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Sara’s Weeknight Meals Season 2

Blistered Corn, Asparagus and Pesto Pizza

Makes 2 to 4 servings Hands-on Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Suggested Accompaniments Super Celery Salad – shaved celery and parmesan tossed with lemon juice and olive oil (for a detailed recipe go to “Taming the Flame: Secrets for Hot-and-Quick Grilling and Low-and-Slow BBQ,” Wiley Publishing, 2005,…

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Chicken Paillard with Greek Farmer’s Salad and Black Olive Vinaigrette

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Suggested Accompaniments Greek Farmer Salad (see recipe below) Tzatziki (see recipe below) Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves Olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3 lemons, 2 zested and 1 cut in wedges 1 teaspoon coarse…

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Chicken and Tomatillo Salsa Nachos

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 20 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments Black bean soup Store bought tortilla chips or Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips (recipe below) Ingredients 1 c store-bought green or red salsa or Tomatillo Salsa (recipe below) 4 chicken thighs, reserved from Peruvian Baked Chicken Thighs…

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Peruvian Baked Chicken Thighs

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Ingredients 3/4 c fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 c soy sauce (low sodium, if you prefer) 3 T distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 T vegetable oil 1T ground cumin 1 1/2 t hot paprika 3/4 t dried…

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Herbed Lamb and Feta Burgers

Makes 6 Servings Hands-On Time: 25 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes 1 medium onion 3 T extra virgin olive oil 2 cooked lamb chop portions (reserved from  Grilled Lamb Chops with Steak Butter) 2 T fresh oregano or basil leaves 4 oz feta cheese 1 large egg 3/4 c plain…

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Steak Butter

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 9 to 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 44 to 50 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments Potato gratin Sautéed spinach with garlic chips Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder chops (1/2 inch thick, either round bone or blade) or leg of lamb steaks 1/4 c extra virgin olive…

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Peppery Broccoli with Feta Cheese and Angel Hair Pasta

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Suggested accompaniments: Rustic bread Salad Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds) 12 oz angel hair pasta 2 c Homemade Vegetable or Chicken Stock or canned broth 1/2 to 1 t crushed red pepper flakes 6 oz…

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Sautéed Duck Breasts with Apricot-Szechuan Peppercorn Sauce

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 15 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Suggested accompaniments: Parsnip puree (recipe below) Pea shoots tossed lightly with olive oil and fresh lemon juice Ingredients 1 t Szechuan peppercorns 4 Pekin duck breast halves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 c apricot preserves…

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Roasted Salmon with Hot Mustard Cracker Topping

Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 10 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 20 Minutes Suggested accompaniments: Rice with fresh herbs Sugar snap peas tossed with toasted sesame seeds Ingredients 1/3 c sour cream or low fat or full fat yogurt (I like the Greek-style) 1 1/2 t prepared English mustard (preferably Colman’s)…

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