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Skillet Balsamic Chicken

Flavored vinegars tenderize the chicken while imparting a distinctive muskiness. Oregano intensifies the effect in this chicken and onion saute with balsamic gravy.

By Debby Tambe

Carrot, Tomato, and Spinach Quinoa Pilaf with Ground Turkey

This recipe takes a quinoa pilaf side dish and turns it into a main dish by adding black beans and ground turkey.

By steveweis

Caribbean-Inspired Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Chicken kabobs are marinated and basted with a coconut cream-based marinade, creating a Caribbean-inspired meal for grilling nights.

By AHinojosa

Videos to Watch

Spaghetti Squash with Paleo Meat Sauce

Basil Chicken Over Angel Hair

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Turkey Veggie Meatloaf Cups

Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Thai Spiced Barbecue Shrimp

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Pesto Polenta Lasagna

Spicy Chicken Breasts

Greek Chicken Pasta

Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Making a paste of onion, tomato, chile pepper, ginger, and garlic starts you on your way to a relatively simple homemade Indian dish.

By latinmama

Popular in Ashburn

Spaghetti Diablo with Shrimp

Spaghetti and shrimp are served in a spicy tomato sauce in this meal idea.

By Scott Koeneman

Parchment Baked Salmon

A salmon fillet is steamed in parchment paper with lemon and basil for a light, quick meal for two.

By tiger77

Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal)

These Indian-inspired red lentils (masoor dal) flavored with cumin, turmeric, and ginger can be customized to suit your family's tastes.

By katie

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes with Angel Hair

Cherry tomatoes roasted in olive oil and garlic then combined with angel hair pasta set this quick and easy dish apart from all the rest.

By It's A New Day

Lemon Asparagus Risotto

The bright, fresh flavors of asparagus and lemon permeate this creamy rice dish. Try not to rush this dish, it's worth the wait.

By stefychefy

Maple Salmon

Easy baked salmon, thanks to a simple marinade starring maple syrup and soy sauce.

By STARFLOWER

Braised Balsamic Chicken

Rich, slightly sweet balsamic vinegar intensifies the flavors of tomato and herbs in this chicken saute.

By MOONANDBACK

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Quick and easy black bean burgers, spiced up with chili sauce, cumin, garlic and chili powder. A tasty alternative to the frozen kind.

By LAURENMU

Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker

Pork tenderloin simmers in onion soup and red wine that's flavored with garlic and soy sauce. Try this top-rated slow cooker recipe.

By chowsito

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

This tangy-sweet baked chicken is simply seasoned and cooked, quick from start to delicious finish.

By Mary Bane

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

This Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi is bursting with flavor and combines both sweet and sour taste sensations. The 30 minute prep time includes 20 minutes to marinate. This recipe is a snap and so delicious. You'll love it!

By DECODIANA

Fish Tacos

Beer battered cod are the star of these fresh and tasty fish tacos, served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage and a zesty white sauce.

By BREESE823

Unbelievable Chicken

Your taste buds will thrill to this exciting blend of sweet and sour. Grilled chicken never tasted better or more juicy!

By LETSGGGO

Pesto Chicken Florentine

Spinach, chicken and pasta are smothered in a glorious creamy pesto sauce.

By MINERFAMILY

Burgundy Pork Tenderloin

Impress your guests with a pork tenderloin, lightly seasoned and baked, and served with the simple red wine sauce that cooks along with the pork. All you have to do is smile and accept the compliments.

By BROWNDOG

Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

A light but super-tasty pasta dish, with fresh asparagus cooked in broth with sauteed garlic and seasoned chicken.

By LAUREL B

Greek Chicken Pasta

For a fabulously flavorful dish that takes just minutes to make, simply saute garlic, onion and tender strips of chicken. Add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice and oregano, and toss with hot pasta.

By Lalena

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Serve this tasty sandwich spread on crusty whole grain rolls or pita bread, with lettuce and tomato.

By FISHLOVE

Basil Chicken over Angel Hair

Cubed chicken breast is simmered in a peppery tomato-basil sauce and tossed with fine strands of angel hair pasta.

By Wendy Mercadante

Black Beans and Rice

White rice, garlic and onion is cooked in a nice vegetable stock for about 20 minutes. Black beans, cayenne and cumin are added to the pot, given a stir ...and that's it. Black Beans and Rice for six.

By Robyn Webb

Easy Baked Tilapia

Just 35 minutes and six simple ingredients are all you need for this top-rated, flavorful tilapia recipe.

By F_Gory

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Marinated tilapia fillets are grilled instead of fried in this tangy, flavorful twist on fish tacos.

By Mary Dohrmann

Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

This is a quick light meal. Wilted spinach, bacon and tomatoes are tossed with penne pasta. Good for any season and will complement anything.

By Jean Tagliere

Spinach and Feta Pita Bake

This is great as a party appetizer or a full meal. Tasty, full of flavor and good for you. The crunchy crust is what I really like! You can play with the veggie toppings and cheeses for a great meal that is fast and delicious! Our favorite quick meal!

By Heatherbee

Chicken and Red Wine Sauce

A simple red wine sauce with brown sugar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper makes this dish simply yummy! Braised chicken breasts, brazenly good taste.

By Robin

Healthy Main Dish Recipes

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Unbelievable Chicken

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Chinese Pork Tenderloin

Maple Salmon

Most Made Today

Maple Salmon

Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

Chef John's Salmon Mango Bango

Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

Kabob Marinade

Chana Masala (Savory Indian Chick Peas)

Healthy Breakfast Sandwich

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Lemon Asparagus Risotto

Turkey Veggie Meatloaf Cups

By Debby Tambe

By steveweis

By AHinojosa

Videos to Watch

Spaghetti Squash with Paleo Meat Sauce

Basil Chicken Over Angel Hair

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Dressing

Turkey Veggie Meatloaf Cups

Herbed Chicken Nuggets

Thai Spiced Barbecue Shrimp

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Pesto Polenta Lasagna

Spicy Chicken Breasts

Greek Chicken Pasta

By latinmama

Popular in Ashburn

Amazing Pork Tenderloin in the Slow Cooker

Chicken Kisses

Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Maple Salmon

Gnocchi I

Black Beans and Rice

Asian Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Easy Baked Tilapia

Pesto Pasta with Chicken

By Scott Koeneman

By tiger77

By katie

By It's A New Day

By stefychefy

By STARFLOWER

By MOONANDBACK

By LAURENMU

By chowsito

By Mary Bane

By DECODIANA

By BREESE823

By LETSGGGO

By MINERFAMILY

By BROWNDOG

By LAUREL B

By Lalena

By FISHLOVE

By Wendy Mercadante

By Robyn Webb

By F_Gory

By Mary Dohrmann

By Jean Tagliere

By Heatherbee

By Robin