Category: Recipes

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Chicken Enchiladas 11

Like lasagna, enchiladas are a surefire family favorite and can also be a labor of love. Between braising the meat; simmering the sauce; and rolling, filling, and layering several tortillas, the preparation alone takes more time than most cooks have on a busy weeknight. Our version takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Kids […]

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Korean Barbecue Pizza 10

We gave a crowd-pleasing classic like barbecue chicken pizza a Korean spin. Fresh mozzarella is mild enough to complement the caramel and chile notes in the sauce and is a great canvas for the fresh carrot and radish salad on top. Roll out and build the pizza on a large sheet of parchment paper so […]

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Seared Sea Bass with Lemon-Olive White Beans 9

Here’s a lovely way to incorporate more fish into your diet. Beautifully browned sea bass fillets nestle into a brothy bean mixture for an elegant, speedy dinner. Castelvetrano olives are meaty, buttery, and lower in sodium than many other olives. They pair particularly well with rich sea bass and creamy white beans, but if you […]

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Vegetarian Bolognese 8

When it comes to meat sauces, Bolognese is the heavyweight champion of the pasta world, clocking in at over 800 calories with almost 1,800mg sodium. The traditional dish has a rich cast of characters—up to three kinds of meat, cream, cheese, pasta—and packs half a day’s worth of sat fat into just one serving. Here, […]

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Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots 7

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this eight-ingredient, one-pan dish. The secret is jarred apricot preserves; much more than a spread for toast, it balances the earthy sage and pungent mustard in the pan sauce and gives everything a glossy coat. You can also thin the preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat and […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers 6

Ingredients 4 large multicolored bell peppers, tops cut off and chopped, peppers hollowed and seeded 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey 3/4 cup cooked brown rice [I love Trader Joe’s frozen brown rice] 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs 3/4 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce, divided 1/4 cup minced onion 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese (about 1/4 cup) […]

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Ever heard of poria? This little-known mushroom is a powerful superfood that offers a wide range of immune actions 5

Poria (Wolfiporia extensa) is a mushroom that’s widely used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). However, while this potent natural remedy is very common in Asia, it’s mostly unknown in Western countries. What is Wolfiporia extensa? The poria mushroom is called by various names: China root Daedalea extensa Fu ling Hoelen Indian bread Macrohyporia cocos Macrohyporia extensa […]

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Crab, Corn, and Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing 20

The tart lemon-basil dressing contrasts with the sweet corn, tomatoes, and crab in this no-cook salad. Pair it with cucumber soup or a grilled sandwich for a heartier meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Couscous Salad with Chickpeas 19

This main-dish couscous salad  is ready in 20 minutes and contains whole wheat couscous, chickpeas, tomato, and feta cheese.  You can serve it immediately, or cover and chill it for a portable lunch. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup boiling […]

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Southwestern Cobb Salad 18

Ingredients Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil Salad: 3 slices center-cut bacon Cooking spray 8 ounces skinless, boneless turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 cups torn romaine […]