Pesto Chicken Salad
Use shortcut foods, like store-bought pesto and rotisserie chicken, to whip up this dish in just 10 minutes.
1/2cup mayonnaise
1/2cup store-bought pesto
kosher salt and black pepper
1 2- to 2 1/2-pound rotisserie chicken, meat chopped
6cups arugula
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pesto, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss with the chicken and serve over the greens.
Broiled Asparagus
Expecting company? Top with crumbled goat cheese or shaved Parmesan to upgrade this simple side.
1pound asparagus, trimmed
2tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat broiler. On a baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the oil and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Arrange the asparagus in a single layer and broil, shaking the baki
Dry-Rubbed Baby-Back Ribs
Coat ribs with a dry rub made from garlic, brown sugar, and spices before grilling.
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2tablespoons brown sugar
1teaspoon chili powder
1/2teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and black pepper
2racks baby-back ribs (about 3 pounds)
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine the garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and ¾ teaspoon black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture on the ribs and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium.
Grill the ribs, covered, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.