Innholdsfortegnelse for September - October2014 i Taste of Home

Grateful parents hail September as back-to-school month, but there are still plenty of great excuses to get together and share some good-time foods—birthdays, tailgates, the gorgeous fall weather. And in the spirit of Labor Day, those recipes should require little (or no) effort. So we asked Taste of Home readers and Facebook friends for their best instant party foods. Here are just a few. Taco-flavored chicken wingsare always a hit. Mix 1 envelope taco seasoning, 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar and 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce. Toss with 4 lbs. chicken wingettes. Grill, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Mix 1 cup ranch dressing with 1 tsp. hot pepper sauce. Serve with wings. —DEB KESLAUR UTICA, NE Make antipasto skewers with marinated mozzarella balls, grape…

Apple Cider Doughnuts Cake doughnuts remind me of family trips to South Dakota. We’d stop at Wall Drug for a dozen or so before camping in the Badlands. Maple glaze was and still is my favorite. Share a batch with friends and family who appreciate a hot, fresh doughnut. MELISSA HANSEN TASTE OF HOME PREP COOK PREP: 1 HOUR + CHILLING COOK: 5 MIN./BATCH MAKES: 1 DOZEN DOUGHNUTS PLUS DOUGHNUT HOLES Cups apple cider 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder Maple Glaze Whisk 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 3 Tbsp. 2% milk, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup and 1/2 tsp. maple flavoring until smooth. Makes 1 cup. BarBara eLLiott TylER, TX 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp.…

FAST FIX Italian-Style Chicken & Peppers I found my mom’s well-stained recipe card for chicken and green peppers and was flooded with memories. I’d forgotten how good it was! Hope you enjoy it. Donna MILLERGROSSE POINTE, MI START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 2 cups meatless pasta sauce 2 tsp. olive oil 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz. each) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese 1.Preheat oven to 425°. Place pasta sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until hot, stirring halfway. 2.Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender.…

Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup for a cool fall night. Stephanie Flaming Woodland, Ca PREP:35 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. MAKES:12 SERVINGS (4 QT.) 2 lbs. sweet potatoes (about 4 medium) 2 lbs. carrots (about 8 large) 11/2 lbs. parsnips (about 6 medium) 2 large onions, quartered 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup canola oil 3 cartons (32 oz. each) chicken broth 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper minced fresh parsley and sage 1.Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips into 1½-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add onions and garlic cloves; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Divide between…

Devon, squash in a bread salad is so creative. How did you think of it? I was determined to get my family to eat butternut squash—and when you roast it, it takes on a great texture akin to French fries, a little bit crusty and golden. They love it! I spice the warm maple-horseradish dressing with ginger and cumin. My mouth is watering just describing it. Your Sunday Specials Send your legendary homemade recipes that make Sundays the best days. Readers love hearing the stories that go with your dish, so please share! You could win $500. please keep your recipe to about 12 ingredients. senD us your original sunDay-Best recipes, incluDing: Casseroles Have a hearty lasagna, tamale pie, hammy scalloped potatoes or an ultra-traditional corn casserole? Let’s see it.…

Fun-do Fondue Fondues are a hit at our gatherings. The younger crowd dips bread cubes, and the adults like fall fruits and veggies. —Judy Batson Tampa, FL 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Jarlsberg cheese 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. ground mustard 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tbsp. honey 1 tsp. lemon juice Cubed French bread, sliced pears and assorted fresh vegetables 1. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss to combine. In a saucepan, combine cream, broth and honey; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to mediumlow. Add ½ cup cheese mixture; stir constantly until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, ½ cup at a time, allowing…

Liz Tillson, “The Cookie Lady,” started serving homemade cookies to heavy-hearted families at the Travis Air Force Base Fisher House in Fairfield, California, back in 1994. “It’s a free home for military and veterans’ families to stay while loved ones are hospitalized,” she says. “These people have traveled a long way, and cookies remind them of home.” Every week, Liz offers up warm cookies made with her go-to recipe from the bag of Toll House chocolate chips. “These people are struggling and cookies help us connect. I remember one woman who’d have a cookie, a cry and a hug, then return to her husband in the hospital. People need small gestures of caring at times like this,” says Liz. Original NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookies This classic all-American cookie…

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EAT SMART FAST FIX Garlic Chicken Rigatoni In New Mexico we adore big flavors from ingredients like garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Here’s a punchy chicken and mushroom pasta that’s a family standard. Judy Crawford Deming, nm START TO FINISH: 30 min. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 8 oz. uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 11/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley 1/4 tsp. dried basil 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper…

5 INGREDIENTS FAST FIX Smothered Burritos My brother-in-law teased that I knew how to make only five things using ground beef. I had to prove him wrong, and came back with these burritos. KIM KENYONGREENWOOD, MO START TO FINISH:25 min. MAKES:4 SERVINGS 1 can (10 oz.) green enchilada sauce 3/4 cup salsa verde 1 lb. ground beef 4 flour tortillas (10 in.) 11/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, mix enchilada sauce and salsa verde. 2. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in ½ cup sauce mixture. 3. Spoon 2/3 cup beef mixture across center of each tortilla; top each with 3 Tbsp. cheese. Fold bottom and…

