Asian Spinach Salad With Orange And Avocado

Prep: 15 minutes; Total: 15 minutes

Servings: Makes 4 servings

ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon (generous) Asian sesame oil
1 navel orange
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach leaves
1 Pinkerton or Fuerte avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

preparation

Whisk first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.

Cut off peel and white pith from orange. Cut orange into 1/3-inch rounds; cut rounds crosswise in half. Add spinach to dressing; toss to coat. Add avocado and orange; toss gently.


nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 152.90; % Calories from Fat 65.6; Fat (g) 11.22; Saturated Fat (g) 1.37; Cholesterol (mg) 0; Carbohydrates (g) 14.20; Dietary Fiber (g) 6.19; Total Sugars (g) 3.48; Net Carbs (g) 8.00; Protein (g) 2.47

Balsamic Bean Dip With Fresh Veggies

The chicken calls for oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes from a jar, and this dip cleverly makes use of some of that oil.

Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar plus extra for drizzling
Oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes
Assorted crudités
Pita bread, cut into wedges

Preparation

Puree beans, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Drizzle with tomato oil and a few drops of vinegar. Serve with crudités and pita wedges.

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina, Artichokes, And Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 12-ounce jar marinated artichokes, drained, coarsely chopped
1 cup grated Fontina cheese
1/2 cup (packed) drained, coarsely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 5-ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix artichokes, cheese, tomatoes, and basil in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife and working with 1 chicken breast at a time, cut 2-inch-long slit horizontally into 1 side of chicken breast. Move knife back and forth in slit to form pocket. Divide 1 cup cheese mixture among chicken pockets (reserve remainder for frittata). Press edges to seal. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken over; transfer skillet to oven. Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Nutritional information

Per serving: 483 cal, 32g fat (9g saturated), 100mg chol, 618mg sod, 9g carb, 1g fib, 35g pro (analysis by Nutrition Data)

Leek And Asparagus Frittata

Prep: 30 minutes; Total: 30 minutes

Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 12-ounce bunch thin asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms
8 large omega-3 eggs
1 cup diced Fontina cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Preheat broiler. Melt butter in heavy broilerproof 10-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté 4 minutes. Add asparagus and shiitake mushrooms, sprinkle lightly with salt, and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Whisk eggs, 3/4 cup Fontina cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl. Add egg mixture to skillet; fold gently to combine. Cook until almost set. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Fontina cheese and Parmesan cheese over. Broil until frittata is puffed and cheese begins to turn golden, about 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 385.11; % Calories from Fat 58.9; Fat (g) 25.18; Saturated Fat (g) 12.75; Cholesterol (mg) 481.32; Carbohydrates (g) 15.20; Dietary Fiber (g) 3.10; Total Sugars (g) 4.40; Net Carbs (g) 12.10; Protein (g) 24.81

Multi-Grain Pasta With Sicilian Salsa Verde, Cabbage, And Haricots Verts

Prep: 35 minutes; Total: 35 minutes

Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 14.5-ounce package multi-grain spaghetti (the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen used Barilla Plus) or whole wheat pasta
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Italian parsley
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons drained capers
3 anchovy fillets
3 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
6 cups thinly sliced savoy cabbage
1/2 12-ounce bag frozen haricots verts (slender green beans), thawed
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, puree parsley, 4 tablespoons oil, capers, anchovies, and 1/3 of chopped garlic in mini processor.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add haricots verts and remaining garlic; toss 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cheese, pasta, and 2/3 cup pasta cooking liquid, then parsley mixture from processor. Toss until sauce coats pasta, adding more pasta cooking liquid if dry, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 3/4 cup cheese separately.

Nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 663.65; % Calories from Fat 50.7; Fat (g) 37.38; Saturated Fat (g) 9.88; Cholesterol (mg) 58.69; Carbohydrates (g) 47.26; Dietary Fiber (g) 10.40; Total Sugars (g) 2.89; Net Carbs (g) 36.86; Protein (g) 37.65

Pomegranate Panna Cotta
Prep: 20 minutes; Total: 4 hours

Servings: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 tablespoons plus 2 cups pomegranate juice (such as Pom)
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar
Peel from 1 orange, removed in strips with vegetable peeler
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Preparation

Spray six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups with nonstick spray. Place 3 tablespoons pomegranate juice in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 cups pomegranate juice, sugar, and peel in large saucepan over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil until syrup is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Remove peel from pan; transfer 1/3 cup syrup to small bowl and reserve for sauce. Add gelatin mixture to remaining hot syrup in pan, and stir until dissolved. Add orange juice and whipping cream, then buttermilk. Strain. Divide among prepared ramekins. Chill until set, at least 4 hours or overnight. Cover and chill sauce separately.

Run knife around edge of ramekins; invert onto plates. Drizzle with sauce and serve.

