Tag: lemon juice

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Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous

Fire up the grill for dinner tonight. Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous offers the perfect pairing for a hassle-free, great-tasting weeknight meal. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup uncooked couscous 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1 (14.5-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon […]

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Grilled Halibut with Peach and Pepper Salsa

A fresh fruit salsa is a lovely accompaniment to grilled fish in the summer; try it also with striped bass or arctic char. Here, the season’s juiciest peaches pair with fiery habanero pepper for a sweet-spicy flavor. Leave the peaches unpeeled for more color and texture. Ingredients Salsa: 1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped peeled yellow […]

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Pimiento Cheese Chicken

nstead of using pimiento cheese as a sandwich filling, try using it as a filling for skillet-cooked chicken breasts. The traditional pimiento cheese recipes call for the classic Southern spread served on toast or in a simple sandwich. By stuffing the tangy pimento cheese spread into chicken breasts, you dress up a classic recipe without adding […]

Arugula, Egg, and Charred Asparagus Salad

Just a hint of char on the asparagus adds fantastic complexity to this simple 5-ingredient spring salad. Look for medium stalks rather than pencil-thin ones—those would char and dry out too quickly. A soft-boiled egg adds protein and richness; let the slightly runny yolks mingle with the rest of the salad before enjoying. Whole-milk Greek […]

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Pork Chops with Herbed Goat Cheese Butter and Green

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1 ounce goat cheese, softened (about 1/4 cup) 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (4-oz.) boneless pork chops (3/4 in. thick) 10 ounce green beans, trimmed 1 medium […]

Sweet-and-Sour Cherry Tartlets

Ingredients 4.25 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 2 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 1/2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced 1/4 cup ice water 2 tablespoons chilled vodka 5 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. turbinado sugar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sour […]

Chicken Gyro Bowls

Ingredients Pickles: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion Sauce: 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons water Bowls: 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup baby kale, chopped 3/4 cup […]

Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad

Ingredients CHICKEN: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 small shallot, finely grated […]

Pork Loin with Apple-Cranberry Chutney

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 (2 1/2-3 pound) boneless pork loin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 slices reduced-sodium bacon, sliced into 3/8-inch thick pieces 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (1 cup) 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced (3 1/2 cups) 1 cup fresh cranberries 1 […]

Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients CHICKEN: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 16 (3-inch) strips SAUCE: 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt (such as Fage) 2 tablespoons tahini 2 teaspoons fresh […]