Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2021 i Food Network Magazine

Let’s Talk… Want to keep your blood pressure in check? Call your friends! According to a recent study in the Journal of Hypertension, women with smaller social networks were 15 percent more likely to have high blood pressure than women with the largest networks. (Social ties appeared to influence hypertension more in women than it did in men.) Set up a Zoom call with friends to make something from our special pasta section, like this orecchiette with spicy sausage (see page 66). Everyone loves pasta! In Season: Rutabaga Rutabagas aren’t the prettiest things in the produce section, but they deserve a little more love: They have fewer calories and carbs than potatoes, and they’re pleasantly sweet. Try the coconut mashed rutabagas on page 80 and you’ll see what we mean!…

People often ask me how we decide what to put on the cover, and I explain the basic rules—one of which is that the dish needs to be interesting. Something about it should make readers think, “Let me look inside and see how they made that.” This is why we chose Ina Garten’s brussels sprouts pizza last month, and it’s why I never, in the 13 years we’ve been publishing this magazine, thought we’d end up with spaghetti and meatballs as a cover star. It’s arguably the most ordinary dish in America’s collective recipe box, and just to clarify, our version isn’t surprising in any way. There’s no weird twist to the sauce or oozy cheese inside the meatballs. But here’s our thinking: We’ve had enough surprises over the past…

Scientists are saving the avocado! We don’t have to imagine a world without avocado toast: The global avocado supply has long been threatened by droughts and diseases, but a horticulture PhD student in Australia recently figured out how to cryogenically freeze and preserve avocado shoots, then revive them for future generations. SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND Junk food is getting the boot. Berkeley, CA, has become the first US city to ban the sale of junk food within three feet of the registers at grocery stores. The bill, which goes into effect this month, requires shops larger than 2,500 square feet to stock checkout lanes with healthier options like fruit and nuts. Other cities could do the same: In 2014, Berkeley was the first to pass a tax on soda, and…

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Give It a Fry We didn’t think anything could be better than a big plate of cacio e pepe—until we turned the dish into a fried snack! To make your own, boil 2 cups of penne until al dente, drain and pat very dry. Working in batches, shallow-fry the pasta in vegetable oil over medium-high heat, tossing, until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt and grated parmesan. For the dip, mix 4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, ¼ cup grated parmesan, ½ cup heavy cream and lots of freshly ground pepper.…

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON LASAGNA ACTIVE: 40 min l TOTAL: 1 hr 45 min l SERVES: 8 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature1 tablespoon all-purpose flour6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced1 small onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage¾ teaspoon dried Italian seasoningKosher salt and freshly ground pepper2½ cups whole milk1 cup heavy cream¾ cup grated parmesan cheese½ pound fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded½ pound fontina cheese, shredded21 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles (from two 1-pound boxes)2 butternut squashes, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced ¼ inch thick¼ cup breadcrumbs 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Stir the butter and flour in a small bowl to make a paste. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon…

PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS ACTIVE: 30 min l TOTAL: 40 min l SERVES: 4 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 8-ounce containers sliced mushrooms (white, cremini or a mix)2 medium or 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced1 teaspoon paprikaKosher salt and freshly ground pepper12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti⅓ cup sour cream2 teaspoons white wine vinegar½ cup fresh parsley, chopped½ cup fresh dill, chopped½ small bunch chives, thinly sliced 1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until they are lightly browned and they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir well, then add the onions, paprika, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally (more…

1 COOK THE POTATOES Choose your potato and chop 1¼ pounds into ½- to ¾-inch pieces. Transfer to a pot, cover with water and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until just barely tender, 1 to 5 minutes. Drain and gently shake off the excess water; let cool 5 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a large plate. 2 PICK YOUR MEAT Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil or butter to the skillet, then add one of the following meats (or skip this step for vegetarian hash). Cook until browned, 1 minute for cooked…

the popularity of Irish pubs in America isn’t just a matter of luck: Between 1820 and 1860, more than a third of all immigrants came from Ireland, and they settled in urban areas, where bars became essential community centers. Today, there are thousands of Irish pubs from coast to coast, beloved for their well-pulled pints of Guinness and friendly craic. For our first-ever Irish Pub Awards, we searched the country for the standouts. Cheers to these winners! Oldest Pub MCSORLEY’S OLD ALE HOUSE, NEW YORK CITY NYC has more Irish bars than any other city in America, and McSorley’s was the first: The pub opened in 1854! Original paintings and tchotchkes still hang on the walls, and the drink menu hasn’t changed much either. Options include only light and dark…

