Category: Recipes

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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 […]

Speedy Stir-Fry Chicken Dinners

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 […]

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Our Best Grilled Chicken Kebabs

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 […]

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Super Vegetable Salad

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 […]

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Basil Scallops with Spinach Fettuccine

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 […]

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Thai Roast Beef Salad

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 […]

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Chicken Pita Sandwich

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 […]

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Collard Greens Sauté with Chicken and White Beans

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 […]

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Dandelion-Stuffed Pork Loin

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 […]

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Poached Salmon with White Bean and Radish Salad

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 […]