28 Quick Dinners to Make in February

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28 Quick Dinners to Make in February2/27 Day 2: Pear ‘n’ Fennel Pork 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh fennel has a large bulbous base and pale green stems with wispy foliage. Often mislabeled as sweet anise, it has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than anise. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 431 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 3/27 Easy Salisbury Steak 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simple Salisbury

The family-pleasing entree is perfect for a busy weeknight

Steak Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh mushrooms and cream of mushroom soup create the speedy simmered sauce that covers these ground beef patties. The family-pleasing entree is perfect for a busy weeknight. —Elouise Bonar of Hanover, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 212 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/27 Hamburger Stew 104 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Hamburger Stew Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this hamburger stew recipe from a woman at our church, Lois Henry, when I needed a way to use up our bounty of home-canned tomatoes. My husband loves it, and I like that it’s easy to warm up for a carefree dinner in the winter months. —Marcia Clay, Truman, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 5/27 Thai

The merrymaking begins when everybody digs in, even the kids

Chicken Linguine 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thai Chicken Linguine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I’m feeding a crowd, I multiply this Thai-inspired chicken with pasta and snow peas. The merrymaking begins when everybody digs in, even the kids. —Teri Rumble, Jensen Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 377 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 6/27 Day 6: Stovetop Meat Loaves 9 Reviews

Who says meat loaf has to bake in the oven for hours?

Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who says meat loaf has to bake in the oven for hours? For this convenient recipe, all you need is your stovetop and 30 minutes. It’s a quick, simple dish to make for one or two people. —Emily Sund, Geneseo, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 meat loaf: 292 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2

8/27 Day 9: Salmon with Tomato-Goat Cheese Couscous 1 Review

starch. 7/27 Day 7: Big Kahuna Pizza 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A prebaked pizza crust and refrigerated barbecued pork make this tasty supper idea super fast and super easy. Cut into bite-sized pieces, and it can double as a great last-minute appetizer, too! —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 343 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 8/27 Day 9: Salmon with Tomato-Goat Cheese Couscous 1 Review

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat

Test Kitchen Approved Salmon with Tomato-Goat Cheese Couscous Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich with goat cheese and tomato, this recipe works for a weeknight supper or an elegant company dinner—and can be easily adjusted to serve more people. —Toni Roberts, La Canada, California Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet with 1 cup couscous mixture: 414 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 9/27 Day 10: Saucy

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat

Mediterranean Chicken with Rice 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Mediterranean Chicken with Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The hints of Mediterranean flavor in this chicken dish make it a family favorite. —Tabitha Alloway, Edna, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup chicken mixture with 3/4 cup rice: 394 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat. 10/27 Day 11: Breaded Turkey Breasts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty crumb coating seasoned with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs gives the turkey slices a delicious flavor. The thin turkey slices take just a few minutes on the stovetop, so be careful not to overcook them. —Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 cutlets: 303 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 11/27 Day 12: Easy Chicken Alfredo 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Alfredo Recipe photo by Taste of

The easy chicken Alfredo recipe can be on the table in less than 30 minutes

Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish’s classic sauce is almost as simple as opening up a jar but tastes so much better. The easy chicken Alfredo recipe can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 998 calories, 77g fat (46g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 1015mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 12/27 Day 13: Pizza Potato Toppers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings

I don’t know of a more satisfying way to stretch a half-pound of meat!

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, but it’s an economical treat as well. I don’t know of a more satisfying way to stretch a half-pound of meat! —Sheila Friedrich, Antelope, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 486 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein. 13/27 Day 14: Basil-Butter Steaks with Roasted Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A few ingredients and 30 minutes are all

you’ll need for this incredibly satisfying meal

you’ll need for this incredibly satisfying meal. A simple basil butter gives these steaks a very special taste. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 538 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein. 14/27 Chicken Parmesan 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants. Then I found this recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it

for two and began making the beloved dish at home

for two and began making the beloved dish at home. After more than 50 years of marriage, I still enjoy preparing his favorite recipes. —Iola Butler, Sun City, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 444 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 1496mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 15/27 Ground Beef Stroganoff 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to lighten my mother-in-law’s wonderful recipe and

came up with this tasty beef Stroganoff

came up with this tasty beef Stroganoff. In our home, we call it special noodles. —Jennifer Riordan, St. Louis, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture with 3/4 cup noodles: 333 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 16/27 Day 17: Deviled Chicken Thighs 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Deviled Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this dish when I invite my

next-door neighbor over for supper

next-door neighbor over for supper. It’s just enough for the two of us. The tasty chicken is tender and moist with a bit of crunch from the cashews. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh: 246 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 17/27 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:

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