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Spinach Dip

October 6, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for a nutritious appetizer or snack? This Spinach Dip is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients!

  • High in protein from cottage cheese
  • Loaded with vitamins and minerals from spinach
  • A great source of calcium for bone health
  • Creamy, delicious, and lower in fat than many traditional dips

Serve with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or pita chips for a satisfying snack everyone will enjoy.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Simple ingredient swaps can add nutrition while keeping great taste!

 Give this nutritious dip a try and let us know what you think!

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Spinach dip recipe on a platter with a side of crackers, sliced cucumbers, and carrots.
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Ingredients
  • 2 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 8 ounces water chestnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots grated
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 cups cucumber sliced
  • 10 ounces whole wheat crackers
Servings: 4 Tablespoon Servings
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  1. In a food processor add the cottage cheese and blend till smooth. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add Greek yogurt to the cottage cheese mixture and combine.
  3. Add the red onion, water chestnuts, grated carrots, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and salt to the cottage cheese mixture. Stir until combined and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  4. Place spinach dip in and serving bowl and serve with baby carrots, cucumbers and whole wheat crackers.
Recipe Notes

Spinach Dip Nutrition Facts Serving size 4 tablespoon (97g) servings per container 24 Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2 % Sodium 240 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 62 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 216 mg 4 %

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Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper and Scallion Slaw

September 4, 2026 by dinnertonight

Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes! This Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw combines tender citrus-soy marinated tilapia with a crisp, colorful slaw featuring cucumber, red pepper, scallions, and a hint of sesame. It’s a light, healthy meal packed with bold flavor and just the right amount of crunch.


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2 5 oz fillets
Ingredients
  • For the Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 10 ounces skinless tilapia fillets
  • Slaw
  • 1/2 cup red pepper sliced very thinly
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 small small jalapeño sliced very thinly (or less to taste)
  • 1/2 medium medium cucumber chopped into matchsticks
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Servings: 5 oz fillets
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  1. Prepare the Marinade:
  2. In a shallow dish, combine all ingredients through the olive oil. Add fillets (covering both sides) and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Slaw:
  4. Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (the longer it marinates, the spicier it gets).
  5. For Cooking:
  6. Heat skillet to medium high. Add fish to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Plate the tilapia and top with the red pepper and scallion slaw.
Recipe Notes

Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 fillet servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 510 mg 22 % Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 30 g Vitamin D 4 mcg 20 % Calcium 46 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 727 mg 15 %

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Runzas

June 1, 2026 by dinnertonight

What exactly is a Runza? 🥟✨ 

A Runza is a beloved Midwestern comfort food with roots in German-Russian bierocks — soft baked bread filled with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, onions, and often cheese. Made famous in Nebraska, these warm handheld pockets became a go-to meal for busy families because they’re hearty, portable, and completely satisfying.  

This easy version uses frozen bread dough instead of homemade dough, so you get all the cozy, nostalgic flavor with a lot less work. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, lunchboxes, road trips, or grabbing on the go when life gets busy! 🥖❤️ 


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12 sandwich rolls
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12 sandwich rolls
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12 sandwich rolls
Ingredients
  • 22 ounces refrigerated French bread dough
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 1/2 cups green cabbage shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 6 ounces Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
Servings: sandwich rolls
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  1. Wash hands and clean all prep surfaces.
  2. Brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, if needed.
  3. Add diced onions and shredded cabbage on top of browned beef. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, or until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir vegetable and beef mixture and add water, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Continue to cook for a few minutes until spices become fragrant. Turn of heat and cover.
  5. While beef and cabbage mixture cools slightly, preheat oven to 350-degrees and prepare the bread dough.
  6. Divide refrigerated dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion of dough into thin rectangles.
  7. Top each dough portion with ½ oz of mozzarella cheese and beef/cabbage mixture.
  8. Pinch dough closed to create rectangular “loaf” shapes. Alternatively, you can shape dough into “rolls”, if desired.
  9. Place filled runzas seam-side down on a sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Runzas freeze well!

Make multiple batches and freeze cooked runzas for up to three months.

Don’t want to shred cabbage? Use pre-shredded packages from the produce section or drained sauerkraut instead!

Runzas are delicious hot or room-temperature!

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bread, cabbage, main course, runza

Green Chili Pork Stew

December 19, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Turn leftovers into a new family favorite!
Got extra Salsa Verde Pork from earlier this week? In just 30 minutes, you can transform it into a hearty Green Chili Pork Stew. 🥣

Add a few pantry staples, serve with warm tortillas or cornbread, and finish with a fresh fruit salad for dessert. ✅ Quick, ✅ Healthy, ✅ Delicious—a complete meal for busy nights!

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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Salsa Verda Pork
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 8 ounces green chilies chopped, canned
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can low sodium white beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cummin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. In a medium pot add olive oil and add onions and cook until translucent.
  2. Add garlic and green chilies and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock, white beans, shredded pork, black pepper, cummin and oregano.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. It's ready to enjoy.
  5. Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months in an air tight container.
Recipe Notes

Green Chili Pork Stew Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (247g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 180 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 480 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 54 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %

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Turkey, Broccoli, Rice Casserole

October 29, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fall comfort food season is here. Warm up with our Turkey, Broccoli & Rice Casserole — a cozy favorite packed with lean protein, grains, and nutrient-rich veggies. 

Perfect for busy holiday schedules:
-Make ahead
-Freeze for later
-Reheat when you need a quick, delicious meal! 

Easy, hearty, and family-approved — the ultimate way to stress less and enjoy more this season!


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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces cooked light meat turkey, skinless chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2.5 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 cup mushroom pieces
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1.5 cups 1% Milk
  • 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Cook rice according to package directions.
  4. Wash Broccoli and mushrooms. Chop broccoli, mushrooms, and onion into small pieces.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter and Sauté mushrooms, broccoli, and onions until onions are tender
  6. Sprinkle flour over butter and vegetable mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Add milk, yogurt, and seasoning, and stir to blend
  8. In a large bowl, combine turkey, rice and vegetable mixture.
  9. Spread the mixture in a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  10. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes until edges are bubbly and the top is lightly browned
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