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DINNERS UNDER 500 CALORIES Try these light meals from our Weeknight Cooking section. GO COCOA When you digest cocoa powder, “good” probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract increase, while “bad” microbes decrease, according to a recent study at Louisiana State University. Add some unsweetened cocoa powder to your yogurt, or make the chocolate cookies on page 178. HAVE THE FISH! Saturated fats are not only bad for you, they may also lead to more unhealthy eating. A recent study on mice found that a diet high in saturated fats (like those found in red meat) causes inflammation in the brain that can keep it from controlling how much to eat and when to stop. Try eating more fish, which is low in saturated fats. See page 144 for three great holiday…

Honey-Cranberry Upside Down Cake Active Time: 20 minutes * Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 8 Topping: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus some for the pan ½ cup honey ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 pinch of salt 3 cups fresh cranberries or one 12-ounce bag frozen cranberries, thawed Grated zest of 1 orange Cake: 1. cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ⅔ cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon almond extract Topping: In a medium saucepan place butter, honey, sugar and salt. Set aside until cake batter is made. Cake: Preheat oven to 325º. Grease bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with butter. Whisk together…

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When Amber Kelley thinks about the first time the cameras rolled on Food Network Star Kids, she can still feel the butterflies in her stomach. “I was an emotional mess!” says the 13-year-old winner from Seattle. You couldn’t tell by watching: Even during the first challenge, when competitors had to present their “culinary point of view” just minutes after arriving, Amber wowed judges Tia Mowry and Donal Skehan with her answer: “I turn fresh, wholesome ingredients into serious crowd-pleasers.” Amber already had a little experience on TV (she was on Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off ), but this time she really got to show off her cooking chops—and she won over the judges with tasty, good-for-you dishes. This chocolate fondue, made with coconut milk in place of heavy cream, is…

GINGERBREAD MEN ACTIVE: 45 min l TOTAL: 4 hr l MAKES: 2 to 3 dozen 3½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup molasses 1 large egg Royal icing, for decorating (see right) 1. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and allspice into a medium bowl; set aside. Melt the butter and shortening in a medium saucepan; remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar and molasses. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly. 2. Add the egg to the butter mixture; beat with…

Gingerbread Spice Mix 2 tablespoons each ground ginger and cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, ½ teaspoon each ground nutmeg and finely ground pepper and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves. (Makes about 5 tablespoons.) 1. GINGERBREAD SCONES Pulse 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup almond flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon gingerbread spice, 2 teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse in 1 stick diced cold butter. Add ¾ cup buttermilk and ½ cup chopped dried apricots and pulse until just combined. Pat into an 8-inch round on a floured surface; cut into 6 wedges and brush with a mixture of 1 tablespoon each molasses and buttermilk. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 425˚ until golden, about 15 minutes. 2. GINGERBREAD…

MAPLE STARS ACTIVE: 45 min l TOTAL: 3 hr MAKES: about 20 FOR THE COOKIES 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ¼ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup maple sugar 1 large egg ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Gold coarse sugar, for decorating FOR THE FILLING 2 ounces white chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar ¼ teaspoon maple extract ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1. Make the cookies: Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and maple sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to…

SOUTHWEST ADOBE ELLA AND NEIL LEVINSON Classic Cakes and Confections To make this stucco home look hyperrealistic, Ella and her husband, Neil, etched gingerbread bricks, added turquoise gum paste trim and adorned the doors and chimney with chile pepper wreaths, which are ubiquitous in the Southwest during the holidays. The couple made their gingerbread dough extra tough so it would roll thin without warping. It was so firm, in fact, that Ella used a band saw to cut it! 7144 East Stetson Dr.; classiccakesaz.com NORTHEAST CAPE COD BETH VENETO Ginger Betty’s Bakery In Beth’s 21 years in business, she has churned out more than 50,000 gingerbread houses and build-it-yourself kits. Her whimsical touches on this classic Cape-style house, like the chocolate pearl–adorned mailbox and seashell doorknob, have led to more…

