Category: Recipes

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Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad 18

Adding tahini to the marinade makes the chicken buttery tender without an overwhelming amount of sesame flavor in the finished dish. It also helps the chicken to char nicely on the grill. Ingredients Chicken: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons […]

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Falafel, Feta, and Tomato Salad 17

Think of chopped falafel as a tasty, protein-packed crouton–it adds texture to the salad and instantly turns a simple side into a substantial main dish. We chose a Mediterranean theme here, but you could use any nuts, cheeses, or vegetables you like. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Grilled Flank Steak with Cherry-Pecan Rice 16

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 pound flank steak, trimmed 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon paprika Cooking spray 1 (8.5-ounce) package precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 1 teaspoon butter 3 tablespoons chopped green […]

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Shrimp Summer Rolls with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce 15

Ingredients 2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (8 ounces) 4 (8-inch) round rice paper sheets 1/2 cup very thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage 16 fresh mint leaves 4 teaspoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts 1 small serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1 tablespoon mirin […]

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Orange-Glazed Salmon with Olive Quinoa 14

Ingredients 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon pitted kalamata olives, sliced 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard […]

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Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Chipotle Butter and Bell Pepper Sauté 13

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup sliced onion 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 small orange bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks or 1 (8-ounce) sirloin steak Cooking spray 2 […]

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Spanish “Tortilla” Omelet 12

Say hello to next-level breakfast for dinner. Inspired by a traditional crispy, potato-studded Spanish tortilla, our quick-fix fluffy omelet is topped with potato chips for a touch of crunch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt […]

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Shrimp 11

Simple, fresh, and perfectly portioned for two, this main dish salad is great for a quiet weeknight. Just you? Enjoy the second portion for lunch tomorrow; it will hold up nicely. Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and […]

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Baked Chicken Breasts with Dijon-White Wine Sauce and Haricots Verts 10

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 cup finely diced carrot 2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as […]

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Coriander-Thyme Lamb Chops with Yogurt Sauce 9

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, divided 4 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon honey Dash of ground red pepper 1 (7-ounce) container plain […]