Category: Recipes

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Quick Rotisserie Chicken Corn Chowder

As temperatures drop, it’s nice to have a simple weeknight soup recipe on hand. This quick-fix chowder uses rotisserie chicken and center-cut bacon for an easy but hearty soup that will soothe your soul. Serve with a simple green salad for a lovely lunch or light supper. Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped red […]

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Huevos” Soy-Cheros

Our plant-powered riff on huevos rancheros is just as flavorful and hearty as the classic. Cooking crumbled firm tofu in a skillet achieves the fluffy texture of scrambled eggs, while turmeric adds the quintessential golden hue. Soy chorizo is full of zesty south-of-the-border spice, making it almost indistinguishable from traditional Mexican pork chorizo. Look for […]

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Kimchi-Sesame Hummus

Here’s a fun Korean spin on a classic Mediterranean appetizer. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil enhances the nuttiness of tahini (sesame seed paste) in this quick make-ahead dip, and rice vinegar stands in for the usual lemon juice. Kimchi gets blended into the hummus, where it adds a hint of savory pickled essence. It’s […]

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Mojo Flat Iron Steak

The ultratender flat iron is an affordable alternative to rib-eye. Look for (or request) flat, rectangular steaks–butchered specifically to eliminate the line of tough connective tissue that runs down the middle of the entire cut. Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons grated lime rind 3 tablespoons fresh lime […]

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Mu Shu Pork Wraps 20

Chinese restaurants serve mu shu pork with Mandarin pancakes. On a busy weeknight, whole-wheat tortillas are an easy sub.     Ingredients 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup matchstick-cut carrot 2 (3.5-ounce) packages sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms 1 cup (1-inch) pieces green onions 4 […]

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Grilled Hawaiian Bowl 19

This is a riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, Hawaiian bowl must-haves such as smoky pineapple, chopped red bell pepper, and grilled red onion top brown rice. Ingredients 2/3 cup cooked brown rice 2 slices (1/4-inch-thick) grilled fresh pineapple 1/3 cup chopped […]

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Creamy Asparagus, Herb, and Pea Pasta 18

You can use bacon in place of pancetta for a smoky hit. Ingredients 2 thin pancetta slices (about 5/8 ounce) 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2/3 cup unsalted chicken stock 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup) 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese 8 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta) 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) asparagus […]

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Carnitas Tacos with Pickled Red Onion 17

The pork gets a big flavor boost from achiote paste, a mix of ground annatto seeds, vinegar, salt, and spices. Find it at Latin markets. Ingredients 7 unpeeled garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 4 teaspoons achiote paste 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 3/4 teaspoons […]

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Thai Crunch Bowl with Salmon 16

This is a riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, Thai crunch bowl must-haves such as thinly steamed edamame, shredded red cabbage, and broiled salmon top brown rice. Ingredients 2/3 cup cooked quinoa 2 tablespoons matchstick-cut carrot 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper […]

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Steak Tacos 15

We love the color and slightly bitter edge of thickly cut red onion in steak tacos, but feel free to sub the red onion to white for a milder flavor. Ingredients 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 dried chiles de arbol […]