Many recipes include shortcuts and tips to help you quickly prepare a satisfying, nutritious meal.
However, a few steps should be always taken when cooking chicken.
If you’re free to’t find Gruyere, Jarlsberg or Emmentaler cheese makes a good substitute.

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It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Using store-bought rotisserie chicken saves time when cooking, and leftover chicken would work just as well.
Sherry vinegar adds a touch of brightness and pairs well with the medley of vegetables.

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We like the hint of flavor peanut oil adds to this stir-fry.
Serve with rice and a glass of chardonnay.
It’s tasty enough for company, yet easy enough for a weeknight.

Melon balls are so adorable, but making them leaves some fruit behindwhir up those leftovers into a smoothie.
Serve over rice or rice noodles to absorb every last bit of the sauce.
Increase the heat in this dish by using a hot or red curry powder.

Victor Protasio
The cream cheese adds a silky texture to the sauce, while fresh asparagus and lemon brighten the dish.
The three-ingredient dipping sauce adds just a hint of sweet and spice.
The marjoram adds a distinct earthy aroma.

Antonis Achilleos
If you don’t have marjoram in your spice arsenal, you could use dried oregano instead.
Both have a woodsy flavor that complements the dish beautifully.
Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.

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The farrotto adds a chewy bite and nutty flavor, plus 4 extra grams of fiber per serving.
Can’t find them?
Make your own from chicken breasts.

When toasted, ramen noodles make a tasty, crunchy topping for a stir-fry or salad.
The addition of fresh asparagus brightens up the look and flavors of this easy one-pot dinner.
Fresh basil, if you have it on hand, is a nice finishing touch.

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