Category: Recipes

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Chicken Taco Salad

Using rotisserie chicken helps you pull this convenient dish together in a flash. Ingredients 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 3/8 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper 1 cup salsa verde 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup) 1 1/2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1 1/2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken […]

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Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Tex-Mex Chicken Soup is chockful of flavor and a feast for the eyes as well with chunks of colorful tomato, black beans, corn, and cilantro. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak and Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Mild, fruity guajillo chiles are dried mirasol chiles. Look for them at Latin markets, or substitute ancho chiles. Serve the steak with halved multi­colored cherry tomatoes, which add very few calories. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon […]

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Ancho-Tequila Glaze

If you’re using a charcoal grill, skip the foil pan and add the chips to the coals. Look for granulated garlic in the spice aisle, or substitute 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Amber agave syrup has a deeper flavor than the more neutral, light-colored varieties. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups hickory wood chips 1 tablespoon ancho chile […]

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Mexican Chicken Mole

This Mexican chicken mole features chicken thighs and chicken breasts and it’s so easy, you can make it in your microwave!  Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with cilantro sprigs. Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons […]

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Alicante Turkey Meatballs

You can substitute 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium turkey or chicken broth and 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron for Turkey-Saffron Stock. Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 (1-ounce) slices country white bread, torn into small pieces 1 garlic clove 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon pine nuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 ounces ground […]

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Spicy Thai Red Curry Beef

This single-skillet supper is a quick ticket to rich, exotic flavor. Don’t shake the coconut milk before opening; you want to keep the thick cream layer separated. Ingredients 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk 4 teaspoons red curry paste 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 […]

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Glazed Beef Skewers with Ginger Slaw

Have your little helpers mix up the glaze, while older kids can help skewer the beef.   Ingredients 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 cups packaged coleslaw 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated […]

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Grilled Vegetable and Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

If you don’t love blue cheese, try crumbled feta or grated Parmesan instead. If not treated right, flank steak can be a little tough, so cut it thinly and against the grain.   Ingredients 1 (1-lb.) flank steak, trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Asparagus

Beef tenderloin steaks are often considered a special-occasion cut, but when they go on sale (or you’re ready for a splurge), this classic preparation is foolproof. Use a timer rather than turning, prodding, or overcooking the steaks, and set the timer again while they rest so you don’t slice too soon. You could also use […]