ou can’t go wrong with this basic recipe for perfect grilled chicken wings. A grilled wing is smoky, crispy, and an all-around delicious change of pace from its fried counterpart. You can dress your grilled chicken wings as you please (classic Buffalo sauce works or even a honey-sesame glaze), but we’d highly recommend giving this […]
This piccata recipe calls for tilapia, but you can also substitute most any flaky white fish, or use veal or chicken cutlets. For more quick and easy fish dinners, see our complete collection of fish recipes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked orzo (about 1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 3 […]
Throw an extra flank steak on the grill for a Cali-inspired salad and a Texas-style hash. Ingredients 2 cups dry red wine (such as Merlot) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 bay leaf 2 (1-lb.) flank steaks, trimmed and divided 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided […]
A crunchy coating from a snacktime favorite is sure to win big with the kids–especially when paired with a creamy garlic dip. Honey mustard would be good, too. Ingredients 5 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, divided 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup finely crushed unsalted pretzel […]
Chicken cutlets get great flavor from a lemon-rosemary marinade while the leeks cook into a silky, caramelized vegetable side dish. If you’ve never enjoyed the darker green leek tops, give them a try in this recipe. The chicken marinade does double-duty here: it seasons the chicken while the leeks cook and then becomes a light […]
Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]
Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]
White meat can dry out after a long haul in the slow cooker, so we opt for bone-in thighs to guarantee optimal flavor and succulence. Make prep easier with prepeeled garlic, and pretty-up the platter with lemon slices and thyme sprigs. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup unsalted chicken stock 1/4 cup dry white wine […]
This all green salad is family-friendly—packed with crunchy and refreshing cucumber, celery, and romaine lettuce. You can prep all of the ingredients ahead, and even whisk the dressing together, but wait to dress the salad until shortly before serving. Don’t have romaine? Feel free to substitute with any mild-flavored lettuce you have on hand. Ingredients […]
This salad comes together quickly and takes advantage of fresh spring asparagus and watercress. The dressing pulls double-duty as a sauce to cook the shrimp in and to dress the greens. Look for shrimp not treated with sodium triphosphate (STP) if you are watching your salt intake. Ingredients 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/3 cup fresh […]