Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2013 i Taste of Home

YOUR FAVORITE MAGAZINE GETS HEALTHIER. You asked. We listened. Starting with this issue, our recipes include nutrition details, making it easy to balance good-for-you food with fun splurges. Also new: an Eat Smart icon on recipes that are better for you, a Makeover recipe that undergoes a nutritious fix, and a Light Nights section including a week’s worth of healthy, homey dishes. OUR 20TH BIRTHDAY STARTS NOW! Have I told you lately how wonderful it is to have you as part of our big, happy recipe swap? Some of your hands-down favorite recipes will be in our special August/September Birthday Issue. But we’ve already started celebrating with Very Vanilla Cupcakes, page 37. It’s going to be a good year! A HUGE HUG AND CONGRATS TO MELISSA MILLWOOD OF LYMAN, SOUTH…

1 CAlI-MEX Dress french fries with pork carnitas, tomatillo salsa, jalapenos and lots of jack cheese. Finish with sour cream, chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Simply amazing. —INSPIRED BY JOHNEEN JJ LEAR MODESTO, CA 2 BlT PlUS I top tortilla chips with chopped cooked bacon, lettuce and tomato. Caramelized onions, green olives, banana peppers and avocado are great add-ons, too. Yum! —SARA HALLORAN FALCON, CO 3 BBQ-RRIFIC Pulled pork, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese and chopped pickled or fresh jalapenos. Mmm. —MELISSA ANNE WHITESBORO, NY 4 OLD CHICAGO The way to go is Italian sausage, pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, chopped pepperoncinis and a side of homemade pizza sauce. —STEPHANIE CASTEELE LOWELL, MI 5 SHRIMP COCKTAIL Lemon juice-dressed cocktail shrimp, chopped green onion and cocktail sauce give this version coastal flavor.…

Glazed Pineapple Ham This was the first time I’d ever done our holiday ham, and I was so happy with how crisp and succulent it turned out. It’s going to be a new tradition. —CHRISSY CLARK BOISE, ID PREP: 15 MIN. BAKE: 2¼ HOURS + STANDING MAKES: 20 SERVINGS 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 lbs.) Whole cloves GLAZE/SAUCE 2 tbsp. cornstarch ¼ cup cold water 2½ cups packed dark brown sugar, divided 1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern; insert a clove in…

Taste of Home readers across the country sing the praises of their beloved church suppers. Amen! “When we needed to get some work done on our little church—bright and early one Saturday morning—the ladies made a breakfast so delicious that the guys decided to have Work-on-the-church Day once a month!” —SISSY MANLEY HICKORY CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, WOLFE CITY, TX “One year, a tornado hit the night before our annual luau-themed hog roast. The next day, we decided to cook the pork for the emergency workers instead.” —DEBORAH HOKE HARRINGTON NAPPANEE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, NAPPANEE, IN “At our annual fall tailgate party, people serve all kinds of food out of inflatable swimming pools filled with ice in the backs of pickup trucks. And there’s always a pie-eating contest—face first!” —KAREN…

20 Cloves of Garlic Roast Chicken Who doesn’t love a foolproof recipe? This recipe works like magic. The garlic, tucked into slits made in the chicken, mellows to a subtle seasoning while roasting. The results? A perfectly seasoned, juicy bird. —DIANE HIGGINS TAMPA, FL PREP: 10 MIN. •BAKE: 1¹_₄ HRS. + STANDING MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 20 garlic cloves, peeled, divided 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 lbs.) 4 lemon wedges 8 fresh thyme sprigs, cut in half 2 Tbsp. butter, softened ½ tsp. kosher salt ⅛ tsp. freshly ground pepper 1. Cut 12 garlic cloves in half. Place chicken on a cutting board. Tuck wings under chicken. With a sharp paring knife, cut 24 small slits in breasts, drumsticks and thighs. Insert each with a halved garlic. Place the lemon…

