Category: Recipes

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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

This one-dish pork tenderloin entree is perfect for fall.  Sweet spices coat lean pork tenderloin, while apples get a savory treatment with shallots and thyme. Serve with a spinach salad. Ingredients 3/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 pound pork […]

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Spicy Pork Lettuce Cups

Serve with long-grain white rice to complete the meal. While the pork stands to allow its flavors to meld, chop the veggies for the ­lettuce cups and get the rice going. For a milder version, seed the serrano chile or simply omit it. Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 6 garlic cloves, minced 12 […]

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Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Breasts

A former personal chef, Wendy Collett discovered ways to create tasty meals using fresh ingredients. Adding fresh asparagus and creamy polenta makes an easy and elegant dinner for company. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 4 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned 1 1/2 cups fat-free, […]

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Chicken with Mustard-White Wine Sauce and Spring Vegetables

This dish pairs early spring produce with cold-weather comfort. Ingredients 4 large shallots, peeled and quartered 12 baby carrots, peeled 1 pound small red potatoes, halved lengthwise 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 cup white […]

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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Stuff chicken breasts with a savory mixture of couscous, tomato, olive and feta cheese for an elegant, Mediterranean-style meal that’s fit for company. Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons […]

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Herbed Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Dish up a company-worthy dish that calls for only four ingredients, plus salt and pepper. Choose roasted asparagus as a bright, fresh partner for this main dish. Ingredients 1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 ounces Canadian bacon, finely chopped 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 […]

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Four Citrus-Herb Chicken

Citrus zest perfumes the chicken while it marinates. A fresh salsa of citrus segments and herbs doubles down on fruit flavor. Ingredients 2 large limes 1 large ruby red grapefruit 1 large tangerine 1 large navel orange 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced serrano chile 1 (3 1/2-pound) […]

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Tuscan Baked Chicken and Beans

This savory Italian-inspired recipe is a wonderful way to prepare a budget-friendly whole chicken.  Fresh rosemary, cannellini beans, and canned diced tomatoes make this dish flavorful, yet simple to prepare. Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-pound) roasting chicken 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 cup chopped onion 1/8 […]

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Miso Chicken

If you can’t find miso, substitute 2 teaspoons anchovy paste and 1 teaspoon tahini instead. With miso, the darker the color, the more pronounced the salty flavor. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons white miso 1 1/2 teaspoons chile paste (such as sambal oelek) […]

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Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken

The tangy-sweet flavor combination of this sauce will work equally well with chicken thighs or pork. Serve with hot cooked rice and steamed haricots verts or a tossed green salad. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium […]