Category: Recipes

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Balsamic-Dijon Chicken

Experiment with various flavored mustards to add a different spin to this simple marinade recipe. It’s low in fat and carbs because it’s oil- and sugar-free. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-pound total) ⅓ cup Dijon-style mustard 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or […]

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Hazelnut-Parsley Roast Tilapia

Sweet and crunchy hazelnuts team up with bright lemon and fresh parsley to add oomph to the tilapia for an easy seafood recipe. Serve this atop a salad or alongside brown rice or orzo. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (5 ounce) tilapia fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed) ⅓ cup finely chopped […]

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Turkey Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu is a traditional Chinese recipe usually made with ground pork. This delicious, healthy version uses ground turkey to cut saturated fat and calories and adds mushrooms for extra veggies. Serve with brown rice and make it extra special with a drizzle of sesame oil just before serving. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons […]

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Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower and Onions

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 pork rib chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (8 ounces total) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 small onion, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leaf Chopped fresh basil, Italian parsley […]

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Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 pounds asparagus, tough ends […]

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Arugula Salad

This recipe for jumbo shrimp wrapped in thin strips of prosciutto and served on a lemony bed of arugula is a practically effortless dish that’s sure to impress your guests. Wrap your shrimp and make the dressing ahead of time, and you’ll have dinner on the table even faster. Serve with toasted whole-wheat baguette sprinkled […]

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Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 boneless pork loin chops or cutlets, about 1/2 inch thick, trimmed (1-1 1/4 pounds total) ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced sweet onions 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ½ cup unsalted chicken broth ½ cup water ¼ cup golden raisins […]

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Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy

All of the ingredients for this easy beef stir-fry recipe are cooked in one wok (or skillet), so not only is the meal-prep fast for this healthy dinner, cleanup is quick too. Look for Lee Kum Kee Premium oyster-flavored sauce in the Asian-foods aisle of your grocery store. It has the most concentrated oyster flavor. […]

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Kung Pao Chicken with Bell Peppers

Here’s an easy chicken recipe you’ll definitely want to add to your dinner repertoire. A quick marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses flavor in this healthy version of a take-out favorite. Adding a little oil to finish the marinade coats the chicken and helps keep it from sticking to the pan. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 […]

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Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

Whether you scored wild mushrooms at the farmers’ market, found cultivated maitake or shiitake at the supermarket or just have some baby bellas on hand, this healthy creamy chicken recipe is delicious with any of them. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 4- to 5-ounce chicken cutlets (see Tips) […]