Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]
his Italian-inspired chicken dish is a one-pot meal your family is sure to love. Serve over hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi pasta. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast halves, skinned 4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skinned 4 chicken drumsticks (about1 pound), skinned 2 cups chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced […]
The white balsamic won’t discolor the shrimp or bright veggies. For something a little sharper, substitute white wine vinegar. Ingredients 4 cups loosely packed baby arugula 1 cup (1/4 x 3-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrot 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper […]
Fennel’s licorice-y sweetness is a great match for juicy citrus and salty feta. But if it’s not your favorite, swap the fennel out in favor of thinly sliced red onion. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped […]
Have dinner ready when you come home with this ultimate, slow-cooker Jambalaya. Featuring chicken, shrimp and smoked sausage, this classic Creole rice dish is perfect for the slow-cooker as all the flavors blend together over time in a marvelous way. As a simple one-pot meal, bring Jambalaya to your next potluck as a crowd-pleasing dish that doesn’t […]
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 […]
Mojo de ajo is like a garlic gravy that infuses the grilled shrimp with fantastically zesty flavor. This dish employs a great trick many cooks don’t know: using skillets on the grill, which gives fiery grilled flavor to simmered components like the garlic and onion. Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced white […]
Pair this fiery entrée with cool, crunchy carrot and celery sticks. Ingredients Chicken: 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon canola oil Dressing: 1/2 cup fat-free […]
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 […]
Reducing blood pressure helps ensure that people do not suffer any of the devastating side effects that can occur when it gets too high. Hypertension, as high blood pressure is often called, is responsible for an increased risk of kidney disease, heart attack, vision problems, heart failure, stroke and many other life threatening health conditions. […]