We love the richness that a little ground lamb offers, but you can use all beef or even ground turkey instead. Ingredients 1/2 medium red onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 garlic cloves 6 ounces […]
Use a wire grilling basket for the onion and bell pepper in this fajita recipe so they don’t fall into grill. If there’s enough room on your grill, you can heat the tortillas as the onion mixture and tempeh cook. Wrap in heavy-duty foil, and grill 5 miutes or until thoroughly heated. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) […]
Chicken taco meets 7-layer dip in this fiesta of a skillet supper. You can swap in black beans or kidney beans for the pintos. For extra zest, serve with cilantro and lime wedges. Savor all the flavors of Taco Tuesday without any of the guilt. You can easily make vegetarian fajitas by removing the chicken and […]
Fajitas can be a little boring, don’t you think? Not when they’re topped with these lime-softened jalapeños. If you like a big burst of lime, drain but don’t rinse the chiles before garnishing. Placing the steak briefly in the freezer firms it up, making it easier to slice thinly. Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak 2 […]
Since the idea is to use up leftover steak and all the little bits of weekend vegetables, don’t worry if amounts don’t match precisely. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped red onion 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 4 […]
OK, so technically we can’t call this a gumbo because there is no roux. But it certainly tastes like a gumbo, right down to the Cajun trinity of onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Serve with a crusty baguette for mopping up every last delicious drop. Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola oil 12 ounces skinless, boneless […]
As temperatures drop, it’s nice to have a simple weeknight soup recipe on hand. This quick-fix chowder uses rotisserie chicken and center-cut bacon for an easy but hearty soup that will soothe your soul. Serve with a simple green salad for a lovely lunch or light supper. Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped red […]
Ingredients 8 cups water 4 (6-ounce) skinless chicken breast halves 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrot 3/4 cup chopped parsnip 1 tablespoon chicken-flavored bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (15.75-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 5 cups cooked egg noodles (about 8 ounces uncooked) How […]
Full of down-home flavor, this classic soup can be on your table in 20 minutes or less. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 (32-ounce) carton fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup prechopped onion 1/2 cup prechopped celery 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium carrot, chopped 6 ounces […]
Using cheese-filled tortellini as the noodle here adds more flavor than plain pasta; a hint of miso further enriches the broth. You’ll sometimes find miso in your supermarket’s produce section, near the tofu; it might be on the Asian foods aisle on the shelf. For the least expensive option, pick up miso at an Asian […]