27 June Recipes You’ll Love

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27 June Recipes You’ll Love2/27 Chicken Strips 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fried Chicken Strips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I recently made this recipe of Mom’s for my in-laws and they told me it was the “best fried chicken ever.” Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 388 calories, 19g fat

Plus, leftovers taste great for lunch

(3g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 3/27 Day 4: Instant Pot Chicken Curry 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this pressure-cooker chicken curry after searching for a flavorful chicken dinner. Making it in a pressure cooker, like an Instant Pot, means it’s easy to whip up on weeknights. Plus, leftovers taste great for lunch. —Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup:

Root beer gives this family-friendly recipe a tangy taste kids will love

278 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Goes Great with: Bread Machine Naan 4/27 Day 5: Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soda Pop Chops with Smashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Root beer gives this family-friendly recipe a tangy taste kids will love. Served alongside the smashed potatoes, this makes a scrumptious stick-to-the-ribs meal any weeknight. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop

Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two

with 1/2 cup potatoes and 1/3 cup sauce: 637 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1222mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Goes Great with: Yummy Chocolate Cake 5/27 Day 6: Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make this seafood dinner for company because it tastes amazing, but takes very little effort to throw together. Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two. It’s

all about what’s available for a decent price

all about what’s available for a decent price. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Goes Great with: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cobbler 6/27 7/27 Day 8: Spicy Peach-Glazed Grilled Chicken 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Simple chicken on the grill can’t compare with this wake-up-the-taste-buds version. It has just the right mix of spicy and sweet flavors. —Karen Sparks, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half

More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians

: 299 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Goes Great with: Lemony Almond-Feta Green Beans 8/27 Day 9: Veggie Nicoise Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Nicoise Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: More and more people in my workplace are becoming vegetarians. When we cook or eat together, the focus is on fresh produce. This salad combines some of our favorite ingredients in one dish—and with the hard-boiled eggs

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch

and kidney beans, it also delivers enough protein to satisfy those who are skeptical of vegetarian fare. —Elizabeth Kelley, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 329 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 11/2 starch. Goes Great with: Zucchini & Sweet Corn Souffle 9/27 Fish Tacos with Guacamole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fish tacos are my new favorite thing—lighter and healthier than

beef tacos smothered in cheese

beef tacos smothered in cheese. Try adding tomatoes, green onions and chopped jalapeno on top. —Deb Perry, Traverse City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 308 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. Goes Great with: Juicy Watermelon Salad 10/27 Day 11: Vegetarian Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a simple pad thai loaded with

crisp vegetables and zesty flavor

crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It’s quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 339 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Goes Great with: Red Curry-Pandan Ice Cream 11/27 Ginger Honey Marinated Salmon 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ginger Honey Marinated Salmon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ginger, garlic powder and green onion blend nicely for this marinated salmon. We’ve found it tastes even better when

marinated in the fridge overnight

marinated in the fridge overnight. We also like to use this versatile mixture when grilling chicken! —Dan Strumberger, Farmington, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked fish: 237 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. Goes Great with: Broccoli Raisin Salad 12/27 Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Taking a classic and making it oven-ready is what you’ll

love about this oven-fried chicken thighs recipe

love about this oven-fried chicken thighs recipe. Made with simple everyday ingredients and a crunchy seasoned panko blend, it’s less messy and plenty flavorful. The perfect go-to meal! —Kizmet Byrd, Fort Wayne, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 360 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. 13/27 Day 15: Lemony Chickpeas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These saucy chickpeas add just a little heat to meatless Mondays. They’re especially good over hot, fluffy brown rice. —April

Strevell, Red Bank, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup chickpea mixture with 1 cup rice: 433 calories, 9g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein. Goes Great with: Marinated Asparagus with Blue Cheese 14/27 Day 16: Teriyaki Shish Kabobs 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam in the South Pacific. A

friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often

friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often. Now I make it for my family, and they’re big fans as well. —Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 306 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1203mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Goes Great with: Watermelon & Spinach Salad 15/27 Day 17: Garlic-Grilled Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Ribbons 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I substituted zucchini noodles for regular pasta, it

was because I was trying to reduce carbohydrates and calories

was because I was trying to reduce carbohydrates and calories. Now I make them because we love the flavor and texture they bring to dishes. This dish is just as delicious if you substitute shrimp for the chicken. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1-1/2 cup zucchini noodles: 397 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 44g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 6 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. Goes Great with: Herb Quick Bread 16/27 Day 18: Glazed Smoked Chops with Pears 3 Reviews Test

My husband would eat pork chops every day if he could

Kitchen Approved Glazed Smoked Chops with Pears Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband would eat pork chops every day if he could. Luckily, they’re good prepared in all sorts of ways, including with pears. —Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 313 calories, 4g fat (6g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 1056mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Goes Great with: Marvelous Mediterranean Vegetables 17/27 Kansas City-Style Ribs 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kansas City-Style Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of

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