These light and summery kebabs are made with chicken thighs, which won’t dry out on the grill. Cut the chicken into strips and thread it, accordion-style, onto the skewers along with thinly sliced lemons and asparagus. The tangy herb and lemon marinade also tastes great with pork or lamb. Ingredients 1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf […]
Traditionally made with red snapper (huachinango), which is now endangered, this dish is delicious with plentiful rock cod–aka Pacific snapper–instead. Serve with rice (start it before the fish). Wine Pairing: A lively Italian variety like Enotria 2012 Dolcetto (Mendocino County; $19). The wine’s bright acidity and juicy red berry and plum fruit sync up with […]
A crunchy coating from a snacktime favorite is sure to win big with the kids–especially when paired with a creamy garlic dip. Honey mustard would be good, too. Ingredients 5 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, divided 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup finely crushed unsalted pretzel […]
Red bell peppers are the star vegetable in this stir-fry, a crisp, sweet counterpoint to the serrano chile heat. Use any vegetables you like, but keep it simple; one or two vegetables, plus the basil and chicken, are all you need. Ingredients 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fish […]
Ingredients Salmon: 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Cooking spray Salsa:1 cup prechopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped tomato 2 tablespoons prechopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime […]
Make homemade wings in minutes with some help from your Instant Pot. Everyone’s favorite pressure cooker get your chicken wings cooked through quickly, while the broiler crisps them up. Serve with crunchy veggie sticks and the sauce of your choosing. Ingredients 1 cup water 1 1/2 pounds whole chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats, with […]
This hearty sheet pan supper is a cinch to make, even on the busiest weeknight. The secret to crisp, breaded pork chops? Dredge only one side of each pork chop in the panko mixture to keep the underside of the meat from becoming soggy. Ingredients 3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme […]
What is the easiest way to win over your family on a weeknight? Cheesey calzones. Most supermarket brands of ricotta contain stabilizers, which can give the cheese a gummy texture when baked. Check the label and choose ricotta made with as few ingredients as possible—ideally milk, whey, vinegar, and salt. Or seek out homemade ricotta […]
You can use 1 cup egg substitute in place of 4 of the eggs, which cuts about 45 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving. If your vegetable mixture leaves some liquid in the pan, wipe it dry with a paper towel before adding the egg mixture. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided Cooking […]
This satisfying entrée for one is good for any meal, from breakfast to dinner. Serve with fruit salad. Ingredients Cooking spray 2/3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 […]