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 We love this! so simple and easy and company ready! INGREDIENTS 1   medium boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 to 10 ounces)   Kosher salt ¾ to 1   pound sugar snap peas ¼   cup roasted white sesame seeds ¼   cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie brand) 1   tablespoon soy sauce 1   tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 2   teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1   teaspoon granulated sugar PREPARATION In a medium saucepan, add the chicken and enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the water begins to boil, lower heat immediately to a gentle simmer, cover partially with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. (Monitor that the bubbles never get too big; lower heat if so.) Turn off the heat, cover completely with lid, and leave on the stovetop for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sugar snap peas: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When it begins to boil, set a bowl of ice water next to the s...

  Ingredients 1   pint   grape or cherry tomatoes 3   tablespoons   olive oil 3-4   cloves   garlic   - crushed 3-4   sprigs   fresh herbs such as oregano, thyme or rosemary 1/2   teaspoon   salt 1/4   teaspoon   fresh cracked pepper 1   cup   feta cheese, crumbled or cubed   - at room temperature 4   tablespoons   cream cheese   - at room temperature 1/4   cup   olive oil 1   medium   lemon   - zested & juiced 1   small   shallot   -grated or finely minced 1   clove   garlic   -grated or finely minced 1   tablespoon   honey 1/2   teaspoon   salt 1/4   teaspoon   fresh cracked pepper 1   teaspoon   black sesame seeds   - to garnish Instructions Preheat oven 400°F. Place tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Add crushed garlic cloves and herbs. To...