Tag: black pepper

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes

Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes is a play on classic meat and potatoes—with amped up flavor from the herby sauce. The sunchokes are roasted with a touch of honey until tantalizingly caramelized. Ingredients 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]

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Grilled Steak with Baby Arugula and Parmesan Salad

Flat-iron steaks come from the top blade portion of the chuck or shoulder section. Ingredients 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 4 (4-ounce) flat-iron steaks 2 lemons, halved 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon […]

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Garlicky New York Strip Steak

To make your next steak night a guaranteed success, be sure to watch over the temperature of the meat with a thermometer. This works best on steaks of 1 inch (or more) thickness, as it’s hard to get a good reading on anything thinner. And salt the steak purposefully for a bigger flavor boost. We […]

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Lemongrass and Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp is a great grilling option because it’s lean (that means less likelihood of flare-ups that cause burning or charring) and also because it cooks so quickly. Look for fresh or frozen lemongrass in Asian markets and some gourmet grocery stores. You can substitute 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind for the lemongrass in a pinch. […]

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Tilapia with Roasted Vegetables

Arrange the fish and the broccoli-carrot mixture on the same pan for quick cleanup. Add lemon wedges and bring to the table for a gorgeous presentation. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 2 ounces whole-wheat sourdough bread, finely ground 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 (6-oz.) tilapia […]

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Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Red grape tomatoes add pops of color to this fresh spinach salad with shrimp. Add Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette to your weeknight menu when you need something quick, fresh and light. Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about […]

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Chicken, Red Onion, and Prosciutto-Wrapped Plum Kebabs

Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into 32 cubes) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 24 plum wedges 1 1/2 ounces prosciutto, torn into pieces 16 basil leaves 16 (1-inch) wedges red onion 8 (8-inch) skewers Cooking spray 2 […]

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Forget shrimp cocktail–this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties. Ingredients 1 cup arugula leaves 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons […]

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Glazed Chicken and Fig Skewers

Because they will cook more quickly than the chicken, skewer the figs separately. Ingredients 3/4 cup port wine 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 thyme sprig 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 (3/4-inch) pieces 4 large shallots, quartered 16 sage leaves Cooking spray 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, […]

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Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

The red onions develop a nice char on the grill, but they finish cooking and develop a depth and sweetness once left to steam. Drizzle any juices from the onion mixture over the grilled chicken. Fresh cilantro and zesty lime add a refreshing brightness to this light summer meal, perfect for the whole family. For […]