Tag: olive oil

Cowboy Flank Steak with Sweet and Smoky Beans

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup lower-sodium tomato puree 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained 1 tablespoon smoked […]

Cedar-Planked Salmon with Crab and Citrus Beurre Blanc

Ingredients 4 pieces wild salmon fillet (6 to 8 oz. each and at least 2 in. wide) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons paprika-based BBQ rub 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces Dungeness crab (ideally claw meat) Citrus Beurre Blanc Preparation 1. Soak a 1/2-in.-thick cedar plank in warm water at least 1 hour. Preheat oven […]

Poblano, Mango, and Black Bean Quesadillas

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups presliced onion 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 poblano chile, seeded and chopped 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup jarred sliced peeled mango (such as Del Monte SunFresh) 1/3 cup cubed peeled avocado 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour […]

Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard Preparation 1. Preheat oven to […]

Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic) 1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives 1 tablespoon capers 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded Parmesan cheese Chopped […]

VapoRub Can Cause Severe Respiratory Distress- Use Homemade Vapor Rub

VapoRub is a topical cough medication that is applied to the skin to treat coughs and applied to muscles to relieve aches and pain. VapoRub’s active ingredients include camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. The ointment is generally safe when used as directed, but allergies or misuse of VapoRub can cause potentially serious side effects. A […]

Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing

Ingredients 3 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon honey 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound) 20 large […]

Chicken, Mushroom, and Gruyere Quesadillas

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup presliced mushrooms 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar 2 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast (about 8 ounces) 1 cup arugula 1/2 cup (2 […]

Beef Daube Provençal

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 12 garlic cloves, crushed 1 (2-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 cup red wine 2 cups chopped carrot 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup lower-sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 […]

Nutty Turkey Cutlets

Ingredients 3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs 1/2 cup pecans 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (1-lb.) package boneless turkey cutlets 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons olive oil Garnish: chopped fresh parsley Preparation 1. Process breadcrumbs and pecans in a food processor or blender 10 to 15 seconds or […]