Archive for: August, 2016

Ancho-Marinated Skirt Steak with Warm Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup Syrah or other dry red wine 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, divided About 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon ground dried ancho chiles or […]

Tuna Confit with Warm Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 pound ahi tuna, cut into chunks 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 8 black peppercorns 2 dried red arbol chile peppers* 3 1/4 cups olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans chickpeas, undrained 1 cup tightly packed fresh baby […]

Lemon Shrimp With Warm Bean Salad

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on 1 lemon, halved 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 1 15.5-oz. can […]

Warm Bean Salad with Olives

Ingredients 2 cups small fresh cauliflower florets (about 1 [10-ounce] package) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 (7-ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, halved 2 tablespoons […]

Lemon-Garlic Chicken Tenders

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders Salt and pepper 1 cup panko 1 clove garlic, minced Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup canola oil Preparation 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix panko, garlic, […]

Apricot-Lemon Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1/3 cup apricot spread (such as Polaner All Fruit) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind Preparation 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; […]

Chicken-Tortilla Pie

Ingredients 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup Fresh Salsa 1 cup spicy black bean dip (such as Guiltless Gourmet) 4 (8-inch) multigrain flour tortillas (such as Tumaro’s) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese Cooking spray Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 450°. 2. Combine chicken and salsa in a medium bowl. […]

Barbecue-Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) baking potatoes 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 green onions, finely chopped and divided 1 1/3 cups shredded barbecue chicken (such as Lloyd’s) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese Preparation 1. Pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange in a circle on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH […]

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Halibut with Quick Lemon Pesto

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) halibut or other firm white fish fillets Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2/3 cup firmly packed basil leaves 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice […]

Sherried Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed Cooking spray 1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce Preparation 1. Sprinkle pepper evenly over pork. 2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray; add pork. Cook pork 3 to […]