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Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Pasta Chicken strips and rotini are tossed in a cream sauce flavored with ranch seasoning, garlic and shredded cheese. Mozzarella gives a milder sauce, while cheddar adds a sharper flavor. Use the dry seasoning mix called for here, rather than bottled ranch dressing. Cook the pasta […]
Spicy Diablo Shrimp Guajillo chilies and chipotles in adobo make a smoky tomato sauce for these skillet shrimp. The optional chile de árbol adds more heat, while vinegar and a little sugar balance the sauce. Serve with rice, tortillas or pasta to catch the extra sauce. Plan for about 45 […]
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad Bowl Cooked chicken, black beans, corn and tomatoes make up this Southwest-style salad. Sour cream or Greek yogurt forms the dressing, with lime juice, cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika for flavor. Serve it in bowls, over greens or tucked into wraps. Start with cooked, chilled […]
Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce Pan-seared salmon and a lemon-garlic cream sauce share the same skillet in this recipe. The sauce starts with the browned bits left after searing, then adds broth, cream, lemon and a little optional Dijon. Dill or parsley goes on at the end. Have the sauce […]
Seafood Lasagna with Lobster and Shrimp This seafood lasagna layers cooked lobster and shrimp with noodles, a Parmesan white sauce and mozzarella. Optional ricotta adds another creamy layer. It fills a 9×13-inch dish and serves eight, with a salad or green vegetables alongside. Start with cooked seafood and cooked, drained […]
Margarita Grilled Shrimp Lime, garlic and a little honey give these grilled shrimp a bright, lightly sweet coating. Chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika add warmth without hiding the shrimp. Serve them with rice and grilled vegetables, or tuck them into tortillas with slaw. The marinade includes two tablespoons of […]
Sweet Jalapeño Pork Thin slices of pork tenderloin get a light cornstarch coating before they hit the skillet. Brown sugar, honey and hoisin make the sauce sweet and glossy, while fresh jalapeños and green onions add a sharp, crisp finish. Slice and measure everything before you start cooking. The sauce […]
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers Balsamic vinegar, garlic and Dijon give these mushroom skewers a tangy coating, with soy sauce for savoriness and a little brown sugar to round it out. Cremini or button mushrooms work well; choose similar sizes so they cook at roughly the same rate. Allow about […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos Lime juice, garlic, cilantro and smoked paprika give these grilled chicken tacos a bright, savory flavor. Boneless chicken thighs stay easy to slice and tuck into warm tortillas with queso fresco and tomatoes. Plan on about an hour with the minimum 30-minute marinade, plus resting, grill […]
Grilled Zucchini Carbonara Browned zucchini rounds add a little sweetness to this carbonara-style pasta. Egg yolks, a whole egg, Parmesan and starchy pasta water form the sauce; there is no meat in the base recipe. Choose a cheese made without animal rennet if you need a vegetarian meal. Have the […]
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