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 […]
Just a bit of a rich and pungent cheese can go quite a long way. Tossing hot pasta with a few ounces of creamy Brie makes for a light, luscious, and flavorful sauce to coat this abundant bowl of chicken, fresh veggies, and whole-grain noodles. Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked whole-wheat fusilli pasta 1 medium shallot, […]
If you have leftover chicken, put it to use in this pasta recipe. Feel free to add anything you have that sounds good to you. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 3/4 cups vertically sliced onion 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 garlic […]
Fennel’s licorice-y sweetness is a great match for juicy citrus and salty feta. But if it’s not your favorite, swap the fennel out in favor of thinly sliced red onion. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped […]
Fennel’s licorice-y sweetness is a great match for juicy citrus and salty feta. But if it’s not your favorite, swap the fennel out in favor of thinly sliced red onion. Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup chopped […]
The classic quesadilla gets kicked up a notch with a creamy, béchamel-like sauce. A saucy base helps the cheese go further and keeps the chicken from drying out. If any dish called for a dash of your favorite hot sauce, this would be it: Just a little cuts through the creamy filling and packs the […]
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 […]
Fresh tarragon infuses this picnic-perfect chicken salad with lovely anise notes. However, feel free to separate part of the salad into a bowl before adding the tarragon for a couple of kid-friendlier servings. Ingredients 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise 1/3 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup plain Greek […]
Ingredients 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/2 cup prepared salsa verde 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise How to Make It Step 1 Combine chicken and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Step 2 Heat tortillas […]