Photo of: Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes! 
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Microwave Asparagus Salad

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
Fresh asparagus is cooked in the microwave then tossed with nuts and greens and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar dressing. 
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Simple Chicken Parmesan

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Simple Chicken Parmesan is the perfect dish to lure kids into the kitchen - what kid doesn't like chicken tenders and spaghetti? And this dish is loaded with mini cooking lessons. With one simple recipe, kids learn how to boil pasta, mince garlic, grate cheese, make tomato sauce, and pound, bread and saute cutlets. Bonus: This recipe makes twice the sauce needed, so freeze half for another meal. 
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Chicken Salad With Thai-Flavored Dressing

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
With rotisserie chickens so readily available, it's easy to buy a pre-roasted bird and pull the meat off the bones for use in recipes that would otherwise likely be too complicated for a weeknight meal. A little shredding and chopping is all it takes to serve up this delicious Thai-flavored chicken salad. 
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Grilled Adobo Pork Tenderloin Salad With Plums and Almonds

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are the base of the marinade for this smoky pork tenderloin. The pork is grilled to perfection, and sliced into thin strips. Serve on a bed of baby greens or shredded Napa cabbage. 
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1-Pot, 3-Bean Chicken Stew

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
For health benefits, you can't top dried beans. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber and are low glycemic, helping to control blood sugar. If you don't use no-salt-added, beans, rinse to remove sodium. 
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Baked Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
New research says cruciferous vegetables--cabbage and its cousins broccoli and Brussels sprouts--may cut risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer. 
Photo of: Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts in a Balsamic Pan Sauce

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts in a Balsamic Pan Sauce

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
These bone-in chicken breasts are stuffed with a garlic and thyme seasoned dried mushroom and goat cheese mixture, and baked with a honey and balsamic vinegar glaze. 
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Chicken and Red Bean Enchiladas

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
With rotisserie, whole roasted chickens so readily available from carryout shops to grocery stores, otherwise labor intensive dishes can now be prepared on the fly for any weeknight supper. Use what's needed for your recipe, and get creative with the endless possible uses for the leftovers. 
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Grilled Fajita Steak Salad With Pickled Pink Onions

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A homemade rub, made with cumin and salt and pepper seasons the steak before it goes on the grill, and fresh lime juice and minced fresh garlic are used in the post-grill marinade. Red and yellow peppers are grilled at the same time as the beef. Both the meat and veggies are sliced into strips, and then tossed with salad greens and a simple lime dressing. 
 

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