Category: Recipes

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Grilled Steak with Pineapple Rice

Add a touch of tropical flair to your steak dinner with a flavorful side of grilled pineapple rice. From grill pan to table, this dish is dinner-ready in under 30-minutes; so quick, it’s basically a vacation from stressful supper prep. Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin […]

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Grilled Miso-Marinated Filet Mignon

The sweet, nutty marinade gives this choice cut of beef just the right amount of Asian flair. Enjoy this weeknight recipe for just over 200 calories. Ingredients 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]

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Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Two teaspoons of smoked paprika may seem like a lot, but it will help to form a nice crust on the pork as it sears in the pan. You can also sub 1 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder. Ingredients 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon kosher […]

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Get a Veggie Boost With Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers

Blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground beef adds great flavor, moisture, and even fiber to these no-bun burgers. Garlicky cucumber-yogurt sauce is tasty Middle Eastern–inspired alternative to standard ketchup and mustard. Served with a juicy slice of fresh tomato and crisp butter lettuce, these burgers are naturally gluten-free. Double the greens and tomato and call […]

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Linguine with Peppery Shrimp

A generous amount of black pepper brings some welcome heat to this pasta dish. Ingredients 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, divided 3 tablespoons butter […]

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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture, and spoon over grilled steak or fish on another night. Use your microwave to jumpstart the potatoes, then crisp them up in the drippings from the cooked chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Fresno chiles have a medium heat, just […]

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Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Cabbage and Carrots

A generous side of fresh veggies makes hearty comfort food lighter. Super-succulent pork chops and roasted carrots are paired with vastly underrated cabbage to create a vibrant vegetable medley that is equal parts flavorful and nutritious. Aromatic caraway lends earthiness while apple jelly adds a sweet contrast to the finishing sauce. This meal is pretty enough […]

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Fast Pan-Fried Salmon

Cutting fish into escalopes (thin slices)—as the famous Troisgros restaurant family in France does—facilitates fast cooking and delicate searing. Serve with sautéed veggies such as Soy-Glazed Vegetables. Use white pepper on the fish for an earthy flavor with less heat. Black pepper adds specks of color and a hotter taste. Ingredients 4 (6-oz.) center-cut salmon […]

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Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet

A tender omelet gains a salty boost from goat cheese without adding too much sodium. Serve with seedy whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a hearty brunch. Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/4 […]