A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Ingredients Chicken: 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray Salsa: 1 […]
This dinner offers a double-dose of turmeric and its active compound curcumin—some of the golden spice flavors the creamy lentil dal and some gives the chicken a jolt of peppery, earthy flavor. The chicken’s spice rub also contains fresh black pepper, which helps to “activate” the curcumin—and, thus, amp up curcumin’s anti-inflammatory powers. Between the […]
Lettuce leaves offer a light, fresh alternative to pita or flatbread. If you can’t find red pepper hummus, plain hummus is a welcome substitute. Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces […]
A tangy mixture of Dijon mustard and Italian dressing seasons both broiled snapper and sautéed vegetables. Serve with boil-in-bag brown rice or crusty dinner rolls. Ingredients 3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing 4 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets Cooking spray 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach (about 10 cups) […]
Simmering the base of this rich stew in the slow cooker allows for ultimate flavor concentration. When you’re almost ready to serve, add raw fish to poach quickly. A signature dish of the West Coast, cioppino can be made with a wide variety of fish and shellfish, so feel free to experiment with your favorites. […]
Adjust the heat down by removing some or all of the jalapeño’s seeds. You can make the sauce up to 3 days ahead; prepare through step 1, cool, cover, and refrigerate. Bring back to a gentle simmer before proceeding. Ingredients 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon […]
This pasta dinner is a game changer: You use just enough liquid to cook the pasta–no colander needed. Recipe adapted from our sister publication Southern Living. Cost for 4: $8.43 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cups […]
A full-plate dinner simmers to saucy, savory perfection in the slow cooker. To end up with super-succulent pork, don’t overcook the chops in the pan before adding to the slow cooker. Just a couple of minutes per side will be enough to achieve nice color. Don’t be afraid of the time, you will only be actively […]
This one-pot pasta dinner is simple, fresh, and healthy—what’s not to love? Cooking the pasta right in the sauce saves time and cleanup while infusing the noodles with more flavor. This speedy recipe is also endlessly adaptable, and lends itself to plenty of easy ingredient swaps (make sure to check out the clever riffs below). Change up the spinach […]
Ingredients 1 cup dried white beans 6 cups boiling water 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (1-pound) boneless pork picnic roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup water 2 fresh thyme sprigs 1 fresh sage sprig 2 cups coarsely chopped […]