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Superfast Dish-of-the-Day

August 01, 2012
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Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell
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Tossing the shrimp in a little honey before cooking helps to create tasty grill marks.

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Chicken Salad with Orange-Pistachio Vinaigrette

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If you can't find precooked quinoa and brown rice together, substitute a package of precooked brown rice.

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Baked Egg-in-a-Hole

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These bacon-and-egg toasts make for a fun breakfast or easy dinner. This kid-friendly recipe is sure to be a hit, any time of day.

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Chicken Puttanesca

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This classic dish stays within its 20-minute time allotment, but still dresses to impress. We recommend serving with angel hair pasta.

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Tomato and Feta Toasts with Mixed Greens Salad

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Utilize summer's bounty in this superfast, super healthy open-face tomato sandwich.

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Spicy Shrimp Sliders with Celery Mayonnaise

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If you prefer a milder sandwich, omit the ground red pepper.

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Fettuccine with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Tomatoes

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We love this dish with pistachios, but for a less expensive alternative, try walnuts. Save the smallest mint leaves for a pretty, delicate garnish.

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Bulgur with Peaches and Mint

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Our Peaches and Mint version is oh-so-tasty, but you can also try Grits-Style Bulgur with Corn-Basil Relish, Tabbouleh-Style Bulgur, or Grilled Zucchini Bulgur Pilaf.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches with Bacon and Sriracha

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Look for precooked eggs, such as Eggland's Best, in the dairy section of the supermarket.

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Michael Symon's Grilled Salmon and Zucchini Salad

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If you prepare on a grill pan, it takes only 10 minutes from start to finish. On an outdoor grill, total prep plus cook time still clocks in at around 20 minutes.

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20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas

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While the sauce cooks, shred the chicken. For a spicy kick, top with chopped jalapeños.

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Sour Cream and Onion Dip

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Serve this creamy dip with carrot and celery batons, sliced bell pepper, or pita chips.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Pineapple, Corn, and Bell Pepper Relish

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We love the high-impact flavors in this recipe. The vibrant, colorful relish will not only look divine when plated atop grilled chicken thighs, but will taste just as amazing.

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Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad

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To keep this meal sustainable, buy American shrimp farmed in fully recirculating systems or ponds.

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Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa

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Adding the inner veins and seeds from the chile will increase the heat in this salsa.

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Lemony Kale Salad

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This fast kale salad can be transported into three different variations: Spicy Soy, Greek-Style, and Apple-Walnut.

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Sesame Chicken and Noodles in Mushroom Broth

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All of our favorite Asian flavors are here in this delicious bowl. Tender chicken cutlets are given a crunchy topping and served on a bed of savory, sweet, and spicy ingredients.

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Grilled Sirloin with Anchovy-Lemon Butter and Broccoli Rabe

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This buttery steak and flavorful broccoli rabe sauté is special enough for a dinner party, yet fast enough for a weeknight meal.

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Pork and Tomato Skillet Sauté

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Use heirloom tomatoes to make this dish extra colorful. A sprinkling of basil before serving gives one last punch of freshness.

 

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Seared Scallops with Haricots Verts

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Look for diver-caught sea scallops from Mexico for the most sustainable choice. Lemony hericots verts provide a crunchy counterpoint to the seared scallops.

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Grilled Peaches with Honey Cream

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The perfect summer cookout treat, grilling brings out the sweetness in peaches. If you can't find them, feel free to use apricots or nectarines instead of peaches. Garnish with mint to serve.

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Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches

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This delicious handheld breakfast will get the kids going in the morning and out the door without delay. Warm and savory, it will truly start the day off right.

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Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

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To make these quesadillas kid-friendly, omit the pickled jalapeño peppers. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

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Bacon-Corn Chowder with Shrimp

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Looking for a Superfast starter? This delicious soup can also serve 6 as a first course instead of an entrée.

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Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup

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Crusty Cuban bread is perfectly complemented with creamy mozzarella and a slice of juicy tomato. Serve with sweet potato chips or a simple green salad.

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Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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Vary the veggies to your family's tastes—sliced carrots or snow peas would be good substitutions.

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Broiled Pineapple Sundaes

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This sundae also makes a great breakfast parfait—just substitute plain fat-free Greek yogurt for frozen.

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BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza

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We bet you'll have this pizza on the table in half the time it would take delivery. For a kid-friendly pie, substitute fresh mozzarella for the blue cheese.

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Grilled Pork with Mango and Rum Sauce

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Serve with a simple side salad of mixed baby greens and cherry tomatoes.

 

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Grilled Zucchini With Sea Salt

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For more tender zucchini, leave slices in the pan an extra 1 minute on each side. When the flesh starts to look translucent, the zucchini is done.

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Salmon with Red Pepper Pesto

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If you don't like the bite of raw garlic, drop the clove in boiling water for 1 minute to blanch, then proceed with the pesto.

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    1 of 31 Shrimp Tacos with Corn Salsa
    2 of 31 Chicken Salad with Orange-Pistachio Vinaigrette
    3 of 31 Baked Egg-in-a-Hole
    4 of 31 Chicken Puttanesca
    5 of 31 Tomato and Feta Toasts with Mixed Greens Salad
    6 of 31 Spicy Shrimp Sliders with Celery Mayonnaise
    7 of 31 Fettuccine with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Tomatoes
    8 of 31 Bulgur with Peaches and Mint
    9 of 31 Egg Salad Sandwiches with Bacon and Sriracha
    10 of 31 Michael Symon's Grilled Salmon and Zucchini Salad
    11 of 31 20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas
    12 of 31 Sour Cream and Onion Dip
    13 of 31 Grilled Chicken Thighs with Pineapple, Corn, and Bell Pepper Relish
    14 of 31 Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad
    15 of 31 Black-Eyed Pea and Tomato Salsa
    16 of 31 Lemony Kale Salad
    17 of 31 Sesame Chicken and Noodles in Mushroom Broth
    18 of 31 Grilled Sirloin with Anchovy-Lemon Butter and Broccoli Rabe
    19 of 31 Pork and Tomato Skillet Sauté
    20 of 31 Seared Scallops with Haricots Verts
    21 of 31 Grilled Peaches with Honey Cream
    22 of 31 Ham and Swiss Egg Sandwiches
    23 of 31 Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
    24 of 31 Bacon-Corn Chowder with Shrimp
    25 of 31 Summer Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Panini with Balsamic Syrup
    26 of 31 Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
    27 of 31 Broiled Pineapple Sundaes
    28 of 31 BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza
    29 of 31 Grilled Pork with Mango and Rum Sauce
    30 of 31 Grilled Zucchini With Sea Salt
    31 of 31 Salmon with Red Pepper Pesto

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