Category: Recipes

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Pork Chops with Cherry Couscous 1

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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Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots 2

  Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (4-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cups thinly diagonally sliced carrots 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage, divided 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic 2 tablespoons […]

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Orange, Tofu, and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Fresh orange juice perks up this speedy stir-fry, becoming a sticky, glossy sauce for the colorful vegetables. A quick coat in cornstarch helps the tofu develop a supercrisp crust without needing to fry in lots of oil. It’s a good idea to have every element at the ready by the stove before you start to […]

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Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

Lazy Lasagna Soup

Your family will love this fun departure from the Italian classic—and you’ll love its ease and simplicity. Want to make it in an Instant Pot? Get the recipe here. Ingredients 1 pound 90% lean ground chuck 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves, […]

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Tex-Mex Chicken and Black Bean Soup

This filling and flavorful soup is ideal for a chilly evening. Freeze leftover chipotle chiles and adobe sauce in a flattened Ziplock bag for future use. Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs) 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 (15-oz.) can unsalted black beans, drained and rinsed 1 […]

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup

Look for andouille near the smoked sausages in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Ingredients 6 ounces smoked andouille sausage, chopped 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 2 (10-oz.) cans unsalted diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Rotel) 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup […]

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa 20

A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Ingredients Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 […]

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Spice-Rubbed New York Strip with Avocado-Lime Salsa 19

Tender and tasty is the way we describe Herb-Rubbed New York Strip with Sautéed Peas and Carrots. Bacon lends the peas and csrrots a hit of smoky flavor. Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) New York strip steaks, trimmed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided […]

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Chicken with Citrus Sauce and Lime-Cilantro Quinoa 18

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh orange […]