Texture is the most satisfying element of a great salad. Crunchy and crisp vegetables signify freshness—they taste as vibrant as they look. Here we dial up the crunch with crisp romaine hearts, sliced cucumber, and coarsely chopped almonds (which lend much more texture than sliced or slivered nuts). Crunchy vegetables tend to be milder due […]
A family favorite swaps jarred sauce for fresh–which requires just a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 pt. cherry tomatoes 1 medium onion, cut into 1-in. wedges 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, divided 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste 1/2 […]
Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded 3/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 (1 1/2-oz.) whole-grain bread slices, toasted 8 thin smoked salmon slices (about 8 oz.) 1/3 cup very thinly sliced radishes (about […]
This Middle Eastern-inspired bowl is all about big flavor with minimal effort. A garlicky, tahini-spiked yogurt brings all the elements together and takes just minutes to make. Assemble a few bowls at the beginning of the week for easy make-ahead lunches. Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 3 cups) 2 teaspoons […]
Ingredients 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces) 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves (about 1 ounce) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 4 canned anchovy fillets 1 small garlic clove, chopped 6 tablespoons water 1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into (1/2-inch-thick) […]
A traditional creamy chicken casserole can have more than 800 calories per serving! Try our lightened up version that offers great flavor without all the calories. Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) package steam-in-bag broccoli florets 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup prechopped onion 2 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk […]
Simply put, apples and fennel are right together–the flavors are so complementary. I love the way the paper-thin slices intertwine and then get interrupted by bright hits of parsley. Canola oil may seem like an odd choice, but I wanted to keep the flavors clean and straightforward; you can always use olive oil if you’d […]
Ingredients 1 (12-pound) fresh or frozen whole turkey, thawed 1 tablespoon kosher salt 10 cup cold water 4 celery stalks, quartered and divided 2 medium onions, peeled, quartered, and divided 2 carrots, quartered and divided Cooking spray 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons cornstarch How to […]
Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 2 […]
These chicken fajitas get their flavor from a homemade marinade featuring dark Mexican beer, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. They can be prepared on the stovetop with a grill pan as directed, or outside over a charcoal or gas grill. A marinade of dark Mexican beer (like Negra Modelo), soy sauce, […]