27 Quick Dinners for January

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27 Quick Dinners for January2/27 Day 2: One-Pot Sausage and Basil Pasta 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing better than coming home and putting dinner on the table in 30 minutes. It’s easy to add different kinds of sausage or seasonings to make this sausage and basil pasta your own. —Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 332 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 862mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Goes Great with: Simple Italian Salad 3/27

Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair

Day 3: Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder 94 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this smooth, creamy soup when company comes to visit. Its zippy flavor is full of southwestern flair. My family enjoys dipping slices of homemade bread in this chowder to soak up every bite! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 368 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate

(5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein

(5g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Goes Great with: Salsa Corn Cakes 4/27 Day 4: One-Pot Dinner 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family always comes back for seconds when this nicely seasoned skillet supper is on the table. —Bonnie Morrow, Spencerport, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 263 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 17g protein. Goes Great with: Nutty Green Salad 5/27 Day 6: Waffle-Iron Pizzas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

These little pizza pockets are a fun mashup using a waffle iron

MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These little pizza pockets are a fun mashup using a waffle iron. Try adding your favorite toppings or even a few breakfast fillings, such as ham and eggs. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza (calculated without sauce): 461 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Goes Great with: Three-Green Salad 6/27 Day 7: Pressure-Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Melt-in-your-mouth delicious! For this steak and cheese recipe, I like to saute extra onions and green pepper just until they are al dente to add to the top of the meat before melting the cheese. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 547 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1381mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 51g protein. Goes Great with: Shredded Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad 7/27 Day 8: Tacos on a Stick 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tacos on a Stick Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to love the sensational southwestern flavor of this twist on the classic beef shish kabobs. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 277 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. Goes Great with: Garlic Asiago Cauliflower Rice 8/27 Day 9: Vegetarian Skillet

Enchiladas 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether served for meatless Monday or your family’s everyday vegetarian meal, these unconventional vegetarian skillet enchiladas will satisfy everyone. Garnish with the optional toppings or other favorites like tortilla chips and extra shredded cheese. —Susan Court, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 307 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein. Goes Great with: Black Bean and Corn Guacamole 9/27 Day 10: Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

93 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing like fresh salmon, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. Plus, the sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn’t overpower the delicate salmon flavor. —Susan Emery, Everett, Washington Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked salmon with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 418 calories, 33g fat (11g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. Goes Great

This authentic Indian dish is a favorite

with: Lemon-Roasted Asparagus 10/27 Day 11: Mughali Chicken 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy cooking for my family and try to incorporate healthy new foods into our menus. This authentic Indian dish is a favorite. —Aruna Kancharla, Bentonville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 367 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Goes Great with: Grilled Garlic Naan 11/27 Day 13: Cheeseburger Quesadillas 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings

They are so yummy and easy to make!

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created these fun cheeseburger-quesadilla mashups in honor of my family’s two favorite foods. They are so yummy and easy to make! —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 quesadilla with about 1/4 cup sauce: 1002 calories, 60g fat (17g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 2115mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 39g protein. Goes Great with: Light Strawberry-Spinach Salad 12/27 Day 14: Air-Fryer Chicken Taco Pockets Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love these easy taco-flavored sandwiches made with

crescent dough

crescent dough. They make a quick and easy lunch or supper with a bowl of soup or a crisp salad. I also like to cut them into smaller servings for parties. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1/2 pocket: 393 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. Goes Great with: Cilantro-Lime Rice 13/27 Day 15: Bacon Cheeseburger Rice 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I thought the original skillet dish

lacked pizazz, so we created this tastier version

lacked pizazz, so we created this tastier version. I’ve had teenage nieces and nephews request the recipe after their first bite. —Joyce Whipps, West Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 579 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Goes Great with: Honey Garlic Green Beans 14/27 Day 16: Stir-Fried Shrimp and Mushrooms 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a tiring but beautiful day of fishing, this is a fast and delicious

way to serve our famous Key West pink shrimp

way to serve our famous Key West pink shrimp. It’s always a big hit with guests. —Jeanne Wolfort, Summerland Key, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. Goes Great with: Oven-Roasted Asparagus 15/27 Day 17: Broccoli Chowder 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sue Call of Beech Grove, Indiana serves this comforting soup on chilly stay-at-home evenings. Nutmeg

A co-worker gave me this recipe, but I didn’t try it until recently

seasons the light creamy broth that’s chock-full of tender broccoli florets and diced potatoes. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Goes Great with: Easy Onion Crescent Rolls 16/27 Day 18: Almond-Topped Fish 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker gave me this recipe, but I didn’t try it until recently. What a mistake it was to wait! It’s easier than dipping, coating and frying—and the flavor

is outstanding

is outstanding. Once you’ve tried this tender fish, you’ll never go back to fried. —Heidi Kirsch, Waterloo, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 220 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat. Goes Great with: Lemon Rice Pilaf 17/27 Day 19: Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce 68 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This elegant rosemary chicken requires minimal effort but will win you major compliments. You’ll love the mellow

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