Category: Recipes

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Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad

A bright, springtime salad that comes together in a cinch thanks to the use of a few quality convenience items. Hearty cheese tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, and peppery arugula join forces to create a light, yet filling, salad with plenty of texture and substance. Zippy lemon dressing adds welcomed vibrancy while shaved Parmesan adds a […]

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Steak Fajita Chili

Make this staff-favorite one of your go-to dutch-oven dinners this fall. Tougher cuts of meat, like chuck-eye turn meltingly soft, root vegetables make the stew rich and hearty, and a dollop of greek yogurt adds just the right amount of tang, to cut through the rich sauce and brighten the meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive […]

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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans

This main-dish salad features juicy strawberries at their seasonal peak. Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 cups halved strawberries, divided 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/4 […]

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Simple Flaky Crab Cakes

These crab cakes hold together best with dry, finely ground whole-wheat breadcrumbs; if you use whole-wheat panko, they may fall apart in the pan. Chives have a delicate onion flavor that won’t overpower the crab. This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 4.   Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh […]

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Tempeh Gyros with Tzatziki

ndulge your fast-food craving with a healthier gyro that captures the spirit of the traditional meaty street cart meal. Tempeh’s firm texture and boundless flavor adaptability makes it an excellent stand-in for lamb meat. Braising the tempeh removes its bitter edge and infuses it with herbaceous umami flavor. Silken tofu blends into a naturally smooth […]

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Asparagus and Peas with Warm Tarragon Vinaigrette

Fresh spring produce needs little embellishment, although a quick toss with bacon never hurts. Ingredients 3 quarts water 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas, thawed 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise 1 pound sugar snap peas 5 center-cut bacon slices 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup chopped shallots 2 tablespoons tarragon […]

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Spaghetti with Pistachio-Mint Pesto and Spinach

This meatless meal definitely doesn’t skimp on flavor. With a bright and fresh spring pesto and lots of healthy spinach, getting your greens has never been so easy. Ingredients 1/3 cup packed fresh mint 1/3 cup packed fresh basil 1/3 cup packed fresh parsley 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice […]

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Avocado and Almond Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped shallotse 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups spring mix 1/2 cup diced ripe avocado 3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds How to Make It Combine olive oil, shallots, vinegar, thyme, […]

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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Cod with Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerling potatoes add some satisfying heft to a light dish of fish and veggies in a clean broth. We like the color contrast the purple potatoes lend, but any fingerlings you have will be fine. Use your most flavorful olive oil in this dish—it makes the sauce richer. A mandoline will help you shave the […]