How to enter: 1 Color this food truck—on this page, a photocopy or a page printed from foodnetwork.com/justaddcolor. 2 Go to foodnetwork.com/justaddcolor and submit a scan or photo of your finished work. The winner will receive $500 and three runners-up will each receive $50. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Just Add Color Contest. Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. Beginning February 5, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. ET, through March 5, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Entry Period”), go to foodnetwork.com/justaddcolor on a computer or wireless device and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions. All entries must include your name, address, telephone number, email address and a scanned copy or photo of your completed version of the work that appears in the March 2021…

One-sheet Little Potato Onion & Chive Flank Steak A simple yet elegant dinner that you can prep ahead of time by marinating the steak overnight. INGREDIENTS: Marinade: • 1 cup olive oil• ⅓ cup soy sauce• 3 Tbsp brown sugar• 1 Tbsp lime juice• 2 cloves garlic, minced• Salt and pepper, to taste• Pinch chili flakes• 1 birds eye chili, sliced (optional) Sheet pan: • 2 lbs flank steak• 1.5 lbs Boomer Gold Little Potatoes•1 Tbsp dried chives• 1 tsp onion powder• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced• 12 oz green beans• 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil• Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS: 1 Mix all of the marinade ingredients together until well combined. Add the steak to the marinade, cover, and let stand at least one hour (and up…

1971 A Starbucks Is Born A shop called Starbucks opens in Seattle on March 30, selling bulk coffee beans, tea, spices and home-brewing equipment. (You can’t order a cup of coffee until the fifth location opens in 1982!) 1995 Blending In The Starbucks Frappuccino makes its national debut. The blended drink originally comes in coffee and mocha flavors but later becomes the base for gimmicky limited-edition versions like unicorn and mermaid. 1999 Craft Coffee Stumptown Coffee Roasters opens in Portland, OR, and helps kick-start the artisanal “third wave coffee” movement. Devotees obsess over the origin of their beans and how they’re roasted and brewed. 1978 Cold Spell Cold brew arrives at PJ’s Coffee in New Orleans and becomes a local specialty. The grounds are steeped in cool water, a process…

“When people think of healthy, they think of tasteless. I wanted to write a book that shows it doesn’t have to be that way.” Giada De Laurentiis built her career on re-creating comfort foods from her childhood, like cheesy baked pastas, so she had a hard time accepting the fact that many of those dishes make her feel uncomfortable. The digestive issues she struggled with her whole life became impossible to ignore in her 40s, when she was balancing the demands of her Food Network show with restaurant openings, book tours and raising her daughter, Jade, 12. Her immune system began to suffer, too. “I had a sinus infection every two weeks,” Giada says. “It was demoralizing.” She decided to rethink her diet, and she felt better almost immediately. Her…

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE SALSA ACTIVE: 30 min l TOTAL: 1½ hr (plus marinating) l SERVES: 4 1 orange4 small chicken leg quarters (about 2¼ pounds)Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground coriander¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes¾ cup pomegranate seeds½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1. Cut off a thin slice from the top and bottom of the orange and place cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut off the rind and any white pith. Working over a small bowl, cut between the membranes to remove the orange segments, letting them fall into the bowl; squeeze the juice from the membranes into the bowl. 2. Put the chicken in a large bowl and season all over with salt and pepper.…

Cheers to This! Have an ice-cold beer on St. Patrick’s Day—this one is frozen! In a large bowl, combine 22 ounces of Guinness (2 bottles) with ½ cup vanilla syrup (such as Torani). Pour into a 9-inch square baking dish and freeze until ice crystals form around the edges, 1 to 1½ hours. Use a fork to scrape the ice crystals, then continue freezing, scraping every 45 minutes, until the granita is frozen, 3 to 4 more hours. Serve in chilled beer mugs and top with whipped cream. Read on for more St. Patrick’s Day recipes!…

When Buddy Valastro was a kid, he used to joke with his friends that one day he’d be so successful he’d have a house with a bowling alley in the basement. The Buddy vs. Duff star made that childhood dream a reality when he moved into this nearly 23,000-square-foot Montville, NJ, home with his wife Lisa and kids Sofia, 17, Bartolo, 16, Marco, 14, and Carlo, 10. “We knew this house was the one,” says Buddy. “The bowling alley was a sign.” Buddy is determined to get back to bowling someday—he suffered a serious hand injury last year while fixing the machinery—but between the injury and all the time at home, he has really been able to appreciate this house over the past year. There’s plenty of space for his…

1. C The phrase means “to the tooth,” indicating that the pasta should be tender but still have a little bite. 2. B The dish as we know it was created in the United States in the 1880s by Italian immigrants. In America, eating well cost much less than in Italy, so meat became a dinnertime staple and was added to pasta. In Italy, meatballs are called polpette and are typically smaller and served on their own. 3. (One point for each) Campanelle B; Radiatore A; Orecchiette G; Gemelli C; Rotelle E; Ditalini D; Cavatappi F 4. C Rolling delicate tagliatelle into “nests” helps prevent the noodles from breaking. 5. B In Italian, the name of this long, thin pasta means “little worms.” 6. D Adding salt has many benefits,…

Which is the better comfort food: lasagna or cake? You don’t have to choose! For this lasagna look-alike, we layered pound cake, pureed berries and sweetened ricotta in a baking dish, then we topped the whole thing with melted white chocolate to look like mozzarella. And we popped it under the broiler to give it that just-baked look. When you cut into it, it’s messy and delicious—just like the real thing! Read on for the how-to. LASAGNA CAKE ACTIVE: 30 min l TOTAL: 30 min l SERVES: 12 2 16-ounce frozen pound cakes, slightly thawed3 cups frozen mixed raspberries,strawberries and cherries, slightly thawed¼ cup confectioners’ sugar4 to 5 drops liquid yellow food coloring¼ cup heavy cream¾ cup ricotta cheese1 4-ounce bar white chocolate, choppedChopped fresh mint, for topping HOW TO…

1 The vitamin C in pomegranates can help strengthen your immune system. 2 Eating pomegranate seeds (called arils) can reduce inflammation. 3 Pomegranate molasses contains several B vitamins that help give you energy. 4 Pomegranate juice has three times the antioxidant activity of red wine or green tea. 5 The juice can help lower your risk of heart disease.…

SLOW-COOKER CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE ACTIVE: 25 min l TOTAL: 7 hr 25 min SERVES: 6 to 8 4 pounds raw lean corned beef brisket3 tablespoons pickling spice (often included with brisket)1 medium rutabaga, halved and cut into wedges1 pound large carrots, cut into 4-inch pieces1. pounds large fingerling potatoes1 leek (white and light green parts only), cut into 3-inch pieces½ head savoy cabbage, cut into wedges⅓ cup horseradish, drained⅓ cup creme fraiche or sour cream 1. Place the corned beef in a large slow cooker and scatter the pickling spices on top. Layer the rutabaga, carrots, potatoes and leek in the cooker (in this order for even cooking). Add enough hot water (4 to 5 cups) to cover the meat by at least 1 inch, put the lid on…

Now or Never Twice a week precisely at noon, thousands of shoppers hop on their computers trying to snag the latest release from Karen Morel. She’s not selling concert tickets or limited-edition sneakers—she’s pushing giant cookies, and she usually sells her inventory of 35,000 within minutes. Karen started baking mega cookies in 2015 for her husband, Juan, a professional bodybuilder who needed the extra calories. The couple launched My Cookie Dealer in Smithtown, NY, about a year ago, and they’ve been gathering a following ever since. Other bakeries are taking a similar approach to supply and demand: Big Fat Cookie Co. in Chicago and Halfsies Cookie Co. in New York’s Hudson Valley have also become famous for their limited releases.…

When Le Marcel Dog Bakery opened in Seattle 23 years ago, it was the only doggy-dining establishment in town—and it started with a single treat: peanut butter biscotti taste-tested by Leo and Marcel, the dachshund and Italian greyhound who inspired the shop. For more than a decade, owner Aki Zubovic operated out of a small storefront in Pike Place Market, but demand for his cookies soared, and in 2009, he moved the bakery to San Francisco, where he expanded his menu and space. He now sells more than six dozen sweet and savory treats, which pups can eat while playing on the bakery’s private “Paw” tio. These beloved cheesy stars were inspired by a theory Aki rigorously tested over his 15 years of experience—that all dogs love cheese. Plus, cheddar…