Category: Recipes

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Easy Penne and Tuna Salad

Instead of cleaning out the fridge to put dinner together, toss pasta with quality tuna; its richness and flavor will carry the salad, which is embellished with simple flavorings. Serve with a torn baguette. Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper 4 quarts water 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 6 ounces uncooked penne pasta 2 cups […]

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Spanish-Style Tuna and Potato Salad

Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (5-ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons sherry […]

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Strawberry-Chicken Salad with Pecans

This main-dish salad features juicy strawberries at their seasonal peak. Ingredients 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 cups halved strawberries, divided 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 1/4 […]

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Sumac Chicken with Cauliflower and Carrots

This one-pan supper embraces two trends we love: sheet pan cooking (both the main and side cooking together on a single pan), and embracing less-familiar spices (in this case, lemony ground sumac, available at most supermarkets). Sumac is also delicious sprinkled over grilled vegetables or in vinaigrettes. Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks will stay moist […]

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Bowl

Bone-in chicken thighs are pan-seared before being basted with sticky-sweet sauce and slow cooked to fork-tender perfection. Sear the chicken thighs in batches to avoid over-crowding the pan and hindering browning. Though we swoon over the superiorly moist meat, the real magic lies within the sauce, which masters the balance of savory and sweet. For […]

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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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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Turkey and Romaine Salad

Deli meats help turn a salad into a main dish with minimal effort. Ingredients 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 ripe peeled avocado, seeded and coarsely mashed 8 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 1/2 […]

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Spiced Pork and Mango Tacos

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 2 (6-ounce) boneless pork loin chops 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup vertically sliced onion 1 cup sliced red bell pepper 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced mango 3 tablespoons chopped fresh […]

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Tortilla Soup with Chorizo and Turkey Meatballs

Smoked chorizo gives Tortilla Soup with Chorizo and Turkey Meatballs a deep, smoky flavor without overpowering. This Tortilla Soup is a perfect go-to for parties or quick get-togethers. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup prechopped onion 3/4 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper 1 ounce smoked Spanish chorizo, finely chopped 4 cups unsalted chicken stock […]