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Mango chutney makes a sweet-savory topping for sautéed tilapia, a flaky-white, farm-raised fish that's one of the most reasonably priced in the seafood case.
MAIN DISH TILAPIA WITH MANGO CHUTNEY 1 tablespoon canola oil ¾ pound tilapia fillets Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons mango chutney
SIDE DISH BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD 1 packet microwaveable brown rice ½ cup rinsed and drained canned black beans 1 cup chopped cilantro
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Here's a cool, fresh berry and steak salad for warm summer evenings. It's a one-dish meal that can be ready in less than 15 minutes.
MAIN DISH BEEF AND BERRY PASTA SALAD 4 ounces fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (about 1 ½ cups) Vegetable oil spray ½ pound skirt steak
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guing combination of sweet, hot and savory flavors make this quick dinner of plump shrimp a passage to India. I use curry powder from the supermarket, a Western adaptation of the spice blends that Indian cooks make from scratch. Curry powder is best replaced after three or four months, as it loses potency.
MAIN DISH CURRIED SHRIMP 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup diced green bell pepper ¼ cup diced onion 1 tablespoon curry powder
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Father's Day is around the corner. Tempt Dad with juicy, Sicilian-style swordfish steak. Tomatoes, olives and garlic are staples of zesty Sicilian cooking. Raisins add sweetness and a tantalizing contrast.
SIDE DISH BROCCOLI LINGUINE ¼ pound linguine, preferably fresh ½ pound broccoli florets (about 3 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil
MAIN DISH SICILIAN SWORDFISH 1 cup canned, drained, low-sodium, diced tomatoes 3 teaspoons minced garlic 5 pitted black olives 2 tablespoons raisins
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Salmon steaks are thick and juicy and a nice alternative to salmon fillets. The lemon dill sauce takes only minutes to mix together. Gentle poaching is a fail-safe method of cooking salmon -- it remains moist, juicy and flavorful. The secret to poaching salmon is to slightly undercook it. It will continue to cook in its own heat for a few minutes after it is removed from the poaching liquid.
oncrline From Linda Gassenheimer's Dinner in Minutes MAIN DISH POACHED SALMON WITH LEMON DILL SAUCE 1 cup bottled clam juice 2 6-ounce wild salmon steaks
SIDE DISH HOT ARUGULA PASTA ¼ pound fresh fettuccine 2 ounces arugula, washed (about 4 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Teriyaki, a sweet sauce, glazes a juicy steak for this quick meal. Frozen diced onion, minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, all ready-prepared in the supermarket, are added to bottled teriyaki sauce to give it a homemade touch.
MAIN DISH TERIYAKI GLAZED STEAK ¾ pound skirt steak Vegetable oil spray 1 cup frozen chopped/diced onion 4 teaspoons minced garlic
SIDE DISH CHINESE NOODLES ¼ pound fresh or steamed Chinese noodles or dried noodles 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 6 scallions, sliced
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Get a jump on Cinco de Mayo, next week's celebration of Mexican patriotism, with a speedy meal that finds its inspiration south of the border.
MAIN DISH TURKEY AND REFRIED BEAN ENCHILADAS 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas ½ pound reduced-sodium, sliced turkey breast ½ cup canned non-fat refried beans
SIDE DISH ESQUITES (Fried Corn) 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup frozen corn kernels Several drops hot pepper sauce
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Fresh herbs, sautéed veal and tiny creamer potatoes makes a light spring dinner. Romaine and radicchio cooked with garlic until they start to wilt lend flavor, color and crunch.
MAIN DISH GARLIC GREENS WITH SAUTEED VEAL 2 teaspoons olive oil ¾ pound veal scallops Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 garlic cloves, crushed
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Whiskey lends a subtle, intriguing flavor to boneless pork chops. With very little fat and no bone, the chops can become dry. A secret to keeping the pork juicy is to brown the meat on both sides, lower the heat and let the pork cook, covered. Brown sugar and mustard add a sweet and tangy finish.
SIDE DISH ROSEMARY LENTILS 1 ½ cups canned rinsed and drained lentils 1 medium garlic clove, crushed ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
MAIN DISH WHISKEY PORK 2 (6-ounce) boneless, pork loin chops Vegetable oil spray ¼ cup whiskey 1 tablespoon brown sugar
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Herb-crusted lamb steaks served on a bed of creamy spinach is a perfect dish for this holiday weekend or any weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy lamb steaks are cut through the leg to make a piece of meat ¾ to 1 inch thick with a slice of bone in the center. If you don't see it in the meat case, ask the butcher to cut it for you.
MAIN DISH FLORENTINE LAMB 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed 2 teaspoons chopped dried rosemary 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs Salt and freshly ground pepper
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Cajun spice lends heat and grapes lend sweetness to today's quick chicken dish, made with flavorful boneless, skinless thighs. There are many Cajun spice blends. They normally include cayenne, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
MAIN DISH CAJUN CHICKEN 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
SALAD WARM RICE SALAD ½ cup 10-minute brown rice 1 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Spicy tomato salsa gives these light, juicy chicken burgers a hint of the Southwest. Coleslaw is a perfect side dish, and making it is a breeze when you start with a package of preshredded cabbage or coleslaw mix, available in the produce section.
