Imagine a dish so quick and so easy, but whisks you away to the Greek Isles, in flavor?

Not only is it savory and tangy, it’s also incredibly light!

So you don’t have to worry about cheating on that New Year’s diet!

Although this soup is robust with ingredients, every single last one seems to dance like magic on your tongue.

I personally love making this soup at home, when the kids come to visit.

Everyone sits around the table, speaking in silly Greek accents, and it reminds me of home!

This recipe takes about 45 minutes to make and serves up to 8 people, so there is absolutely plenty to go around!

I always serve it with a side of fresh crusty bread, but it truly is a meal all in itself.  It also keeps really well, so why not double down on the recipe?

And have no fear about cooking Quinoa!

If you aren’t familair with Quinoa, the folks over at 12Tomatoes will tell you:

“If you haven’t tried quinoa before, think of it as rice’s healthier, more mature cousin – it’s packed with protein and fiber, and has a slightly nutty flavor, making it one of our all-time favorite health foods. Quinoa also cooks up quicker than rice, making this soup a perfect weeknight dinner option.”

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The dreaded dinner hour is arriving, and you’re at a total loss for ideas. This quick skillet steak with onions and mushrooms is here to save you! It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks.

All you need are some sirloin steaks, onion, mushrooms, and simple seasonings to have a tasty meal in minutes. Serve this up on a roll as a tasty sandwich with some sliced cheese (think cheesesteak!), over a bed of rice, or just as-is. Next time “What’s for dinner?!” is ringing through your home, turn to this simple and delicious meat lover’s meal!

Recipe courtesy of Skinnytaste.

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Quick Tip: For extra flavor and crunch, add a few sliced green peppers to the mix.

Who doesn’t love that char-grilled taste of food right off the bbq? This grilled pesto chicken and tomato kebabs are the perfect dinner idea for the budget-savvy cook. All you need is Perdue boneless skinless chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, and a handful of common ingredients for the homemade basil pesto sauce.

For an even simpler short-cut, you can purchase jar pesto sauce for an ultimate time-saver. Serve this flavorful dinner idea with a side salad, rice, or over pasta and your family and guests will love it!

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When you get tired of your typical spaghetti and meatball routine, make this one pot shrimp pasta for a tasty change. Super easy to throw together, this alleviates all the stress of what to put on that dinnertime table.

Shrimp doesn’t take very long to cook, and cooking them at the end ensures they remain tender. This recipe uses Bertolli Reserva sauce for a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve this up with some crunchy garlic bread and a salad for a complete delicious meal, that has the restaurant quality you love.

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Okay I know– Who doesn’t love a good carb-loaded pizza? Sometimes though, you just need to cut back. Maybe you just want all the flavor with a little less guilt? When that time comes, turn to this eggplant pizza that seriously cuts carbs but still has *most* of the goodies!

The good part about this “pizza” is that you can enjoy as many slices as you want! Using a large eggplant, fresh Galbani part-skim mozzarella and plum tomatoes, you can pull off an Italian dinner with a healthy twist.

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Keep the fun going all night long with this tasty fried ravioli appetizer! It may sound complicated, but you aren’t actually making ravioli from scratch. Simply purchase the store-bought frozen variety, bread them, and fry them up!

Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with your choice of dip. I’d recommend marinara as a first option! Try experimenting with different types of ravioli as well – like spinach and cheese, or even a meat filling. This recipe makes 24 cheese ravioli, but feel free to make a double batch – why not?!

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Tired of your typical cheeseburger? Or simply don’t have all the goodies to top it? Not a problem, try something different with your beef!

These onion burger steaks with brown gravy can be your dinner solution when time is flying by, and provide you with a tasty change from the usual. Diced onion and homemade brown gravy make this ground beef burger taste more like a juicy steak. Serve these burgers smothered in a mouthwatering gravy and you might not be able to stop at just one!

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