Tag: bell peppers

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry 5

This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. The trick is to get a good sear on the beef without cooking it all the way through, then adding it back into the mix after the vegetables become nicely […]

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Seared Cod with Bacon, Braised Fennel, and Kale

It’s easy to get your vegetable fix in winter with this simple fennel and kale skillet supper. First, sear the cod fillets in the bacon drippings to get a good crust, then add back to the pan and cover so they can steam and impart their juices on the vegetable mixture. You can use any […]

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Roasted Red Pepper and Pine Nut Salad

Spring mix, a blend of small, tender lettuces, is an ideal base for side salads with a more delicate profile (think herbs, berries, and nuts rather than croutons, pungent cheeses, or big, crunchy vegetables). This Mediterranean version would be a perfect side for citrus-and-herb baked chicken and Greek-style roasted potatoes. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes. Gina […]

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Instant Pot Turkey-Stuffed Peppers

Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries! Make this recipe in your Dutch oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F, make the peppers as instructed, then place in your Dutch oven with 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on size of Dutch oven). Cover and bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes. Gina […]

Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

Photo: Caitlin Bensel Active Time 15 Mins Total Time 20 Mins Yield Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups beef mixture and 1/2 cup rice) MARK DRISKILL August 2017 This speedy stir-fry, ready in just 20 minutes, achieves everything we love about Chinese takeout with just a few wholesome ingredients; no special equipment required. […]

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This classic Spanish and Latin America chicken and rice dish cooks in just one pot. Ingredients 2 whole chickens, each cut into 8 pieces (about 6 lbs.), trimmed of excess fat Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 2 ribs celery, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1 green bell […]

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Seared Pork Chops with Poblano Peperonata

A sautéed mix of peppers spiked with vinegar adds instant interest to the pork. We use a tricolored peperonata, a sautéed mix of peppers spiked with vinegar, for the pork chops, and cook the vegetables until just slightly firm for great texture. Skip the poblano and use just the bell peppers if you like. Serve […]

Mediterranean Chicken and Bulgur Skillet

Ingredients 4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 4 cups chopped fresh kale (about 2 […]

Tomatillo Shrimp Fajitas

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups red bell pepper strips 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 small red onion, vertically sliced 1/2 cup bottled green salsa 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat a large nonstick […]