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Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa

Any cut of steak will work for this recipe, but we especially like the flavor and texture of rib-eye with these seasonings; look for steak that has been thinly cut. A cold ale, sweet potato fries and vinegary coleslaw can round out the meal.

» Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa

Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps

Kids and adults alike will love these quick, zippy burgers. The beans make the burgers a little fragile, so be careful when taking them off the broiler pan. Make it a meal: Serve a green salad and frozen mango slices for dessert.

» Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps

Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Pancetta & Wilted Watercress

We use just a touch of pancetta—cured Italian-style bacon—to balance the sweet tomatoes and peppery watercress. Make it a meal: A salad tossed with a red-wine vinaigrette completes dinner.

» Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Pancetta & Wilted Watercress

Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note. To complete the Baja theme, serve with black beans, some diced mango and a bit of light sour cream.

» Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Seared Chicken with Apricot Sauce

Fresh apricots, white wine, apricot preserves and tarragon combine in a quick sauce that's delicious on chicken. We pound the chicken thin so that it cooks in just a couple of minutes. Let this basic recipe inspire you to create your own variations. Try different combinations of wine (or even fruit juice with a touch of vinegar) and other fruits and preserves. Serve with: Quinoa or brown rice and sautéed spinach.

» Seared Chicken with Apricot Sauce

Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich

Looking for a vegetarian option for your next cookout? This grilled eggplant and portobello sandwich is our answer. For extra flavor, we top it with slices of garden-fresh tomato and spicy arugula. Serve with a mixed green salad.

» Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich

Sesame-Orange Shrimp

These shrimp are super-easy to make—just coat them in a simple batter, cook them in a little oil and toss with a tangy sesame-orange sauce. The staff at EatingWell simply could not get enough of these delicious shrimp while we were developing this recipe. Serve with: Brown basmati rice and steamed snow peas tossed with a little toasted sesame oil.

» Sesame-Orange Shrimp


Get a healthy, delicious dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less with these quick and ultra-quick recipes.

This collection of quick dinner recipes will help you satisfy your family, so get cooking! Just add a salad, simple side dish or quick-cooking whole grain like couscous or quinoa to round out these easy healthy recipes.

Quick and Healthy Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less

Back in the 19th century, an English doctor named J.H. Salisbury prescribed beef for...
Here we turn baked beans into an easy main dish by adding chicken sausage and...
Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a...
Here, we use healthier extra-virgin olive oil with a bit of butter added for its...
Zucchini and celery give this chicken-and-bean salad a nice crunch. We like serving...
“Sub”? “Hoagie”? “Grinder”? “Hero”? It depends on where you grew up. But we can all...
Any cut of steak will work for this recipe, but we especially like the flavor and...
Toss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus...
Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for...
We use just a touch of pancetta—cured Italian-style bacon—to balance the sweet...
Why not use cooler-weather vegetables like broccoli and arugula as an unconventional...
Lightly grilled escarole combined with tangy tomato vinaigrette makes an...
Smoky chipotle peppers make this quick, citrusy barbecue sauce special. Try this...
Looking for a vegetarian option for your next cookout? This grilled eggplant and...
This fragrant, Italian-flavored soup takes advantage of quick-cooking ingredients—...
This deconstructed version of a chile relleno turned sandwich packs some heat and an...
Prince Edward Island may account for a healthy share of the world's mussel...
Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed...
Who doesn't love a crunchy fried shrimp? This version takes virtually fat-free...
Chop suey is often made with bamboo shoots and water chestnuts—add them to this...
Simple yet special enough to serve for company - even when you're in a hurry....
Convenient frozen hash browns and flaked salmon come together for a twist on this...
Fresh apricots, white wine, apricot preserves and tarragon combine in a quick sauce...
These shrimp are super-easy to make—just coat them in a simple batter, cook them in...
The piquant Sichuan Sauce (which doubles easily) works well with almost any stir-fry...
Beans add protein to this tasty riff on the classic Middle Eastern salad fattoush,...
We like broccoli best in this tofu stir-fry, but any mixture of vegetables you have...
This tomatillo-based gazpacho is gorgeously green with a tart flavor that...
The cheese in this dish is the key to the balance of flavors. For the biggest impact...

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