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The Best-Ever Crab Cakes

You probably have most of the ingredients on hand for these simple, elegant crab cakes; just make a quick run to the seafood market for fresh lump crabmeat. Toss together a bright, seasonal salad while the crab cakes chill. Ingredients 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground […]

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Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous

Fire up the grill for dinner tonight. Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous offers the perfect pairing for a hassle-free, great-tasting weeknight meal. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup uncooked couscous 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1 (14.5-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon […]

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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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Sheet Pan Baked 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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The Perfect Lobster Roll

Neptune Oyster in Boston and Red’s Eats in Maine, on which this recipe is based, are Mary-Frances Heck’s two favorite lobster rolls, and both give the option of butter or mayo. Offering that choice means they can’t hide anything about the quality of their lobster. Ingredients 2 (1 1/2-lb.) live lobsters 4 top-split white or […]

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Pork Loin Chops with Apple and Shallot

Make the most of apple season by siding pork chops with a delicious apple and shallot mixture. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 4-oz. pork loin chops Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 shallots, sliced about 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup) 4 sprigs thyme 2 medium apples (about 1 lb. total), cored […]

20-Minute Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Leeks

Chicken cutlets get great flavor from a lemon-rosemary marinade while the leeks cook into a silky, caramelized vegetable side dish. If you’ve never enjoyed the darker green leek tops, give them a try in this recipe. The chicken marinade does double-duty here: it seasons the chicken while the leeks cook and then becomes a light […]

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20-Minute Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken and Leeks

Chicken cutlets get great flavor from a lemon-rosemary marinade while the leeks cook into a silky, caramelized vegetable side dish. If you’ve never enjoyed the darker green leek tops, give them a try in this recipe. The chicken marinade does double-duty here: it seasons the chicken while the leeks cook and then becomes a light […]

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Chicken Dumpling Soup

Many generations of my family have considered this soup a favorite.” Doreen Parker, 55, Uxbridge, Mass. Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds cut-up whole chicken, bone-in, skin removed 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups corn kernels, defrosted if frozen Salt and pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at […]

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Mushroom and Spinach Omelet

A veggie-stuffed omelet makes for one easy, satisfying dinner when paired with a simple side salad. While the cooked spinach mixture sits, it may give off some more liquid; strain this off to keep the omelet from becoming watery. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) […]