Category: Recipes

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Cod with Herbed Pea Relish

Ingredients 1 cup thawed frozen green peas 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 (6-oz.) cod fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil How to Make It Combine peas, […]

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Farro, Green Bean, and Kale Salad

This recipe goes with: Farro Salad Lunch Box Ingredients 4 cups water 1 cup halved haricots verts or green beans 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8.5-oz.) pkg. precooked farro (2 cups) 2 cups thinly sliced lacinato […]

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Carne Asada Bowls

This gluten-free take on a taco salad uses seared flank steak in place of ground beef. Instead of a fried tortilla shell, crisp romaine lettuce forms the sturdy base for each salad with crunchy tortilla chips crumbled on top. Queso fresco is a firm, mild cheese—a great alternative to feta if you’re not a fan […]

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Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Cabbage and Carrots

A generous side of fresh veggies makes hearty comfort food lighter. Super-succulent pork chops and roasted carrots are paired with vastly underrated cabbage to create a vibrant vegetable medley that is equal parts flavorful and nutritious. Aromatic caraway lends earthiness while apple jelly adds a sweet contrast to the finishing sauce. This meal is pretty enough […]

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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture, and spoon over grilled steak or fish on another night. Use your microwave to jumpstart the potatoes, then crisp them up in the drippings from the cooked chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Fresno chiles have a medium heat, just […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Lentil Cakes with Mint Yogurt

Precooked lentils are a convenience item we love, saving nearly 30 minutes of simmering. Look for plain, steamed lentils (such as Melissa’s), in the grain aisle. The food processor not only combines the patty ingredients; it coarsely chops the lentils so the finished cakes will hold their shape in the pan. While we love fat-free […]

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Shortcut Shrimp Paella

true paella  requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many paellas […]

Arugula, Egg, and Charred Asparagus Salad

Just a hint of char on the asparagus adds fantastic complexity to this simple 5-ingredient spring salad. Look for medium stalks rather than pencil-thin ones—those would char and dry out too quickly. A soft-boiled egg adds protein and richness; let the slightly runny yolks mingle with the rest of the salad before enjoying. Whole-milk Greek […]

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Spaghetti squash is a favorite ingredient for those seeking a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta. If you’ve cooked it before, you’ve likely cut it in half lengthwise to form two “boats.” And while that method works just fine, it disregards the way the strands grow inside the squash—in circles around the width of the squash. […]