Category: Recipes

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Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder 4

Claw meat tends to be slightly darker than pristine lump crab, but it lends a robust flavor to the chowder.  Serve with corn muffins. Purchase a boxed corn muffin mix for maximum efficiency. Ingredients 1 medium poblano chile 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground […]

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Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs 3

Speed up prep on this chicken main dish by marinating only 30 minutes. Serve with cabbage-carrot slaw. Ingredients 1/3 cup spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 garlic clove, […]

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Adobo Chicken 2

Serve this tangy Philippine dish with two large navel oranges cut into wedges. Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 2 cups chopped onion 5 garlic cloves, minced 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 bay leaf 3 cups […]

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Greek-Style Pork Chops 1

These Greek-style pork chops feature classic Mediterranean ingredients like garlic, oregano, yogurt, fresh dill, cucumber, and red onion.  Serve toasted pita wedges with the pork chops. Ingredients 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops 3/4 cup […]

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Chicken Enchiladas 20

Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 3 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives […]

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Indian-Spiced Lentils and Lamb 19

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces lean ground lamb 1 teaspoon red curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped carrot 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3/4 cup brown lentils 2 cups […]

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Linguine with Spicy Shrimp 18

The combo of Cajun seasoning and ground red pepper really packs a punch of heat in this dish, but the creamy sauce takes the edge off. Decrease the ground red pepper or simply omit it for a milder version of the dish. Serve with sliced French bread. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine 2 tablespoons butter […]

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Chicken and Rice Casserole 17

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced Vegetable cooking spray 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-sodium, reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 cup water 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup […]

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Sesame-Soy Meatballs 16

Serve these garlicky, spicy meatballs with steamed sugar snap peas and two cups cooked rice tossed with 1 tablespoon chile paste—you’ll find it on the ethnic aisle of most supermarkets or at Asian grocers. Ingredients 1/3 cup minced green onions 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 […]

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Shrimp Fra Diavolo 15

Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipes are can often be very hot but you can add or take away the spice by adding more or less red pepper depending on your personal preference. Be sure to use inexpensive medium-size shrimp in this garlicky, spicy classic. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 […]