Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes

Easy Healthy Dinners Healthy doesn’t mean bland, these tasty family dinner recipes are sure winners! Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes Healthy Beef Dinner Recipes Healthy Pork Dinner Recipes Healthy Pasta & Seafood Dinner Recipes 8 Weeks of Menus Chicken and Dumplings Delicious Pumpkin Pie Tasty Turkey Meatloaf ♦More in Healthy Recipes  

8 Weeks of Dinner Menus & Recipes Click on the link for each week to get the full week of easy dinner ideas and the meal plans that go with each day. They’re simple, tasty home cooked meals your family will enjoy. Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five Week Six Week […]

Fast and Easy Family Dinners     4, 5, 6 and 7 ingredient dinner recipes have just a few ingredients and loads of flavor! Start saving time and money in your kitchen with these family-friendly recipes, packed with delicious options.     Chicken Recipes 4 to 7 ingredient chicken dinners are great tasting recipes for […]

10 Muffin Pan Recipes for Dinner Dinner can be hand held and fun when you make it in a muffin tin. Because they’re so portable, they’re fantastic for lunches too. Each of the recipes below were made in a 12 cup cupcake tin and makes just 12. You may want to double the recipe and […]

Quick and Easy 30 Minute Pasta and Seafood Meals Quick and easy 30 minute pasta and seafood meals are great for those meatless Mondays, fishy Fridays, or any day in between that your family wants something other than meat with dinner. Pasta is quick and easy, and so much more than spaghetti with bottled sauce […]

Quick and Easy 30 Minute Pork Meals Quick and easy 30 minute pork meals bring the flavor of ham, sausage, bacon and other types of pork to the table in no time. Every dish has side dishes as part of the main dish or separately, and the entire meal is done in 30 minutes from […]

Quick and Easy 30 Minute Beef Meals Quick and easy 30 minute beef meals our way means the entire meal is done in 30 minutes (or less). Not 30 minutes cooking time for the main dish, not prep time excluded…dinner done in 30 minutes. Beef is family friendly in so many ways. We leaned more […]

Quick and Easy 30 Minute Chicken Meals Quick and easy 30 minute chicken meals are delicious home cooked complete dinners, done quick. With a variety of flavors, there’s plenty of 30 minute chicken recipes for every family. If you’re trying to spend time with your family instead of sitting in a drive-thru line, these are […]

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 […]