Greek Chicken Salad Pita with Lemon Vinaigrette

Written on May 9, 2011 by Alison Ashton
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Alison Lewis’s colorful, bright-flavored chicken salad, from her book, “400 Best Sandwich Recipes, is a surefire lunch-box winner.

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Chicken and Mushroom Saute with Marsala Cream Sauce

Written on May 3, 2011 by Lia Huber
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This sauce is more silk than velvet, which works beautifully with any type of mushroom, from cremini to morels.

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Dayna’s Matzo Ball Soup

Written on Apr 18, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Dayna’s Matzo Ball Soup

Dayna Macy, author of “Ravenous,” shares a matzo ball soup recipe fit for a feast–or for a comforting meal any night.

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Yum-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Written on Apr 1, 2011 by Lia Huber
Yum-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Alison and I got to talking about chicken the other day and were reminiscing how, when she was my editor at Cooking Light, readers couldn’t get enough of stuffed chicken breasts. And then we remembered why. They’re moist and tasty, quite elegant-looking, and cook faster than you’d think. Because they’re “beefed up” by the stuffing, you can easily serve four with only two breast halves.

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Cuban-Style Millet con Pollo

Written on Jan 21, 2011 by Lia Huber
Cuban-Style Millet con Pollo

Miami memories lead to this Cuban-inspired riff of arroz con pollo … only made with whole grain millet in lieu of rice

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Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

Written on Dec 29, 2010 by Lia Huber
Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

It’s amazing what you can pull together when you’ve spent time creating tasty basics. Long-roasted duck legs with fall-of-the-bone meat can live in the freezer until you’re ready for them, and lentils come together in a flash and can keep nearly all week. The result? One nourishing meal.

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Turkey Enchilada Verde Casserole

Written on Nov 26, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Turkey Enchilada Verde Casserole

Tuck leftover Thanksgiving turkey into this simple, zesty casserole.

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Cider-Brined, Sage-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Mulled Cider Glaze

Written on Nov 19, 2010 by Lia Huber
Cider-Brined, Sage-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Mulled Cider Glaze

If you’re cooking for a couple or a small crowd on Thanksgiving–or any time of the year, really–this turkey breast is a serious winner.

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Crispy Duck Breasts with Maple-Bourbon Sauce

Written on Oct 13, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Crispy Duck Breasts with Maple-Bourbon Sauce

The start of hunting season inspires an easy duck breast recipe with a memorable sauce.

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Chicken and Snap Pea Stir Fry with Sticky Sweet Sauce

Written on Sep 15, 2010 by Lia Huber
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Salty, sticky, full of crispy seared sugar snaps … what’s not to love?

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