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Caramelized Green Beans with Pine Nuts
By Jillh929
In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds green beans, stem ends removed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken and Beans
By Jillh929
For this memorable fix-and-forget chicken stew, use a high-quality salsa to save time without skimping on flavor; c...
- 1 cup dried pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 jar (11 ounces) mild or medium salsa (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), chopped
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Chicken Salad with Scallions and Yogurt
By Jillh929
1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 Tbsp finely chopped basil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped basil
- 2 poached chicken breasts, cooled and torn
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon juice
Baked Onion Rings
By Jillh929
Cornflakes and a hot sheet pan are the secrets to the crispiness of these onion rings
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes
- 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, quartered crosswise and broken into rings (discard small center rings)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Slow-Cooker Chili Chicken Tacos
By Jillh929
Hearty meats such as chicken thighs become fall-apart sumptuous after a long, gentle simmer in the slow cooker -- t...
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa, plus more for serving (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 hard corn taco shells
- Cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream, for serving (optional)
Steak Tostadas with Cilantro Sour Cream
By Jillh929
Steak and Mushrooms 1.Preheat oven to 475 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds
- 4 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup shredded Manchego cheese (4 ounces)
- Reserved 2 cups mushrooms and steak, thinly sliced against the grain, from Seared Steak with Roasted Mushrooms and Spinach Salad
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
- 2 pounds white mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 flank steaks (1 1/2 pounds each)
Chicken Satay Skewers
By Jillh929
1.In a bowl, toss chicken with sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), thinly sliced lengthwise into 12 strips
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Vegetable oil, for pan
Sesame Broccoli
By Jillh929
This broccoli goes well with grilled steak or pork tenderloin
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Chipotle Chicken and Rice
By Jillh929
The chipotle chiles in this stovetop casserole lend an earthy, subtle heat to the dish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced large
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Chopped cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Soup
By Jillh929
1.In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 celery stalks (with leafy tops), thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
- 1/2 cup dried lentils
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bunch (about 1/2 pound) kale, preferably Tuscan, stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar