Category: Recipes

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Mexican Chili Verde Chicken Casserole

This casserole is a favorite in our test kitchen and it’s easy to see why. It’s delicious, family friendly and easy to prep. You might want to double this recipe—you’re going to want leftovers. Ingredients 6 (4-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in. pieces 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided […]

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White Chili with Avocado Cream

Try this recipe for a flavorful and satisfying white chicken chili. Ingredients 1 serrano chile 1 jalapeño pepper 1 medium onion, peeled and halved Cooking spray 4 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauce 1 chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]

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Spice-Roasted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]

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Thai Beef Curry

Our solution: It’s true that the long, slow cooking period mellows flavors. But bold spices, in bold amounts, will hold their own over time. Here, we start with big flavor from a good amount of curry paste and fish sauce, and we finish with fresh touches of cilantro and lime juice that amplify the taste […]

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Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this eight-ingredient, one-pan dish. The secret is jarred apricot preserves; much more than a spread for toast, it balances the earthy sage and pungent mustard in the pan sauce and gives everything a glossy coat. You can also thin the preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat and […]

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Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes and Carrots

There’s no better way to celebrate St. Paddy than with a showstopping feast of beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. To create the traditional flavor profile of corned beef and cabbage without the traditionally massive sodium spike, we simmer brisket in a strong aromatic spice blend at low and slow heat rather than starting with brined […]

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How vitamin D supports brain health and works to reduce depression risk 2

Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are getting enough […]

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White Bean and Vegetable Bowls with Frizzled Eggs

This easy bowl of brothy goodness is loaded with both veggies and umami depth–it’s comfort food you can feel good about. It’s also great for times when the food budget is tight, as it costs only about $11 for 4 servings. One-bowl dinners are a great way to solve the “What’s for Dinner?” question that […]

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Three-Bean Miso Chili 20

Craving an adventurous upgrade from the classic beef-and-tomato-based chili? Then look no further. This recipe combines three varieties of budget-friendly beans for textural contrast, along with a kitchen sink’s worth of aromatics. Miso, a fermented soybean paste, is the ticket to achieving pronounced depth in this vegetarian soup, while peanut butter helps build nice body. […]