Tag: Zucchini

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Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas

A south-of-the-border supper is ready in a snap thanks to quick-cooking chicken tenders. The tostadas can easily become soft tacos if you skip broiling the tortillas. Serve with black beans. Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 12 ounces chicken breast tenders 1 cup chopped […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue”

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Sautéed Zucchini with Lemon-Thyme Chicken

This delightful springtime recipe combines the savory flavors of sautéed zucchini and lemony chicken for a tasty weeknight or weekend meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 pound chicken cutlets 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup uncooked couscous […]

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Family-Style Meatball “Fondue

We’re using the term “fondue” loosely; the idea is that everyone scoops into a skillet of cheesy meatballs with hearty bread slices. The meatballs are more tender than traditional versions because they don’t include breadcrumbs; we like the softer texture for this type of dish, where you want them to give way easily on the […]

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Farmers’ Market Potato Salad

Look for a mix of red, purple, and brown-skinned fingerling potatoes, so named because of their oblong shapes, to prepare this stunning salad. If you can’t find them, substitute small red potatoes. You can serve this dish at room temperature just after it’s tossed together, or make it ahead, refrigerate, and serve chilled. Ingredients 1 […]

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Marinated, Grilled Summer Vegetables

These flavor-packed grilled summer vegetables utilize what we refer to as our “Master Marinade” to wake up all of the fresh flavors of the veggies without overpowering them. This tasty and simple summer side dish is the perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat entree. In fact, you could use the same marinade on your chicken, […]

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Beer-Brushed Tofu Skewers with Barley

Tofu gets a grilled treatment in this recipe with a sweet brown beer glaze that’s brushed on both before and while the tofu grills. The flavor and texture is a delicious contrast with the hearty, chewy, nutty barley. If you don’t have barley on hand, serve with brown rice, quinoa, or farro. If you don’t […]

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Shaved Zucchini and Parsley Salad

Ingredients 3 medium zucchini 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/4 cup Multipurpose Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese How to Make It Slice zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler; toss with parsley, onion, and vinaigrette. Sprinkle with cheese. How many pounds have you lost this […]

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Zucchini Pesto with Crudites

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds zucchini 8 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons water 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/3 ounces Parmesan […]

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Chorizo and Kale-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Zucchini-Arugula Salad

A combo of superlean ground turkey and rich ground pork gives you the ideal mix of flavor and texture while staying nice and light. How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°. Step 2 Pierce potatoes with a fork; wrap each in foil. Bake at 400° for 1 hour. Step 3 Combine vinegar, […]