TEST-KITCHEN TIP: Don't waste the orange peel: It makes an attractive garnish. Remove it from the syrup and let it cool, then thinly slice it lengthwise. Toss it with 3 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; cover and chill.

Nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 252.49; % Calories from Fat 15.0; Fat (g) 4.23; Saturated Fat (g) 2.63; Cholesterol (mg) 16.10; Carbohydrates (g) 51.97; Dietary Fiber (g) 0.11; Total Sugars (g) 50.98; Net Carbs (g) 51.86; Protein (g) 3.28

Roasted Shellfish With Coriander, Fennel, And Meyer Lemon
Prep: 35 minutes; Total: 35 minutes

Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds stone crab claws or Canadian snow crab legs, shells cracked with mallet or cut with scissors
8 farmed Manila clams or quahogs (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed
16 farmed mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice or 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Preheat oven to 500°F. Process coriander seeds and fennel seeds in spice grinder or coffee mill until coarsely ground. Place heavy large roasting pan over 2 burners and heat over medium heat. Add ground coriander and fennel seeds and stir 1 minute. Add olive oil, cracked crab, Manila clams, and mussels; stir to coat. Place pan in oven. Roast until crab is heated through and clams and mussels open, stirring occasionally and transferring clams and mussels to platter as they open, about 10 minutes.

Using tongs, transfer crab, clams, and mussels to platter (discard any clams and mussels that do not open); tent with foil to keep warm. Heat same pan over 2 burners over high heat. Add shallots and wine and boil 1 minute. Add lemon juice and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Whisk in butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over shellfish. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 332.98; % Calories from Fat 45.7; Fat (g) 16.89; Saturated Fat (g) 5.11; Cholesterol (mg) 93.90; Carbohydrates (g) 12.17; Dietary Fiber (g) 1.38; Total Sugars (g) 1.14; Net Carbs (g) 10.78; Protein (g) 31.97

Potato, Greens, And Goat Cheese Quesadillas
A decadent—but still healthy—vegetarian main.

Prep: 35 minutes; Total: 35 minutes

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/3 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (5 to 6 ounces)
1 1/3 cups jarred salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed mustard greens (from 1 bunch), divided
4 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas
3 ounces chilled fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
Olive oil

Preparation

Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 275°F. Steam potatoes until tender, about 8 minutes. Place in large bowl; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss to coat. Cool potatoes 15 minutes. Mix in Jack cheese. Meanwhile, blend salsa and 2/3 cup (packed) greens in mini processor until greens are finely chopped.

Arrange tortillas on work surface. Divide remaining greens between bottom half of each. Top greens with potato mixture, then goat cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa mixture for each. Fold plain tortilla halves over filling, pressing to compact. Brush with oil.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas, oiled side down, in skillet. Brush tops with oil. Cook until quesadillas are brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.

Cut each quesadilla into 3 or 4 wedges. Serve with remaining salsa.

Nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 448.58; % Calories from Fat 46.6; Fat (g) 23.21; Saturated Fat (g) 12.78; Cholesterol (mg) 49.48; Carbohydrates (g) 39.59; Dietary Fiber (g) 5.82; Total Sugars (g) 5.05; Net Carbs (g) 33.76; Protein (g) 21.77

Marinated Baby Vegetables

Be sure to buy a colorful assortment of baby vegetables. Serve as a side for roasted meat or fish, as an antipasto with salumi and breadsticks, or as an appetizer with crusty bread and goat cheese.

Prep: 15 minutes; Total: 30 minutes

Servings: Makes 6 servings


Ingredients

6 cups assorted trimmed baby vegetables (such as halved fingerling and purple potatoes, baby carrots, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, pearl onions, pattypan squash, and/or strips of large vegetables like bell peppers)
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
4 small bay leaves
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Preparation

Steam all vegetables until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Meanwhile, bring remaining ingredients to boil in medium saucepan, whisking until salt dissolves. Pour over vegetables. Let marinate at least 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional information

One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 230.25; % Calories from Fat 73.9; Fat (g) 18.91; Saturated Fat (g) 2.66; Cholesterol (mg) 0; Carbohydrates (g) 13.91; Dietary Fiber (g) 3.19; Total Sugars (g) 3.79; Net Carbs (g) 10.72; Protein (g) 2.22

Open-Face Butter And Radish Sandwiches

A mandoline or V-slicer makes quick work of slicing the radishes.

Servings: Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 bunches radishes, trimmed
Unsalted butter, room temperature
20 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices baguette
Maldon sea salt or coarse kosher salt

Preparation

Place radishes in medium bowl of ice water and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Drain radishes and slice thinly.

Spread butter generously over baguette slices and sprinkle lightly with sea salt or coarse kosher salt. Arrange radish slices atop buttered baguette slices and serve.