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 […]
Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed (about 30 medium spears) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons julienne-cut orange rind 1 teaspoon julienne-cut lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon […]
The marinade of fish sauce and grated red onion gives intense flavor to the steak, tenderizes the meat, and results in a slightly caramelized crust. Use your largest sauté pan (preferably 14-inch so that the vegetables and steak have room to caramelize and cook quickly) or a large wok. Ingredients 1 pound skirt steak, halved […]
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 […]
Bring unique flavor to traditional fish kebabs with zesty lemon and savory asparagus. Ingredients 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch pieces) 32 (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus 16 lemon slices Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon […]
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 […]
Remove the foil and arrange fillets over asparagus for a lovely presentation. No grill? Bake the packets at 425° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]
Pesto is a great big-batch sauce for using up a mix of herbs and greens, but it tends to go army-green if made ahead. We quickly blanch spinach and basil to preserve the color without diluting flavor, then bump up the green with fresh parsley. A little chopped tomato adds moisture and mild acidity. Be […]
Fresh spring produce needs little embellishment, although a quick toss with bacon never hurts. Ingredients 3 quarts water 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas, thawed 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and halved crosswise 1 pound sugar snap peas 5 center-cut bacon slices 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup chopped shallots 2 tablespoons tarragon […]
Light, lovely, and lush, this egg-topped soup is all you need for a well-rounded spring supper. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 leeks, white part only, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups frozen green peas 1 […]