Category: Recipes

Dilly Salmon Packets with Asparagus

Remove the foil and arrange fillets over asparagus for a lovely presentation. No grill? Bake the packets at 425° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]

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Spice-Rubbed Salmon Steaks With Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce, 1-inch-thick) salmon steaks 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups mashed potatoes Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Combine the salmon, olive oil, red pepper, curry powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Coat salmon with the mixture. […]

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons

Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed (about 3 lb.) 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 pound large carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 4 thyme sprigs 1 lemon, sliced 3 […]

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Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad

All the fresh flavors of summer come together in Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad. The homemade buttermilk dressing balances the heat of the chicken and completes the meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider […]

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

For this quick family dinner, a small amount of salty ham is crisped and used as a topping. That way you can use far less and still get a big flavor impact. Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, divided 2 ounces ham, diced 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (1/2-inch) slices green onions […]

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Pork Medallions with Fennel-Apple Slaw

Ingredients 1 (6-oz.) sweet potato, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup hard apple cider or regular cider 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 […]

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Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage

Spaghetti sauce is typically about a pound of browned meat bound by a scant amount of marinara and served over pasta. Here we reverse the ratio, letting hot Italian turkey sausage be the flavor agent while adding plenty of colorful vegetables like yellow squash, broccoli florets, and mushrooms. Canned whole peeled tomatoes are less watery […]

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Chicken and Poblano Stew with Polenta

Think of this saucy chicken stew as a Mexican twist on Italian food, especially when served over creamy polenta. Poblano chiles become smoky and lose some of their intensity when broiled until blackened and tender. Wrap the peppers in the same foil used to line the pan and let stand so that the steam can […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue”

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]