Tag: fresh chives

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Herb and Goat Cheese Omelet

A tender omelet gains a salty boost from goat cheese without adding too much sodium. Serve with seedy whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a hearty brunch. Ingredients 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/4 […]

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Simple Flaky Crab Cakes

These crab cakes hold together best with dry, finely ground whole-wheat breadcrumbs; if you use whole-wheat panko, they may fall apart in the pan. Chives have a delicate onion flavor that won’t overpower the crab. This recipe can easily be doubled to serve 4.   Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain whole-wheat breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh […]

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Eggs Benedict Florentine with Creamy Butter Sauce

Our version of this classic dish features scrambled eggs and sautéed spinach atop Canadian bacon slices and English muffins. It is topped with a creamy sauce that’s finished with clarified butter, so it is reminiscent of hollandaise. Ingredients Sauce: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons Clarified […]

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Golden Beet Salad with Wheat Berries and Pumpkinseed Vinaigrette

Ingredients 4 medium golden beets 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 2 cups water 1/2 cup unsalted pumpkinseed kernels, toasted and divided 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup diced celery 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots […]

The Perfect Lobster Roll

Ingredients 2 (1 1/2-lb.) live lobsters 4 top-split white or whole-wheat hot dog buns 2 tablespoons butter, softened and divided 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives or tarragon 4 Bibb lettuce leaves Order Ingredients How to Make It Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large stockpot over high heat. Place lobsters in […]

Creole Deviled Eggs

Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 1/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery 1 tablespoon Creole mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such […]

Chilled Fresh Corn Soup with King Crab

Ingredients 1 pound frozen cooked king crab legs, thawed 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 11 ears) 4 1/2 cups water 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper How to Make It Cut shells off crab with kitchen shears; reserve shells. Coarsely […]

Crab-Stuffed Grilled Bell Peppers

Ingredients Cooking spray 12 mini sweet bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed 3 ounces whipped cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon minced fresh […]

Cucumber and Green Tomato Gazpacho

Ingredients 3 ounces whole-wheat French bread baguette, crusts removed 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup chopped shallots 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 large green tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound) 3 tablespoons creme fraiche […]

BLT Pizza with White Sauce

Ingredients 1 pound ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 2 garlic cloves, grated 4 center-cut bacon slices 10 ounce fresh pizza dough 1 tablespoon cornmeal 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded […]