Tag: oregano

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Grilled Caponata Salad with Grilled Flatbreads

Look for caper berries near the olives in the supermarket; they should be next to the capers, but they’re much bigger and have a stem. In a pinch, substitute about a tablespoon of chopped capers. Japanese eggplants have thinner skins than typical globe eggplants, so you can leave the peel on. The light purple color […]

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Chicken and Poblano Stew with Polenta

Think of this saucy chicken stew as a Mexican twist on Italian food, especially when served over creamy polenta. Poblano chiles become smoky and lose some of their intensity when broiled until blackened and tender. Wrap the peppers in the same foil used to line the pan and let stand so that the steam can […]

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Couscous-Stuffed Chicken

Stuff chicken breasts with a savory mixture of couscous, tomato, olive and feta cheese for an elegant, Mediterranean-style meal that’s fit for company. Ingredients 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons chopped plum tomato 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 2 tablespoons […]

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Cod with Herbed Pea Relis

Ingredients 1 cup thawed frozen green peas 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 (6-oz.) cod fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil GET INGREDIENTSPowered by Chicory Nutritional Information […]

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Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lightly charring the lemon slices intensifies their flavor and creates a gorgeous look for this delicious chicken dinner. Be sure to include any of the sweet, tangy liquid the lemons give off in the bowl; it adds incredible depth to the sauce. Ingredients 2 small lemons, cut into thin rounds 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 4 […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad

Simple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Grilled Skirt Steak and Roasted Tomatillo Sauce

Mild, fruity guajillo chiles are dried mirasol chiles. Look for them at Latin markets, or substitute ancho chiles. Serve the steak with halved multi­colored cherry tomatoes, which add very few calories. Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon […]

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Seven herbs that lower blood pressure

Reducing blood pressure helps ensure that people do not suffer any of the devastating side effects that can occur when it gets too high. Hypertension, as high blood pressure is often called, is responsible for an increased risk of kidney disease, heart attack, vision problems, heart failure, stroke and many other life threatening health conditions. […]

One-Pot Chicken with Farro

Ingredients 12 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 lb.) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 2-in.-long, 1/2-in.-thick strips 1 large green bell pepper, […]

Oregano & Rosemary Control Blood Sugar Spike & Prevent Diabetes

In the US type-2 diabetes affects more than 8% of the population and cost the country $175 billion. Millions of people across the world rely on diabetes drugs to control their diabetes, but these drugs may actually be doing more harm than good — particularly in adults older than 50. Fortunately, scientist discover the natural […]