Category: Recipes

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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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Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

The gravy is the standout, perfect for stirring into mashed potatoes. Serve with quick-cooking greens like spinach or kale for an easy, family-friendly meal. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra), divided 2 tablespoons canola oil, […]

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Chicken Thighs with Cilantro Sauce

As a variation, you could grill the chicken thighs–a little charring would complement the sauce. No mortar and pestle? Process the paste base in a mini chopper. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup […]

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West African Peanut Chicken

A couple of years ago we attended an “Africa” night at a local university, where a variety of wonderful African foods were served for dinner. The thing I liked best was a delicious peanut chicken dish that sent me scampering for a recipe as soon as I got home.  My family loves this adaptation of […]

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Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado

All the fresh flavors of summer come together in Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad. The homemade buttermilk dressing balances the heat of the chicken and completes the meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider […]

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FISH TACO

Ingredients 1 10.6-ounce package Gorton’s Extra Crunchy Fish Tenders 3 8-inch flour tortillas 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 10-ounce jar tartar sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded Romaine lettuce Nutritional Information How to Make It Bake the fish according to the package directions. Wrap the stack of tortillas in foil and place in the […]

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Multigrain Pasta with Sweet Potatoes and Leeks

Ingredients 12 ounces multigrain penne 4 teaspoons olive oil 3 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped 2 small sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Kosher salt and pepper 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Nutritional […]

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Onion and Fresh Herb Omelet with Mixed Greens

Add whole fresh strawberries and whole wheat toast for an easy weekend brunch or light supper during the week. Ingredients Omelet: 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 1/4 cup all-purpose […]

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One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas and Rice

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed Kosher salt and pepper 4 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 4 scallions, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Nutritional Information How to Make It Mix the rice and […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]