Tag: salt

Linguine and Clam Sauce

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 1/4 cups water, divided 1 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed 1 cup clam juice 8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat linguine or spaghetti (such as Wild Oats) 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided 2 tablespoons minced […]

Flank Steak with Cilantro-Almond Pesto

Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed Cilantro sprigs (optional) How to Make It Prepare grill. Combine first 6 […]

Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers

Ingredients 2 (1-ounce) slices country white bread 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 pounds lean ground sirloin 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese Cooking spray 8 hamburger rolls, halved How to Make It Prepare grill. Place bread in a food processor; process 30 seconds or until finely ground. […]

Quick Pickled Dilly Green Beans

Ingredients 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 1 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup water 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pickling spice 1 garlic clove, peeled How to Make It Combine dill and green beans in a medium bowl. Combine vinegar and the remaining ingredients in a small […]

Muhammara with Crudités

Ingredients 3 red bell peppers 1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted and divided 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 18 radishes, […]

Golden Peach Soup with Shrimp and Crab Seviche

Ingredients Seviche: 8 ounces chopped cooked shrimp 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 large limes) 4 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Soup: 3 pounds peaches, peeled, pitted, and […]

Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta

Ingredients 16 (1/2-ounce) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette Cooking spray 2 garlic cloves, halved 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 16 large squash blossoms (about […]

Heirloom Tomato and Avocado Stack

Ingredients Dressing: 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Dash of ground red pepper Salad: 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup […]

Fig, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Salad

Ingredients 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips 12 large dark-skinned fresh figs, halved (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey, about 1 pound) 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese How to Make It […]

Cucumber and Green Tomato Gazpacho

Ingredients 3 ounces whole-wheat French bread baguette, crusts removed 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup chopped shallots 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 large green tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 1 pound) 3 tablespoons creme fraiche […]