admit that I don’t necessarily love cooking, so I don’t want to spend any more time doing it than I must.  However, the challenge with […]

You surely know the Dr. Seuss book “Green Eggs and Ham,” especially with kids at home. You may even have the book memorized by now if your kids like it as much as mine do. Your kids may have asked if you can eat green eggs and ham, but of course, there’s no such thing. […]

Chicken Meatball Open-Faced Sub   Ingredients:  Cooking spray1 pound ground chicken (use a mixture of dark and white meat)1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs¼ cup skim milk1 large egg, lightly beaten1 small onion, finely chopped¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 (14½ ounce) can […]

Blackened Catfish   Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon ground red pepper¼ teaspoon salt3 teaspoons olive oil, divided4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets Directions: 1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add […]