Category: Recipes

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Air-fried General Tso’s Chicken

This air-fryer riff on the Chinese takeout classic saves the day with nearly half the saturated fat of restaurant versions and loads less clean-up than deep frying at home. Air fryer sizes vary (hence the cook time’s wide range); if you have a smaller air fryer, commit to cooking in batches so that there’s plenty […]

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BLT Farro Salad

This veggie-forward dinner is easy to make, low on meat, and comes together in just 25 minutes. All it takes is a little bit of center-cut bacon to add big flavor. Whole-grain farro and cannellini beans team up to deliver a bounty of fiber; ripe summer tomatoes and squash add a pop of color and […]

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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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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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Egg Foo Yong with Mushroom Sauce

Think of egg foo yong as a cross between an American-style omelet and a crispy Chinese pancake, loaded with vegetables and topped with a savory mushroom “gravy.” It’s a superspeedy meal thanks to packaged broccoli slaw, matchstick-cut carrots, and microwaveable brown rice. A smaller (8- to 10-inch) skillet will make for a taller, fluffier pancake. […]

Seared Sea Bass with Lemon-Olive White Beans

Here’s a lovely way to incorporate more fish into your diet. Beautifully browned sea bass fillets nestle into a brothy bean mixture for an elegant, speedy dinner. Castelvetrano olives are meaty, buttery, and lower in sodium than many other olives. They pair particularly well with rich sea bass and creamy white beans, but if you […]

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Greek Chopped Salad with Grilled Pita

A chopped salad, full of contrasting flavors and textures and bound by a zingy vinaigrette, is a great quick and easy meal. Red bell peppers, romaine, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes are available year-round, making this satisfying main a staple worth keeping in rotation. We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with […]

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Go ahead and flag this recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice […]

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Spice-Roasted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]

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Super Crunchy Veggie Chicken Bowls

This rainbow of crunchy raw veggies, is a quick, low-meat way to brighten up your dinner table. Tossed with a tangy Asian-inspired dressing, the freshness of the vegetables is the perfect contrast to the chewy, fiber-boosted brown rice and the garlic- and ginger-infused chicken. Enjoy this dish as a quick-and-easy Sunday supper, then pack the leftovers for […]