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My first year home from college for the holidays, my mom turned to my sisters and me and announced, as if it was no big deal whatsoever, “I’m just going to do soup for Christmas Eve.” It was one of the craziest things my mom has ever said. We’d been eating the same Christmas Eve dinner our entire lives: ham, pineapple stuffing, scalloped potatoes and green beans. I don’t even like ham, but I was crushed. How could a time-honored family tradition end, just like that? My mom explained that getting that meal on the table, followed by Christmas-morning cinnamon buns and egg casserole, followed by a turkey feast that night, left her very little time to actually enjoy Christmas. Fair enough. Soup it was! I should have learned from…

IN THE SPIRIT Next time you need a gift for your host, consider a twist on the usual bottle of booze: Tipsy Scoop, a small New York City creamery that gained a cult following for its spiked ice cream, has started selling holiday flavors nationwide. Each pint contains 5 percent alcohol—about half as much as a glass of wine—so feel free to go for a double scoop. $36 for three pints; tipsyscoop.com MANNING UP Men are spending more time in the kitchen than ever before: In 2015, men worked on home food prep and cleaned for an average of 21 minutes per day—five more minutes than in 2005. (That said, women still beat men by a landslide, with a daily average of 50 minutes!) SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS Mint…

Curtis Stone “ For my family, Christmas starts when we cut down our tree, which I do—with a saw, myself!—at a tree farm near where we live in Los Angeles. This past year, we celebrated with many members of our tribe, including my brother, Luke, and his family and my wife Lindsay’s family. Because we had 17 for lunch Christmas Day, we cooked at my restaurant Maude, where there’s plenty of oven space—and fancy handblown wineglasses.” Anne Burrell “We don’t mess around when it comes to Christmas. For the past few years, my family has rented out the Brae Loch, an inn in Cazenovia, NY, for a few days. We take over the whole place—not even the staff sticks around! Christmas Day is major. We wear pajamas until dinner. This…

We go through an insane amount of olive oil in the test kitchen. Our recipe developers use it for just about everything: poaching fish, frying potatoes (yes, you can deep-fry with it!), making crackers. We’ve even made brownies with it. While you probably don’t blow through three gallons a month like we do, chances are you’ll be shopping for olive oil sometime soon. Here’s a guide to what’s what. GOOD TOKNOW • Color doesn’t indicate quality. Olive oil can range from pale yellow to bright green, depending on the variety of olive and its ripeness when harvested. • The most healthful type is extra-virgin. It’s loaded with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. • Some bitterness is normal. The polyphenols (antioxidants) in extra-virgin olive oil give it a slightly bitter flavor.…

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SPICED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-BRAISED GREENS ACTIVE: 30 min l TOTAL: 30 min l SERVES: 4 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; about 6 ounces each) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced 1 5-ounce package mixed hearty greens (such as kale, spinach and/or collards; about 5 cups) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 15-ounce cans small white beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1. Combine the paprika, cumin, coriander, ¾ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Season the pork chops all over with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture; set aside the remaining spice mixture. 2.…

It’s that time of year again! Everyone is having a holiday party, and it’s always nice to bring a gift to thank the host. (We all know how much work goes into planning a party!) Sure, you can bring a bottle of wine, but I think it’s so much nicer to arrive with something special. My only rule is to never bring anything the hosts feel obligated to serve with dinner; what if your food gets more oohs and aahs than theirs?! Instead, I like to bring a homemade treat that can be served after the meal or saved for another day. My go-to gifts are Salted Caramel Nuts, which are crunchy, salty and sweet; Rum Raisin Truffles for chocolate lovers; and my particular favorite, White Chocolate Bark— big shards…

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Q: Which is the best type of mixing bowl: stainless steel, glass or plastic? Vivian Arsenault, Lakeview, OR A: Each type has pros and cons, and different tasks call for different bowls. Stainless steel These are light and inexpensive, and our test kitchen has dozens in every size. Metal conducts heat well, so stainless-steel bowls work great as the top of a double boiler, or you can chill them and use them for whipping cream. Glass Glass bowls are relatively heavy, so they stay in place while you whisk or beat. Another plus: They double as serving bowls. Food Network chefs often use them on shows so viewers can see inside. Plastic These bowls sometimes have a spout, which is useful when pouring batters. However, plastic bowls aren’t as durable…

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Alton, I bought European butter for baking and didn’t notice it contained salt. Should I eliminate salt in the recipe to account for the salt in the butter? Claudia Gallup Martinez, CA I only buy European salted butter if I want to put it on bread. I would never bake or cook with it, because it will throw off the recipe. Unless, that is, you’ve found some recipe that specifies salted butter—which is no recipe that I’ve ever seen. —Alton Brown Katie, my chocolate chip cookies always spread out too much after baking. How can I fix this? William Reynolds Edgewater, FL Before you bake the cookies, try refrigerating the dough for about half an hour, which will firm it up so it doesn’t spread as much. You can also…

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Everything Nice We’ve dedicated this entire section to our favorite holiday flavor: gingerbread! You’ll find tons of gingerbread treats starting on page 111, but before you jump in, you might want to make your own gingerbread spice mix—and give some to your friends, too. You can sprinkle it on coffee or oatmeal, add a little to pancake or waffle batter, mix some into sugar cookies or use it in dozens of other ways. To fill one small jar, combine 2 tablespoons each ground ginger and cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground allspice, ½ teaspoon each ground nutmeg and finely ground black pepper and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.…

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FRENCH TWIST French onion soup is one of our favorite cold-weather dishes, and we’re not alone: It’s one of the top search terms on foodnetwork.com during the winter. We’re always looking for new ways to combine the flavors of caramelized onions and nutty gruyère—so we made French onion steak sandwiches (page 128). You can also try the combo on a pizza, tossed with pasta or piled on a baked potato. SECRET SAUCE We always keep store-bought marinara sauce on hand so we can doctor it up for weeknight dinners. Your best bet is to start with a good basic sauce (the ingredient list shouldn’t include much more than tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil). Then just add grated parmesan, a splash of heavy cream, chopped herbs, sautéed vegetables or a…

CHOCOLATE BABKA ACTIVE: 1 hr l TOTAL: 4 hr (plus overnight rising) l MAKES: two 9-by-5-inch loaves FOR THE DOUGH 1 ¼-ounce packet active dry yeast ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature ⅓ cup sugar, plus a pinch 4½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 large eggs 1½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature FOR THE FILLING ½ cup sugar ¾ cup heavy cream Pinch of kosher salt 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract FOR THE TOPPING ½ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of kosher salt 4 tablespoons…

FROZEN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR ACTIVE: 40 min l TOTAL: 50 min (plus 6-hr freezing) l SERVES: 6 to 8 FOR THE MOUSSE 2 cups heavy cream 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 4 large eggs, separated ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (preferably Grand Marnier) ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar FOR THE CHOCOLATE SHELL 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coconut oil Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1. Make the mousse: Line a 7- to 8-inch bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use. Clean and dry the beaters. 2. Put the chocolate in a large heatproof…

WHat to do SHOP TILL YOU DROP King Street This famous stretch of shops is a mix of boutiques and mall standbys like Williams-Sonoma and J.Crew. On the second Sunday in December, the street closes to traffic, restaurants set up tables outside and almost all the stores offer holiday specials. Le Creuset Charleston Boutique The Charleston area is home to the US headquarters for Le Creuset, and you’ll find a great collection of the French cast-iron cookware at this shop. If a full-size Dutch oven isn’t in your budget, the store also sells ornaments. 112 North Market St.; lecreuset.com Charleston City Market The vendors at this bustling 212-year-old market used to hawk meat, fish and vegetables. Now, local artists in the renovated Great Hall and open-air sheds sell traditional souvenirs…

???????????????? ACTIVE: 30 min l TOTAL: 1 hr 50 min SERVES: 6 to 8 4 slices bacon 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) 2 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon hot sauce Kosher salt 4 ounces monterey jack cheese 2 dried currants 1 baby carrot, trimmed 2 sprigs rosemary 1 pretzel crisp, plus more for serving 1 pitted jumbo black olive 1. Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just starting to crisp but still pliable, about 5 minutes. Remove 1 slice to a paper towel–lined plate. Continue cooking the remaining bacon until browned and crisp, 2 to 3 more minutes; remove to the plate. Halve the…