Category: Recipes

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Beyond a sauce, pesto makes a fantastic binder for crispy-crusted chicken. It also serves as the creamy contrast to the crunchy Parmesan and panko topper. For a vegetarian option, sear portobello mushroom caps, top side down, until browned. Fill each mushroom with about 11/2 tablespoons pesto, sprinkle with panko mixture, and broil. The cherry tomatoes […]

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Creamed Curried Spinach

Curry powder adds warmth and earthiness to this speedy version of creamed spinach. Whole milk yogurt gives the side a luscious mouth feel and plenty of body. Serve with steak or with seared planks of spice-rubbed tofu. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/2 […]

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Lentil Salad With Beets and Spinach

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup precooked lentils (such as Melissas) 1 Roasted Golden Beet, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 1/2 cups baby spinach 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts 1 tablespoon crumbled Cotija cheese Nutritional Information Calories 388 Fat 21g […]

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Quick Chicken Piccata with Parslied Orzo

Sautéed lemon slices intensify the flavors of the pan sauce and make a beautiful garnish. Cook the orzo while you bread the chicken; while the chicken cooks, spread the orzo on a baking sheet to cool and to keep the grains from sticking together. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat orzo 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided […]

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Red Wine-Marinated Steaks with Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

Ingredients Decrease Serving 6 Increase Serving Adjust Original recipe yields 6 servings Ingredient Checklist 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips ¾ cup water 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon red […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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Spice-Roasted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]

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Sweet Potato and Shrimp Cakes with Nuoc Cham

consider this dish a modern Vietnamese cook’s interpretation of a classic. If you can find white sweet potatoes, use them–they’re drier and less sweet than their orange cousins, but traditional sweet potatoes will work just fine, too. Place the dipping sauce in a bowl surrounded by the lettuce and herbs so guests can build their […]

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Salmon with Potatoes and Horseradish Sauce

You’ll be surprised at the sophistication of this 5-ingredient dish, which is easy, elegant, and beautiful. You can honestly never go wrong when you start with salmon and a sour cream sauce, especially if that sauce is flavored with dill and horseradish. Fill out the plate and complete the meal with a side of steamed […]