Tag: Minced Shallots

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Sweet and Tangy Glazed Pork Tenderloin 2

Using jelly rather than preserves in the glaze helps maintain a smooth texture, but you can use either. Instead of grape, try strawberry, cherry, red currant, or even jellied cranberry sauce. Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes 1/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Asparagus and Spring Greens Salad with Gorgonzola Vinaigrette 7

Serve this savory salad alongside a nice steak or a piece of flavorful fish, such as tuna or salmon. Ingredients 1 pound green and white asparagus, trimmed and cut into (2-inch) pieces 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon […]

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Arugula and Pear Salad with Toasted Walnuts 4

This salad combines the peppery bite of arugula with the sweetness of juicy pears and the earthy crunch of walnuts. If you can’t find Bosc pears, Anjou or Starkrimson are also good choices for salads. Ingredients 1 tablespoon minced shallots 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Eggs Benedict

The real kicker on this breakfast classic is the buttery, luscious hollandaise sauce. We lighten it up with a mixture of silken tofu and reduced-fat sour cream. When poaching eggs, choose the freshest possible; the white adheres to the yolk better, making for an easier, cleaner poach. Ingredients 1/2 cup white wine 3 tablespoons champagne […]

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Grilled Salmon with Chorizo and Fingerlings

Spanish chorizo is typically cured and has a smokier flavor profile than raw Mexican chorizo. If Spanish chorizo is unavailable, you can substitute Portuguese linguiça. Smoked paprika emphasizes the grilled flavor of the fish. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided 3/4 pound […]

Chickpea-Farro Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup cooked farro 1 cup canned organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery leaves How to Make It Combine first 5 ingredients […]

Grilled Green Onions with Corn and Tarragon

Ingredients 1 bunch green onions, trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups fresh corn kernels 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon How to Make It […]

Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta

Ingredients 16 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette Cooking spray 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 large squash blossoms (about […]