Jun 29, 2009 -
Yesterday I spent a laid-back afternoon outside, and enjoyed a meal of swordfish, hot off the grill, prepared Sicilian-style. While tonight I don't have time for open-air cooking, I'll continue my love of all plates Sicilian (and using my leftover swordfish!) with a penne avvocato. This fresh pasta toss calls for high-quality Mediterranean ingredients, like San Marzano tomatoes, anchovy fillets, capers, and basil, to build layer up on layer of flavor in under half an hour.
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Jun 22, 2009 -
A hectic start to the week might mean you don't have too much time to spare when it comes to dinner. Not to worry: You can still make a crowd-pleasing dinner in less time than it takes to pick up takeout. Make use of leftover chicken cutlets, which are so thin they'll cook in mere minutes.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
Even if you had pork chops and salad last night, it's still possible to enliven your palate with a new variation on the same standard. Stretch your dollar (and your resourcefulness) by using leftover bone-in pork chops.
Encrust them with a hefty smattering of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a satisfying crunch.
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Jun 08, 2009 -
Salmon is remarkably versatile and can be cooked to perfection in a multitude of different ways, from roasting to searing to grilling. One of my favorite ways to prepare this pink-fleshed fish is by poaching it in water until it's just barely cooked through, which results in an ultra-moist piece of seafood.
Work a savory salmon dinner into your hectic schedule tonight by adding leftover fillets to an already-simmering pot of rice.
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Jun 01, 2009 -
One of my favorite ways to liven up tired weeknight favorites is to give them a seasonal twist. Switch up the same old vegetarian tacos by swapping canned beans for farm-fresh roasted vegetables.
Slip leftover portobello mushroom caps and slices of roasted zucchini squash between warm corn tortillas to add a delicate earthiness to your meal.
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May 18, 2009 -
If you've got a half an hour to spare, you can make time this Monday evening to have an epicurean feast with your loved ones. Impress them with a modern twist on the old Italian standby, linguine with clams. Switch up the traditional marinara sauce with a roasted red pepper purée, and use leftover mussels for a familiar replacement to clams.
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May 11, 2009 -
Last night, you went the healthful route with sesame chicken, vegetables, and soba noodles; tonight, jazz things up with a meal that's the ultimate in comfort food. Take leftover boneless, skinless chicken breasts and turn them into something craveworthy when you drizzle them with a gouda cheese pan gravy and serve them alongside creamy smashed potatoes that are studded with broccoli florets. Get this crowd-pleasing recipe — that's ready in only half an hour — when you read more
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May 04, 2009 -
More often than not, we require Monday night meals that are speedy and effortless — but that doesn't mean dinner has to be boring and tasteless.
Set aside your routine chicken and pasta dishes in favor of a lean, light fish dish that uses leftover tuna steaks, maximizes seasonal ingredients, and cooks in no time. To make a unique and untraditional Monday night meal, read more
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Apr 27, 2009 -
Livening up your Monday night meals doesn't have to mean dedicating more time to dinner. Case in point: A Spring salad that tosses leftover asparagus and sugar snap peas with farro.
A nutrient-rich Italian grain with a nutty flavor and a satisfyingly chewy texture, farro can be found in most specialty stores and takes as much time to cook as pasta.
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Apr 20, 2009 -
If you don't hail from Iowa, there's a high chance you've never heard of loosemeat sandwiches, a regional specialty that's said to have originated in Sioux City, IA in 1924. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't get to know these close relatives of sloppy joe sandwiches. Use leftover ground beef to form a crumbly, seasoned filling to go between pillowy, sweet hamburger buns.
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