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Fennel-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fennel Wedges
By Jillh929
The combination of fennel and roast pork is an Italian classic
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, reserving fronds
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Oven-Fried Chicken
By Jillh929
Lower in fat and calories but still crunchy and delicious: You'll swear it was made in the frying pan
- 1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces, wings reserved for another use
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- coarse salt and ground pepper
- 6 slices whole-wheat bread
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Roasted Eggplant with Basil
By Jillh929
This dish goes well with grilled chicken or fish, or toss with pasta
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Seafood Stew
By Jillh929
This brothy seafood supper is both light and satisfying -- and ready in under 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced, plus fronds for garnish
- 1 large tomato, cut into large dice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces skinless striped bass or red snapper fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, or diver scallops, or a combination
- Crusty bread, for serving
Banana Cupcakes with Honey-Cinnamon Frosting
By Jillh929
Cupcakes 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 ripe bananas), plus 1 whole banana, for garnish (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Frosting:
- 1 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Black Bean Tortilla Soup
By Jillh929
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus more for serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
By Jillh929
Chocolate and pumpkin make a frightfully gooey pair in these creamy pumpkin-swirl brownies
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or other nuts
Chicken and Basil Stir-Fry
By Jillh929
Often used in Thai cooking, Thai basil is also called holy basil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 6 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
- 2 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups fresh Thai (see note) or other basil leaves, larger leaves torn in half
- Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)
Cilantro-Lime Rice
By Jillh929
A stir-in of cilantro and lime juice transforms plain cooked rice into a lively side that's an ideal accompaniment ...
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Coarse salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
Portuguese-Style Red Pepper Paste
By Jillh929
1. Put roasted peppers, salt, garlic and 1 TBS oil in a blender, blend until smooth
- 4 large red bell peppers, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1 fresh jalapeno or serrano pepper, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided