Tag: Red Pepper

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Steamed Pork Buns 4

The Chinese make these steamed dumplings from yeast dough as part of a collection of steamed and fried delicacies known as dim sum. Here, the dough surrounds the filling, then gets pinched and twisted to form a pouch. Make the filling while the dough rises, and make the dipping sauce while the filling marinates. The […]

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Minute Chicken Enchiladas

Like lasagna, enchiladas are a surefire family favorite and can also be a labor of love. Between braising the meat; simmering the sauce; and rolling, filling, and layering several tortillas, the preparation alone takes more time than most cooks have on a busy weeknight. Our version takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Kids […]

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Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill 20

Ingredients 6 medium zucchini (6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup jasmine rice 6 cardamom pods 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 1/4 cups water 8 dried apricots, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 […]

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Tahini-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-and-Tomato Salad 18

Adding tahini to the marinade makes the chicken buttery tender without an overwhelming amount of sesame flavor in the finished dish. It also helps the chicken to char nicely on the grill. Ingredients Chicken: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons […]

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Coriander-Thyme Lamb Chops with Yogurt Sauce 9

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, divided 4 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon honey Dash of ground red pepper 1 (7-ounce) container plain […]

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Spiced Salmon with Mustard Sauce 2

Butter-sautéed spinach seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper makes a nice side dish for this fish entrée, but any wilted greens will do. Ingredients 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray   […]

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Vegetarian Bolognese

When it comes to meat sauces, Bolognese is the heavyweight champion of the pasta world, clocking in at over 800 calories with almost 1,800mg sodium. The traditional dish has a rich cast of characters—up to three kinds of meat, cream, cheese, pasta—and packs half a day’s worth of sat fat into just one serving. Here, […]

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Creamed Curried Spinach

Curry powder adds warmth and earthiness to this speedy version of creamed spinach. Whole milk yogurt gives the side a luscious mouth feel and plenty of body. Serve with steak or with seared planks of spice-rubbed tofu. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/2 […]

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Kale-and-Chorizo Soup 17

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped yellow onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 7 ounces dry-cured Spanish chorizo, diced 6 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered 1 (14.5-oz.) can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained 12 ounces curly kale, […]

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The Big Omega Sandwich 10

Our supercharged salmon sandwich gives delicious incentive to ditch its fast-food counterparts. Wild-caught salmon is infused with a wealth of smoky, spicy, and deliciously tangy ingredients before being pan-seared to crisp, golden perfection. We found that broiling the salmon results in the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth, buttery tenderness. In place of standard tartar sauce, we top each […]