Category: Recipes

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Chicken, Potato, and Leek Pie 6

Ingredients 1 slice smoked bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups cubed red potato (about 8 ounces) 1 cup chopped carrot 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups sliced leeks (about 2) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package […]

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Tomato Tart 5

Ingredients 1/2 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough Cooking spray 2.5 ounces fontina cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup) 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1/3 cup sliced shallots 3 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak and Roasted Tomatillo Sauce 4

Mild, fruity guajillo chiles are dried mirasol chiles. Look for them at Latin markets, or substitute ancho chiles. Serve the steak with halved multi­colored cherry tomatoes, which add very few calories. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon […]

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Sweet and Spicy Satsuma Turkey 3

Fresh mandarin oranges, riesling, and orange marmalade provide the highlights for the sweet profile, while crushed red pepper adds the spicy kick to this Asian-inspired turkey dish. Serve with hot steamed rice as an accompaniment to soak up the delicious sauce. If you don’t care to use the wine, substitute with 1/2 cup chicken broth […]

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Spinach, Green Onion, and Smoked Gouda Quiche 2

Ingredients Crust: 6 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg yolk 5.6 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups) Filling: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1 cup 1% low-fat milk 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated smoked Gouda […]

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Herb and Sausage-Stuffed Peppers 1

You can set up this recipe in less than fifteen minutes, turn on the slow cooker, and go. Come back in four hours, and your supper will be ready. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked couscous 2 (4-ounce) links spicy turkey Italian sausage 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

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Sweet and Tangy Short Ribs 20

This saucy dish is worthy of a dinner party; just serve with a side of brown rice or rice noodles. Cola is the secret ingredient, yielding a luscious sauce with great body. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 (6-ounce) bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed 3/4 cup unsalted beef stock 1/3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce […]

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Maple-Glazed Chicken With Apple-Brussels Sprout Slaw 19

Chicken cutlets can range in size from about 2 ounces each to close to 5 or 6 ounces each. For this dish, we chose the smaller ones. Ingredients 8 (2-ounce) chicken cutlets 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided […]

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Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis 18

We add white cheddar cheese to this comfort-food favorite making it seem more indulgent than it actually is at less than 300 calories per serving (no joke!). Ingredients 1 ounce fresh breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup) Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup ketchup, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 […]

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Mediterranean Chicken 17

Capturing the simplicity found in sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine, these braised chicken thighs melt under the influence of bright, vibrant lemon, briny olives and capers, and juicy plum tomatoes. Serve with rosemary mashed potatoes or over hot basmati rice. Ingredients 1 small lemon 1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped onion 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved (12 […]