Tag: Fresh Mint

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Skinny Detox Water

lemon (Lemons are natural energizers plus it kick starts that metabolism) lime (natural energizers helps your metabolism) grapefruit (natural energizers with a bit of sweetness) cucumber (Helps give the drink an extremely refreshing taste, it is pretty addicting) fresh mint (Helps your breath and helps you tummy work better) ice Dieta Efectiva you can lose […]

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Chicken Scaloppine with Sugar Snap Pea, Asparagus, and Lemon Salad 8

Ingredients 3 cups julienne-cut trimmed sugar snap peas (about 1 pound) 2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound) 6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon chopped […]

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Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups 4

Crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves have a cup shape that’s perfect for holding the sweet-and-savory ground turkey mixture and crunchy, colorful vegetables. The key is not to weigh down the cups with too much filling so they don’t tear. Add some heat with crushed red pepper or a diced red Fresno chile. The sugar here […]

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Spinach-Strawberry Salad 20

This simple spinach strawberry salad is a wonderful starter and an ideal accompaniment to grilled or roast chicken or pork. Ingredients Easy Herb Vinaigrette: 9 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons wildflower honey 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives Salad: 1 […]

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Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad 15

Figs have a short season from June to October so get them fresh while you can! For this recipe, use any fig variety you like or a combination of varieties. Ingredients 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups quartered fresh figs (about 1/2 pound) […]

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Herbed Rack of Lamb 11

This savory rack of lamb is coated with chives, fresh parsley and mint. It is simplified enough for a weeknight meal but can stil be used for special occasions. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 (1 1/2-pound) rack of lamb (8 ribs), trimmed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 […]

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Edamame Succotash 4

Edamame is just a fancy word for heart-healthy soybeans–used here in place of traditional lima beans. Look for them in the frozen vegetable case. Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium-size orange bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, seeded […]

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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Cucumber Pickles 11

Sumac–available at spice stores–adds a subtle piney, tangy note, but don’t worry if you can’t find it: The salad will still have loads of flavor complexity without it. You could also sub 1 teaspoon of prepared horseradish for the wasabi powder. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher […]

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Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs With Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad 6

Ingredients CHICKEN: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 small shallot, finely grated […]

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Chicken Scaloppine with Sugar Snap Pea, Asparagus, and Lemon Salad 15

Scaloppine are chicken breasts pounded thin; they cook to perfection in four minutes. The crisp salad comes together quickly, too, which makes this a great dinner for a busy night. Ingredients 3 cups julienne-cut trimmed sugar snap peas (about 1 pound) 2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 pound) 6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast […]