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Sweet-Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This colorful chicken and veggie stir-fry features a sweet-spicy sauce and a topping of dry-roasted peanuts, which add delicious crunch. Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola […]

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Steak and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Spring’s favorite vegetable shines in this quick stir-fry. Serve with precooked jasmine rice, available in pouches on the rice aisle. Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon cornstarch 5 teaspoons […]

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Scallions are used three ways: in a sauce, as a vegetable, and as a garnish. The sauce can be made a day ahead and magically transforms the simplest food into something spectacular. Try it on chicken or steak, too, or as a spread in a sandwich. Ingredients 1 small jar capers 1 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro (1 bunch) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon water 2 bunches green onions, divided 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 heirloom cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), halved Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Spoon 1 tablespoon caper brine and 2 tablespoons drained capers into the bowl of a mini food processor. Add cilantro, 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Chop green onions to measure 3 tablespoons. Add 3 tablespoons green onions to cilantro mixture; process until smooth. Step 2 Cut remaining onions diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Cut 8 pieces lengthwise into slivers; set aside. Step 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork and 2-inch onion pieces; cover and cook 4 minutes. Turn pork over. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Arrange pork mixture on a platter. Drizzle with sauce; sprinkle with slivered onions.

Scallions are used three ways: in a sauce, as a vegetable, and as a garnish. The sauce can be made a day ahead and magically transforms the simplest food into something spectacular. Try it on chicken or steak, too, or as a spread in a sandwich. Ingredients 1 small jar capers 1 cup packed chopped […]

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Gluten-Free Seafood Dishes

Be sure to buy fresh, never-frozen fish, summer corn on the cob and in the husks, and your favorite bacon. Applewood-smoked bacon is more subtle than hickory or mesquite and won’t clobber all of the other ingredients. Just a spritz of fresh lime juice brings the flavors into perfect balance. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive […]

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Omelet with Turmeric, Tomato, and Onions

Ingredients 4 large eggs 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup diced plum tomato Dash of black pepper Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Whisk together eggs and salt. Step 2 Heat oil in a large cast-iron […]

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Chicken-and-Veggie Stir-fry

Colorful and flavorful chicken and vegetable stir-fry is a delight for the eyes as well as the taste buds with its vibrant array of yellow squash, red bell pepper, broccolini and green onions. No time to cook? Busy weeknights are no match for this stir-fry. In just 30-minutes start to finish, this skillet is ready […]

Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients 4 large eggs 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup diced plum tomato Dash of black pepper Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Whisk together eggs and salt. Step 2 Heat oil in a large cast-iron […]

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Omelet with Turmeric, Tomato, and Onions

Ingredients 4 large eggs 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup diced plum tomato Dash of black pepper Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Whisk together eggs and salt. Step 2 Heat oil in a large cast-iron […]

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Quick Chicken Pho

Great for pho beginners, this recipe is also terrific for cooks in a hurry,” writes Nguyen. “Keys to this streamlined approach include toasting spices and lightly searing ginger and green onion, which help to extract flavor fast. Poaching the chicken in the broth adds savory depth.” (The broth is a lower-sodium adaptation of Nguyen’s original. […]

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Sesame Asparagus and Rice

Ingredients 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon brown sugar 5 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons fresh […]