Category: Recipes

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Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Lettuce wraps make for a fresh burst of crunch and flavor, or spoon the stir-fry over rice. Look for fish sauce in your grocery store’s Asian foods section. Ingredients 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1/2 cup minced shallots 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 pound ground chicken 2 […]

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken

nstead of using pimiento cheese as a sandwich filling, try using it as a filling for skillet-cooked chicken breasts. The traditional pimiento cheese recipes call for the classic Southern spread served on toast or in a simple sandwich. By stuffing the tangy pimento cheese spread into chicken breasts, you dress up a classic recipe without adding […]

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Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder, trimmed 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons sherry or white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chile paste) 1 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1/4 […]

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Veggie Lettuce Wraps

Because of their strength and malleability, Bibb lettuce leaves are some of the best for loaded lettuce wraps. It’s worth picking up a couple of heads if you only have iceberg or romaine in your crisper. Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic […]

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Steak Tips with Peppered Mushroom Gravy

Briefly cooking the gravy with thyme sprigs saves the time of stripping the tiny leaves from the stem, but still gives you the herb’s woodsy flavor in this steak recipe. Serve over pasta, as instructed. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked egg noodles Cooking spray 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter […]

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Butternut-Cauliflower-Coconut Curry

A range of textures—crunchy peas, tender vegetables, and silky coconut broth—makes this cool-weather main incredibly satisfying. The chickpea mixture can also be a delicious gluten-free snack: After baking, toss with a little kosher salt, ground cumin, and ground red pepper. Store in an airtight container for three days. To speed up prep, look for pre-cut […]

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Glazed Chicken and Szechuan Noodle Salad

Garnish noodles with cilantro, if you have it on hand. Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) Cooking spray 6 ounces uncooked udon noodles (thick, fresh Japanese wheat noodles) or whole-wheat linguine 1/4 […]

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Chicken Cutlets with Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

This colorful, flavor-forward dish makes the most of peak-season produce with a sweet and tangy fruit salsa that would be equally delicious served over pork chops or with whole-grain tortilla chips. The heat from the seeded jalapeño is mild, but it can be omitted. To round out your plate, try serving the chicken and salsa […]

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Peruvian Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

This is a riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, Peruvian steak bowl must-haves such as thinly sliced peeled avocado, roasted sweet potato, and grilled flank steak top brown rice. Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon salsa verde 1/3 cup black […]

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Grilled Pork Adobo

Adobo is a popular preparation for chicken or pork in Filipino cuisine. Adobo is typically a stewed dish, with the meat simmered in a mix of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatics. For maximum flavor here, we save the marinade, add extra vinegar, and cook the mixture down into a syrup for basting the grilled pork […]