How to make it, serve it, share it, store it. • Shop smart and stock up on tomatoes, beans, pasta, broths and stocks. • Prep ingredients in advance and refrigerate them. Make the soup the day of the event. • Use sturdy disposable bowls or cups for serving and tasting. • For a party or exchange, make sure you have enough slow cookers or potson hand to heat all of the soups. • Provide containers for soup swaps and exchanges—that way, everyone prepares and receives the same amount. • If you’re heading to a swap at someone else’s house,plan for soup transport. Nest tightly sealed containers of soup in an easy-to-carry box. • Freeze soup in zip-top plastic freezer bags— they stack flat in the freezer. Cuff a bag over…

Pop the trunk! For Heidi Jobe of Carrollton, Georgia, weekend tailgating is tradition. She and her pals hit the lot with a spread of home cooking. THE MENU Game Day Gumbo Lemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip Chicken Chili Wonton Bites CokeCola Cake Our families live in a small town about 45 minutes west of Atlanta, and we all have daughters the same age. We’ve been fortunate to be friends, and we have lots of fun when we relax together over a meal. Game Day Gumbo Tailgating at Friday night high school games brings our children and friends together to share great food. Gumbo is a Southern standard that definitely feeds our hungry crowd PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 40 MIN. MaKES: 10 servings (33/4 qt.) 6 tbsp. butter, divided 1 lb. boneless…

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Snack o’ Lantern INSTANT GRATIFICATION POLENTA, PRESTO Channel your inner Italian nonna with a creamy polenta and sausage casserole. This toss-together meal tastes like a labor of love but is easy enough to make on a weeknight. Slice up a Honeycrisp apple, a yellow onion, an 18-oz. tube of polenta (try basil garlic) and some chickenapple sausage, then put it all in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Slip it into the oven at 350° for 50-60 minutes, and supper’s all set. Now, the best part: Mangia! SHARE YOUR TOP CROP Everyone’s in the mood for apple goodies, cabbage rolls and all things pumpkin. send your homiest harvest recipes to tasteofhome.com/submit. Chili Corn Cheese Dip This started out as a cheesy Mexican soup, but later I turned it into a beefed-up…

1One serving of Brussels sprouts contains morevitamin C than an orange,plus omega-3s, a powerful antioxidant. 2They’reGREAT WITH BACON: Saute two slices per pound of pan-roasted sprouts to add smoky goodness at only a little over a gram of fat per serving. 3They contain the anti-CanCer compound sulforaphane—the same substance that makes them stinky when overdone. So set your timer! 4September is National Cholesterol Education month. Teach your family: Eating steamed sprouts helps LOWER CHOLESTEROL. 5You can shred ’em, toss ’em with dressing and eat raw like a slaw. Or try this gingery saute that’s ready in minutes. GRAMS OF DARK CHOCOLATE A DAY CAN SLASH YOUR CHANCE OF HAVING A STROKE BY 48% AND HELP LOWER YOUR HEART ATTACK RISK BY 27%. BE SURE TO GET YOUR DAILY DOSE. European…

Pork Schnitzel with Dill Sauce Schnitzel is one of my husband’s favorites. It reminds him of his German roots and is easy to make for a group. Joyce Folker Parowan, Ut PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 20 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 eggs 1/4 cup 2% milk 11/2 cups dry bread crumbs 2 tsp. paprika 6 pork sirloin cutlets (4 oz. each) 6 Tbsp. canola oil DILL SAUCE 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 11/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream 1/2 tsp. dill weed 1. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt and pepper. In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. In a third bowl, mix bread crumbs and paprika. 2.…

Frosted Pistachio Bars Bar cookies are the best—so fast and easy. Go as spooky as you dare when decorating this pan for Halloween. SHANNON SHEEHY CHESTERFIELD, VA PreP: 20 min. • Bake: 20 min. + CoolinG MAKES: 2 DOZEN 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) instant pistachio pudding mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup water 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, optional FROSTING 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. salt 3 cups confectioners’ sugar assorted candies, optional 1.Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, pudding mix, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk egg,…

Quick & Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes When we were first married and poor college students, I found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. —KallEE TwINEr MaryvIlle, TN 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. salt 8 hamburger buns, split 1. In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles. 2. Stir in tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10…

Time to show off your gorgeous kitchen makeover. Send snapshots of your recent kitchen redo, plus the story behind the transformation, and you could win $1,000 in the Kitchen Inspiration Contest from Country Woman, Taste of Home’s sister magazine. Kitchens of all shapes and sizes are eligible, whether they’re totally DIY or renovated with help from the pros. Find entry info and contest rules at countrywomanmagazine.com/kitchen-contest. No purchase necessary to enter or win. Contest begins June 24, 2014, and closes Sept. 30, 2014. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada who are age 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC. CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES 1 Want to see your name in print? Send us your favorite recipe to share with other readers. It’s easy! Simply use…