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  • Tomato and Peach Salad

    Tomato and Peach Salad

    How to Make Tomato and Peach Salad

    This salad is perfect for late summer when peaches and tomatoes are at their peak.


    15 min prep time


    8servings


    about 1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, and gently toss.
    2. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Slowly add the oil in a thin stream, whisking to emulsify. Add the salt and black pepper.
    3. Add the dressing to the peaches and tomatoes, and gently toss. Fold in the mint leaves. To serve, turn out the salad onto a large platter.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      about 1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      75

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      75mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      10g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        8g

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      305mg

      6%

    Ingredients

    peaches (pitted and cut into thick wedges)
    3 med

    tomatoes (cut into large chunks)
    3

    cherry tomatoes (halved)
    1/2 pints

    red onion (thinly sliced)
    1/2

    sherry vinegar
    1 tbsp

    lemon juice
    1 tbsp

    honey
    1 tsp

    olive oil
    2 tbsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    fresh mint
    1/4 cup

  • Tarragon-Mustard Cod

    Tarragon-Mustard Cod

    How to Make Tarragon-Mustard Cod

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    10 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    4servings


    4 oz fish

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 450 F.
    2. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, tarragon, butter, 1 Tbsp of the olive oil, water, lemon juice, and garlic; set aside.
    3. Sprinkle the cod with the salt and pepper. In a shallow ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining ½ Tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cod and sear on one side for 4 minutes. Turn the cod over and sear for 2 minutes on the other side.
    4. Pour the mustard sauce over the cod and place the skillet in the oven; roast for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the cod with the lemon wedges.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      4 oz fish


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.8g

        9%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      50mg

      17%

    • Sodium
      365mg

      16%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      1g

      <1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        0g

    • Protein
      21g

    • Potassium
      240mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    lemon (cut into wedges)
    1

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    cod filets (cut into 4 portions)
    1 lbs

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    lemon juice
    1 tbsp

    water
    1 tbsp

    olive oil (divided)
    1 1/2 tbsp

    butter (softened)
    1/2 tbsp

    fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
    1 tbsp

    coarse Dijon mustard
    2 tbsp

  • Sunny Fried Egg and Avocado Taco

    Sunny Fried Egg and Avocado Taco

    How to Make Sunny Fried Egg and Avocado Taco

    This quick and easy breakfast for two features a sunny fried egg, fresh tomato, and avocado, wrapped up in a warm tortilla.


    15 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    2servings


    1 taco

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Brush a small nonstick skillet with 1 tsp. of the oil and heat over medium heat. Add the eggs one at a time and cook sunny side up for about 2 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer to a plate.
    2. While the eggs are cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet (no need to add any oil).
    3. For each serving, spread a tortilla with half of the mashed avocado, tomatoes, pine nuts, cilantro, and jalapeños, if using. Top with an egg, drizzle with the remaining extra-virgin olive oil, and season with the salt and pepper. Fold over and serve.
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    Nutrition facts

    2 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 taco


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      405

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      27g

      35%

      • Saturated Fat
        4.5g

        23%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      185mg

      62%

    • Sodium
      383mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      33g

      12%

      • Dietary Fiber
        10g

        36%
      • Total Sugars
        3g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      13g

    • Potassium
      775mg

      16%

    Ingredients

    olive oil (divided)
    2 tsp

    eggs
    2

    whole wheat flour tortillas
    2

    avocado (peeled, seeded, and mashed)
    1

    tomato (sliced)
    1

    pine nuts or pepitas
    1 tbsp

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    2 tbsp

    jalapeño pepper (seeded and thinly sliced (optional))
    1/2

    salt
    1/8 tsp

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

  • Sugar Snap Pea and Soba Salad

    Sugar Snap Pea and Soba Salad

    How to Make Sugar Snap Pea and Soba Salad

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    20 min prep time


    5 min cook time


    10servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Bring a 6-quart pot of water to boiling. Add the soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes. In the last 20 seconds of cooking, add the sugar snap peas. Drain and rinse the noodle-pea mixture in cool water. Drain again.
    2. Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl. Add the carrots, pepper, and shallots.
    3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and add to the noodles. Top the salad with cilantro to serve.
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    Nutrition facts

    10 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      150mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      15g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      135mg

      3%

    Ingredients

    fresh cilantro (minced)
    1/4 cup

    crushed red pepper flakes
    1 pinch

    toasted sesame oil
    1 tsp

    lime (juiced)
    1/2

    dry sherry
    1 tbsp

    lower sodium soy sauce
    2 tbsp

    shallots (minced)
    2 tbsp

    red bell pepper (diced)
    1

    carrot(s) (peeled and julienned)
    2

    sugar snap peas (trimmed and cut diagonally in half)
    3 cup

    soba noodles
    8 oz

    peanut oil
    2 tbsp

  • Strip Steak With Smothered Onions

    Strip Steak With Smothered Onions

    How to Make Strip Steak With Smothered Onions

    The Strip Steak With Smothered Onions recipe is a quick and easy main dish suitable for dinner, holidays, and entertaining. It features lean strip steak seasoned with salt and pepper, seared in olive oil, and then cooked to the desired doneness. The steak is served with sweet onions that are sautéed with olive oil, water, thyme, and brown sugar until very soft. 

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    5 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    6servings


    2 oz steak, about 1/3 cup onions

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Sprinkle the steak with the salt and pepper.

    2. Heat 1/2 Tbsp of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the steak and sear for about 3 minutes. 

    3. Turn the steak over, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or longer as desired for doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and keep it warm.

    4. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. 

    5. Add the water, thyme, and brown sugar, cover the pan, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the onions are very soft.

    6. Slice the steak. Serve the slices covered with the onions.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 oz steak, about 1/3 cup onions


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      170

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.9g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      50mg

      17%

    • Sodium
      200mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      9g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        6g

    • Protein
      18g

    • Potassium
      355mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    brown sugar
    1/2 tsp

    dried thyme
    1/2 tsp

    water
    1/4 cup

    sweet onion (peeled and halved, thinly sliced)
    2 med

    olive oil (divided)
    1 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    lean strip steak
    1 lbs

  • Strawberry-Lemon Cheesecake

    Strawberry-Lemon Cheesecake

    How to Make Strawberry-Lemon Cheesecake


    5 min prep time


    4servings


    1/3 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup strawberries

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, honey, lemon zest, and cinnamon.
    2. Divide the mixture among four individual dessert dishes. Top each dish with a portion of strawberries and sprinkle with some of the graham cracker crumbs.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/3 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup strawberries


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      115

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0.5g

      <1%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.1g

        <1%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      25mg

      8%

    • Sodium
      90mg

      4%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      17g

      6%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        11g

    • Protein
      11g

    • Potassium
      240mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    graham cracker (crumbled)
    1

    strawberries (sliced)
    2 cup

    ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp

    lemon
    1

    honey
    3/4 tsp

    ricotta cheese (nonfat)
    1 1/3 cup

  • Strawberries With Balsamic Glaze, Black Pepper, and Tarragon

    Strawberries With Balsamic Glaze, Black Pepper, and Tarragon

    How to Make Strawberries With Balsamic Glaze, Black Pepper, and Tarragon

    Balsamic vinegar and black pepper may seem like odd additions to strawberries, but your taste buds will be delighted! The acidity of balsamic glaze, which is just concentrated balsamic vinegar, brings out the sweetness of the strawberries, while the black pepper adds a touch of heat. These strawberries are great on their own, or use them to top vanilla yogurt. Or, serve on top of a bed of spinach as a side dish with dinner.


    10 min prep time


    8servings


    1/2 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large serving bowl, combine the strawberries and balsamic glaze. Grind the black pepper on top and gently mix. Garnish with sprigs of tarragon.
    2. * Balsamic glaze (sometimes called balsamic syrup) can be found where vinegars are sold. To make your own, heat 3 Tbsp. of balsamic vinegar in a saucepan. Bring to lightly boiling and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar is thickened and reduced to half its volume.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      20

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      0mg

      0%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        3g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      0g

    • Potassium
      90mg

      2%

    Ingredients

    fresh tarragon
    1

    black pepper
    1 pinch

    balsamic glaze
    1 1/2 tbsp

    strawberries (stemmed and halved)
    16 oz

  • Spiced Shrimp With Grilled Lemon

    Spiced Shrimp With Grilled Lemon

    How to Make Spiced Shrimp With Grilled Lemon

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    5 min prep time


    6 min cook time


    5servings


    3 oz.

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Coat a grill rack from an outdoor gas grill with cooking spray and set it 6 inches from the heat source. Preheat the grill to medium high. If you think your shrimp will fall through the grilling rack, prepare a fish basket to grill the shrimp. Coat the inside of the basket with cooking spray.
    2. Drizzle the shrimp with the olive oil. Combine the cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and black pepper and rub onto the shrimp.
    3. Add the shrimp directly to the grill rack or place in a single layer in the fish basket. Grill the shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Meanwhile, add the lemon halves, cut side down, to the grill, and grill for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the lemon is slightly charred.
    4. Add the grilled shrimp to a platter. Garnish with the grilled lemon halves and minced parsley.
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    Nutrition facts

    5 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3 oz.


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      125

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4.5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.7g

        4%

    • Cholesterol
      150mg

      50%

    • Sodium
      205mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      3g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      20g

    • Potassium
      280mg

      6%

    Ingredients

    fresh parsley
    2 tbsp

    lemon (halved)
    3

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    ground coriander
    1/4 tsp

    chili powder
    2 tsp

    ground cumin
    2 tsp

    olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp

    shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
    1 lbs

  • Southwestern Coleslaw

    Southwestern Coleslaw

    How to Make Southwestern Coleslaw

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    25 min prep time


    10servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large salad bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, red pepper, scallions, and jalapeño pepper and toss well.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, honey, and chipotle seasoning. Add the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking to emulsify. Pour the dressing on the cabbage mixture and mix well. Garnish the coleslaw with the toasted pecans.
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    Nutrition facts

    10 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      140

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      11g

      14%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.4g

        7%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      35mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      10g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        6g

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      265mg

      6%

    Ingredients

    pecans
    1/2 cup

    olive oil
    1/3 cup

    salt-free chipotle seasoning
    2 tsp

    honey
    1 tbsp

    fresh lime juice
    1 tbsp

    Apple Cider Vinegar
    1/4 cup

    jalapeño pepper (minced)
    1

    green onion (scallion) (minced)
    3

    red bell pepper (seeded, cored, and diced)
    1

    carrot(s) (peeled and grated)
    3

    head green cabbage (outer leaves removed, shredded)
    1

  • Smoky White Beans and Spinach

    Smoky White Beans and Spinach

    How to Make Smoky White Beans and Spinach

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    15 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and smoked paprika and sauté for 1 minute.
    2. Add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until it is wilted. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and pepper and serve.
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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      120

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      2g

      3%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.3g

        2%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      250mg

      11%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      19g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        4g

    • Protein
      6g

    • Potassium
      650mg

      14%

    Ingredients

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    balsamic vinegar
    1 tbsp

    spinach (stems removed)
    10 oz

    cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
    15 oz

    fire-roasted tomatoes
    15 oz

    white wine
    1/2 cup

    smoked paprika
    1 1/2 tsp

    garlic (minced)
    3 clove

    onion(s) (diced)
    1

    olive oil
    2 tsp