A typical bowl of creamy potato soup may satisfy the soul, but— with upwards of 50 g of fat and 2,700 mg of sodium per bowlful— it doesn’t do the body much good. This good-for-all-of-you version of potato soup from reader Mary Price delivers classic taste and comfort minus the typical heavy cream, bacon and mounds of cheese. And, thanks to a good bit of broccoli, this version also offers 5 g of fiber and vitamins C, K and A. Plus, calories and sodium are kept in line, even though there’s still a good bit of cheese (hooray!). EAT SMART FAST FIX Broccoli & Cheese Potato Soup If I don’t have frozen broccoli on hand, I like to substitute frozen spinach plus chopped carrots instead. —MARY PRICE YOUNGSTOWN, OH START…

Mango Chutney Pork Roast This is not a traditional Bahamian recipe for pork, which is usually stewed or fried, but it features traditional flavors and the fruits and peppers that grew in our backyard. PREP: 15 MIN. •BAKE: 1 HOUR + STANDING MAKES: 6 SERVINGS (2 CUPS CHUTNEY) 1 Tbsp. butter 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 lbs.) ½ tsp. each salt, pepper and ground ginger MANGO CHUTNEY 2 medium mangoes, peeled and cubed ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 Tbsp. white vinegar 1 Tbsp. grated fresh gingerroot ⅛ tsp. each salt, ground turmeric and ground cloves 1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides. Sprinkle with…

FAST FIX Simple Tomato Soup I came up with this recipe one day when the weather was nasty. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup constantly. Whenever I send it with Liz for lunch at school, I always send some for her friend, too. It’s pure comfort food. —LANAEE O’NEILL CHICO, CA START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 8 SERVINGS (2 QT.) 2 cans (14½ oz. each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained ¼ cup butter ½ cup finely chopped red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 carton (48 oz.) chicken broth Grated Parmesan cheese, optional 1. In a blender, process tomatoes with juices until pureed; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook…

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Annie’s Eats Our latest crush is Annie Marshall of Annie’s Eats (annies-eats.com), with 2.5 million visitors a month. She’s a resident physician in Indianapolis who encourages her followers to discover easy and delicious homemade meals. How do you instill a love for cooking in your little ones? My 4-year-old son, Andrew, is my kitchen helper. He even has his own little step stool. No matter how involved a recipe is, I find a task he can do. He loves recipes that involve rolling out or shaping dough, so pizza, pita bread, scones and biscuits are great. Kids often want only certain foods. Any tips for parents on expanding young palates? Provide them with a wide range of foods at a young age, and keep trying new things. It’s also very…

Celebrate National Hot Breakfast Month with good-for-you slow-cooked oats. Oatmeal lowers LDL “bad” cholesterol without lowering good cholesterol. Reader Geraldine Saucier has a recipe that will be ready for you when the sun comes up. EAT SMART Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Combine 4 cups vanilla almond milk, 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1 cup dried cherries, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, ½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. ground cinnamon in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Makes 6 servings. PER SERVING 276 cal., 4 g fat (trace sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 306 mg sodium, 57 g carb., 4 g fiber, 5 g pro. —GERALDINE SAUCIER ALBUQUERQUE, NM…

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna I often make the sauce a day ahead to give the flavors extra time to mingle. —MELISSA MILLWOOD LYMAN, SC PREP: 1 HOUR 40 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1½ lbs. ground chicken 1 small onion, chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 large carrot, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (14½ oz.) diced tomatoes, drained 1 bottle (12 oz.) buffalo wing sauce ½ cup water 1½ tsp. italian seasoning ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 9 lasagna noodles 1 carton (15 oz.) ricotta cheese 1¾ cups (7 oz.) crumbled blue cheese, divided ½ cup minced italian flat leaf parsley 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 cups (12 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 cups (8 oz.)…

Very Vanilla Cupcakes This recipe is a vanilla lover’s dream. —MICHELLE DORSEY HOXTER WILMINGTON, DE PREP: 15 MIN. •BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 2 DOZEN ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1½ cups sugar 3 eggs 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 2⅓ cups cake flour 2½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¾ cup whole milk FROSTING 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 tsp. clear vanilla extract 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar Paste food coloring, optional Colored sprinkles and nonpareils 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. 2. Fill paper-lined…

