Innholdsfortegnelse for June - July 2014 i Taste of Home

Let’s hear it for family recipes and fresh-from-the-patch taste. P.S. Call family and friends to the table. Readers from across the USA dish up their happiest, down-homiest food yet in Recipe for an American Summer, page 65. Let’s eat. Summertime always makes me think of strawberry jam. I’m a great fan. When I was a kid I spread it on almost everything, even roast beef! Perhaps it was because my mom made it herself every year. Full of fresh-picked fruit and sweetness, her strawberry freezer jam was like dessert. It’s a snap to make, I’ve learned, and an outstanding way to savor warm-weather flavor all year round. Feeling jammy, too? Try this quick and easy recipe that’s as mouthwatering as my mom’s, courtesy of Michelle Roberts of the Taste of…

This season’s fruit pies call for a crust as laid-back as a summer afternoon. Follow this guide from roll-out to cool-down for a showstopper crust without the fuss. Stick to one fruit, or mix and match to create your favorite pie filling. Five cups of fruit is the magic number. Juicy Raspberry Pie This pie is packed with jammy raspberry flavor. Add a tender, flaky crust, and dessert is good to go. Punch out star shapes or cut simple slits in the pastry to let out steam.—KAREN BERNER TASTE OF HOME CHIEF FOOD EDITOR PREP: 35 MIN. + CHILLING BAKE: 55 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 8 SERVINGS MAKES: 8 SERVINGS 2¹/2 cups all-purpose flour ¹/2 tsp. salt ²/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed ¹/3 cup shortening 6 to 10 Tbsp.…

Bust out the bowls for this better-for-you frozen yogurt. Boost nutrition with nature’s healthiest toppings—yes, chocolate included. TOPPINGS BLUEBERRIES One cup a day improves coordination and may even reverse memory loss, says a Tufts University study. WALNUTS Just ¼ cup of heart-healthy walnuts provides 113% of the suggested daily dose of omega-3s. DARK CHOCOLATE It’s the new edible sunscreen. Indulging in a half-bar each day can protect skin from sun damage, according to The Journal of Nutrition. EAT SMART Frozen Greek Vanilla Yogurt Make a cool-down treat to feel good about. Start with a tub of Greek yogurt and get the kids in on the fun. —TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN GREENDALE, WI PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING PROCESS: 15 MIN. + FREEZING MAKES: 2¹/2 CUPS 3 cups reduced-fat plain…

Go cool, go crunchy, go large with the season’s freshest produce. Raise your fork to the mighty summer salad. EAT SMART FAST FIX Yellow Squash & Watermelon Salad I always like to take this healthy option to parties and potlucks, and people seem to really appreciate that. Plus, the salad dressing needs no oil: The lemon juice combines with the feta to lightly coat the bright, fresh ingredients. —CAMILLE PARKER CHICAGO, IL START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. MAKES: 12 SERVINGS (³/4 CUP EACH) 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon 2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped 2 medium zucchini, chopped ¹/2 cup lemon juice 12 fresh mint leaves, torn 1 tsp. salt 8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach 1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese In a large bowl, combine the…

Everybody’s snapping green beans, shucking sweet corn and talking about what to do with that mountain of tomatoes. These prizewinners make the most of all the just-picked possibilities. Plunge your veggies into a bath of ice water after cooking to keep them crisp and bright. Pie, Oh My Q: So, Anneliese, what inspired this cool flavor combo? A: We used to live in the fruit belt of southwest Michigan, where there were fruit stands on just about every corner. Now we live in South Carolina, and in strawberry season you can go out and pick giant berries. I added cilantro for something unexpected. Summer Desserts Lazy afternoons are made for peaches and cream, strawberry shortcake and blueberry pie. You crave desserts that bring out the sweetest of summer’s bounty. Show…

Homemade cookies and summertime go hand in hand, as these Field Editors know. Pile a dozen or so sweet treats on a paper plate and be prepared for happy faces. “You can always find cookies at our family’s Fourth of July reunions. I started an annual cookie swap, and the cousins all bring dozens. We bake what we like, take what we want, and sample as we go.”—RENEE MURBY Soft Blueberry Button Cookies I have fond memories of picking blueberries and sipping icy-cold lemonade at my Aunt Olive’s house. This cookie is a blend of those two flavors and really takes me back. —RENEE MURBY JOHNSTON, RI PREP: 30 MIN. BAKE: 15 MIN./BATCH MAKES: ABOUT 211/2. DOZEN 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 11/2…

