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Make Weeknight Meals a Breeze

Weeknight Meals: Embrace busy weeknights with quick, nutrient-rich meals like Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce or Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas, perfect for enjoying family time and celebrating daily achievements.

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Weeknight Meals

Weeknight Meals

(Family Features) After a long day in the classroom or at the office, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal. When evenings are busy with homework and activities, however, there might be little time left for complicated dishes.

Take those schedules on with a menu of delicious recipes that require 30 minutes or less so you can focus on celebrating the day’s accomplishments with loved ones. These simple yet flavorful ideas from Milk Means More call for limited instructions and ingredients lists fueled by dairy favorites that provide nutrients to recharge the entire family.

Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce feature the sharp yet balanced taste of mustard and cracked black peppercorns as an easy way to dress up pork chops. For a tasty twist on Taco Tuesday, “beat the clock” with Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas by crisping corn tortillas under the broiler then topping with a tangy yogurt spread, cumin-seasoned chicken, veggies and shredded cheese.

Turn your hectic weeknights into cause for celebration with more quick and easy recipe ideas at MilkMeansMore.org.

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Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce

Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

  • 3/4 cup evaporated 2% milk
  • 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 1/4 pounds), cut 3/4-inch thick
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • cooked noodles or rice (optional)
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  1. In bowl, whisk milk, mustard, peppercorns and flour. Set aside.
  2. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of chops with salt.
  3. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of chops reads 145 F. Transfer chops to serving platter. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Add garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid evaporates. Stir in milk mixture and any accumulated juices from cooked pork. Cook and stir until just boiling. Immediately remove from heat and spoon sauce over chops.
  5. Serve with noodles or rice, if desired. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Weeknight Meals

Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas

Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

  • 12 street taco-size corn tortillas
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%)
  • 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded or chopped rotisserie-roasted chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup seeded and chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  1. Heat oven to broil.
  2. Line large baking sheet or 18-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan with foil. Arrange tortillas in single layer on pan. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Broil about 5 inches from heat 4-6 minutes, or until beginning to brown on one side. Remove from broiler. Carefully turn tortillas over.
  3. In medium bowl, stir yogurt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder. Set aside. In another bowl, toss chicken, tomato, zucchini, remaining lime juice, olive oil, cumin and cayenne pepper.
  4. Spread yogurt mixture on unbrowned sides of tortillas. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes, or until hot and cheese melts. Serve immediately.

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A Hearty Stew to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

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Celebrate the luck o’ the Irish with this St. Patrick’s Day Stew, a hearty, beefy meal loaded with chuck stew meat, potatoes, carrots, onions and, of course, stout beer.

(Feature Impact) Green beer and decor may get all the attention, but for hosts looking to wow their St. Patrick’s Day guests or astound their loved ones, a traditional Irish recipe can become an annual tradition. Celebrate the luck o’ the Irish with this St. Patrick’s Day Stew, a hearty, beefy meal loaded with chuck stew meat, potatoes, carrots, onions and, of course, stout beer.

To find more recipes that put tradition center stage, visit Culinary.net.

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St. Patrick’s Day Stew

Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Servings: 6

  • 1 1/4    pounds marbled chuck beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1          teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste, divided
  • 1/4       cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6          garlic cloves, minced
  • 4          cups beef stock
  • 2          cups water
  • 1          cup extra stout beer
  • 1          cup red wine
  • 2          tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1          tablespoon sugar
  • 1          tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2          bay leaves
  • 2          tablespoons butter
  • 1          large onion, chopped
  • 4          carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3          pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2          tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  1. Sprinkle beef chunks with 1 teaspoon salt. In large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
  2. Pat beef dry with paper towels and add to pot, working in batches to avoid crowding pot. Cook until browned on one side then flip and brown.
  3. Add garlic cloves to pot with beef and saute 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add beef stock, water, beer, wine, tomato paste, sugar, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Stir.
  4. Bring mixture to simmer then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. In separate pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and carrots; saute until golden, about 15 minutes.
  6. After beef mixture simmers 1 hour, add onions, carrots and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer uncovered until beef and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves and spoon excess fat.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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A Delightful Bite for a Bit O’ Luck

Going green for St. Patrick’s Day can stretch beyond beer, clothes and decor – it can even make its way to the dessert table. With a classic recipe and a dash of green food coloring, these Luck O’ the Irish Cupcakes offer a sweet-tooth-satisfying bite as you gather friends and family for the festivities.

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(Feature Impact) Going green for St. Patrick’s Day can stretch beyond beer, clothes and decor – it can even make its way to the dessert table. With a classic recipe and a dash of green food coloring, these Luck O’ the Irish Cupcakes offer a sweet-tooth-satisfying bite as you gather friends and family for the festivities.

