dinner ideas

  1. Cooking Tips & Trends

    Shortcuts to speed up dinner

    By Brandi Bidot on May 9, 2013
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    Sometimes dinnertime can be a stressful time but not anymore! Here we share a variety of great tips to help keep you organized, help...
  2. Quick Meal Ideas

    Thai green curry chicken burrito

    By Brandi Bidot on Apr 9, 2013
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    If you are ready for something unique and bursting with flavor, this is the recipe for you. Chicken is simmered in a spicy green...
  3. Family Recipes

    Grilled Greek chicken pitas with simple tzatziki sauce recipe

    By Carolyn Stalnaker on Mar 15, 2013
    These grilled Greek chicken pitas are fun, interactive and totally delicious! Serve them in foil or wax paper bags to make it feel...
  4. Quick Meal Ideas

    Slow cooker black bean chili with lime and cheddar recipe

    By Brandi Bidot on Feb 22, 2013
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    In this easy slow cooker chili recipe, we use lean ground turkey with black beans and spices to create a wonderfully hearty meal for...
  5. Entertaining Menus & Recipes

    Cuban-style sandwiches with spicy chipotle sauce

    By Carolyn Stalnaker on Feb 14, 2013
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    The classic Cuban sandwich gets a bit of a kick with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise sauce and garlicky roasted pork.
  6. Family Recipes

    Cheese-stuffed meatballs

    By Carolyn Stalnaker on Jan 24, 2013
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    That's right, these cheese-stuffed meatballs are downright sexy! One bite and you're taken from... ordinary... to extraordinary!
  7. Winter Recipes

    Creamy mushroom and pancetta mussels

    By Jennifer Farley on Jan 17, 2013
    These mussels are cooked in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with small bites of pancetta and herbs. They should be enjoyed with crusty...
  8. Family Activities

    Fun themes for family dinnertime

    By Cait Braeden on Oct 30, 2012
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    Let's face it — families are busy these days. It can be hard to find time to eat dinner together with everyone heading in different...
  9. Food & Recipes

    2 Tasty recipes for leftover Easter ham

    By Claire Gallam on Apr 10, 2012
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    Easter dinner was a success but now you're left with an entire ham hock that's taking up the top shelf of your refrigerator. Since...
  10. Entertaining Menus & Recipes

    Creating a formal holiday dinner menu

    By Christina Holt on Dec 15, 2011
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    Creating a holiday dinner menu detailing the evening's offerings is a perfect addition to a formal dinner party. From a five course...
  11. Easy Dinner Recipes

    Hearty beef stew

    By Claire Gallam on Dec 6, 2011
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    As the temperatures start to drop, everyone begins their winter ritual of retreating inside and hibernating until March. I'm a firm...
  12. Family Recipes

    Sunday Dinner: Caramel apple pork chops

    By Patricia Conte on Oct 23, 2011
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    How did Sundays go from a day when you share a special meal with family and friends, to a day to squeeze in last minute errands and...
  13. Entertaining

    Food and chocolate pairing menus

    By Heather Barnett on Oct 1, 2011
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    Do you know letting chocolate melt in your mouth produces brain and heart activity similar to (and sometimes stronger than)...
  14. Food & Recipes

    Emeril's new TV show teaches real people how to get dinner on the table

    By Erica Sagon on Sep 24, 2011
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    On his new TV show, Emeril's Table , chef Emeril Lagasse teaches home cooks with less "Bam!" and more of a helping hand.
  15. Family Activities

    How to host a movie-night dinner

    By Heather Barnett on Sep 12, 2011
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    Between work, school, extracurricular activities and friends, getting the family together for a meal can be difficult, even just...
  16. Family Activities

    How to host a '50s diner dinner

    By Heather Barnett on Sep 12, 2011
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    Whether you remember the 50s fondly or you’re just a fan of Happy Days , poodle skirts and ponytails, and leather jackets and...
  17. Family Activities

    How to have a backwards dinner

    By Heather Barnett on Sep 12, 2011
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    Sometimes, spicing up family dinner can be as simple as doing things a little differently. For your next meal, try having a...
  18. Family Activities

    How to have a murder mystery dinner

    By Heather Barnett on Sep 12, 2011
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    A murder mystery dinner isn’t just for fancy adult social events. With these easy tips, you can treat your family to one tonight.
  19. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Creative ways to teach kids about healthy dinner choices

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Aug 22, 2011
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    You’d be hard-pressed to find many kids who will pick leafy green salads over a slice of pizza for dinner, but that doesn’t mean...
  20. Family Activities

    3 Special ideas for family dinners

    By Vicki Clinebell on Aug 17, 2011
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    Making family mealtime something special doesn't have to take a lot of time or effort. Adding a few extra elements will delight your...
  21. Easy Dinner Recipes

    6 Portable dinner ideas

    By Courtney Dial on Aug 1, 2011
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    If you're often on the go during dinnertime, skip the fast food line and opt for these portable dinner ideas instead. You'll you'll...