Innholdsfortegnelse for April-May 2013 i Taste of Home

Get Your Spring On One of the many reasons i love you all: You’re always ready with recipes to share whenever there’s an occasion—big or small—to celebrate. You sent in TERRIFIC SIDES AND DESSERTS TO PASS, like Jenni Dise’s Creamy Herb Deviled Eggs for Memorial Day, page 26. “My secret ingredient: ranch dressing.” Edwina Gadsby says her Caramelized Apple Hand Pies, page 42, are for sharing, but no one expects you to. And if you’re looking for something fabulous to serve at a graduation party, don’t miss Jackie Ruckwardt’s Loaded-Up Pretzel Cookies, page 48. THE SIZZLE OF SAUSAGES ON THE GRILL gathers the family close, too. Just ask Keeley Weber of Sterling Heights, Michigan. “I have a young 20s crowd of my son’s friends that I cook for regularly. Grilled Beer Brats…

This cake is as scrumptious as it is pretty, not to mention a winner at the county fair. Share this reader’s family favourite for a sweet spring. Decorate a Window Box Box Press cookies against sides of cake. Tie two shoestring licorice together to make a longer strand. Wrap and tie strands around window box. Flowers Cut Fruit Roll-Ups with flower-shaped cutters. Sandwich cutouts around a lollipop, moistening edges with water. Stems & Leaves Insert straws in cake. Top with lollipop flowers. Cut leaves from green licorice and place them in the cake. Sunshine Cake I took this cake to the county fair for 4-H and easily brought home a purple ribbon. For a quicker lemon filling, use a cup of lemon curd from a jar. —LEAH WILL BEL AIRE,…

Florida Citrus Meringue Pie When family from up north visit, they want all the lemons and oranges they can possibly take in. I mixed up several varieties of citrus from our trees to come up with this fun dessert for them. —BARBARA CARLUCCI ORANGE PARK, FL PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN. + CHILLING MAKES: 8 SERVINGS Pastry for single-crust pie (9 in.) 1 cup sugar 5 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup water 1 cup orange juice 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1 tsp. grated orange peel MERINGUE 4 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1. Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to…

One bite of a fish taco instantly puts you in a beach mood. But who wants all the fat and sodium that typically stow away in this surf-town staple? Jade Peterson of Portland, Oregon, skips the battering and frying. Instead, she wisely bakes her fish. (Adios, fat.) She keeps the fresh crunch with shredded cabbage and even works in a superfood—black beans. (Hola, fiber.) EAT SMART FAST FIX Tilapia Tacos I absolutely love fish tacos and wanted to create a slimmed-down version so I could enjoy them anytime I wanted. I never have any complaints when I serve these for dinner START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 1 egg 1 Tbsp. fat-free milk 1/2 tsp. green hot pepper sauce 1/2 cup cornmeal 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp.…

Mom’s suburban Detroit dinner table was a magnet that attracted our huge family—and a random mix of neighborhood kids. It was where we shared so much more than a meal. STORY BY PATTY LANOUE STEARNS RECIPES BY IRENE LANOUE AS A CHILD OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION, MY LATE MOTHER, IRENE LANOUE, NEVER TOOK A MEAL FOR GRANTED. Her formative years were achingly poor. By the 1970s, Mom was a weekly newspaper columnist married to Charles LaNoue, an automotive engineer, with seven kids and an open-door policy for a big bunch of rowdy neighborhood kids. Plus there was our collie, Lassie. Our suburban Detroit home with the big backyard was a hangout for our friends, and when dinner rolled around, Mom invited them to stay. Our dining table was jammed, but…

The arrival of baby spring greens, the first strawberries and fresh herbs inspire these Field Editors to embrace the season of renewal. “As much as I love stews, soups and braises, I’m ready for something lighter, like my salmon and relish—an amazing combo of berries with cucumber.” —JUDITH FOREMAN “Spring can be iffy here in the Colorado mountains. When the first greens signify that winter is over, I make this super salad, along with my favorite spring-inspired breads and pies.” —ANN BUSH, BOUNTIFULBAKESHOP.COM Brown-Sugar Salmon & Strawberries I first tasted strawberries and cucumber together when living in the U.K.; now they make a delicious relish for salmon. —JUDITH FOREMAN ALEXANDRIA, VA PREP: 20 MIN. + CHILLING • GRILL: 10 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS (2 CUPS RELISH) 1/3 cup packed brown…

It’s Da Bombe, Mom! Mother’s Day Bombe In a large bowl, spread softened ice cream in layers about 1 inch thick, freezing each layer until firm (about 30 minutes) before adding the next layer. Freeze bombe until firm. To unmold, remove bombe from the freezer and invert onto a serving plate. Wrap a warm, wet towel around the inverted bowl to release, if needed. —MRS. HOLIDAY, AKA MARIE LOUISE LUDWIG PHOENIXVILLE, PA BLOGGERS WE Carrots ’N’ Cake Our latest crush is Tina Haupert (carrotsncake.com), whose revamped desserts, good-for-you entrees and low-calorie cocktails inspire her fans to eat healthfully. Her philosophy of nutritious meals plus the occasional indulgence is easy to adopt. And who can resist snapshots of her trusty sidekick, Murphy—part pug, part food vacuum? How did healthy cooking become…

Grilled Beer Brats with Kraut I made this for my son’s 21st birthday bonfire, attended by a dozen buddies. The kraut topping flavors are fabulous. —KEELEY WEBER STERLING HEIGHTS, MI PREP: 45 MIN. • GRILL: 35 MIN. MAKES: 12 SERVINGS 6 bacon strips, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (14 oz.) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 3 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 12 uncooked bratwurst links 1 bottle (12 oz.) dark beer 12 hoagie buns, split 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. 2. Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20…

BBQ Meat Loaf Minis Combine one 6-oz. pkg. stuffing mix, 1 cup water and 2 Tbsp. hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce. Mix in 1 lb. ground beef. Place 1/3. cup into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups. Bake at 375°, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle tops with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with additional barbecue sauce. Makes 6 servings. PER SERVING 330 cal., 17 g fat (7 g sat. fat), 67 mg chol., 668 mg sodium, 21 g carb., 1 g fiber, 21 g pro.LINDA CALL FALUN, KS Garlicky Beef & Tomatoes with Pasta Cook one 16-oz. pkg. uncooked bow tie pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb. ground beef over…

Q I’m looking forward to gardening season, but my knees and hands are stiff and achy. Do you have any easy, drug-free suggestions? A One of the best, most natural ways to ease the aches and pains of arthritis is to follow an anti-inflammatory diet. That includes drinking three to four cups of green tea a day, adding fresh ginger to your cooking and eating plenty of green leafy veggies. It’s also important to cut back on inflammation-producing refined sugar, including foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup. Oh, and be sure to read the item below about tart cherry juice! 35% LESS GOUT PAIN WITH CHERRIES Lower your risk of gout pain by eating a dozen cherries—about ½ cup—a day for two days. That may be all it takes, say Boston…

A young Minneapolis reader loves to dabble in the kitchen. For Mother’s Day, she makes this heartfelt meal for (and maybe with a little help from) her mom, Peggy. BY CHARLOTTE ROOS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN SUNDAY DINNER, WITH LOVE LAYERED RANCH DIP GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI GARDEN POTATO PANCAKES RASPBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE FAST FIX: Layered Ranch Dip I found something similar to this in one of my cookbooks for kids. It looked delicious, so I decided to try my own version. START TO FINISH: 10 MIN. MAKES: 8 SERVINGS 2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained 1 can (21. oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup…

Taste of Home fans heap on homey, happy vibes with platters of spicy, cheesy and just-from-the-garden goodness. 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. Then share your photo and the name of the recipe you chose online at tasteofhome.com/submitsmiles. Or email it to us at homemadesmiles@tasteofhome.com. Don’t forget your name and hometown! “My granddaughters giggle away while my daughter and I make Crispy Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups and Gnocchi Alfredo for the family.” —JULIE RUSSELL HANNASTOWN, PA “I line the pan of Gluten-Free Rhubarb Bars with a foil sling so cleanup is done in a jiff.” —MATTHEW SMITH SAN FRANCISCO, CA “Kabobs are a fun…

Locate the graduation cap in the pages of this magazine and you could win a new cookbook from Taste of Home. Find it? Tell us where by going to tasteofhome.com/hiddenobject. Or mail a postcard with the page number and your name, address and phone number to Hide & Seek, Taste of Home, 5400 S. 60th St., Greendale WI 53129. In our February/March 2013 issue, the red roses were hidden on page 43. COOK TO COOK Burger Secrets 1 “I add Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic and a bit of ranch dressing to my ground meat mix. It makes for one happy husband!” —HEATHER SHORE TAMAQUA, PA 2 “Butter and toast the buns, and stuff the patty with yum: sauteed onion, fresh jalapeno, cooked bacon bits and cheese. Cook it on a…

PARTY 1 MAY FLOWERS & BRIDAL SHOWERS Fresh Berry & Almond Tarts We had a Taste of Home party with friends who love to try new recipes. These sweet bites were a hit. —SHEILA WYUM RUTLAND, ND PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 16 INDIVIDUAL TARTS 1 pkg. (14.1 oz.) refrigerated pie pastry 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 tsp. almond extract 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Additional confectioners’ sugar, optional 1. Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Roll each to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter to make eight circles or other shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; prick holes in pastries…

EAT SMART Mediterranean Grilled Chicken & Greens Any chicken that’s this easy and this yummy is a win-win for me. The bonus is that it’s healthy, and I can use a variety of salad dressings. PREP: 15 MIN. + MARINATING GRILL: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 1/4 cup orange juice 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. salt 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 oz. each) 2 pkg. (5 oz. each) spring mix salad greens 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved 1/4 cup prepared vinaigrette 1. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. 2.…

Wake up your sweet sleepyheads with winning breakfast and brunch recipes that come from kitchens just like yours each morning. These eye-openers—from muffins to coffee cake to casseroles and pancakes—are inspired ways to start the day. The Breakfast Champion With help from his Southern roots and great California produce, Evan Janney of Los Angeles redefines the most important meal of the day. What’s cookin’ with you? I moved to L.A. from Tennessee about eight years ago, when I was looking to get into the business side of music. (I’m a saxophone player.) I now manage a 1925 building that’s been converted into apartments. I love it here. I’m just a single guy with two cats. I cook at least five nights a week. Living across the street from Grand Central…

Little ones will discover that these sweet switcheroos— fruity “eggs” and gelatin “OJ”—are as tasty as the real thing! RECIPES BY CRYSTAL JO BRUNS | ILIFF, CO FAST FIX: Sunny-Side-Up Dessert My boys love this sweet take on eggs and toast. To make the “egg yolk,” you can use all sorts of fruit, or even vanilla or butterscotch pudding. START TO FINISH: 10 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 1 Tbsp. butter, softened 4 slices pound cake 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 4 canned apricot halves 1. Spread butter over both sides of cake slices. In a skillet, toast pound cake over medium-high heat 15-30 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to dessert plates. 2. Spoon yogurt over cake to resemble fried egg whites. Top with apricots to resemble yolks.…