Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2017 i Taste of Home

Welcome to the America’s Summer Potluck issue, the sixth delicious installment of our annual America the Tasty tradition. Whether you’re hosting the party or bringing a dish, you’ll find more than enough ideas for lip-smacking dips, family-favorite sides, irresistible desserts and showstopping main attractions right here. They’ve all come from readers like you, and they’re destined to get raves at cookouts from coast to coast. As for me, well, potluck is a magic word for my family, and the rocket fuel for our fun comes from Taste of Home recipes. This summer, I’ll be adding a stack of new recipes to my party rotation, starting with Diane Hixon’s All-American Hamburgers (below), Pat Roberts’ Fresh Corn & Avocado Dip, and Kim Ciepluch’s Toffee Peach Ice Cream Pie. Thanks, TOH family—I couldn’t…

Find Them! L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail in New Money $6 lorealparisusa.com; Belvoir 24kt 18/10 Gold 5-Piece Place Setting $75 hamptonforge.com SO POLISHED! If you’re like us and loving this season’s shade of green, give your nails that same bright pop. MAKE EVERY DAY A MOMENT OF BEAUTY THE MATCH GAME Mix different styles of dishware you already have at home—Grandma’s teacup looks fab with a modern saucer. Choose pieces of varying heights to add dimension and make the table look more lively. PRETTY IN GREEN Play up the vibrant color of the Honeydew Granita by garnishing in the same hue. We went with kiwi slices, more melon and some mint to make this treat’s delectable color the star of the show. ADD BLING Give any table setting a little…

FILL THE TABLE WITH GREAT MEMORIES, ONE DISH AT A T IME Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce This DIY spaghetti sauce is a tomato grower’s dream come true. Canning is a delicious way to share my garden bounty. —Tonya Branham, Mount Olive, AL Prep: 11/2 hours + simmering Process: 40 min. • Makes: 9 quarts 25 lbs. tomatoes 4 large green peppers, seeded 4 large onions, cut into wedges 2 cans (12 oz. each) tomato paste 1 cup canola oil 2 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 8 garlic cloves, minced 4 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes 2 tsp. dried basil 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. bottled lemon juice 1. Score an “X” on the…

WINNING RECIPES RIGHT FROM READERS? KITCHENS Grand Prize MORE FROM THE WINNERS page 78 Jim’s Secret Family Recipe Ribs For more than 30 years, Dennis’ brother Jim kept his famous rib recipe a secret, much to our dismay. When he finally shared it, so did we! —Vicki & Dennis Young, Brighton, CO Prep: 20 min. + chilling Cook: 3 hours 10 min. Makes: 8 servings 2 racks pork baby back ribs (about 5 lbs.) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dried oregano 2 Tbsp. onion powder 2 tsp. garlic powder 1 liter lemon-lime soda 1 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple or orange juice, optional BARBECUE SAUCE 1/2 cup granulated or packed brown sugar 1/2 cup hot water 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup honey mustard 1/4 cup barbecue sauce of choice 3 Tbsp. lemon…

GET SOCIAL! 163,973 shares HOT ON FACEBOOK Our Facebook fans loved these cool Sour Cream Cucumbers. Like us at facebook.com/tasteofhome to find more recipes for summer chilling HEY, INSTAGRAMMERS! Follow @tasteofhome on Instagram to see more dazzling desserts and summer-produce superstars like this Best Ever Fresh Strawberry Pie. SHORT & TWEET Deliciousness in 140 characters. twitter.com/tasteofhome Berry Breakfasts We’re craving breakfast recipes bursting with berries. Think gooey raspberry cinnamon rolls and blackberry-kiwi granola parfaits. Foil Pack Favorites Send original wrapped-up recipes like garlic cheesy fries and chorizo sweet potato hash. If it cooks up together in a foil pack, share on! WAY TO GO, SARAH MATHEWS! Her Garden Pesto Pasta Salad (page 48) takes summer’s freshest stars and turns them into the ultimate potluck party starter. 1st recipe published! CONTACT…

KITCHEN TRICKS & HEALTHY TIPS FOR HAPPY EATING TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN BEST EVER CB’s Creamy Coleslaw This classic slaw is great with spare ribs or pork roast and always hits the spot after a day of fishing on the Au Sable River here in Michigan. —Christian Betz, Hastings, MI Prep: 15 min. + chilling Makes: 8 servings 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika 1 lb. cored cabbage, cubed and chopped Whisk together first six ingredients until smooth. Toss cabbage with mayonnaise mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours Per serving: 227 cal., 20g fat (3g sat. fat), 2mg chol., 224mg sod., 12g carb. (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g pro Emily’s Honey Lime Coleslaw My bro is…

