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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Skewers with a Roasted Vegetable Salad

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Ingredients Chicken Skewers: 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil 400g lean chicken breast, diced Pre soaked bamboo skewers Roast Vegetable Salad: 500g Kent pumpkin, skin on 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 red capsicum, halved, seeded, thickly sliced lengthways 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed 200g rocket 120g pomegranate arils (seeds) (about ½ pomegranate) Pomegranate dressing: ½ garlic clove 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon pomegranate arils (seeds) 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons olive oil Method ​In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, lemon zest and olive oil. Add chicken and mix until well coated. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Cut pumpkin into chunks, red onion into quarters and capsicum into thick slices. Spread vegeta

Weeknight Shrimp Boil

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Weeknight Shrimp Boil This quick shrimp boil recipe packs all the fun of a beach-party meal into an easy weeknight dinner. Chicken sausage cuts calories and the leek adds extra veggies. Ingredients 3 quarts water ¼ cup Old Bay seasoning (see Tip) 3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving 8 ounces baby potatoes 8 ounces unpeeled raw shrimp (21-25 per pound) 5 ounces andouille chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 ears corn, husked and cut in half 1 large leek, sliced Melted butter for serving (optional) Preparation Combine water, Old Bay and lemon juice in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until almost tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add shrimp, sausage, corn and leek; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and the vegetables are tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon and tongs, divide the shrimp, sausage and vegetables among 4 serving bowls. Drizzle each portion with 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Serve with butter, if d

Grilled Skirt Steak with Corn-Tomato Relish

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Corn-Tomato Relish Corn, tomato and basil scream summer, but simplicity makes this easy dinner recipe perfect for the season. Serve the grilled skirt steak and relish with salad greens for a quick and healthy dinner you'll want to make over and over. Ingredients 1 pound skirt steak or sirloin steak ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 ear corn, husked 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high. Sprinkle steak with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brush the steak and corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Oil the grill rack (see Tip). Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the steak, turning occasionally, to desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a clean cut