Tag: cider vinegar

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Bacon, Egg, and Kale Breakfast Salad 20

Based loosely on the flavors of a BLT, this salad is hearty and light at the same time. Don’t worry if it feels like you don’t have a lot of dressing; the luscious golden yolk makes a creamy sauce in the bowl. Ingredients 1 large egg (refrigerator-cold) 2 cups chopped Lacinato kale 1/2 cup halved […]

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Chicken and Arugula Pasta Salad 6

Just a bit of a rich and pungent cheese can go quite a long way. Tossing hot pasta with a few ounces of creamy Brie makes for a light, luscious, and flavorful sauce to coat this abundant bowl of chicken, fresh veggies, and whole-grain noodles. Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat fusilli pasta 1 medium shallot, […]

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Pork Tenderloin, Pear, and Cranberry Salad 16

This hearty dinner salad is a fresh and flavorful entrée with a sweet kick of cranberries atop savory pork tenderloins. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into […]

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Grilled Chicken Thighs With Pineapple, Corn, and Bell Pepper Relish 13

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds) 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple (about 1/2 pineapple) 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear) 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup […]

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Shaved Apple and Fennel Salad with Crunchy Spelt 18

Simply put, apples and fennel are right together–the flavors are so complementary. I love the way the paper-thin slices intertwine and then get interrupted by bright hits of parsley. Canola oil may seem like an odd choice, but I wanted to keep the flavors clean and straightforward; you can always use olive oil if you’d […]

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Maple-Cider Brined Turkey with Bourbon-Cider Gravy 11

Use your largest stockpot for brining the bird, or a brining bag. Ingredients Brine: 2 quarts apple cider 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries 3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 6 (2-inch) strips orange rind 2 rosemary sprigs 2 bay leaves 1 gallon cold water […]

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Onions 8

Pork chops and apples make a perfect pairing for a quick meal that feels like fall. Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed 2 cups Gala apple wedges 1 tablespoon butter, divided 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, […]

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Pork Tenderloin, Pear, and Cranberry Salad 6

This hearty dinner salad is a fresh and flavorful entrée with a sweet kick of cranberries atop savory pork tenderloins. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into […]

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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites 13

These bite-sized appetizers are steeped in a mixture of garlic, soy sauce, ginger, citrus, and honey. The marinade is then reduced and used to glaze the chicken. Ingredients 2/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons dark sesame […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes

Grilled Skirt Steak with Mint Chimichurri and Honey-Roasted Sunchokes is a play on classic meat and potatoes—with amped up flavor from the herby sauce. The sunchokes are roasted with a touch of honey until tantalizingly caramelized. Ingredients 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]