CLASSIC MAC & CHEESE

No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food.    MAKES 8 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 pound whole-wheat elbow noodles (4 cups) 1 ¾ cups reduced-fat milk, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste METHOD STEP 1 Put a large pot of water on to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. STEP 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 cups milk in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until steaming. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk and flour in a small bowl...

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HERBED FISH AND VEGETABLES WITH LEMON MAYO

This quick-and-easy dinner recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and is sure to leave your taste buds satisfied.   MAKES 2 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 6-ounce filets flounder, sole, cod or perch, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons assorted snipped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, oregano and thyme) 1 cup matchstick-size pieces carrot 1 cup matchstick-style pieces zucchini and/or yellow summer squash ½ lemon, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion ¼ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Using...

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RHUBARB, GINGER & SAFFRON BAKED CHICKEN

This easy baked chicken recipe is perfect for entertaining because you can mix most of the ingredients together ahead of time.   MAKES 4 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 60 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups sliced rhubarb (1/2 inch), 2 cups thinly sliced red onion 3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Big pinch of saffron 8 small chicken thighs ¼ cup white wine ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted ¼ cup coarsely chopped...

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MISO-MAPLE SALMON

White miso paste packs an umami punch to this healthy salmon recipe.   MAKES 8 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 2 lemons 2 limes ¼ cup white miso 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 (2 1/2 pound) skin-on salmon fillet Sliced scallions for garnish METHOD STEP 1 Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. STEP 2 Juice 1 lemon and 1 lime into a small bowl. Whisk in miso, oil, maple syrup, pepper and cayenne....

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