How To Prepare
Slice artichoke tops off, crosswise. Trim stems.
Boil or steam artichokes until bottoms pierce easily, or a petal pulls off easily.
Drain artichokes. Cool. Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise and scrape out fuzzy center and any purple tipped petals.
Mix remaining ingredients in a large plastic bag. Place artichokes in the bag and coat all sides of the artichokes. For best flavor marinate in the mixture overnight in the refrigerator, but should marinate at least one hour.
Drain artichokes. Place cut side down on a grill over a solid bed of medium coals or gas grill on medium. Grill until lightly browned on the cut side, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn artichokes over and drizzle some of the remaining marinade over the artichokes. Grill until petal tips are lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Serve hot or room temperature.
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Grilled Artichokes
How To Prepare
1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery, onion, garlic, oregano, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
2. Add the water, broth, and lentils. Simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes.
3. With a hand blender or potato masher, puree soup until semi-smooth and thick.
4. Drizzle with lemon juice.
Serve with protein of your choice for a complete meal
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Greek Lentil Soup
How To Prepare
PREPARATION
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ground turkey, all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring and breaking up the turkey, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add broth, water, bok choy, noodles, teriyaki, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the turkey mixture to the pan and stir to combine. Serve garnished with the reserved 2 tablespoons scallions and cucumber (if using).
TIPS & NOTES
Ingredient notes: Hot sesame oil can be found in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.
Dried Chinese noodles, often used in Chinese soups and lo mein, cook up quickly and can be found in the Asian-food section of most supermarkets.
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Brothy Chinese Noodles
How To Prepare
Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat just before serving.
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Beef Bean Chile Verde
How To Prepare
1
Place rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 350ºF.
2
Place chicken pieces on a baking tray and cook in preheated oven 40 minutes.
Open chicken pieces a little and cook for a further 15 to 20 minutes to allow chicken to brown.
Meanwhile…
Spray cooking spray lightly into a large ovenproof Dutch oven; and place on burner over medium-high heat; add rice and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add water. Stir in lentils, garlic cloves, cinnamon stick, ginger; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the curry paste.
Cover the pot tightly with a lid or foil. Transfer to the oven and bake until the rice and lentils are tender and all the water is absorbed, 50 to 55 minutes. Fluff with a fork, removing the cinnamon stick and ginger slices. Serve garnished with scallions.
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Baked Chicken with Curried Brown Rice Lentil Pilaf
How To Prepare
In a medium pot, bring water to a boil.
Add squash, onion, and honey.
Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add cucumbers and mash into a paste.
Return past to pot, add garlic and pepper and simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
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Yellow Squash Soup
How To Prepare
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring often, until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate using tongs, leaving the juices in the pot.
2
Add bok choy to the pot and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add broth and water, cover and bring to a boil. Add noodles and teriyaki; simmer until the noodles are soft, about 4 minutes. Return the beef to the pot and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bean sprouts and basil. Serve hot.
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Vietnamese-Style Beef Noodle Broth
How To Prepare
1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until softened. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add chicken; sauté 3 minutes or until chicken begins to brown.
2. Combine 3/4 cup water and the next 5 ingredients (through crushed red pepper), stirring with a whisk until fully mixed. Add water mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Add bell pepper and snow peas to pan; cook for 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce thickens.
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Kung Pao Chicken
