Tag: black pepper

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Sautéed Spiced Apples and Cabbage

This tasty spin on skillet apples gets a fiber upgrade thanks to crunchy green cabbage. Pair with roasted pork tenderloin or chicken. Ingredients 3 cups apple wedges 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 3 cups thinly sliced green […]

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Tuna-Quinoa Toss

Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Dash of salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 cup unsalted canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 […]

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Seared Tuna with Shaved Vegetable Salad

Root vegetables are a super popular side in the winter, usually roasted until fully tender. But shaving them raw into a side dish salad is a fantastic alternative. They’re ready in just a few minutes, their earthy flavors stay vibrant, and a simple vinaigrette tenderizes them slightly while retaining a little crunch, balancing the velvety […]

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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Rainbow Trout with Seared Sugar Snaps

Serve with Glazed Baby Carrots and Quick Chive Mashed Potatoes. U.S.-farmed rainbow trout (pretty much all you’ll find at the market) is a sustainable choice. Ingredients 4 dressed whole rainbow trout Cooking spray 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes

A very hot oven quickly roasts the potatoes and finishes the chicken without overcooking. You can substitute fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise, for the small Yukon gold potatoes. Ingredients Cooking spray 8 ounces small Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 inch) 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon 1 […]

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Go ahead and flag this recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice […]

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Classic Meat Loaf

This is the iconic, traditional meat loaf like your mom used to make (or that you wished your mom would make). Mix the ingredients gently, just until combined, and don’t compact the meat when shaping the loaf for best results. For extra pizzazz, garnish with parsley. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 tablespoons […]

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Sautéed Zucchini with Lemon-Thyme Chicken

This delightful springtime recipe combines the savory flavors of sautéed zucchini and lemony chicken for a tasty weeknight or weekend meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 pound chicken cutlets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup uncooked couscous […]

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Shortcut Shrimp Paella

A true paella requires time and several ingredients; this deconstructed version is ready in 20 minutes and uses just five ingredients. We swap expensive saffron for turmeric to achieve the classic yellow color, and bloom the spice in hot oil before sautéeing the other ingredients. We stick to fresh shrimp as the main protein (many […]