Category: Recipes

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Tuna Melts with Avocado 15

You can serve these with carrot and celery sticks and a bit of light ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 (6-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked 1 […]

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Blue Cheese-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears 14

This quick-cooking dish offers a nice balance of savory and sweet tastes. Serve with a side of simple roasted Brussels sprouts for a special meal that’s full of fall flavors. Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Edamame Succotash 13

Edamame is just a fancy word for heart-healthy soybeans–used here in place of traditional lima beans. Look for them in the frozen vegetable case. Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium-size orange bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, seeded […]

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Bacon Pierogi Bake 12

Similar to Italy’s ravioli, “pierogis” are Polish dumplings made from unleavened bread dough and stuffed with a filling, typically made from potatoes.  In this dish, potato-and-onion pierogis are covered with a creamy sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbly and topped with bacon, green onions, and tomatoes.  Bake in individual gratin dishes for fun individual […]

Pork Chops with Cherry Couscous 11

In-season, sweet red cherries are a bountiful bargain, and they lend a wonderfully fresh, fruity element that pairs well with pork. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 cup uncooked couscous 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup […]

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Roast Turkey Pho 10

You can substitute unsalted chicken stock for the homemade. If you do, simmer with the water, stock, peppercorns, sugar, star anise, and ginger, and proceed with recipe from there. Ingredients Stock: 1 leftover Rosemary-Orange Roast Turkey carcass, picked over, plus reserved turkey neck 1 large yellow onion, quartered 1 garlic head, halved crosswise 1 lemon, […]

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Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps 9

f you are short on time or not so adept with a knife, grate the radishes rather than thinly slicing them into julienne strips. Ingredients 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce 2 teaspoons adobo sauce 1 small chipotle chile (canned […]

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Turkey Tetrazzini 8

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 pound turkey cutlets 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose […]

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Turkey and Vegetable Stew with Whole-Grain Biscuits 7

Comfort food gets a hearty addition with this turkey and veggie stew. Served alongside some buttery homemade biscuits, this stew makes for the perfect cozy meal. Ingredients 4.5 ounces self-rising flour (about 1 cup) 4.5 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 1 cup), divided 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed 9 tablespoons nonfat buttermilk 2 tablespoons […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers 6

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes.   […]