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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Go ahead and flag this recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice […]

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Chicken Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce 11 Reviews

Save time, money, and calories by making this simple stir-fry in the comfort of your own kitchen. Want more for later? Try doubling the batch of peanut sauce and using it as a dip for grilled chicken kebabs tomorrow night! Ingredients 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 1 pound chicken cutlets, trimmed 2 cups broccoli florets 1 large red bell […]

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Grilled Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Super-crispy skin that sheaths succulent dark meat, which has gradually developed flavor and tenderized with low and slow cooking, make these simplest of simple thighs some of the most delicious pieces of chicken you’re going to bite into this year. Ingredients 8 (8-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 lb.), trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher […]

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Tortellini, Chicken, and Arugula Salad

A bright, springtime salad that comes together in a cinch thanks to the use of a few quality convenience items. Hearty cheese tortellini, shredded rotisserie chicken, and peppery arugula join forces to create a light, yet filling, salad with plenty of texture and substance. Zippy lemon dressing adds welcomed vibrancy while shaved Parmesan adds a […]

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Grilled Chicken Salad

This recipe uses leftover chicken and vegetables from Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce. Ingredients 8 cups lightly packed mixed greens All grilled chicken left over from Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce All grilled vegetables left over from Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce 4 ounces feta, crumbled 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas 12 pitted […]

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Curry-Ginger-Mint Tofu Steaks With Cabbage Slaw

Some sort of magic happens over the long, controlled simmer in the slow cooker: The barley cooks to tender-chewy perfection, the inexpensive and tough beef becomes meltingly tender, and the liquid thickens to a beautiful gravy. Be patient and brown the meat thoroughly; this adds incredible depth to the stew. Go with hulled, whole-grain barley […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez Active Time 20 Mins Total Time 23 Mins Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 3 oz. steak, about 1/3 cup carrot mixture, and 3/4 cup peas) JULIA LEVY April 2017 Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub […]

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Sheet Pan Baked Tilapia with Roasted Vegetables

Arrange the fish and the broccoli-carrot mixture on the same pan for quick cleanup. Add lemon wedges and bring to the table for a gorgeous presentation. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 2 ounces whole-wheat sourdough bread, finely ground 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 (6-oz.) tilapia […]

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Vegetarian Dinners for Two

Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy, meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 6 oz.) 5 ounces trimmed fresh asparagus 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]

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Crunch, sweetness, and a touch of richness–this recipe has everything you want in a salad. Dress the greens separately, then tuck in the soft figs and cheese so they keep their shape. Ingredients 1/2 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon […]