Category: Recipes

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Italian Beef Stew

Make a hearty Italian-inspired stew recipe for dinner tonight. This one-dish meal is sure to satisfy. Ingredients 7 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Shrimp and Herb Salad

Sustainable Choice: Choose U.S. Pacific white shrimp farmed in recirculating systems. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (5-ounce) package mixed salad greens (about 5 cups) 1 cup shaved yellow squash (about […]

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Shrimp with Creamy Orange-Chipotle Sauce

The half-and-half and grated orange rind create a citrusy cream sauce that tames the spiciness of the chipotle chile. Ingredients 2/3 cup half-and-half 1 large chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons […]

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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears

This quick-cooking dish offers a nice balance of savory and sweet tastes. Serve with a side of simple roasted Brussels sprouts for a special meal that’s full of fall flavors. Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Honey-Glazed Pork Chops and Tomato Salad

Ingredients 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) […]

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Mole-Style Pork Chops

Cocoa powder is the key ingredient to savory mole sauce; it adds a smooth, rich flavor without being overly sweet. Try it on pork or chicken for a delicious, Mexican-inspired dinner. Ingredients 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile peppers […]

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Sesame Cabbage Salad with Grilled Salmon

There are lots of sustainable salmon options available now, from wild Alaskan to farmed U.S. species. Keep this easy recipe in mind for times when you have leftover cabbage in the fridge. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoons canola […]

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Pink Salmon with Smoky Herb Rub

Grilling the salmon with the skin on keeps it moist and ensures it stays in one piece as it cooks. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 […]

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Grilled Salmon with White Bean and Arugula Salad

Ask for salmon fillets from the head end of the fish–the tail end is much thinner. Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped capers, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (15-ounce) […]

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B-Side Brown Sugar Smoked Brisket

Chef Tanya Holland uses an industrial deck smoker at B-Side BBQ, her Oakland restaurant, but an ordinary backyard grill, infused with smoke from wood chunks, works fine. A charcoal grill will give you the smokiest flavor. Throughout the grilling time, your goal should be to produce lots of smoke. “That’s what gives it the depth […]