Sparkler in one hand, hot dog in the other. No need to enter an eating contest to enjoy this all-American classic. Slap on some seriously good mustard plus a bun-size pickle and get to chowin’ down. Top Dog Chicago-Style Bun S. Rosen’s Mary Ann Poppy Seed Hot Dog Buns srosens.com $3 for 8 Coney Island’s Favorite Nathan’s Original Recipe World Famous Beef Franks nathansfamous.com $15 for 3 packages Make It Mustard Double up with a squirt of your favorite yellow and a smear of American Spoon Whole Seed Mustard. spoon.com $13 for 8 oz. Deli-Style Pickle Claussen Kosher Dill Sandwich Slices; stores nationwide $4 for 20 oz. PROUD TO BE AMERICAN MADE ’Cause homegrown is always better. 1 Made in Missouri Two Tone Press “Pie Fixes Everything” Letterpress Linocut Poster…

Stack ’em, pack ’em or eat ’em in the sunshine. These reader recipes are more fun than PB&J, and almost as simple to make. Open-Faced Grilled Salmon Sandwiches In my family, we’re all about fishing. What better reward for a day on the water than eating what you just caught? We prepare salmon several ways—and this one is the all-time favorite.—STEPHANIE HANISAK PORT MURRAY, NJ START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 4 salmon fillets (1 in. thick and 5 oz. each), skin removed ³/4 cup mesquite marinade ¹/4 tsp. pepper 4 slices sourdough bread (¹/2 in. thick) ¹/4 cup tartar sauce 4 iceberg lettuce leaves 4 lemon wedges, optional 1. Place fillets in an 8-in.-square dish. Pour marinade over fillets; turn fish to coat. Let stand 15…

Step right up and get your fair food fix. Right here. Right now, Home cooks bring you their blue-ribbon recipes, all puffy, crunchy, gooey, bacony...and on a stick. FAST FIX Bacon-Wrapped Corn Everything’s better with bacon, and grilled corn on the cob is proof. After one incredible bite, you’ll never go back to your old way of preparing it. —LORI BRAMBLE OMAHA, NE START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 8 SERVINGS 8 large ears sweet corn, husks removed 8 bacon strips 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1. Wrap each ear of corn with a bacon strip; place on a piece of heavy-duty foil. Sprinkle with chili powder. Wrap securely, twisting ends to make handles for turning. 2. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender…

If you love a moist and creamy cake, this is it. Lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy touch. —LAUREN KNOELKE TASTE OF HOME TEST COOK PREP: 50 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 12 SERVINGS 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. seedless strawberry jam, warmed 2 Tbsp. thawed pink lemonade concentrate 2 Tbsp. grenadine syrup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 11/4 cups sugar 3 Tbsp. grated lemon peel 4 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 21/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt FROSTING 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel 4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup plus 3 Tbsp. thawed pink lemonade concentrate, divided Pink…

Sunday afternoons are for gathering the troops to share stories and meals that make memories. Just ask this National Guard mom from Minnesota. RECIPES & STORY BY MICHELLE GAUER | SPICER, MN Dr Spicy BBQ Pork I served this at my son’s graduation party and kept it warm in a slow cooker after roasting it in the oven. The pork is impressive alone or piled high on rolls. It makes a mean barbecue pizza, too. PREP: 25 MIN. BAKE: 4 HOURS MAKES: 12 SERVINGS (2. CUP EACH) 1 boneless pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 lbs.) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2. tsp. salt 1/2. tsp. freshly ground pepper 6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (about 1/2. cup) 1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced 2 Tbsp. brown sugar…

Share your own recipe creations today at tasteofhome.com/submit. You could be in Taste of Home. We’re looking for your favorite original dishes in these categories: HOME-STYLE DINER DISHES Nothing says comfort cooking like diner food. Share your own spin on American classics like patty melts, po’boys, home fries, malts, cheesy grits and fluffy blueberry pancakes that taste just as cozy at home. SUN-RIPE FRUITS Spill your secrets for the juiciestever summer fruit recipes. Think bubbling peach pies, fresh plum crumbles and dribble-down-yourchin watermelon salads. If you need two napkins to eat it, your dish is right on the mark. FROM “A” TO ZUCCHINI It’s not easy being green—unless it’s the ever-versatile and always-loved zucchini. Bake it, saute or throw it on the grill, then send your top summer squash recipes…

