Mushrooms and truffle oil are paired with hearty polenta and simple roasted chicken. Look for packages of mixed wild mushrooms in the produce section, or use any combination of oyster, shiitake, chanterelle, and cremini mushrooms. Ingredients Chicken: 1 (5-pound) roasting chicken 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice 1/4 teaspoon […]
Legumes brighten in flavor with the fresh herbs that season this salad. In Weir’s class, participants learn that the easiest way to pit a niçoise olive is to smack it with the side of a chef’s knife. Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips (such as Tyson) 1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup prechopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 […]
Garlic, bacon and shallots are all you need to add intense flavor to the Brussels sprouts in this easy, 5-ingredient side-dish recipe. To trim Brussels sprouts, simply cut off the stem end and halve. If they’re large, you can quarter them, just making sure the Brussels sprouts are cut into uniform pieces so that they’ll […]
ngredients 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups diagonally sliced carrot 2 tablespoons water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons fresh small sage leaves Nutritional Information How to Make It Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. […]
Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted How to Make It Step 1 Pierce each potato with a fork 3 to 4 times on each side. Wrap each potato in a damp paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes, […]
With chicken cutlets and boil-in-bag rice, this unique take on the chicken-and-rice dinner couldn’t be easier (or faster!) to make. Ingredients 1 (3.5-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 pound chicken breast cutlets (about 4 cutlets) 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup […]
The combo of Cajun seasoning and ground red pepper really packs a punch of heat in this dish, but the creamy sauce takes the edge off. Decrease the ground red pepper or simply omit it for a milder version of the dish. Serve with sliced French bread. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine 2 tablespoons butter […]
The bright, tart flavor of freshly squeezed lime juice balances the heat of the chili powder in the rich sauce that coats these shrimp. Serve with crusty whole wheat French bread to soak up the sauce. Ingredients Cooking spray 3/4 cup chopped green onions, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 teaspoon […]
Serve a lighter version of fried shrimp with a creamy Creole dipping sauce. Fresh, seasonal veggies make the perfect accompaniment for this 15-minute dinner. Ingredients 2.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt-free Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s), divided 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free milk 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 […]