Spicy Thai Basil Chicken

Hands-on time: 20 min. Total time: 20 min.   2 teaspoons canola oil ½ cup minced shallots ½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 4 teaspoons minced fresh garlic 1-pound ground chicken or turkey 2 Thai or serrano chiles, minced 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black… Read More


Cedar Plank- Grilled Salmon with Mango-Kiwi Salsa

Hands on time 25 min. Total time 40 min.   1 large cedar plank 1 cup finely diced peeled ripe mango ½ cup diced peeled kiwi fruit 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 serrano chile, finely chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly… Read More


Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Hands-on time: 9 min. Total time: 20 min.   1 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon black… Read More


Roast Chicken with Balsamic Bell Peppers

Hands-on time: 15 min. Total time: 35 min. Serve with mascarpone mashed potatoes: Mash 1 pound cooked Yukon gold potatoes together with ¼ cup 1% low-fat milk, 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, and ½ teaspoon salt.   ⅛  teaspoon salt, divided ¾  teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed ½  teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided ¼  teaspoon garlic… Read More