Archive for: September, 2017

Butternut-Cauliflower-Coconut Curry

Ingredients 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 1 cup cubed peeled butternut squash 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets 1 cup diced red potatoes […]

Haricots Verts and Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) packages microwave-in-a-bag fresh haricots verts 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper How to Make It Cook haricots verts according to ­package directions. Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper […]

Quick Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients 1/3 cup whole unsalted almonds 12 ounces bottled drained roasted red peppers 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese How to Make It Pulse almonds in a mini food processor until chopped. Add roasted red peppers, and blend into a chunky paste. Add olive oil, paprika, […]

End-of-Summer Tomato Salsa

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, grated 1 1/2 cups halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup slivered shallots 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves How to Make It Combine olive oil, vinegar, pepper, salt, and garlic in a […]

Spinach-Walnut Pesto

Ingredients 4 cups fresh spinach 1/4 cup toasted walnuts 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese 1 small garlic clove, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons warm water How to Make It Place spinach, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a […]

Quick Peanut Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar How to Make It Combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, minced garlic, and vinegar in a bowl, stirring with […]

Buttermilk-Dill Sauce

Ingredients 3/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper How to Make It Combine yogurt, buttermilk, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring […]

Mushroom-Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 (8-oz.) pkg. presliced cremini mushrooms 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup red wine 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary How to Make It Melt butter with olive oil in a medium skillet […]

Lemon-Pepper Flank Steak Tacos

Ingredients 1 (1 1/4-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 ounce queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) How […]

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila Glaze

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups hickory wood chips 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 12 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons amber […]