EAT SMART FAST FIX Speedy Chicken Marsala This is one of my favorite restaurant dishes, so I came up with a version that I could make in a hurry after work. —TRISHA KRUSE EAGLE, ID START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 8 oz. uncooked whole wheat or multigrain angel hair pasta 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz. each) ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup dry Marsala wine 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to ¼-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, lemon pepper and salt. Add chicken, one piece at a time; close bag…

When did you first play with a rolling pin, and who let you? I’ve been cooking since I was very young. My sister will tell you the horror stories: setting the kitchen curtains on fire, getting my fingers and hair stuck in beaters, too much soap in the dishwasher and many recipe flops. At 10 years old, I borrowed ingredients from neighbors for my cakes and pies when Mom wasn’t home. My Grandmother Stephana was Bohemian, and she cooked awesome food. She let me roll out the pastry and pinch the bottoms of the kolaches closed. Tell us your passions. I love making wedding cakes, pies, cookies, jams, jellies and casseroles. This year I put up strawberry, loquat, blackberry and peach jellies. I make kolaches, an Italian cream cake and…

THE IRISH DON’T JUST DRINK BEER AND SING DIRGES. SOMETIMES WE EAT. A LOT. My mom, Mary Little, is one of eight children in an Irish Catholic family that gathers to laugh, gossip, celebrate and eat. Many memories have sound tracks; mine have food tracks, those recipes that are always there at my favorite and funniest family times. My parents’ harvest table is the center of their home in Flossmoor, Illinois. It’s where everyone gathers: sometimes just our immediate family of five, sometimes 45 McInerney relatives for holidays, sometimes an assortment of family and friends. And there’s always plenty of food to go around. My mom’s entire family suffers from an inability to gauge when enough is enough. They make an absurd variety for every holiday, then wait until the…

“I created a mild version of jambalaya for a Cajun dinner with my boys. My husband, Rion, likes more kick so I add hot sauce to his. We all love it!” —CRYSTAL JO BRUNS EAT SMART Veg Jambalaya This jambalaya is ideal for vegetarians or for days when you crave some New Orleans flavor but don’t have chicken or sausage on hand. —CRYSTAL JO BRUNS ILIFF, CO PREP: 10 MIN. •COOK: 30 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups water 1 can (14½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce ½ tsp. Italian seasoning ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ⅛ tsp. fennel seed,…

“I can’t resist a chocolate challenge so I made Chocolate Layer Cake in cupcake form for my valentine.” —CHRIS TIMMONS CHICAGO, IL “I share Caramel-Fudge Chocolate Cake with friends in our community, Rolling Hills Place.” —KATHY HAWKINS ZION, IL “ What’s better than homemade cinnamon rolls? Homemade Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls.” —JUDITH FERTIG, AUTHOR OF I LOVE CINNAMON ROLLS! OVERLAND PARK, KS “Little people eating Chocolate Pretzel Rings are a whole lot of fun to photograph!” —CAITLIN KENNELL KIM NORTH CANTON, OH “I add a splash of bourbon to the batter of Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies.” —ALEX MCDANIEL JACKSON, MS Want to see your smile here? Find your favorite recipe from tasteofhome.com and take a quick snapshot of yourself or someone you love posing with the finished dish. Have fun; ham it up.…

Q: I enjoy making fancy desserts. What’s the easiest way to make chocolate curls? A: Lucky for you (and me), I keep a stash of chocolate in my desk drawer ready for any emergency, like this curl question. The best curl is created with room-temperature chocolate bars and practice. CANDY BAR METHOD Grab a king-size chocolate bar and a vegetable peeler and “peel” off curls. Keep a backup candy bar handy to use when one bar softens in your hand. Place curls on the dessert with a toothpick. MELTED METHOD Melt ½ cup chopped milk or white chocolate or candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth. Spread melted chocolate thinly (about ⅛ inch thick) on plastic wrap or waxed paper. Let stand until almost set but not completely…

