Tag: black pepper

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Crispy Chicken Thighs With Summer Veggies

These Crispy Chicken Thighs With Summer Veggies are super tender and delicious. They’re simple and straightforward, but they taste like a dish you’d treat yourself to at a restaurant, making them a perfect weeknight pick-me-up. While the chicken browns skin-side down, the fat gets rendered, leaving the skin crispy and the veggies packed with goodness. […]

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California Steak Salad

This salad is ideal for cold grilled steak, as reheating may overcook the meat or cause the basil and arugula to wilt. Grilling the red onion adds another layer of char and a bit of sweetness to counter the tartness of the vinaigrette.   Ingredients Cooking spray 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices […]

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Grilled Steak with Pineapple Rice

Add a touch of tropical flair to your steak dinner with a flavorful side of grilled pineapple rice. From grill pan to table, this dish is dinner-ready in under 30-minutes; so quick, it’s basically a vacation from stressful supper prep. Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin […]

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Breakfast Pizza

Make a light version of breakfast pizza with turkey sausage, reduced-fat cheese and shredded potatoes. It’s a great choice for breakfast or brunch. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) can reduced-fat refrigerated crescent dinner roll dough Cooking spray 12 ounces turkey breakfast sausage 1 cup frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar […]

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Grilled Chicken and Lemon Salad

When it’s in season, I sometimes substitute thin, blanched, fresh asparagus for the sugar snap peas. Freshly squeezed lemon juice is essential to the flavor of this salad.” -Michael Ruggeberg, Aspen, CO Ingredients Chicken: 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless […]

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Seared Mediterranean Tuna Steak

Coriander has a lemon-sage flavor that complements the tuna and the fresh tomato sauce. Serve with a side of refrigerated potato wedges, roasted according to package instructions. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) Yellowfin tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick) 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups chopped […]

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Beef and Vegetable Kebabs

Using the broiler lets you enjoy the taste of kebabs year-round; they are also great cooked on the grill. Serve over rice. Ingredients 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 8 (1-inch) pieces yellow bell pepper (about 1 pepper) 8 small mushrooms (about 4 ounces) 8 (1-inch) pieces green onions (about […]

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Omelet with Summer Vegetables

This satisfying entrée for one is good for any meal, from breakfast to dinner. Serve with fruit salad. Ingredients Cooking spray 2/3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 large egg whites 1 large egg 2 […]

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Quick Garden Omelet

ngredients Cooking spray 1/2 (20-ounce) package refrigerated red potato wedges (such as Simply Potatoes), coarsely chopped 6 ounces presliced cremini mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 4 teaspoons butter, divided 8 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup bagged baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese Nutritional Information […]

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Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

A sweet and savory peach glaze caramelizes on the pork as it cooks to perfection in a grill pan. We cut the tenderloin in half crosswise for easier maneuvering and faster cooking, and we tent the pork with foil to hold in more heat while it’s in the pan. You could also use a cast-iron […]