Salt & Pepper Steak with Grilled Romaine Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless top sirloin steak 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 romaine lettuce hearts, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 1 tomato, diced 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced ½ cup buttermilk Ranch or blue […]

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients: 4 (3-oz.) thin-sliced chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese ¼ cup whole-wheat or regular panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or dried thyme 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided ¼ […]

Fish Tacos

2 navel oranges 1 cup chopped avocado ½ cup finely chopped sweet onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ¾ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 […]

Pan-Seared Salmon with Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 4 (4-oz.) salmon fillets ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon pepper, divided 1 (12-oz.) package shredded Brussels sprouts 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts ¼ cup dried cranberries   Instructions: 1. Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil […]

Turkey Fried Rice

1 (12-oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups cooked and chilled instant brown rice 2 cups chopped cooked turkey 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil Note: Substitute chopped rotisserie […]

Lemon Roasted Chicken with Onions

Ingredients: 1 medium-size yellow onion, sliced 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 chicken leg quarters (about 2½ lb.) Juice of ½ lemon Note: Add green beans or your favorite vegetable for a well-balanced and complete […]

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

8 oz. uncooked whole grain rotini pasta 12 oz. fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups 1% low-fat milk 2 ½ cups shredded 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon salt ¼ […]

Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice

1 lb. peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1½ tablespoons canola oil, divided ¼ cup sliced green onions 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 (10-oz.) package frozen stir-fry blend mixed vegetables, thawed and drained ¼ cup lower-sodium soy […]

Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries 2 large Gala apples, peeled and sliced 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1 (3-lb.) boneless Boston butt […]