Briefly cooking the gravy with thyme sprigs saves the time of stripping the tiny leaves from the stem, but still gives you the herb’s woodsy flavor in this steak recipe. Serve over pasta, as instructed. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked egg noodles Cooking spray 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon butter […]
Inspired by Spanish tapas, this salad spotlights premium tuna. Bonito del Norte or albacore packed in oil are good choices for this recipe. Ingredients 2 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound) 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 medium) 2 fire-roasted piquillo peppers, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can […]
An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture, and spoon over grilled steak or fish on another night. Use your microwave to jumpstart the potatoes, then crisp them up in the drippings from the cooked chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Fresno chiles have a medium heat, just […]
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) […]
Forget shrimp cocktail–this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties. Ingredients 1 cup arugula leaves 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons […]
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) […]
This meatless meal definitely doesn’t skimp on flavor. With a bright and fresh spring pesto and lots of healthy spinach, getting your greens has never been so easy. Ingredients 1/3 cup packed fresh mint 1/3 cup packed fresh basil 1/3 cup packed fresh parsley 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice […]
Marjorie Meek-Bradley relies on fish sauce to bring a new dimension to marinades and vinaigrettes. She finds that this salty pantry staple is especially appealing in crisp salads. Ingredients 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped shallots 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced […]
A high-flavored sauce of sage, cream, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar tops medallions of sauteed pork tenderloin. Serve Cider and Sage Pork for a casual dinner with friends or easy weeknight supper for the family. Ingredients 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil, […]
Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 medium bulb) 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 (9-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon […]