Tag: garlic cloves

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Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles

Traditionally a Mexican breakfast, black bean and chicken chilaquiles requires only 8 ingredients and can be enjoyed at any time of day. Serve with a mixed green salad topped with diced avocado, tomato wedges, and olives. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced onion 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 […]

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Saucy Chorizo and Egg Skillet

This is a Tex-Mex spin on eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce (Italian eggs in purgatory or Israeli shakshuka), which gets its heat from the cooked chorizo and ground red pepper. Ingredients 4 (1 1/4-ounce) slices whole-grain country bread Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 1 […]

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Lamb, Tomato, and Mint Kebabs

Ingredients 2 teaspoons fresh ginger 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound boneless lean leg of lamb (cut into 24 pieces) 16 cherry tomatoes 16 (1/2-inch) slices cucumber 16 mint leaves 8 (8-inch) skewers Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon salt […]

Salmon, Asparagus, and Fresh Lemon Kebabs

Bring unique flavor to traditional fish kebabs with zesty lemon and savory asparagus. Ingredients 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 garlic cloves, grated 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch pieces) 32 (1 1/2-inch) slices asparagus 16 lemon slices Cooking spray 1/4 teaspoon […]

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Meyer Lemon Chicken

If you can’t find Meyer lemons, you can use a regular lemon. It will have more of a bitter bite, which you can counter with a pinch of sugar. If you don’t like olives, just leave them out (as we did on the cover); the dish is still tasty. Ingredients 2 skin-on, bone-in chicken breast […]

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Mushroom Pasta

If you’re a mushroom-lover, this is the pasta dish for you. It’s chock-full of three kinds of fresh mushrooms (2 pounds of them) that contribute their own flavors and textures—meaty, hearty portobello; super savory, tender shiitake; and earthy, chewy cremini. We cook them in stages so the tougher mushrooms cook longer and the more delicate […]

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Pounding: Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Make an easy chicken dish topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that’s ready in minutes. Once chicken breasts are finished cooking, don’t wash the pan. The browned bits on the bottom of your skillet are flavor gold. For this dish, a simple pan sauce of presliced mushrooms, dry white wine, shallots, […]

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Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lightly charring the lemon slices intensifies their flavor and creates a gorgeous look for this delicious chicken dinner. Be sure to include any of the sweet, tangy liquid the lemons give off in the bowl; it adds incredible depth to the sauce. Ingredients 2 small lemons, cut into thin rounds 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 4 […]

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Feta and Spinach

Ready in about 40 minutes, these easy, Greek-inspired chops are impressive enough for guests. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1/4 cup (1 […]

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Chickpea “Meatballs” with Crunchy Romaine Salad

Legumes are a big player in the Mediterranean diet, often replacing meat—as they do here, where chickpeas (garbanzo beans) get blended with tahini and breadcrumbs to yield meatless “meatballs.” Though the expected meatless chickpea dish might be falafel, the flavor here is more akin to hummus. After blending the chickpeas and other ingredients, the mixture […]