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Chicken Tenders Parmesan with Penne and Broccoli
By whodunnit
Broiled chicken parm and broccoli-packed pasta are faster than delivery (and better for you)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 3/4 cups tomato sauce, homemade or storebought
- 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 8 ounces penne rigate (ridged) or other short pasta
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mango Wedges with Chili
By whodunnit
The natural sugars in fresh mango or papaya taste brighter and more complex with a sprinkle of salt and chili powde...
- 4 ripe mangoes or papayas, peeled and cut lengthwise into spears
- 1 teaspoon dried ancho-chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
Taco Bar
By whodunnit
A taco bar lets guests select their favorite fillings and fixings, choosing from chicken, pork, lettuce, radishes, ...
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded and refrigerated (until crisp and dry)
- 8 radishes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 3 limes, cut into wedges
- 1 pound queso fresco, crumbled, or Monterey Jack, shredded
- 8 ounces sour cream
- Roasted-Tomato Salsa
- Salsa Verde
- Salsa Cruda
- Carnitas
- Poached Chicken
- 1 to 2 packages corn tortillas (12 count)
Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry
By whodunnit
Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 ounces mushrooms, halved or quartered
- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots , (1/4 inch thick)
- 2 cups snow peas , (6 ounces), stems and strings removed
- 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Chicken Parmesan
By whodunnit
The main components of this dish, the sauce and the chicken, can be prepared in advance
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, lightly pulsed in a blender or food processor
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 whole breasts, split down the middle)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more if needed
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
Linguine and Meatballs w/quinoa
By whodunnit
Directions To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
- The Sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 large carrot, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 tsp hot red pepper flakes
- 1 (28 oz) can tomatoes, chopped, with juices
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- The Meatballs
- 3 tbsp canola oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, very finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 3/4 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb linguine
- 1 large handful fresh basil leaves
Spring Chicken and Barley Soup
By whodunnit
1.Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat;add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften,...
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, divided
- 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large bone-in chicken breast, (10-12 ounces), skin removed, trimmed
- 1/3 cup pearl barley
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup trimmed and diagonally sliced asparagus, (1/4 inch thick)
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup lightly packed torn fresh basil leaves
- 1 strip orange zest, (1/2 by 2 inches)
Make-Your-Own Margaritas
By whodunnit
Make a pitcher of premade margaritas for parties, and anticipate the need for seconds with a self-service bar, comp...
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) silver tequila
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons) triple sec
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes and salt (optional), for serving