Tag: fresh basil

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Lobster Roll Bruschetta 4

Beautiful, delicious, and impressive—this recipe can be the star appetizer at your next gathering. It includes all the flavors you love in a lobster roll, delivered in a fresher format. Though we love the sweet flavor of lobster in this appetizer, you can easily substitute 1/2 pound of shrimp with delicious results. Don’t be tempted […]

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Fire-Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup 11

Start with canned fire-roasted tomatoes to give the soup some smoky depth. Serve with sliced toasted sourdough and steamed broccoli from your list. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste 2 cups unsalted […]

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 6

The rich flavors of chicken and goat cheese recipes join forces in this impressive 5-star main dish. Serve with orzo or rice to soak up the shallot-thyme sauce. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 cup chopped shallots, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3 […]

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Winter Greens Pesto Pizza 7

Hearty collard greens pack this pesto with vitamin K, an essential nutrient for bone health. Buttery Castelvetrano olives make any extra pesto perfect for adding big flavor to pasta and grilled cheese sandwiches; substitute any green olive if you can’t find them. Ingredients 1 cup sliced red onion Cooking spray 1 cup chopped stemmed collard […]

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Turmeric Chicken-and-Chickpea Soup 8

We gave the ultimate comfort food a restorative upgrade by adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic. In place of noodles, which tend to swell in soups overnight, we look to budget-friendly chickpeas to add texture and boost the fiber content. As with most soups, the magic is in the broth: Searing […]

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Beans-and-Greens Soup 5

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces diced pancetta 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 large heads escarole, cored and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 (14.5-oz.) can cut Italian green beans, rinsed and drained 2 (15-oz.) cans unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and […]

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Eggplant Parmesan

The traditional version of this Italian-American classic is known to tip the scales: heavily breaded and fried eggplant slices that are then buried in cheese and baked. Our makeover skips the fry and bakes the panko-crusted eggplant until it has a crisp exterior and wonderfully meaty interior. A combination of part-skim ricotta, sliced mozzarella, fontina, […]

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Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

Red bell peppers are the star vegetable in this stir-fry, a crisp, sweet counterpoint to the serrano chile heat. Use any vegetables you like, but keep it simple; one or two vegetables, plus the basil and chicken, are all you need. Ingredients 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon fish […]

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Shrimp Arrabbiata

Sweet shrimp is ideal for spicy dishes like this. If you want just a light lick of heat, use 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. If you prefer more fire, go for 1/2 teaspoon (or more). Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked campanelle (bell flower-shaped pasta) or rigatoni 12 ounces peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, […]

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Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers with Blueberry-Balsamic Salsa

Blueberries are the standout ingredient for the sweet and sour sauce that accompanies these grilled kebabs. We used cilantro, basil, and parsley, but you can omit the cilantro. You can also serve this salsa on small toasts spread with creamy Camembert or tangy goat cheese. Ingredients 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley […]