Tag: pecans

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Skillet Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese

Blanching the citrus rind mellows its flavor and tames bitterness. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed (about 30 medium spears) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons julienne-cut orange rind 1 teaspoon julienne-cut lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar […]

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Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Grapes and Pecans 8

INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 1 tsp. lemon zest juice of 1 1/2 lemons 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. chopped dill, plus more for garnish kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and shredded (3 cups) 1 c. red grapes, quartered 1/2 c. toasted and chopped pecans 4 green onions, […]

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Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Grapes and Pecans 4

INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. Greek yogurt 1 tsp. lemon zest juice of 1 1/2 lemons 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. chopped dill, plus more for garnish kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and shredded (3 cups) 1 c. red grapes, quartered 1/2 c. toasted and chopped pecans 4 green onions, […]

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette 11

In only a few minutes, this simple and healthy brussels sprouts salad recipe comes together with a irresistible bacon vinaigrette. Serve warm and enjoy for a company-worthy side dish. Ingredients 3/4 pound Brussels sprouts 6 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt […]

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Butternut Squash Soup 14

This velvety starter soup is a blend of pureed squash and carrots, cream, and a hint of ginger. Ingredients 1 (3-pound) butternut squash 3/4 pound carrots, scraped and cut into chunks (8 carrots) 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons […]

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Apple, Goat Cheese, and Pecan Pizza 18

Ingredients 1 (1-pound) six-grain pizza crust Cooking spray 3 cups thinly sliced Fuji apple (about 8 ounces) 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 2 cups baby arugula 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, […]

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Ciabatta French Toast with Warm Apple Maple Syrup 16

Moist yet crusty ciabatta and nutty Gruyère cheese set this dish apart from traditional French toast. A vegetable peeler works great for getting thin slices out of the cheese. Rome or Fuji apples would also work. Ingredients 1/4 cup apple cider 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 cups sliced […]

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Butter-Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes 7

Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted How to Make It Step 1 Pierce each potato with a fork 3 to 4 times on each side. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes, […]

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Cider-Glazed Chicken with Browned Butter-Pecan Rice 11

With chicken cutlets and boil-in-bag rice, this unique take on the chicken-and-rice dinner couldn’t be easier (or faster!) to make. Ingredients 1 (3.5-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 pound chicken breast cutlets (about 4 cutlets) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup […]

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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans 5

Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 cups halved strawberries, divided 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Cooking spray 4 cups fresh baby spinach […]