Tag: olive oil

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Family-Style Chicken Spaghetti 7

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 […]

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BBQ Chicken with Peach and Feta Slaw 5

This summery crunch-tastic slaw is guaranteed to find its way into your recipe rotation for the rest of the season. Using ripe, juicy peaches, it’s the perfect sweet-salty side dish for any number of grilled or smoked proteins. Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided […]

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Dilly Salmon Packets with Asparagus 3

Remove the foil and arrange fillets over asparagus for a lovely presentation. No grill? Bake the packets at 425° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]

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Mostly Veggie Pasta with Sausage 2

Spaghetti sauce is typically about a pound of browned meat bound by a scant amount of marinara and served over pasta. Here we reverse the ratio, letting hot Italian turkey sausage be the flavor agent while adding plenty of colorful vegetables like yellow squash, broccoli florets, and mushrooms. Canned whole peeled tomatoes are less watery […]

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Creamy Chicken Quesadillas

The classic quesadilla gets kicked up a notch with a creamy, béchamel-like sauce. A saucy base helps the cheese go further and keeps the chicken from drying out. If any dish called for a dash of your favorite hot sauce, this would be it: Just a little cuts through the creamy filling and packs the […]

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eared Sea Bass with Lemon-Olive White Beans

Here’s a lovely way to incorporate more fish into your diet. Beautifully browned sea bass fillets nestle into a brothy bean mixture for an elegant, speedy dinner. Castelvetrano olives are meaty, buttery, and lower in sodium than many other olives. They pair particularly well with rich sea bass and creamy white beans, but if you […]

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Seared Tuna with Shaved Vegetable Salad

Root vegetables are a super popular side in the winter, usually roasted until fully tender. But shaving them raw into a side dish salad is a fantastic alternative. They’re ready in just a few minutes, their earthy flavors stay vibrant, and a simple vinaigrette tenderizes them slightly while retaining a little crunch, balancing the velvety […]

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Roasted Salmon with Kale-Quinoa Salad

The American Heart Association recommends eating salmon or other fatty fish twice a week to reap the cardiovascular benefits that the omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish provide. In addition, salmon is a great source of high-quality protein, vitamin B12, and the essential minerals phosphorus and selenium. Look for wild salmon, which has 5 to […]

Pan-Seared Shrimp with Rosemary Spaghetti Squash

For a faster option, you can use an equal amount of raw zucchini noodles or ribbons in place of the spaghetti squash. For a heartier dinner, serve with 1 cup steamed green beans. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 6 ounces large peeled and deveined shrimp 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 teaspoon minced […]

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Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Potatoes

An herb- and chile-packed chimichurri sauce makes this meat-and-potatoes main vibrant and exciting. Double the mixture, and spoon over grilled steak or fish on another night. Use your microwave to jumpstart the potatoes, then crisp them up in the drippings from the cooked chicken thighs for maximum flavor. Fresno chiles have a medium heat, just […]