Asparagus and Sugar Snap Pea Salad

By Stephanie Kinturi

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Asparagus and Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Servings

people

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and chopped into 2-3 inch pieces
• 1 bag 8-oz fresh sugar snap peas
• 2 whole shallots finely sliced
• 1 clove garlic finely sliced
• 1 bag mixed lettuce
• 1 - 2 pinches salt and pepper to taste
• 1 - 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Lemon Vinaigrette

• 1 whole lemon (the juice and zest)
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Servings people Ingredients Salad 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and chopped into 2-3 inch pieces 1 bag 8-oz fresh sugar snap peas 2 whole shallots finely sliced 1 clove garlic finely sliced 1 bag mixed lettuce 1 - 2 pinches salt and pepper to taste 1 - 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional) Lemon Vinaigrette 1 whole lemon (the juice and zest) 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Sauté veggies in olive oil for 3­4 minutes until heated through but still crisp. Add  salt, pepper and red pepper flakes as desired. Toss. Remove from heat.
2. Pour salad mix into a large bowl. Top with sautéed vegetables. Drizzle lemon  vinaigrette over vegetables and salad greens. Serve immediately.

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Crab Cakes

By
Stephanie Kinturi

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Crab Cakes

Cuisine

Seafood

Servings

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts chopped
• 1/3 cup red bell peppers chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup green onions
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 pound real or imitation crab meat
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup Black bean and corn salsa (optional)

Cuisine Seafood Servings Ingredients 6 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup canned water chestnuts chopped 1/3 cup red bell peppers chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 cup green onions 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning 3 large eggs 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated 1 pound real or imitation crab meat 2/3 cup flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup Black bean and corn salsa (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat 3 Tbsps of the oil over high heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, salt and fresh  ground black pepper for about a minute.
2. Add green onions, garlic, water chestnuts, Cajun seasoning and cook for another  minute. Remove and put in a bowl. Cool mixture for a few minutes.
3. Stir in 2 eggs, Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.  Then add crab meat.
4. Gently mix the mixture and form into crab cakes. First dip both sides in flour, then in egg wash (egg and 1/4 cup water whisked together).
5. Coat in bread crumbs and fry approx 2 minutes on each side over medium heat.
6. Serve topped with black bean and corn salsa.

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Shrimp Tacos With Citrus Cabbage Slaw

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Shrimp Tacos With Citrus Cabbage Slaw

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Seafood

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 Tbsp sour cream
• 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 small cabbage shredded (about 8oz)
• 1 cup corn kernels from 1 to 2 ears or frozen and thawed.
• 1 whole jalapeno seeded and chopped
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• 8 small flour tortillas warmed

Course Main Dish Cuisine Seafood Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Servings people Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp sour cream 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste 1/4 small cabbage shredded (about 8oz) 1 cup corn kernels from 1 to 2 ears or frozen and thawed. 1 whole jalapeno seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined 8 small flour tortillas warmed

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Roast Salmon and Vegetables

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Roast Salmon and Vegetables

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Seafood

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

55 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 large fennel bulbs
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 8 cloves garlic peeled and halved
• 1 whole lemon thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 springs fresh thyme
• 4 6-oz salmon fillets skin removed

Course Main Dish Cuisine Seafood Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 55 min Servings people Ingredients 2 large fennel bulbs 1 pint grape tomatoes 8 cloves garlic peeled and halved 1 whole lemon thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 6 springs fresh thyme 4 6-oz salmon fillets skin removed

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Cut each fennel bulb in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 6 wedges. In a roasting pan or large baking dish, combine the fennel, tomatoes, garlic, lemon, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the thyme. Spread the mixture into a single layer. Roast until the fennel is tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Season the salmon with the remaining salt and pepper. Remove pan from oven and place the fillets on top of the vegetable mixture. Return to oven and roast until the fillets are the same color throughout and flake easily, about 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove and discard the lemon before serving.

