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Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course

  • 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces; see Tip)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives or Kalamata Olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss chicken breast strips with mayonnaise to coat

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2" strips (approx. 16)
  • 1/4 cup sriracha mayonnaise, plus more for garnish when serving
  • 1 1/4 cups almond meal (or panko breadcrumbs)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • a few cranks of freshly ground pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
  • 2 green onions (scallions), green ends sliced into thin strips
  • 2 heads butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried
  • White rice, cooked
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white quinoa
  • 1 14-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa (I use fresh)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (add more during cooking if needed)
  • Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 3 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese, divided in half
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves minced garlic (optional)
  • 2 small jalapeños, deseeded and finely diced
  • 1 onion, sliced and chopped into large pieces
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced then chopped into large pieces
  • 2 tsp Fajita seasoning (optional)
  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp Fajita seasoning
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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I keep frozen chicken breasts in my freezer for fast meals

  • 1 cup mild or medium salsa
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • olive oil
  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, frozen*
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
  • 2 fresh limes, juiced
  • 1 cup grated low-fat Mozzarella (I used a Mexican blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar)
  • Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
  • Sliced green onion (for garnish)
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Easy Jamaican jerk chicken tacos, bursting with flavor and on the table in 20 minutes! These are perfect for busy w

  • SAUCE:
  • 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, store bought or use the recipe below
  • 3 large chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 2 cups slaw or shredded lettuce, I used red and green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 8 taco sized soft tortillas
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk
  • SEASONING:
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Pepper chicken rolls with cheese and sweet pepper baked in foil

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
  • 1 red sweet pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry
  • foil for baking
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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"Boyce developed his succulent, crispy fried chicken by playing with traditional recipes and experimenting with the...

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons pepper
  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon French thyme, ground
  • 1 tablespoon dried sweet basil, ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, ground
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaica ginger, ground (regular ground ginger will work too)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 2 1/2- 3 lb. chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola and peanut oil work too)
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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Healthy vegan lentil burgers are easy to make and delicious when prepared on the grill

  • 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed, strained and picked through
  • 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, half finely chopped and half thinly sliced
  • Juice 1/2 lemon
  • Kosher salt
  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
  • Cooking spray
  • 6 whole-grain vegan hamburger buns
  • Baby arugula, basil, roasted red bell peppers and spicy mustard, for serving, optional
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Award-winning bolognese with ricciarelle pasta is worth all the effort you put into making it! Makes plenty, so fre

  • STEP 1:
  • 2/3 cup drained DOLE Tropical Fruit (reserve juice)
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into several big pieces
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 medium size shallot, peeled
  • 1/4 cup DOLE drained tropical fruit juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • STEP 2:
  • 1/2 pound 80/20 ground beef (can substitute bison)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 pound Italian Mild ground sausage
  • 1/2 pound ground veal
  • 3/4 cup pepperoni, finely chopped
  • 1 (4.5 ounces) tube concentrated tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto, prepared
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 teaspoon smoked hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (good Italian brand)
  • 1 large jar Williams & Sonoma Mourad’s Moroccan Spiced Tomato & Herb Braising Sauce, can substitute a good marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup basil
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • STEP 3:
  • 2 cup arugula, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Pasta of your choice
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Yes, this Israeli Beef Roast takes some time, but trust me, it’s worth every minute you put into it! It’s the

  • STEP 1:
  • 1/2 cup dried green lentils
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cups water (divided)
  • STEP 2:
  • 3 bell peppers tri-colors, roasted
  • STEP 3:
  • 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 4-6 smaller pieces
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • Bouquet of fresh thyme, oregano and mint (tied with cooking string)
  • 3 teaspoons za’atar (Make my recipe for Za’atar.)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • STEP 4:
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (I used lobster mushrooms.)
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (pre-sliced)
  • 2 garlic bulbs, small size & most of paper removed
  • 1 large onion, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup small green olives
  • 1 lemon, small/juice only
  • 1/4 cup flat parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

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This beef broccoli lo mein recipe is an excellent way to use up flank steak or round steak

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/2 pound whole grain spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons healthy cooking fat or ghee
  • 1/2 pound flank steak cut into thin slices (1/4 inch or less)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Heat the oil in a heavy 5 1/2 qt

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 carrot, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • a (14 1/2 oz) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 (14 oz) can low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 2 chicken breast with ribs (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
  • 1 (15 oz) can organic kidney beans, drained (rinsed if not organic)
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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