Category: Recipes

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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

This simple steak house rub uses the perfect combination of seasonings to turn an ordinary steak dinner into a memorable meal. Ingredients 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (1 inch thick) Cooking spray Nutritional Information […]

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Corn Salad With Soybeans, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil

This simple, tasty salad from Abra Berens’ Ruffage is summer in a bowl. Pan-frying the corn kernels enhances their complex sweetness, and adding fresh basil and tomatoes brings in a note of bright acid. Ingredients 4 ears sweet corn, shucked, kernels cut off neutral flavored oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 red onion or shallot or […]

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Prawns al Mojo de Ajo

Mojo de ajo is like a garlic gravy that infuses the grilled shrimp with fantastically zesty flavor. This dish employs a great trick many cooks don’t know: using skillets on the grill, which gives fiery grilled flavor to simmered components like the garlic and onion. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced white […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

White meat can dry out after a long haul in the slow cooker, so we opt for bone-in thighs to guarantee optimal flavor and succulence. Make prep easier with prepeeled garlic, and pretty-up the platter with lemon slices and thyme sprigs.   Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup unsalted chicken stock 1/4 cup dry white wine […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Add this refreshing, colorful strawberry salad to your next dinner party menu. The recipe is a nice contrast to any number of entrées and side dishes. Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 (10-ounce) bag romaine lettuce 1 cup sliced […]

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Indian-Style Tofu and Cauliflower Chutney 15

Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) package firm water-packed tofu, drained 1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoons curry powder 4 garlic cloves 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 4 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 cup water […]

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Garlic-Roasted Cauliflower 14

6 cups cauliflower florets + 2 tablespoons olive oil + ¼ teaspoon salt + ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Toss cauliflower with olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt and garlic powder. Bake at 475 degrees for 14 minutes.         How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose […]

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Crisp Cauliflower Fritters 13

Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) package steam-in-bag fresh cauliflower florets 1/2 cup prechopped onion 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3/4 cup refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup) 2 large eggs, lightly […]

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Miso Roasted Cauliflower 12

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 garlic clove, grated 6 cups cauliflower florets Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Place a jelly-roll pan in oven. Preheat oven to 450°F (leave pan in oven). Combine olive oil, miso, and garlic. Massage mixture evenly onto cauliflower florets. Remove pan […]