Find more holiday-worthy nibbles and noshes throughout the year at Culinary.net.

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Luck O’ the Irish Cupcakes

Recipe adapted from Delish

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Yield: 12 cupcakes

Cupcakes:

  • 1 2/3    cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2    teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4       teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4       teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1          cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4       cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3          large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1          tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2       cup full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2       cup whole milk, at room temperature

Frosting:

  • 1          cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4          cups powdered sugar
  • 3          tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2          teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8       teaspoon kosher salt
  •             green food coloring
  1. To make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 F and arrange rack in center of oven. Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  2. In large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat granulated sugar and butter until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream and beat until combined.
  3. Add half of dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Beat on low until incorporated. Add milk and beat to combine. Add remaining dry ingredients and beat until combined.
  4. Add batter to liners until three-quarters full. Bake 19-22 minutes, until slightly golden on top.
  5. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely.
  6. To make frosting: In large bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add heavy cream, vanilla and salt; beat until combined. Mix in green food coloring.
  7. Transfer frosting to piping bag and pipe frosting onto cupcakes.

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Manage Busy Spring Schedules with Simple, Nutritious Bowls

To manage busy spring schedules, prepare simple, nutritious bowls at home instead of relying on takeout. Recipes like Chicken and Rice Bowls with Peanut Sauce and Greek-Inspired Power Bowls are quick, customizable, and packed with flavors. Visit DudaFresh.com for more healthy recipes that fit your family’s tastes.

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(Feature Impact) When jam-packed calendars and seemingly constant takeout orders get you down, diving into a fresh way to rethink homecooked meals can get you and your loved ones into a better-for-you routine.

Close your favorite food delivery app and instead break out the bowls for simple yet nutritious recipes that are equal parts filling and fresh. Easily prepped ahead of time, dishes like Chicken and Rice Bowls with Peanut Sauce provide powerful protein and flavor without the hassle. For added pizzazz, drizzle with extra peanut sauce and squeeze a dash of lime juice.

Or put a tangy twist on a traditional chicken bowl with these Greek-Inspired Power Bowls featuring homemade tzatziki made with Dandy Celery, a naturally sweeter, crispier and less stringy alternative to other celeries. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, it delivers the ultimate snack time (or dinner) crunch and flavor, offering a satisfying complement to sliced chicken, mixed greens, whole-grain quinoa and Kalamata olives.

An added bowl-inspired bonus: These family-friendly recipes can be personalized for taste preferences so no one goes hungry.

Rethink your family’s menu with more quick, nutritious recipes to alleviate the stress of hectic schedules by visiting DudaFresh.com.

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Chicken and Rice Bowls with Peanut Sauce

Recipe courtesy of The Produce Moms
Prep time: 7 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Creamy Peanut Sauce:

  • 1 1/2    tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1          tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2          teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1          teaspoon honey
  • 1/4       cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1          tablespoon toasted sesame oil

Bowls:

  • 1          tablespoon olive oil
  • 1          cup cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1          cup cooked brown or jasmine rice
  • 1          cup Dandy celery, julienned
  • 1          cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2       medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4       cup unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • lime wedges, for serving
  1. To prepare peanut sauce: In small bowl, whisk soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar and honey. Add peanut butter and sesame oil. Whisk vigorously until sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. To prepare bowls: In nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until simmering. Add shredded chicken and about 3 tablespoons peanut sauce. Stir constantly to coat chicken and heat through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. To assemble rice bowls: In deep serving bowls, add cooked rice. Top with warm chicken covered in peanut sauce. Arrange celery, carrot and cucumber around chicken. Top with peanuts.
  4. Drizzle remaining peanut sauce over bowls. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over bowls.
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Greek-Inspired Power Bowls

Recipe courtesy of Anastasiia de la Cruz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

Celery Tzatziki:

  • 1          cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2       cup finely chopped Dandy celery
  • 1          tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1          tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1          small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2          tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Bowls:

  • 2          cups mixed greens
  • 1 1/3    cups cooked, gluten-free, whole-grain quinoa
  • 2          large grilled chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), sliced
  • 1/2       cup hummus
  • 1/4       cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1          tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • fresh herbs, for garnish
  1. To make celery tzatziki: Mix yogurt, celery, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and walnuts, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir well. Chill.
  2. To assemble bowls: In two bowls, layer greens and cooked quinoa evenly. Top with grilled chicken.
  3. Spoon 1/4 cup hummus on side of each bowl. Add olives, 2-3 tablespoons tzatziki and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
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