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INGREDIENTS 2 bunches asparagus (about 1 pound each), trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided Zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 4 large eggs 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 7-ounce bag baby arugula (about 10 cups) 1/2 cup thinly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss asparagus with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a large…

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INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces (4 links) cooked chicken sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 bay leaf DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes, sauerkraut, wine,…

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INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/3 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces) 3/4 cup fine egg noodles, broken up into small pieces 3/4 cup instant brown rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup frozen baby lima beans or edamame 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish Freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet…

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INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup brown rice 1 cup water 1 large Savoy cabbage, (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon honey DIRECTIONS Bring rice and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the water is absorbed,…

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INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 very thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces) 1 bunch beets (about 12 ounces), preferably baby-size, stems and greens removed 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup nonfat or low-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 14 cups mixed salad greens DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush 1/2 teaspoon oil over a large baking sheet. Cut prosciutto into 1- to 1…

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup chopped seeded fresh New Mexican green chiles 3 scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 6 chicken breast cutlets or fillets (about 4 ounces each) 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons whipping cream (optional) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted DIRECTIONS Combine almond milk, broth, green chiles, scallion whites, almonds, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce…

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INGREDIENTS 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed 2 5- to 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna , drained 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided 1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (about 1/2 cup) 2 scallions, chopped 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese 1 plum tomato, finely chopped DIRECTIONS Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on Medium, turning once or twice, until soft, about 20 minutes. (Or…

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INGREDIENTS 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 bulb fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds 2 15-ounce cans white beans, rinsed 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup white wine 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 2 portions DIRECTIONS Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced fennel; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes and wine.…

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INGREDIENTS CREAMY DILL RANCH DRESSING 1 small shallot, peeled 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons buttermilk powder 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup nonfat milk 1 tablespoon chopped dill 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper SALAD 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup shredded carrots 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped 10 cherry tomatoes 4 slices roast turkey breast, cut up (3 ounces) 2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese, cut up (2 ounces) DIRECTIONS To prepare dressing: With the food processor running, add shallot through…

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INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 cups pomegranate juice 2 1/4 cups vodka 1 cup lime juice 3/4 cup Cointreau, or Grand Marnier 1/4 cup ginger juice 2 tablespoons sugar, preferably superfine “bar sugar,” plus more for the rims Strips of lime zest, for garnish DIRECTIONS Mix pomegranate juice, vodka, lime juice, Cointreau (or Grand Marnier), ginger juice and sugar in a large pitcher. For each drink, fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add 1/2 cup Cosmo mix, and shake until the shaker turns frosty and cold. Dip the rim of a…

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INGREDIENTS 3 ripe avocados, diced 1 cup prepared fresh salsa 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS Using a potato masher, mash diced avocados in a medium bowl, leaving them a little chunky. Add salsa, lemon juice and salt; stir to combine. NUTRITION Per serving: 126 calories 11 g fat 2 g sat 8 g carbohydrates 1 g total sugars 2 g protein 5 g fiber

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INGREDIENTS SESAME TAMARI VINAIGRETTE (MAKES 3/4 CUP) 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger SEARED STEAK SALAD 8 ounces top round steak, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed of fat 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 cups mixed Asian greens, or mesclun greens 1 cup sliced snow peas 1 cup sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves 1/3…

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