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 […]
This colorful chicken and veggie stir-fry features a sweet-spicy sauce and a topping of dry-roasted peanuts, which add delicious crunch. Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola […]
Look for aji amarillo paste, a spicy Peruvian seasoning made from yellow chile peppers, in Latin markets. It’s wonderful in marinades and meat rubs. Ingredients 1/2 cup white vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 6 garlic cloves 3 […]
Feel free to vary the vegetables according to the season in this Super Vegetable Salad. Don’t like tofu? Just sub in the protein of your choice. Ingredients 3 cups cherry tomatoes 3 large broccoli florets, cut up 12 green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces 1 head lettuce (Paul […]
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spinach fettuccine 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion (about 2) 3 tablespoons […]
Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 small fresh red Thai chiles, thinly sliced, or 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced 6 cups torn romaine lettuce 1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings 1/2 […]
This easy sandwich will fill you up with lean protein, along with a hearty 5 grams of fiber from the whole-grain pita and veggies inside. Use precooked chicken strips or rotisserie chicken to save time. Resistant Starch: 1g Ingredients 1 cup baby spinach 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced into 1/2-inch […]
This dish gets its Southern charm from a mixture of Deep South favorites: collard greens, beans, and bacon. Also, with chicken on top, you definitely can’t go wrong with this perfect weeknight meal. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]
This is a special-occasion entrée that doesn’t take too much time to make. The original version of this recipe won the blue ribbon at the Great Dandelion Cook-Off in Dover, Ohio, and was developed by Sherry Schie. Ingredients Pork: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 8 garlic cloves, minced 3 (7-ounce) bunches dandelion […]
The salmon takes almost no time to cook, so prep the radishes and rosemary before the fish goes in the pan. If your backyard rosemary is blooming, sprinkle on a few blossoms before serving. Ingredients 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 4 skinned sockeye salmon fillets (6 oz. each) 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup […]