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Cucumber Salad Mimosa

Photo: Tom McCorkle The Washington Post This summery cucumber salad, fragrant with dill and tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing, gets panache and protein from a fluffy, yellow grated egg mimosa topping. It makes an elegant side or vegetarian main dish for a picnic, cookout or brunch. Any type of cucumbers will work here. YouRead More

Balsamic Chicken With Watercress and Nectarine Salad

Photo: Dixie D. Vereen for The Washington Post   Here, a mix of peppery watercress, juicy nectarines and thinly sliced red onion is tossed with a sweet-tangy balsamic vinaigrette and piled onto grilled chicken that has been pounded thin in the French paillard style. This balsamic chicken recipe is an extraordinary meal that just mightRead More

Spiced Chicken Skewers With Grapes

Photo: Deb Lindsey for The Washington Post These skewers turn basic grilled chicken breast into an irresistibly flavorful and fragrant dish. The meat is tossed with a mix of dried spices — no marinating time needed — then skewered with fresh green grapes that take on a deep, mellow flavor once grilled. They can beRead More

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Chicken Breast

Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post After countless meals of dry, bland chicken breast, you might think that’s just the sacrifice you have to make when you are trying to eat healthy. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Avoid these common mistakes when it comes to cooking chicken breast so youRead More

New Classic Coleslaw

Photo: Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post This slaw has all the familiar flavors of a classic cole slaw — cool, crisp cabbage, sweet shreds of carrot and a kick of sliced red onion in a lusciously creamy dressing. But this version is much more healthful, because rather than the typical heaps of mayonnaise, itRead More