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Salmon Tacos with Avocado Sauce

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These blackened salmon tacos are packed with bold, fresh flavors: spiced fish, pineapple pico, and a creamy avocado sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes! The perfect dinner for a weeknight or parties. If there’s one dinner that always goes over well in my house, it’s tacos. Here’s my new favorite tacos recipe: these salmon tacos with creamy avocado sauce! They’re bursting with fresh, zingy flavor, pairing blackened salmon with pineapple pico and a bright green creamy sauce. This easy healthy dinner actually tastes like a restaurant (that is, according to one reader who loved them!). And even better, you can whip it up in about 30 minutes. It’s a dinnertime win that pleases everyone in my house. 5 Star Reader Review “These are INCREDIBLY delicious! My husband and I are still talking about them. They are restaurant good. Plan to make these as a go to meal for guests.” -Melissa What You Need for Salmon Tacos Tacos are a traditional Mexican food that’s been...
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Thin Crust Pizza Dough

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Make crispy, chewy thin crust pizza dough at home with this easy pizza dough recipe. Simple ingredients and a quick rise make it perfect for pizza night! Here’s an honest confession: after years of creating authentic Neapolitan pizza recipes , I somehow never landed on a great thin crust pizza dough recipe: until now! Thin crust pizza is different from the pizza I fell in love with in Italy: it’s got a crispy bottom, a very thin center, and less airy pockets than a standard artisan pizza dough. But here’s the thing: this thin crust pizza dough is satisfying, delicious, and very easy to make! You roll it out with a rolling pin instead of stretching it by hand, which makes the whole process so much easier. Here are all my tips! Watch the Video! Watch Alex knead, shape, and roll the dough from start to finish: it’s only 90 seconds and helpful for understanding the process. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Simple to make with a rolling pin : There’s no stretching required, s...
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How to Cook Broccoli

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Wondering how to cook broccoli ? Here are my favorite easy methods, including roasting, steaming, sautéing, and more, with timing tips for perfectly tender broccoli. Bright green broccoli is one of the tastiest healthy veggies out there! Many home cooks can be tempted to overcook it into a mushy mess. But cooked correctly, it can be absolutely irresistible! As a cookbook author I’ve made every version of this vegetable imaginable: on sheet pans, in skillets, on the grill, even in a pressure cooker. Here I’ve collected my favorite ways to cook broccoli: roasted, sauteed, steamed, and more! My Top Ways to Cook Broccoli Different cooking methods create different textures and flavors, so the “best” method really depends on your goal. Here’s a quick comparison to help you pick: Roasted Broccoli : Best flavor with crispy edges Sauteed Broccoli or Pan Fried Broccoli : Fastest stovetop method, great for weeknights Steamed Broccoli : Light and crisp-tender, minimal oil Boile...
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Healthy Pizza Recipe (Veggie Loaded!)

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Looking for a healthy pizza recipe ? This veggie-loaded pizza has crispy thin crust, homemade sauce, and colorful veggies on top for a lighter, satisfying meal. People often ask me, what’s your favorite thing to cook? If you know my story, you won’t be surprised by the answer: pizza. After honeymooning in Italy , Alex and I have spent the last decade researching the best way to make homemade artisan pizza. I’ve created popular recipes for pizza dough , pizza sauce , and classic margherita pizza . But I was recently posed with a challenge: can you make a healthy pizza recipe? I went to work and created this irresistible pizza recipe that has a third the calories of a delivery pizza and all the nutrients of fresh, colorful veggies! What Makes a Pizza Healthy? The word “healthy” is pretty subjective. To me, a healthy pizza is one that’s lower in saturated fat and calories than typical takeout, and higher in vitamins and nutrients thanks to fresh veggies. One slice o...
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