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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes 1

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet […]

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Slow Cooker Cioppino 7

Simmering the base of this rich stew in the slow cooker allows for ultimate flavor concentration. When you’re almost ready to serve, add raw fish to poach quickly. A signature dish of the West Coast, cioppino can be made with a wide variety of fish and shellfish, so feel free to experiment with your favorites. […]

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Thai Steak Salad

Lots of veggies and herbs pack flavorful Thai Steak Salad. It’s quick to prepare and would also be delicious with grilled chicken or lamb. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons lower-sodium […]

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Steak and Tomato Panzanella

We use the broiler to keep this vibrant summer salad speedy, but if you already have the grill cranked up, this dish easily transitions to an outdoor entrée. Ingredients 1 pound flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1-in. cubes Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 6 ounces […]

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Thai Steak Salad

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong) 1 1/2 cups […]

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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet […]

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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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Chicken and Farfalle Salad with Walnut Pesto

Total time: 26 minutes. To make sure the walnut pesto ingredients are evenly minced, stop the food processor halfway through processing, and scrape down the sides. Ingredients Salad: 2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta; about 6 ounces) 2 cups cubed cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped pitted […]

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Halibut with Quick Lemon Pesto

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) halibut or other firm white fish fillets Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2/3 cup firmly packed basil leaves 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice […]