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¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Salt and black pepper 4 thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted) 1 medium shallot, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon […]
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Easy on the budget, simple to make and tasty on cooler winter evenings. Save leftover and reheat in microwave. Cabbage is something to consider adding to your diet more often. While lots of us think of it in Cole slaw, it s a tasty addition to soups and dishes like this. As a member of
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Hearty soup serves four and takes about 45 minutes. Most grocers carry the Thai curry paste in Asian section. Use spinach or another favorite green if bok choy is not available. 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or peanut) 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms or portobello 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot 1 tablespoon finely
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Those of us who mind our health need to remember to avoid Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) as much as possible. Yes, they can be tasty, but there is a cost to our health in the long run. Most everyone likes chips or candy bars or a fizzy drink once in a while. That’s where it
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Collagen-rich cuts, like chuck and short rib, are tough when cooked for a brief period of time, but tenderize with low, slow cooking. Their collagen breaks down and converts into gelatin, which gives the meat moistness even as water is cooked out of the muscle fibers. Short rib can be quite a bit more expensive
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Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup Borscht is a sour soup that is traditionally made with meat stock and boiled vegetables. Store leftover borscht in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. Borscht freezes well! When you add it to your freezer-safe containers, make sure to
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Chicken Thighs With Roasted Figs and Grapes A flavorful dish with Jewish heritage. In the bustling, cosmopolitan and largely secular city of Tel Aviv, Shabbat is less religious ceremony, more casual family-and-friends time. Friday mornings are spent shopping and cooking, and by late afternoon a quiet calm descends on the city. “Shabbat is a state
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Saffron is a bit pricey but a key part of the recipe. Additions could include a 1/2 cup of chopped ,marinated artichokes or a 1/2 cup of young peas. If you like to heat up the flavor add a few shakes of your favorite hot sauce. 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 3 1/2 c
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Buttery Caramelized Cabbage With Farro, Peas and Spring Herbs Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 1½ cups farro (pearled) Kosher salt 1 cup fresh or frozen English peas 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra as needed 1 small head green or Savoy cabbage, about 1 pound 8 tablespoons butter ½ medium yellow onion,
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Wash the leeks to remove any grit and shake off water. You could also substitute Kale (Lacinato, Curly leaf, or Red Russian). Maybe swap some white Miso paste in place of the Dijon mustard. Spinach and Kale are both high in vitamins and fiber. Leeks contain Fructans which are prebiotic fibers which support gut health.
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