Category: Recipes

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Farmers’ Market Potato Salad

Look for a mix of red, purple, and brown-skinned fingerling potatoes, so named because of their oblong shapes, to prepare this stunning salad. If you can’t find them, substitute small red potatoes. You can serve this dish at room temperature just after it’s tossed together, or make it ahead, refrigerate, and serve chilled. Ingredients 1 […]

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Gemelli Salad with Green Beans, Pistachios, and Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

Haricots verts are thin, tender green beans. If you can’t find them, use trimmed regular green beans, but add them to the pasta after 8 minutes of cooking since they’ll take longer to cook. You can make the salad ahead, but dress it just before serving so the beans don’t turn drab. Ingredients 8 ounces […]

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Farro, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Tuna

To make this a full whole-grain salad, avoid pearled farro, which has been partially processed. Yes, it takes a little longer, but to save time, hunt down some precooked whole-grain farro. It’s found on the rice aisle. The recipe, however, begins with uncooked grain, which needs an hour in the pot and a little time […]

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Warm Pasta Salad with Shrimp

Toss warm pasta with the tangy dressing so it will absorb more flavor. If you prefer to serve this salad chilled, make it up to a day ahead, toss, and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. Ingredients 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 […]

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Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad

Figs have a short season from June to October so get them fresh while you can! For this recipe, use any fig variety you like or a combination of varieties. Ingredients 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups quartered fresh figs (about 1/2 pound) […]

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Heirloom Tomato and Beet Salad

Heirloom Tomato and Beet Salad delivers a vibrant and delicious vegetable salad showcasing summer’s sweet and juicy tomatoes. Ingredients 2 medium-sized red beets 2 medium-sized golden beets 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 tablespoon capers 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon […]

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Lemony Orzo-Veggie Salad with Chicken

This colorful orzo and chicken main dish salad is packed with an assortment of chopped fresh vegetables and tossed with a tangy lemon dressing.  It’s a great use for leftover or rotisserie chicken. Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked orzo 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Pinto, Black, and Red Bean Salad with Grilled Corn and Avocado

Liven up your south-of-the-border dinners with a colorful bean salad featuring grilled corn. This Latin-accented three-bean and corn salad is studded with guacamole components: jalapeño, cilantro, white onion, lime, and avocado. Ingredients 1 cup halved heirloom grape or cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3 ears shucked corn 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick […]

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham 1 Review

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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White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto

With a flavor reminiscent of loaded potatoes, kids are bound to love this risotto. Frozen peas cook in just two minutes and add a sweet, fresh pop to the dish. Ingredients 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 2 fresh thyme sprigs 2 bacon slices 1 1/4 cups diced onion 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry […]