Category: Recipes

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Pesto Chicken with Blistered Tomatoes 15

Beyond a sauce, pesto makes a fantastic binder for crispy-crusted chicken. It also serves as the creamy contrast to the crunchy Parmesan and panko topper. For a vegetarian option, sear portobello mushroom caps, top side down, until browned. Fill each mushroom with about 11/2 tablespoons pesto, sprinkle with panko mixture, and broil. The cherry tomatoes […]

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Vegetable Soup au Pistou 14

This classic French soup is traditionally finished with a dollop of pistou, a nut-free version of pesto, though leftover or store-bought refrigerated pesto is also delicious here. Don’t rinse the canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together. To save time, look for prechopped onion, celery, and carrot in the […]

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Spring Soba Salad 13

The beauty of seasonal produce comes to life in this bright spring salad. A simple trip to your farmers market should cover all the basics, but feel free to add or remove any ingredients you prefer. Radishes are a great use-it-all veggie, making them a highly economical buy. Instead of chopping off the greens and […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad 12

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Pasta with Pea Puree 11

Ingredients 8 ounces whole-grain linguine 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 cup thawed frozen green peas 1/2 cup fresh mint 1 teaspoon lemon rind 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese How to Make It Cook linguine per directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook butter in a skillet over […]

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All the Green Things Salad 10

This salad is absolutely chock-full of lovely green spring produce, with textures ranging from crunchy to creamy. You can make the zippy lemon dressing and blanch, drain, and chill the peas and asparagus up to 2 days ahead, but combine all the elements shortly before serving to preserve the color of the avocado and the […]

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Asparagus-Parmesan Pita Rounds

Information Calories 245 Caloriesfromfat 20% Fat 5.4g Satfat 1.8g Monofat 2.4g Polyfat 0.7g Protein 10.5g Carbohydrate 40g Fiber 3.5g Cholesterol 5mg Iron 2.7mg Sodium 601mg Calcium 177mg How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven 450°. Step 2 Steam asparagus, covered, 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain. Step 3 Combine oil […]

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Mediterranean Chicken and Bulgur Skillet 9

You’ll be delighted by the incredible results from this one-pot wonder: tender bulgur, creamy feta, and moist chicken. You don’t even need a sauce since there’s so much flavor in the pan. It’s a complete meal, though you could serve with a side salad if you’d like. Though you can swap dried oregano for fresh […]

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Pork Stir-Fry with Snow Peas 8

A great stir-fry needs only 2 or 3 vegetables as the base; any more would slow cooking and interfere with the sear, or keep other elements from shining through. Use vegetables with bold, contrasting colors (green snow peas, green beans, or broccoli florets; red bell pepper; and yellow squash). We love lean, flavorful pork tenderloin […]

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Ultimate BBQ Chicken

This chicken is wonderfully moist, with a smoky sauce that will have you firing up the grill year-round. Ingredients 1/3 cup organic ketchup 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon […]