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7 Ingredient (or Less) Suppers

By Stephanie Karpinske
September 24, 2014
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Spicy Beef Fillet with Crispy Potato Strips

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This simple meat and potato meal will appeal to the whole family. The best part? It's ready in just 30 minutes.

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Alfredo Pizza

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Love chicken Alfredo? Then you'll want to try this shortcut version, which is served on a pizza crust.

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Olive Oil Pizza Crust

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Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder

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This simple slow cooker recipe features canned soup with boneless chicken breast for a Mexican-style meal without the fuss.

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BBQ Bacon Burgers

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You get a double dose of turkey in these healthy burgers, which are made with ground turkey and topped with turkey bacon.

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Crusty Pepperoni Pizza

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Pizza night can be any night of the week when you make this super fast and simple recipe.

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Pot Pie Pizza

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Shortcut Vegetable Lasagna

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If you think lasagna takes too long to make, try this version. It has just five ingredients and only takes 30 minutes to prepare.

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Crunchy Salmon

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The fried onions in this recipe create a crispy coating for the salmon while a little honey mustard gives it a hint of sweetness.

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Sticky Pork Spareribs

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You won't believe how easy it is to whip up these yummy ribs coated in plum sauce.

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Turkey Quinoa Alfredo

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Quinoa, a healthy whole grain, is a perfect complement to the turkey in this recipe.

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Stuffed Pork Chops

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Jazz up pork chops with a sweet and savory filling made with applesauce and boxed stuffing.

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Greek Burgers with Cucumber Sauce

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To make these supper sandwiches, just tuck beef patties into a pita, then top them with a cool and creamy sauce.

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Beef & Cheese Melts

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This hot sandwich is a great way to use up leftover pot roast and gravy.

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Spaghetti-Pepperoni Pie

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Your kid will love this cheesy, saucy casserole, which has the flavors of pepperoni pizza.

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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The chicken is stuffed with broccoli and two types of cheese but is still surprisingly low in calories and fat.

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Easy Salmon Burgers

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Need a new way to make salmon? Try these fun burgers, flavored with fresh dill.

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Pork, Apple & Potato Saute

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This well-rounded meal features Granny Smith apples and time-saving ingredients, such as a boxed potato mix and frozen peas.

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Quick Shrimp & Corn Chowder

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A jar of corn and black bean salsa adds a burst of flavor to this low-calorie, low-fat soup. Choose a mild salsa if your family is sensitive to spicy foods.

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Quick Beef Stir-Fry

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Quick-cooking flank steak is combined with frozen veggies and purchased stir-fry sauce to make this meal ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.

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Shrimp Lo Mein

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Need a quick and healthy dinner? Here's a low-calorie, low-fat meal that's ready in about 20 minutes.

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Pork with Creamy Barley & Peas

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This tender pork is marinated in light ranch dressing and combined with quick-cook barley and peas for an easy-prep family meal.

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1 of 23 Spicy Beef Fillet with Crispy Potato Strips
2 of 23 Alfredo Pizza
3 of 23 Olive Oil Pizza Crust
4 of 23 Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder
5 of 23 BBQ Bacon Burgers
6 of 23 Crusty Pepperoni Pizza
7 of 23 Pot Pie Pizza
8 of 23 Shortcut Vegetable Lasagna
9 of 23 Crunchy Salmon
10 of 23 Sticky Pork Spareribs
11 of 23 Turkey Quinoa Alfredo
12 of 23 Stuffed Pork Chops
13 of 23 Greek Burgers with Cucumber Sauce
14 of 23 Beef & Cheese Melts
15 of 23 Spaghetti-Pepperoni Pie
16 of 23 Stuffed Chicken Breasts
17 of 23 Easy Salmon Burgers
18 of 23 Pork, Apple & Potato Saute
19 of 23 Quick Shrimp & Corn Chowder
20 of 23 Quick Beef Stir-Fry
21 of 23 How To Stir-Fry
22 of 23 Shrimp Lo Mein
23 of 23 Pork with Creamy Barley & Peas

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