Category: Recipes

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Creamed Curried Spinach

Curry powder adds warmth and earthiness to this speedy version of creamed spinach. Whole milk yogurt gives the side a luscious mouth feel and plenty of body. Serve with steak or with seared planks of spice-rubbed tofu. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/2 […]

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Champagne–Browned Butter Chicken 20

This intensely-flavored chicken dish features chicken that’s browned in bacon drippings and baked in a Dutch oven along with carrots, potatoes and herbs.  Then the chicken and vegetables are topped with a rich butter-Champagne sauce for a hearty dish that’s perfect for entertaining. Ingredients 2 slices center-cut bacon 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 6 bone-in chicken […]

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Tuscan Baked Chicken and Beans 19

This savory Italian-inspired recipe is a wonderful way to prepare a budget-friendly whole chicken.  Fresh rosemary, cannellini beans, and canned diced tomatoes make this dish flavorful, yet simple to prepare. Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 cup chopped onion 1/8 […]

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Miso Chicken 18

If you can’t find miso, substitute 2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 teaspoon tahini instead. With miso, the darker the color, the more pronounced the salty flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) […]

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Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken 17

The tangy-sweet flavor combination of this sauce will work equally well with chicken thighs or pork. Serve with hot cooked rice and steamed haricots verts or a tossed green salad. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium […]

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Meyer Lemon Chicken 16

Ingredients 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breast halves, halved crosswise 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided Cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered 1 Meyer lemon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and seeded 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 4 garlic cloves, thinly […]

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Double Plum Baked Chicken 15

Plum wine and dried plums level the heat of the chile sauce and Chinese mustard in this quick and easy weeknight baked chicken dish. If you can’t find plum wine, substitute a sweet white wine, such as riesling, or plum brandy. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1/3 cup sliced shallots 2 teaspoons minced peeled […]

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Chicken BLT Salad 14

Ingredients 1/2 cup garlic-and-herb-flavored cheese spread 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 6 breast halves) 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup chopped green onion tops 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Assorted mixed greens (optional) How to Make It Step 1 Microwave cheese in a small bowl […]

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Lemony Chicken with Root Vegetables 13

Ingredients 1 (3-lb.) organic free-range whole chicken 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/2 preserved lemon (about 1 oz.), seeds removed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (about 3 cloves) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper Cooking spray 3 parsnips, peeled and halved lengthwise […]

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Curried Chicken Thighs with Pomegranate-Mint Sauce 12

Ingredients 8 (3-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup pomegranate arils, divided 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons torn mint leaves How to Make It Step 1 Sprinkle chicken with curry […]