Tag: fresh cilantro

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Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

We like to serve these Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw in the sturdy texture of corn tortillas, but you can use flour tortillas. Since the recipe makes more slaw than necessary for the tacos, serve the extra on the side. Ingredients 4 cups very thinly presliced green cabbage 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes 1/3 cup […]

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Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa

Dinner-party elegance in a 20-minute dish? It’s possible, when you start with great ingredients that require little embellishment. Here, we use sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality. There are several sustainable options to choose from (Atlantic black sea bass, for one), so ask your fishmonger to ensure you’re making a […]

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Melon Chicken Salad

The combination of sweet honey, salty soy sauce, tart vinegar, bitter daikon radish, and savory chicken make this inspired chicken salad one for the repeat recipe file. Ingredients 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3 cups (2 x 1/4-inch) […]

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Turkey and Romaine Salad

Deli meats help turn a salad into a main dish with minimal effort. Ingredients 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 ripe peeled avocado, seeded and coarsely mashed 8 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette (about 1/2 […]

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Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa

Roasted potatoes go well with the fish. Toss 6 cups quartered red potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Arrange potato mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet, and bake at 400° for 40 minutes or until tender, turning once. Toss potatoes with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. […]

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Sweet Black Pepper Fish

For most of its flavor, this Vietnamese classic relies on sugar and pepper, which everyone has on hand. The sugar is used to make a slightly bitter caramel sauce, and the results are spectacular. Ingredients 1/2 cup water, divided 3 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh lemongrass 1 […]

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Crispy Skin Salmon with Fiery Asian Slaw

Be sure to purchase skin-on salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking spray 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons Sriracha (hot chile sauce) 1 teaspoon bottled ground […]

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Hawaiian Chicken

Take a mental vacation to Hawaii as you enjoy this grilled chicken marinated in a mixture of pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce and ginger. Store-bought marinades are certainly convenient, but they’re often loaded with sodium. Some have more than 900 milligrams of sodium in just two tablespoons. Smart cooks know that homemade marinades are the […]

Churrasco-Style Tofu Steaks with Hemp Chimichurri

Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm block-style tofu, drained 2 […]

Peruvian Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon salsa verde 1/3 cup black beans 2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled avocado 1/2 cup cubed roasted sweet potato 1 1/2 ounces grilled flank steak 1 tablespoon roasted pumpkin seed kernels 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Honey-Chipotle-Lime Sauce: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 1/2 teaspoon honey […]