Tag: black pepper

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Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash

Rotisserie chicken helps make this hearty chili superspeedy without sacrificing rich, deep, and complex flavor. Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon […]

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Turkey Sliders

Light the grill for crowd-pleasing, mini turkey burgers — because size doesn’t always have to matter. Patty on water rolls and top with pepperoncini peppers, if desired. Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey breast 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened […]

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How to Make Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

A zesty mustard sauce dresses chicken breasts and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Paired with Rosemary Potatoes, Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce will be one of your go-to meals for busy weeknights. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper […]

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Avocado-and-Pea Salmon Tartines

This recipe delivers a double dose of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, from both salmon and avocado, plus 40% of your daily fiber goal. Smoked salmon is delightfully salty with a velvety smooth texture, making it a flavorful compliment to mellow avocado. Be sure to look for salmon that’s labeled “wild Alaskan.” That way you can be […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Tilapia Piccata

This piccata recipe calls for tilapia, but you can also substitute most any flaky white fish, or use veal or chicken cutlets. For more quick and easy fish dinners, see our complete collection of fish recipes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 3 […]

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Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Fennel, and Blue Cheese

This gorgeous main looks and feels complex, though it actually couldn’t be simpler. It also uses just one skillet, first to sear and roast the pork, then to sauté the fennel and mushrooms until caramelized and tender. If you need to speed up the recipe, transfer the pork to a baking sheet before baking, and […]

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Fast Pan-Fried Salmon

Cutting fish into escalopes (thin slices)—as the famous Troisgros restaurant family in France does—facilitates fast cooking and delicate searing. Serve with sautéed veggies such as Soy-Glazed Vegetables (find this recipe and other recipes here). Use white pepper on the fish for an earthy flavor with less heat. Black pepper adds specks of color and a hotter […]

Spice-Roasted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower

Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]

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Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots

Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this eight-ingredient, one-pan dish. The secret is jarred apricot preserves; much more than a spread for toast, it balances the earthy sage and pungent mustard in the pan sauce and gives everything a glossy coat. You can also thin the preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat and […]