Serve a simple steak dinner topped with a peppery veggie-and-cheese relish. Pepperoncini peppers are yellow, wrinkled, and slightly spicy; we use both the chopped pickled pepper and pickling liquid to flavor the crunchy relish. Ingredients 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1 […]
Ingredients 3 large seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed How to Make It […]
Quick-pickled cukes give these burgers tart crunch. Panko and egg white hold the patties together. Use cilantro leaves on the burgers as you would lettuce for herby freshness. Ingredients 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 24 […]
Sumac–available at spice stores–adds a subtle piney, tangy note, but don’t worry if you can’t find it: The salad will still have loads of flavor complexity without it. You could also sub 1 teaspoon of prepared horseradish for the wasabi powder. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher […]
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 […]
Our simple, speedy trick for creating deep and full-bodied flavor: infusing store-bought vegetable stock with sautéed fresh garlic and ginger. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package rice vermicelli noodles 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 1/2 cups unsalted vegetable stock (such as Kitchen Basics) 2 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium […]
Cooked quinoa acts as a binder for these kebabs, packing them with extra protein and some whole-grain goodness. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup packaged cooked quinoa 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided 2 teaspoons cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon […]
Ingredients Pita chips: 1 1/2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, cut into 11 wedges Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Chicken salad: 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 tablespoon canola mayonnaise 1 tablespoon plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 ounces chopped […]
Don’t feel like a sandwich? Serve the steak topped with the cucumber sauce and the vegetables as a side salad. Cut the flatbread into triangles, and toast until crisp. Ingredients 1 (1-pound) flank steak 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided Cooking spray 1/2 cup […]
A fine dice allows the salt and lemon to penetrate the vegetables and draw out their juices. The longer it sits, the better it gets. Ingredients 2 cups diced cucumber 2 cups diced tomato 1 cup diced orange bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive […]