Tag: black pepper

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Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

This one-pan meal is a crowd-pleaser and testament to how 4 ingredients can come together to form a supremely satisfying dish, ready in a flash. We broil the steak over the veggies so the meat juices baste them as they cook. Ingredients 6 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 6 ounces sweet potato, peeled, halved […]

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Skillet Fajita Pitas

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong), divided 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita rounds 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium zucchini, thinly diagonally sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Classic French Omelet

Pull the pan off the heat as needed, while stirring, to control how fast the eggs cook. The finished omelet should be golden outside and unbrowned, while still creamy at the very center. Ingredients 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 large eggs, divided 1 teaspoon butter, divided Nutritional […]

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Simply Steamed Salmon and Corn With Dill Yogur

Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the natural flavors of all the components of this 15-minute meal. Ingredients 4 (6-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets (such as wild Alaskan) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 8 ounces trimmed haricots verts (French green beans) 2 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise […]

Hard Cider-Braised Pork

ngredients 1 (3 1/2-lb.) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt) 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups vertically sliced sweet onion (from 1 onion) 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (from 4 to 5 garlic cloves) 4 large carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 1 1/2 […]

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Red Lentil Dal

This dinner offers a double-dose of turmeric and its active compound curcumin—some of the golden spice flavors the creamy lentil dal and some gives the chicken a jolt of peppery, earthy flavor. The chicken’s spice rub also contains fresh black pepper, which helps to “activate” the curcumin—and, thus, amp up curcumin’s anti-inflammatory powers. Between the […]

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Grilled New York Strip Steaks

For the absolute best of a classic, everything-you-expect grilled steak experience, you simply can’t beat the New York strip steak. Remember that no matter how you’re cooking a steak, success starts at the supermarket. When shopping, look for steaks that have a nice, even marbling of fat throughout, avoiding those that have a thick ribbon […]

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Everything Bagel Salad

Your favorite brunch special just took on a new, heartier format. Everything here comes through: The bagels, capers, lox, raw onions, and cream cheese are all balanced out by spinach’s natural mild sweetness. This makes a lot of salad, so you could serve it as either a main or a side dish for a larger […]

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How to Make Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This easy cucumber and tomato salad tastes like summertime in a bowl. The dressing is light and zingy from the vinegar, the cucumbers and onion are so pleasantly crunchy you can’t stop eating them, and the tomatoes are so juicy and sweet they burst in your mouth. It’s perfect as a light summer snack, but […]

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White Calzones with Marinara Sauce

What is the easiest way to win over your family on a weeknight? Cheesey calzones. Most supermarket brands of ricotta contain stabilizers, which can give the cheese a gummy texture when baked. Check the label and choose ricotta made with as few ingredients as possible—ideally milk, whey, vinegar, and salt. Or seek out homemade ricotta […]