24 Quick Dinners You Can Literally Toss Together

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24 Quick Dinners You Can Literally Toss Together1/24 Garlic Bread Pizza 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Between working full-time, going to school and raising three children, finding time-saving recipes that my family likes is one of my biggest challenges. These quick pizzas pack a huge amount of flavor. —Amy Grim, Chillicothe, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 281 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. 2/24 Tomato & Avocado Sandwiches

These are ingredients I almost always have on hand

4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato & Avocado Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a vegetarian, and this is a tasty, quick and healthy lunch I could eat for every meal. At my house, we call these sandwiches HATS: hummus, avocado, tomato and shallots. These are ingredients I almost always have on hand. —Sarah Jaraha, Moorestown, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 278 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

starch, 2 fat

starch, 2 fat. 3/24 Tuna Melt 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our children were young, I often fixed these warm, crunchy sandwiches. They go well with chips and a salad for a quick lunch. —Carole Anhalt, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 363 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 4/24 Chicken Tostada Salad 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings

It works just as well

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If I don’t have any tostada shells on hand for this speedy salad, I just heat taco shells, break them in half and lay them flat on the plates. It works just as well. Great Southwest flavor! —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 tostada: 322 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 1364mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 5/24 Ranchero Supper 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty dish is

fast and easy to fix after a busy workday

fast and easy to fix after a busy workday. We like to use hickory and bacon baked beans and serve it with fruit or a green salad for a complete meal. —Karen Roberts, Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 511 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 30g protein. 6/24 Tomato Soup 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Ever Tomato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, rich and bursting with brightness, this

soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich

soup is the ultimate sidekick to a grilled cheese sandwich. — Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 104 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 7/24 Easy Chili Mac 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chili Mac Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This combines chili with one of my favorite pasta dishes. I often serve it for company or potlucks and occasionally add taco seasoning or use

beanless chili and add black beans

beanless chili and add black beans. —Lee Steinmetz, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 422 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 8/24 Asian Beef Noodles 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asian Beef and Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy, economical dish takes only five ingredients—all of which you’re likely to have on hand. Serve with a dash of soy sauce and a side of pineapple slices. —Laura Stenberg, Wyoming, Minnesota Nutrition

It’s a delightful option for company!

Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 383 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 9/24 Tortellini Carbonara 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini Carbonara Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bacon, cream and Parmesan cheese make a classic pasta sauce that’s absolutely heavenly. It’s a delightful option for company! —Cathy Croyle, Davidsville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 527 calories, 36g fat (20g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g

They’re just as flavorful after freezing

protein. 10/24 Meat Loaf Muffins 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meat Loaf Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They’re just as flavorful after freezing. —Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2 mini meat loaves: 260 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 350mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 11/24 Fried Chicken and Waffles Test Kitchen Approved Fried Chicken and Waffles Recipe photo by

12/24 Ham & Jack

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken and waffles as a culinary tradition has origins in both Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and soul food, with some variations. This version features fried chicken in a flavorful coating that is crispy outside, tender inside, and a spongy, chewy waffle with some crisp ridges. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken with 1 waffle: 668 calories, 40g fat (7g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 12/24 Ham & Jack

Pepper jack cheese adds spicy flavor to these warm, melty sandwiches

Pudgy Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Jack Pudgy Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pepper jack cheese adds spicy flavor to these warm, melty sandwiches. —Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 268 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat. 13/24 Texas Black Bean Soup 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings

—Pamela Scott, Garland, Texas

10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty meatless stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering on a cool day. It tastes as if it’s made with love and yet it requires so little time and attention. —Pamela Scott, Garland, Texas. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 14/24 Sesame Cilantro Shrimp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the

I can have a hot meal in the table in 10 minutes

Recipe Creator: On days when I don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have a hot meal in the table in 10 minutes. —Tami Penunuri, League City, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup shrimp mixture (calculated without rice): 153 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 15/24 Easy Gazpacho 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved NICOLE PERRY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Now I serve it often as an appetizer

Creator: My daughter got this gazpacho recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. Now I serve it often as an appetizer. It certainly is the talk of any party. —Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 146 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 16/24 Pizza Quesadillas 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Quesadillas Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Serve it with a green salad for a simple dinner for two

Creator: When my husband and I needed a quick meal, I fixed this recipe using leftover ingredients. Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green salad for a simple dinner for two. —Barbara Rupert, Edgefield, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/2 quesadilla: 464 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 1546mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. 17/24 Tilapia with Corn Salsa 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family

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