Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2017 i Food Network Magazine

DINNERS UNDER 500 CALORIES Try these light meals from our Weeknight Cooking section. CRUSH YOUR CRAVINGS A quick workout after you leave the office may curb cravings and prevent overeating. A recent study found that challenging mental tasks such as working and studying can trigger overeating—but that urge is decreased when the tough task is followed by 15 minutes of exercise. LOOKING GOOD The key nutrients for clear skin may be zinc and vitamins E and A. Researchers found that people with acne had significantly lower levels of zinc and vitamins E and A in their system than those without. Here’s how to get more into your diet. GUT REACTION Fiber is good for more than just keeping you full: A recent study found that fiber protects the lining of…

I’ve lived in seven different apartments in New York City, and every one of them has had a horrible kitchen. In my first, the cabinets fell off the walls and broke every plate I owned. In the second, the stove was the size of a toy. My third kitchen had almost no counters, the fourth one was infested with roaches, the fifth was above a Dunkin’ Donuts and came with a family of mice (although it smelled like blueberry muffins around the clock, which was nice). My current kitchen is better than any of these, but it’s not exactly a chef’s paradise: The fridge is tiny, there’s zero ventilation, and worst of all, the cabinets and counters are brown on brown. I always imagined that if I got to design…

CHERRY ON TOP When you fill your own soda cup at the movies or fast food spots, Coca-Cola takes note. The company just launched Sprite Cherry, inspired by data from their Freestyle soda machines, which showed that people were already DIY-ing the concoction by mixing Sprite and cherry flavor. The company hasn’t announced what they’ll bottle next—they just might be waiting for you to invent it. Lots o’ Matzo Despite matzo’s somber roots (it’s eaten during Passover to symbolize the Jews’ speedy flight from Egypt without enough time for bread to rise), two friends in Brooklyn are having a little fun with the holiday staple. Childhood camp buddies Ashley Albert and Kevin Rodriguez started The Matzo Project, a new line of crackers and chips with flavors such as cinnamon sugared…

LEMON CURD ACTIVE: 20 min l TOTAL: 20 min (plus 4-hr chilling) l MAKES: 1 2/3 cups 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons) Pinch of salt 3 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1. Whisk the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk the whole eggs and yolks in a small bowl, then whisk into the lemon mixture. 2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it’s thick like pudding, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until incorporated. 3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small…

COOKING IN COLOR Our recipe developers found new ways to add color to this special issue. ORANGE We cooked carrots with a little turmeric to amp up the orange of the puree on page 104. YELLOW Toasted crumbled cornbread adds color and crunch to the salad on page 108. GREEN Collards can be drab when cooked, so we thinly sliced the raw greens on page 108 and rubbed them with a little olive oil and salt. We love that purple cauliflower, on page 98, keeps its color when roasted. Look for it at your grocery store or farmers’ market. PURPLE BLACK We paired salmon with black rice on page 110. It’s nutty in flavor, higher in fiber than white rice—and it’s striking, too! CHOP-CHOP Chopping a carrot into equal-size pieces…

1 PREPARE THE CHICKEN Bring one 3½- to 4-pound chicken to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pat the skin dry with paper towels. (For extra-crisp skin, refrigerate the chicken, uncovered, overnight; bring to room temperature before roasting.) Preheat the oven to 425?. 2 CHOOSE YOUR SEASONING Heat 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Stir in your seasoning mix (choose one below) and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly; set the skillet aside. CURRY • 2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder • Pinch of kosher salt MAPLE-CHIPOTLE • ¼ cup maple syrup • ½ chipotle chile in adobo, chopped,plus 2 tablespoons sauce from the can • 1 bay leaf CAJUN BARBECUE • 2 teaspoons smoked…

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Melissa, how do you work around your daughter’s food sensitivities? My son has dairy and nut allergies, and sometimes I have a hard time adjusting recipes. Allison O’Mara West Hartford, CT My daughter Valentine is gluten-free, so I know how tricky it can be to modify recipes. Often there is no simple swap (I’ve had some disappointing results with glutenfree flour). It’s worth seeking out recipes that address your specific allergy concerns, instead of retrofitting existing ones. Look for dairy- and nut-free cookbooks—the recipes were created and tested with those allergies in mind. No more guesswork! Melissa d’Arabian Duff, I’m looking for a recipe for frosting that tastes delicious and isn’t loaded with shortening. What do you suggest? Liza Richardson Devon, PA I’d go with any meringue-based buttercream, like Italian…

Egg decorating has been a tradition for thousands of years: Ancient Egyptians, early Christians, Persians and many others were embellishing eggs to celebrate the start of spring long before anyone slipped a hard-boiled egg into a cup of food coloring. Here’s a look at the colorful history of eggs, plus some dyeing tips to try at home. DIY DYEING No need for a kit! You probably have everything you need in your pantry. For each color, combine these ingredients, then dip the eggs (the dye will dry slightly lighter than it appears on the wet egg). ½ cup boiling water 1 tablespoon white vinegar 20 drops food coloring WHY VINEGAR? Vinegar makes the solution acidic, helping the dye bind to the shells and achieve more vibrancy. Don’t add too much…

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Anyone wandering around New York City’s Union Square farmers’ market on a Saturday morning is almost certain to run into Alex Guarnaschelli. She has shopped there almost every Wednesday and Saturday for the past 13 years, and although she goes to the Greenmarket year-round, spring is her favorite season. “I love seeing potatoes and turnips making room for arugula, herbs and parsnips,” she says. “Watching these shifts really inspires my cooking.” We asked Alex for some of her go-to spring recipes, based on her market trips. The idea of fresh peas in the spring never gets old to me.” ?? LEMONY PEA SALAD ACTIVE: 20 min l TOTAL: 20 min l SERVES: 6 to 8 FOR THE DRESSING 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon red…

CHOCOLATE MALT NEST CAKE ACTIVE: 1½ hr l TOTAL: 3½ hr l SERVES: 10 to 12 FOR THE CAKE 11/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter,at room temperature, plus more for the pans 13/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans 1 cup malted milk powder (such as Carnation Original) 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 13/4 cups sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 11/2 cups buttermilk FOR THE FROSTING 11/2 cups whole milk 1 cup malted milk powder (such as Carnation Original) ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder Pinch of salt 3 sticks unsalted butter,at room temperature 1⅓ cups sugar FOR THE TOPPING 4 large shredded wheat biscuits, crushed (about 1.…

Spin cycle “I got a Peloton at-home spin bike for my birthday. There are workouts in increments from 10 to 90 minutes. I’ve done the 10-minute one, the 30-minute ones—but never the 90-minute ones. It gets the job done.” The Peloton Bike, from $1,995; pelotoncycle.com Beloved necklace “My favorite jewelry is from Jennifer Meyer. I had them make a necklace that says Ryan ♥ Riley, and I have another one that says Mommy.” Jennifer Meyer Statement “Mommy” Necklace in yellow gold, $850; ylang23.com Target runs “I’m a serial online shopper— Shopbop, Net-a-Porter and FWRD. Of course, I also love Target. I get lost there—I get a million and one things I don’t need. We love Welch’s Fruit Snacks. They’re gluten-free and the perfect gummy texture.” Welch’s Fruit Snacks, $4.50 for…

in the pink Fuchsia walls and magenta quartz countertops could be overwhelming, but in this Santa Fe, NM, kitchen, they make perfect sense: Designer Annie O’Carroll included walnut cabinets and other wood accents, like a midcentury hutch, to add warm, natural tones and balance the look. playing the blues When Amity Worrel designed this Austin kitchen, she used aqua all over, but in varying degrees. She decided to make the biggest statement with the island, then tied the room together with Original Mission Tile’s cement zebra tiles. From the top In this upstate New York home, designer Gideon Mendelson set the tone for the country kitchen from the ceiling down by painting a large gingham check overhead. A green island— distressed to look antique—anchors the room.…

MOROCCAN-SPICE BURGERS ACTIVE: 35 min l TOTAL: 35 min l SERVES: 4 1 pound frozen sweet potato fries Kosher salt 1¾ teaspoons ras el hanout (Moroccan seasoning) or pumpkin pie spice ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons harissa paste 3 cloves garlic, grated 1½ pounds ground beef ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 sesame buns, split and toasted Sliced tomatoes, baby arugula and pitted cured olives, for topping 1. Bake the sweet potato fries as the label directs; season with salt and ¼ teaspoon ras el hanout. Reduce the oven temperature to 250? and keep the fries warm in the oven. Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, harissa and 1 grated garlic clove in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Combine the…

Hasselback 1-2-3 The term “Hasselback” comes from Stockholm’s Hasselbacken hotel, where the classic slivered potato originated. Here’s how to do it: HASSELBACK RADISHES WITH MISO DRESSING Trim 2 bunches radishes, then slice as directed (see left). Place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Roast at 425? until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil with 1 tablespoon mirin, 2 teaspoons each white miso paste and lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Drizzle over the radishes and top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. HASSELBACK BEETS WITH DILL YOGURT SAUCE Trim, peel and halve 2½ pounds medium beets; slice as directed…

Flower and Sugar Every spring, Washington, DC, visitors go nuts for the blossoming cherry trees—and the cherry–cream cheese doughnuts at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. The treats, sold during the National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20 to April 16 this year), have become a DC Instagram darling: Those who score one of the nearly 600 made daily often snap a picture of it against an iconic backdrop like the White House, the Washington Monument or, of course, the cherry blossoms. astrodoughnuts.com…

FLOWER POWER Every spring, more than 3,000 cherry trees (a gift from the Tokyo mayor in 1912) blossom around the Tidal Basin and Washington Monument. Locals throw a National Cherry Blossom Festival from March 20 to April 16, and chefs around town celebrate the blooms: Maki Shop (getmakishop.com) serves sushi rolls wrapped in pink soy sheets, Ice Cream Jubilee (icecreamjubilee.com) churns out blush-colored black cherry scoops, and Astro Doughnuts (astrodoughnuts.com) cranks out their cherry-filled doughnuts (see page 153). OPEN HOUSE The White House will continue the 139-year-old tradition of hosting an Easter Egg Roll on April 17, when tens of thousands of children and adults roll hardboiled eggs across the South Lawn. Other events are planned, like live music and garden tours. Check whitehouse.gov1 .info for details. HISTORY IN THE…