Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

Ingredients:

1 scallion, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Procedures:

Whisk scallion, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger in a medium bowl until the honey is dissolved.
Place salmon in a sealable plastic bag, add 3 tablespoons [...]

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Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or long-grain white rice (10 to 11 ounces)
3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced Large pinch of dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 8-ounce package stringless sugar [...]

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Ginger Garlic Green Beans

Ingredients:

1 pound green beans, trimmed
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
2 teaspoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Procedures:

Cook beans in a 6-quart pot of boiling well-salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, then plunge into [...]

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Corn on the Cob with Butter

Ingredients:

1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
7 ounces feta, finely crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped mint
8 large ears of corn, shucked, each cob cut crosswise into 4 pieces

Procedures:

Stir together butter, feta, mint, and a rounded 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
Cook corn in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about [...]

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Garlic and Cheese Crostini

Ingredients:

24 (1/3-inch-thick) baguette slices (from a baguette at least)
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano (preferably imported)
5 large garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Procedures:

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush tops with 3 tablespoons oil.
Stir together [...]

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Crock Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients:

6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
6 pieces thinly sliced ham
Swiss cheese, shredded or sliced
1 can Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 box of Stove Top Stuffing
1 stick of butter, melted

Procedures:

Combine stuffing mix with melted butter and soup.
Spray the bottom of the crock pot with cooking spray to keep chicken from sticking.
Place chicken on [...]

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Ginger-Spiced Cucumbers

Ingredients:

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 large English cucumber (about 12 oz.), peeled if desired, and thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Procedures:

In a medium bowl combine rice vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, and ginger.
Stir in cucumber and onion slices.
Cover and chill for [...]

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