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Chicken Smothered in Gravy
By Kplmrm
* ACTIVE: 30 MIN * TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN The Good News This satisfying riff on smothered pork chops c...
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- Eight 3-ounce skinless chicken drumsticks
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 ounce bacon (1 thick slice) cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 cup 2-percent milk
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 parsley sprigs plus 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops and Polenta
By Kplmrm
Reduce the vinegar while the polenta simmers so the entire meal is ready and hot at the same time
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked polenta
- 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops, trimmed
Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken
By Kplmrm
Serve with 3 cups cooked egg noodles tossed with 2 tablespoons butter and green onions
- 2 (1-ounce) slices white bread, torn
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 8 ounces presliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cilantro Shrimp
By Kplmrm
Cilantro lends a pleasant grassy edge to a simple shrimp dish
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 3 cups (1-inch) slices green onions
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste) or hot sauce
- 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cups hot cooked brown rice
Quick Winter Squash Puree
By Kplmrm
This easy side comes together quickly with convenient frozen winter squash
- 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen cooked butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
White Wine-Marinated Steak
By Kplmrm
The three-ingredient marinade for these steaks also serves as the secret to the sauce
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pound chuck eye steaks, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 large shallot, sliced
- 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
Mushroom and Sausage Ragu with Polenta
By Kplmrm
Cook the polenta while the ragù simmers so everything will be ready and hot at the same time
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked polenta
- 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Gemelli Salad with Green Beans, Pistachios, and Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
By Kplmrm
YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups pasta mixture and about 1 tablespoon cheese) HANDS-ON:20 MINUTE...
- 8 ounces uncooked gemelli (short twisted tube pasta)
- 1 cup (1 1/2-inch) cut haricots verts (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup chopped shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ounce shaved fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/3 cup)
Braised Pork with Clams
By Kplmrm
ACTIVE: 45 MIN TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS 30 MIN SERVINGS: 6
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds trimmed boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 4 parsley sprigs, plus 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 1 cup jarred pickled Italian vegetables, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro