Tag: celery

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Brown Sugar-Cured Turkey with Apple-Bourbon Gravy 2

On the front end, I infuse flavor by rubbing a cut-up turkey and curing it overnight. A deconstructed bird doesn’t need as long to roast as a whole bird. That gets me valuable oven time for casseroles and ensures the white and dark meat, which all cook at different rates, is roasted to perfection.” Ingredients […]

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Easier Chicken Noodle Soup 7

Using cheese-filled tortellini as the noodle here adds more flavor than plain pasta; a hint of miso further enriches the broth. You’ll sometimes find miso in your supermarket’s produce section, near the tofu; it might be on the Asian foods aisle on the shelf. For the least expensive option, pick up miso at an Asian […]

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Chicken and Gnocchi Dumpling Soup 15

Homey and hearty chicken and dumplings has never been faster or easier, thanks to store-bought gnocchi. Browned bits from the seared chicken thighs create a rich base for the soup, while carrots and peas provide texture and fresh veggies to the soup. This kid-friendly soup is perfect for a weeknight dinner, and leftovers can be […]

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Chicken and Rice Casserole 17

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced Vegetable cooking spray 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup uncooked regular rice 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-sodium, reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 cup water 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup […]

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Mushroom Bolognese over Spaghetti Squash 20

We swap traditional pasta for gluten-free spaghetti squash in this meatless main. Roasted until tender and scraped with a fork, the squash comes apart in noodle-like strands that hold the sauce well. Roast an extra squash, scrape out the flesh, and store in ziplock plastic bags for a quick side during the week. A blend […]

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Chicken and Vegetable Soup 17

Ingredients 2 quarts chicken bouillon 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1/2 (8-ounce) package medium-size egg noodles, cooked and drained 1 teaspoon dried whole rosemary 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme How to Make It Combine first 5 ingredients […]

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Go ahead and flag this chicken and wild rice 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 […]

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Vegetarian Bolognese

When it comes to meat sauces, Bolognese is the heavyweight champion of the pasta world, clocking in at over 800 calories with almost 1,800mg sodium. The traditional dish has a rich cast of characters—up to three kinds of meat, cream, cheese, pasta—and packs half a day’s worth of sat fat into just one serving. Here, […]

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Easier Chicken Noodle Soup 19

Using cheese-filled tortellini as the noodle here adds more flavor than plain pasta; a hint of miso further enriches the broth. You’ll sometimes find miso in your supermarket’s produce section, near the tofu; it might be on the Asian foods aisle on the shelf. For the least expensive option, pick up miso at an Asian […]

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This classic French soup is traditionally finished with a dollop of pistou, a nut-free version of pesto, though leftover or store-bought refrigerated pesto is also delicious here. Don’t rinse the canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together. To save time, look for prechopped onion, celery, and carrot in the […]