The grill marks let you know a recipe’s packed with serious sizzle. Readers share their healthy, flame-kissed dishes guaranteed to be ready—and devoured—in a flash. EAT SMART FAST FIX Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs My husband and I are all about grilling in the summer, especially vegetables. These kabobs not only taste delicious, they look great, too!—TINA OLES NASHWAUK, MN START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1¹/2-in. cubes 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1¹/2-in. pieces 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1¹/2-in. pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into thick wedges ²/3 cup sun-dried tomato salad dressing, divided 1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, red pepper, zucchini and red onion. Drizzle with 1/3 cup salad dressing and toss to…

Meet the season’s new hero: a juicy classic that’s slimmed down and revved up. Hold the beef and forget the cheese. Florida home cook Charlene Chambers grills up a big ol’ turkey patty with smart toppings to give you all the burger bliss you crave. Makeover Turkey Burgers with Peach Mayo The unique fruit and mayo combo puts this burger over the top. Swap nectarines for the peaches—they’re both tasty!—CHARLENE CHAMBERS ORMOND BEACH, FL START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS ¹/2 tsp. canola oil 2 small peaches, peeled and chopped ¹/2 tsp. minced fresh gingerroot 4 tsp. reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce, divided ¹/4 cup chopped red onion ¹/2 tsp. pepper ¹/4 tsp. salt 1¹/2 lbs. lean ground turkey ¹/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 6 multigrain hamburger buns, split and toasted…

Head to the land of corn dog pizza, bacon-wrapped caramel apples and deep-fried butter. Only in America! ALABAMA Oct. 3-12 alnationalfair.org ALASKA Aug. 21-Sept. 1 alaskastatefair.org SALMON QUESADILLAS ARIZONA Oct. 10-Nov. 2 azstatefair.com CHOCOLATE-COVERED SCORPIONS ARKANSAS Oct. 10-19 asfg.net CALIFORNIA July 11-27 bigfun.org FRIED AVOCADO COLORADO Aug. 22-Sept. 1 coloradostatefair.com DELAWARE July 17-26 delawarestatefair.com “The best part of introducing my kids to the fair is teaching them the glory of fair food.” —CHRISTINA YOSHIMURA MISSOULA, MT, WITH DAUGHTER ELENA AND A CARAMEL APPLE AT THE STATE FAIR FLORIDA Feb. 5-16, 2015 floridastatefair.com GEORGIA Sept. 26-Oct. 5 georgiastatefair.org HAWAII Four consecutive weekends starting May 30 alohastadium.hawaii.gov IDAHO Eastern Idaho State Fair Aug. 30-Sept. 6 funatthefair.com Western Idaho Fair Aug. 15-24 idahofair.com ILLINOIS Aug. 7-17 agr.state.il.us/isf INDIANA Aug. 1-17 in.gov/statefair/fair HOT BEEF…

Take one all-American patty and load it up any of these 50 nifty ways. Sauces, toppers, buns—you name it—burgers taste best when given the local treatment. Delighted we stand. FAST FIX Burger Americana —SUSAN MAHANEY NEW HARTFORD, NY 1/2. cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2. tsp. salt 1/2. tsp. pepper 1 lb. ground beef 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 hamburger buns, split Mix bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix lightly but well. Shape into 4 patties (1. in. thick). Press a shallow depression in the centers using your thumb. Brush both sides with oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with toppings as desired. Makes 4. PER SERVING 429 cal.,…

Gotta love recipes that become family events. In this Rhode Island family, Dad’s “stuffies” are the stars of summer. Throw in a few more true-blue Ocean State specials—hot wieners and coffee milk—and you’ve got yourself a party. RECIPES & STORY BY KAREN BARROS| BRISTOL, RI Triple-dog-dare you to wash it all down with a cold glass of coffee milk, just like a real Rhode Islander. SINCE I WAS A SMALL CHILD, OUR JULY FOURTH CELEBRATIONS HAVE ALWAYS STARTED A DAY EARLY. The family gathers in the garage to make Dad’s famous stuffed quahogs, also known as stuffies. Out come all the tools, including a worktable, propane burner, huge pot and food processor. Then it’s all hands on deck. Dad, aka Big Bob, presides over the entire process from a lawn…