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These saucy beans will become a year-round favorite. They’re a great foil for smoky barbecue, and they’re comforting in colder weather. Navy beans are commonly used, but in New England, creamy, flavorful heirloom beans like maroon-eyed soldier beans, yellow-eyed beans, and maroon-and-white Jacob’s cattle are popular. They may need to cook longer. Note: Several readers have given us feedback concerning the recipe’s cooking time, so we’ve...

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 large egg whites 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Four 4-ounce skinless boneless chicken breasts 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons olive oil One 5-ounce package baby arugula   Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet...

 Ingredients 6 whole boned, chicken breasts (skin on) 2 tablespoons green or yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced garlic powder, salt and pepper (for sprinkling) 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary, minced 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley, minced 1/4 cup each of butter and olive oil 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 1/2 lb thinly sliced ham or prosciutto, finely chopped 12 wooden toothpicks (soaked...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted 1 cup dried cherries Preparation Preheat oven to 350degreesF. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder,...

   Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup mango juice 3 tablespoons flaxseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch coriander powder Pinch clove powder Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1/4 cup minced red onion 1 cup baby tomatoes ( cherry or grape), cut in half 1 cup ripe mango chunks 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation ...

Strawberry, Lemon, and Rosewater SlushieStrawberries are part of the rose family, so just a hint of rosewater is a natural addition to this bright, refreshing slushie. 10 oz. strawberries, hulled (about 2-1/2 cups) 1-1/2 cups lemon sorbet 1 cup ice 1/2 tsp. rosewater (more to taste) In a blender, combine the strawberries, sorbet, ice, and rosewater, and blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses and serve immediately.nutrition information...

This spice-rubbed steak get a nice kick from a poblano pepper. Poblanos vary a lot in spiciness, so taste yours before you add it to the pan and hold back a bit if it’s too hot. If you want more heat, add a minced jalapeño along with the poblano. Ingredients 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste Two 8-oz. boneless beef rib-eye steaks...