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Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon plus 5 tsp. peanut oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 slender Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 Fresno chilies, seeded and slivered 1 scallion, […]

Chili-Garlic Shrimp and Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients 6 ounces brown rice noodles 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 2 cups shrimp mixture from Chili-Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice and Snap Peas 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/3 cup unsalted cashews 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 jalapeño pepper, […]

Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon peanut oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 serrano chile, thinly sliced 3 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips 1 1/2 cups sliced red bell pepper 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion 1/2 cup fresh […]

Grilled Fish and “Chips”

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, sliced lengthwise About 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons capers, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 striped bass fillets with skin (about 2 lbs. total), halved and skin scored 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf […]

Vegetable and Steak Fajitas with “Killed” Jalapeños

Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak 2 tablespoons hot water 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and cut lengthwise into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 4 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cups sliced zucchini 2 cups sliced onion 1 1/2 cups […]

Short Rib “Steaks” with Grilled Kimchi

Ingredients 1 cup peeled, coarsely chopped Asian pear 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup sake 1/2 cup mirin 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 1/2 pounds boned beef short ribs* trimmed of silverskin and outer fat, 3/4 to 1 in. thick; or 4 boneless beef country-style ribs […]

Watermelon “Steak” Salad

Ingredients 1 medium-size red onion, sliced 1 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt 12 cups assorted tender salad greens (such as mâche, watercress, arugula, and Bibb) 1 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese Smoky Dijon Dressing 8 (1 1/4-inch-thick) chilled seedless watermelon slices, rinds […]

Mushroom-Potato Salad with Miso “Mayo”

Ingredients 1 tablespoon white miso 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt (not Greek-style) 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes 1 large red onion, halved and divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 5 ounces exotic mushroom blend 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1. Combine miso and 1 tablespoon […]

Roasted Asparagus with Walnuts, Parmesan, and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients 2 pounds medium-thick asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into thirds 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 10 ounce small ripe cherry tomatoes, divided 3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted, coarsely chopped, and divided 3 tablespoons water 1 anchovy fillet, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved […]

Avocado Chicken Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cup refrigerated fresh salsa 1 ripe avocado, peeled and chopped 3 ounces tortilla chips Garlicky Asparagus Preparation 1. Combine first 4 […]