Mild, fruity guajillo chiles are dried mirasol chiles. Look for them at Latin markets, or substitute ancho chiles. Serve the steak with halved multicolored cherry tomatoes, which add very few calories. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon […]
This saucy dish is worthy of a dinner party; just serve with a side of brown rice or rice noodles. Cola is the secret ingredient, yielding a luscious sauce with great body. Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 8 (6-ounce) bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed 3/4 cup unsalted beef stock 1/3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce […]
Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 3 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives […]
Earthy, fragrant spices like allspice, cloves, and cinnamon make wonderful accents for the natural sweetness of butternut squash. Make sure to simmer the squash until very tender–the softer it gets, the silkier the puree. Ingredients 4 pounds whole butternut squash 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 7 cups water 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1/2 teaspoon […]
Ingredients 3 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 medium jalapeño chile, halved 1 tablespoon red curry paste 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 4 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 (13.5-oz.) can light coconut milk 3 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 […]
Ingredients 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 3 (10-ounce) cans enchilada sauce, divided 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives […]
Ingredients Meatballs: 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound lean ground pork 1 large egg, lightly beaten Noodles: 8 ounces uncooked wide rice noodles 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil 1 […]
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh orange […]
Chipotle chile powder adds smoky heat to Citrus-Glazed Shrimp with Cilantro Rice. Ingredients Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled […]
Citrus zest perfumes the chicken while it marinates. A fresh salsa of citrus segments and herbs doubles down on fruit flavor. Ingredients 2 large limes 1 large ruby red grapefruit 1 large tangerine 1 large navel orange 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced serrano chile 1 (3 1/2-pound) […]