Make a meal with special meaning for Chinese New Year, the most important holiday on the Chinese calendar. This celebratory dish features noodles, which symbolize long life. But only if they’re left uncut, so knives down! Chicken Lo Mein Stir-Fry Cook 6 oz. uncooked lo mein noodles or vermicelli according to package directions. Cut 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips and marinate with 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce, 4 tsp. sesame oil and 3 minced garlic cloves for 10 minutes. Whisk ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce, 3 Tbsp. water and 1 tsp. sugar. Stir-fry chicken until no longer pink. Stir in hoisin mixture and one 9-oz. pkg. fresh spinach. Drain noodles; add to skillet. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Makes 4 servings. Per…

Here’s how the Grand Prize winner of our Ultimate Potluck Recipe Contest created the crowd-pleasing dish that earned her $25,000! Whenever I say, “What do you want for dinner?” my oldest daughter, Maylon, says, “Buffalo chicken wings.” I figured that a recipe combining those flavors in a different form had to be a hit. she likes spaghetti, too, so my first attempt was a buffalo chicken wing spaghetti sauce—fine, but not quite there. When I baked that sauce into a lasagna, it was even better, but it still needed something else. I tried it once more, this time adding the logical ingredient I’d been hesitant about: blue cheese. I just didn’t think Maylon or the rest of my family would go for it. to my surprise, it was a huge…

“To think this was created by mistake! The first time I made it, I accidentally quadrupled the amount of chocolate in the cake batter. Needless to say, it turned into a delicious surprise.”—TARRA KNIGHT Deep& Dark Ganache Cake My most-requested dessert is this tall three-layer cake. You can easily turn it into a two-layer version with enough batter to make 12 cupcakes too! —TARRA KNIGHT BENBROOK, TX PREP: 40 MIN. + COOLING •BAKE: 30 MIN. + COOLING •MAKES: 24 SERVINGS 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1½ cups hot brewed coffee 4 eggs 3 cups sugar ¾ cup canola oil 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup baking cocoa 2 tsp. baking soda ¾ tsp. baking powder 1¼ tsp. salt 1½ cups buttermilk GANACHE FROSTING 16 oz. bittersweet…

Tomato-Basil Grilled Cheese Layer a slice of sourdough bread with 2 oz. sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 Tbsp. minced fresh basil and two tomato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Top with another slice of bread. Spread outside of sandwich with 1¹_₂ tsp. softened butter. Cook in a preheated panini maker or indoor electric grill until bread is browned and cheese is melted. Makes 1. PER SERVING 411 cal., 19 g fat (12 g sat. fat), 60 mg chol., 541 mg sodium, 40 g carb., 3 g fiber, 18 g pro. —KATHRYN HUDSON BETHEL PARK, PA Grilled Havarti & Mushrooms Layer a slice of onion rye or other bakery bread with 1¹_₂ oz. thinly sliced Havarti cheese with dill, two tomato slices, 2-3 sliced fresh mushrooms and an additional 1¹_₂ oz.…

MY HUSBAND GREW UP in Eleuthera, a Bahamian island of pink sand, where all the family’s cooking was done on an outdoor stove and baked goods were wrapped in banana leaves instead of being placed in pans. I fell in love with Randy on a trip to Nassau, where my mom was living the summer I was 18. It was literally love at first sight; by Thanksgiving, we were a couple. The following October we married. That was 28 years ago. I took to the culture immediately, and we lived there 21 amazing years. Randy came from a huge family, and they all welcomed me in. Food traditions are a big thing to Bahamians, and Randy’s family was no exception. His mom, Lily Naomi Knowles, was famous for her cooking…

Q: I know I don’t get enough fiber, but I hate the grainy texture of whole-wheat bread and pastas. What can I try? A: I’m so glad you asked—just in time for Heart Month (February) and National Nutrition Month (March). Fiber is vital to keeping essential organs in good working order. Some high-fiber options, which are heart-healthy and good for your gut, don’t taste “grainy” at all. Split peas and lentils have 16 g fiber per cup; raspberries about 8 g per cup. Other options and how to fix them are below. Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, New York Times best-selling author of S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim Fiber-Friendly SWEET POTATOES 8 g fiber per cup Make homemade fries with sweet potatoes. Season them with chipotle powder for a spicy kick, or with rosemary…

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