- Heat half of the oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook fennel and onion for about 5 minutes or starting to soften. Stir in lentils; cook for about 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lentils are heated through.
- Meanwhile, whisk together remaining oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Add to skillet; bring to simmer. Stir in spinach; cook for about 1 minute or just starting to wilt. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.
Tip: Substitute dried cherries or cranberries for pomegranate seeds.
- Heat oil in skillet set over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic and ginger for 2 minutes. Add chicken; sauté for about 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Add carrots; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, raspberry balsamic glaze and soy sauce; bring to simmer. Simmer for 8 minutes; stir in rice and heat through. Spoon chicken mixture evenly into lettuce cups. Garnish with cashews, green onion and basil.
Tip: Serve with hot sauce if desired.
This refreshing Asian-inspired salad is crunchy, salty and tangy with just enough heat to satisfy spicy food fans.
- Pick over bean sprouts, discarding any spoiled ones; rinse in cold water. In pot of boiling salted water, cook bean sprouts and carrot for 3 minutes. Drain in colander; rinse with cold water, pressing out any extra water.
- In serving bowl, combine bean sprouts, carrot, green onions and garlic. Whisk together rice wine vinegar, hot chili pesto and soy sauce; drizzle over salad. Let stand for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Tip: Add 2 tsp Korean chili paste, gojujang, to increase heat if desired.
Cucumbers are thinly sliced and quickly pickled for an easy-to-make tasty condiment.
- Halve cucumber lengthwise; slice each half into thin half-moons.
- In bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, spicy tomato pesto, soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil; toss with cucumber, green onions and sesame seeds. Let stand for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Tip: Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
- Wild Rice and Citrus Salad: In large bowl, combine arugula, wild rice and pea shoots; arrange grapefruit and orange segments over top. Sprinkle with almonds and chives. Scatter dried cranberries over top (if using).
- Orange Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, orange juice, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper; whisk in olive oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine.
Tip: Add quartered fresh figs if desired.
- Pasta Salad: Cook pasta according to package directions; add asparagus in last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss dressing with pasta and asparagus. Add tomatoes, salami and arugula; toss to coat.
- Pasta salad can be made up to 1 day in advance and add arugula just before serving.
Tip: If desired, add black olives and pickled peperoncino for extra flavor.
- In glass bowl, combine sherry, orange juice and rind, 2 tbsp olive oil, and pepper; toss with chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain chicken on paper towels, discarding marinade. In skillet, heat remaining olive oil in skillet; sauté chicken for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Stir in walnuts.
Tip: For an attractive presentation, serve chicken on a bed of lettuce or watercress.
