you might enjoy tasty and nutritious dinners all month long, thanks to this 30-day plan.
Shrimp Pasta Salad
This fresh and bright cold shrimp pasta salad features classic shrimp scampi flavors.
Lemon and Dijon mustard brighten the dressing, and asparagus adds a nice crunch.
Greg Dupree
Farfalle pasta works well with this dish, but any medium pasta shape will work.
The wine-butter sauce is a good complement to the dish, especially with caramelized lemon notes.
The riced cauliflower is hearty and won’t turn to mush during baking.
Greg Dupree
Use an assortment of red, yellow, orange and green peppers to make an appealing presentation.
We cheat the color with less expensive ground turmeric and speed the process with precooked brown rice.
see to it to spread the rice mixture in an even layer so the bottom can crisp.
The shrimp take less than 5 minutes to cook.
Rinse well under cold running water until completely thawed, and then pat dry before adding to the pan.
Serve with simply steamed asparagus to round out the meal.
Greg Dupree
Or if you prefer white buttons, those will work well too.
Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli and whole-wheat orzo.
Baked Halibut with Brussels Sprouts & Quinoa
Fish plus two sides?
It seems fancy but this healthy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes.
Beans not only boost protein, but also add creaminess to the farro mixture.
Chimichurri sauce brightens the dish.
Serve with steamed asparagus.
Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea.
Jennifer Causey
Lump crabmeat is a good substitute.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.
This low-calorie sheet-pan meal combines chicken thighs and sweet potatoes and cooks up fast in a very hot oven.
Serve with a fall salad of mixed greens, sliced apples and blue cheese.
They can be seared or sauteed and then added to salads and pastas or served solo as an entree.
Their mild taste and universal appeal make them a good host for complex flavors.
Look for dry-packed sea scallops at your local seafood market.
They haven’t been soaked in a liquid solution, which increases their weight and sodium content.
Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this five-ingredient salad.
And it’s bursting with Super Bowl Sunday potential.
Sharp Cheddar cheese flavors the filling and adds a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese on top.
Can’t find them?
Fred Hardy
Make your own from chicken breasts.
Easy Baked Fish Fillets
Looking for a simple fish dinner?
Skip the frozen fillets and try this easy recipe for baked, fresh fish fillets.
Oxmoor House
With little prep involved, this is a great last-minute, easy dinner for the family.
Any firm white fish works well.
The breading is not too overwhelming, but adds a delicious crunch.
Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Serve it with leafy greens or thinly sliced oven-baked potatoes.
Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
Fill out the plate with a side of steamed green beans.
Ingredients like oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives and toasty pine nuts help to build big flavor fast.
Eric Wolfinger
Oxmoor House
Ali Redmond
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Rachel Marek
Jacob Fox
Randy Mayor
Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna
Romulo Yanes; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen
Kelsey Grace Harrison
