Category: Recipes

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Cider-Glazed Chicken with Browned Butter-Pecan Rice 11

With chicken cutlets and boil-in-bag rice, this unique take on the chicken-and-rice dinner couldn’t be easier (or faster!) to make. Ingredients 1 (3.5-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 pound chicken breast cutlets (about 4 cutlets) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup […]

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Loaded Potato Soup 10

Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1.13 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup) 2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 3/4 cup light sour cream 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup) 6 center-cut bacon […]

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Mongolian Beef 9

Forget the fast food–this take on Mongolian Beef delivers all the flavor without the insane sodium and fat levels. This vibrant, Asian-inspired dish brings just the right amount of spice to the plate. But to make it a bit more kid-friendly and eliminate the heat altogether, just leave out the chile paste. Serve this bold beef […]

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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples 8

This one-dish pork tenderloin entree is perfect for fall.  Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme. Serve with a spinach salad. Ingredients 3/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 pound pork […]

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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi 7

Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 […]

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Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic White Wine Sauce 6

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 (8-ounce) package presliced exotic mushroom blend (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster) 1/2 cup […]

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Bistro Braised Chicken 5

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, divided 8 (4-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skinned 1 cup thinly sliced carrot 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 8 pitted dried plums, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt […]

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Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder 4

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 red pepper 1 (16-ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup half-and-half, divided 1 (8-ounce) russet potato, peeled and chopped 2 cups water 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk 1 […]

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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

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 hot cooked long-grain rice How to Make It Step 1 Heat oil in […]