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Roasted Pork With Shredded Brussels Sprouts

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Roasted Pork With Shredded Brussels Sprouts

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 whole pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 12 oz Brussel sprouts thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried apricots chopped
• 2 Tbsp roasted unsalted almonds chopped

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Servings people Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste 12 oz Brussel sprouts thinly sliced 1/4 cup dried apricots chopped 2 Tbsp roasted unsalted almonds chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400º F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Transfer the skillet to oven. Roast the pork until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the Brussels sprouts, apricots, almonds, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing, until the Brussels sprouts are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Serve the Brussels sprouts with the pork.

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Pork Tenderloin With Cabbage and Apple Slaw

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Pork Tenderloin With Cabbage and Apple Slaw

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 whole pork tenderloins (1 1/4 pounds total)
• 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 small Napa cabbage quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 whole crispy red apple (such as gala or fuji) cut into tin wedges
• 1/4 cup fresh cliantro

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Servings people Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 whole pork tenderloins (1 1/4 pounds total) 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1 small Napa cabbage quartered, cored, and thinly sliced 1 whole crispy red apple (such as gala or fuji) cut into tin wedges 1/4 cup fresh cliantro

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season the pork with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the pork is cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5. Add the cabbage and apples and toss. Let sit for at least 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Fold in the cilantro and serve with the pork.

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Pierogi With Sautéed Red Cabbage

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Pierogi With Sautéed Red Cabbage

Potato dumplings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Add apples to the cabbage to make it more pleasing for kids.

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Eastern European

Prep Time

13 min

Cook Time

7 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz box frozen potato-and-onion pierogi
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 whole onion thinly sliced
• 1 whole green apple (such as granny smith) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 small red cabbage cored & shredded (about 1 pound)
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Course Main Dish Cuisine Eastern European Prep Time 13 min Cook Time 7 min Servings people Ingredients 1 16 oz box frozen potato-and-onion pierogi 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole onion thinly sliced 1 whole green apple (such as granny smith) cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 small red cabbage cored & shredded (about 1 pound) 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup sour cream optional

Instructions

1. Cook the pierogi according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Add the apple, cabbage, parsley, vinegar, caraway seeds, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still crunchy, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with the pierogi and sour cream, if using.

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Halibut With Sugar Snap Pea Salad

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Halibut With Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American, Seafood

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 -2 pinches Kosher salt and papper to taste
• 12 oz sugar snap peas strings removed (about 4 cups)
• 1 small red onion thinly sliced
• 4 6-oz pieces halibut fillet
• 1 whole lime cut into wedges

Course Main Dish Cuisine American, Seafood Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Servings people Ingredients 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp fresh ginger grated 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 -2 pinches Kosher salt and papper to taste 12 oz sugar snap peas strings removed (about 4 cups) 1 small red onion thinly sliced 4 6-oz pieces halibut fillet 1 whole lime cut into wedges

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Add the snap peas, onion, and sesame seeds, if desired, and toss to coat.
3. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Season the fish with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
5. Serve with the salad and lime wedges.

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Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower

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Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets
• 12 whole fresh sage leaves
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup parmesan grated (about 1 oz)

Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Servings people Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets 12 whole fresh sage leaves 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste 1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup parmesan grated (about 1 oz)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400º F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower, sage, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Roast, tossing once, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Fifteen minutes before the cauliflower is finished, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions.
4. Divide the gnocchi among bowls. Top with the cauliflower and Parmesan.

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Glazed Salmon With Broccoli Rice

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Glazed Salmon With Broccoli Rice

Cuisine

Seafood

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 head of broccoli florets only, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 pieces salmon fillet skinless
• 1 large red onion cut into 1/4 inch thick wedges
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Cuisine Seafood Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Servings people Ingredients 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 head of broccoli florets only, chopped (about 2 cups) 4 pieces salmon fillet skinless 1 large red onion cut into 1/4 inch thick wedges 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 - 2 pinches Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat broiler. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and soy sauce. Set aside.
2. Cook the rice according to the package directions, stirring in the broccoli during the last 3 minutes.
3. Let the rice and broccoli stand off the heat until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
4. Meanwhile, place the salmon and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
5. Broil until the salmon is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes, spooning half the soy sauce glaze over the fish during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
6. Serve the salmon and onion with the rice and the remaining glaze.

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