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Chicken-Watercress Wonton Soup 4

Flecked with peppery watercress, these soft chicken dumplings make for a slurpy-good appetizer soup. Be sure to use regular ground chicken (not chicken breast) for the best flavor and texture. For this recipe, you’ll be making the nurse’s cap dumpling shape. Ingredients 2/3 cup finely chopped watercress 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon grated […]

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Skillet Chicken and Root Vegetable Potpie 10

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), divided 2.8 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup diagonally cut carrot 2 teaspoons minced garlic […]

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Lemon and Dill Quinoa Chicken Soup 9

This bright, vegetable-laden chicken soup is a reminder of warm spring days to come, but comforting enough to soothe on a cold night. Quinoa cooks right in the soup without soaking up too much liquid. If you’d like to change to a heartier grain like farro or barley, cook it separately and stir in during […]

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Herb-Rubbed Chicken Under a Brick 2

Brick-pressed chicken cooks quickly and evenly, a great boon to a barbecue host. The key is to spatchcock—or butterfly—the bird, then press it down flat on the grill rack with a foil-wrapped brick or cast-iron skillet. Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh […]

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Shrimp and Corn Cakes with Heirloom Tomato Salsa 25

Delicious patties made of fresh corn, shrimp, and bell pepper are pan-fried to perfection in this recipe. Serrano chile in the heirloom tomato salsa adds a bit of heat, and cilantro some earthy freshness. Ingredients 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak and Roasted Tomatillo Sauce 21

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 […]

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Chicken and Bean Burritos 20

Ingredients 3/4 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup prechopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup lower-sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove, minced 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 ounce […]

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Fish Tacos with Tomatillo Sauce 17

Tilapia is a sustainable freshwater fish that’s widely available and offers mild flavor. You can use a more assertively flavored fish, such as mackerel, if you prefer. Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed 1/2 medium jalapeño pepper 1/2 cup cilantro stems 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s) 1/2 teaspoon sugar […]

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Tortilla Soup with Chorizo and Turkey Meatballs 14

Smoked chorizo gives Tortilla Soup with Chorizo and Turkey Meatballs a deep, smoky flavor without overpowering. This Tortilla Soup is a perfect go-to for parties or quick get-togethers. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup prechopped onion 3/4 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper 1 ounce smoked Spanish chorizo, finely chopped 4 cups unsalted chicken stock […]

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Lemon-Pepper Flank Steak Tacos 10

This steak is simple to prepare and ready in a flash. The results are flavorful and supermoist. Don’t be tempted to save time by skipping the resting step before slicing–the juices will run out from the meat, making it dry. Ingredients 1 (1 1/4-pound) flank steak, trimmed 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 3/4 teaspoon freshly […]