3 WAYS TO PUMP UP COMFORT 1 WATERMELON JUICE. The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry states that the amino acids found in watermelon help reduce recovery heart rate and muscle soreness. Find it in health-food stores (buy 100% juice), or make your own by whirling watermelon in a blender. 2 TURMERIC. Curcumin, the principal active ingredient in turmeric, can help reduce inflammation and aid in recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. 3 CHERRY JUICE. According to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, drinking cherry juice helps reduce exerciseinduced muscle pain and damage. As with watermelon juice, look for 100% juice or dilute unsweetened cherry concentrate with water. BORED WITH PLAIN WATER? The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found adding a drop of peppermint essential…

Cool Pool Here’s a party-perfect way to chill drinks: Fill water balloons with water, tie them off and place in the freezer until frozen solid. Add the frozen water balloons to a kiddie pool, nestle the beverages and invite your guests to grab and sip as they please Everyday Gorgeous! useo aperum weuiih, nuafa dolo is earejm reprre piliore vdt ogccapo. Grab sodas that match your favorite grad’s school colors. Float On Make your custom float bar way more fun with fruit-flavored sodas like clementine, grapefruit and pomegranate and colorful ice creams like Blue Moon or black cherry. Then take it over the top with a few rainbow sprinkles and gummy candies SONGS FOR SUMMERTIME “SUMMER OF ‘69” Bryan Adams “CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE” Jimmy Buffett “CALIFORNIA GIRLS” The Beach Boys…

WHAT’S A S IGNATURE DISH YOU MAKE THAT REMINDS YOU OF HOME? Deviled eggs. Simple, yes, but they are at every family gathering. My sister used to make them, and now that she’s passed away, I carry the torch. ANY GO-TO SECRET INGREDIENTS YOU’RE WILLING TO DIVULGE? For the deviled eggs, it has to be the one and only Miracle Whip, not mayo. WHAT WOULD YOU LOVE TO LEARN HOW TO COOK? My goal is to make the ultimate carrot cake. I haven’t tried yet, but it’s on my list. WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SUMMER MEAL? My husband makes teriyaki pineapple and steak skewers on the grill. That, with a Caprese salad— and there’s always room for ice cream for dessert WHAT’S YOUR KITCHEN/COOKING SOUNDTRACK? ’90s country. TELL US ABOUT YOUR…

Hot Cheese Dip When a colleague brought this cheesy dip to school for a teachers potluck, I gave it an A+ right away. I had to get the irresistible recipe! —Ardyce Piehl, Poynette, WI Takes: 30 min. • Makes: 3 cups 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups mayonnaise 1 medium onion, minced 1 can (4 to 41/2 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 11/2 oz. sliced pepperoni Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables Preheat oven to 325°. Combine the first five ingredients; spread into a greased shallow baking dish or pie plate. Top with olives and pepperoni. Bake until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables. Per 2 Tbsp.: 201 cal., 19g fat (5g sat. fat), 18mg…

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HERE’S OUR HAPPY ROUNDUP OF ALL THINGS TASTY AND HOMEY Cranberry Peach Cobbler This simple cobbler is a little nontraditional, but it will soon be at the front of your recipe box. Serve it warm with French vanilla ice cream. —Grace Sandvigen, Rochester, NY Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 45 min. Makes: 15 servings 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cans (29 oz. each) sliced peaches 1 pkg. (15.6 oz.) cranberry-orange quick bread mix 1 large egg 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel, divided 1 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup sugar 1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Drain peaches, reserving 1 cup juice. Pat peaches dry; set aside. Combine quick bread mix, egg, 1 Tbsp. orange peel and reserved juice. 2. Drop tablespoons of…

Cerveza Margaritas One sip of this easy cocktail and you’ll picture sand, sea and blue skies that stretch for miles. It’s a vacation in a glass. —Christina Pittman, Parkville, MO Takes: 10 min. • Makes: 5 servings 1 can (12 oz.) lemonlime soda, chilled 1 bottle (12 oz.) beer 1 can (12 oz.) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 3/4 cup tequila Lime slices and kosher salt, optional Crushed ice In a pitcher, combine liquid ingredients. If desired, moisten the rims of five cocktail glasses with lime, sprinkle salt on a plate and dip rims in salt. Serve in glasses over crushed ice with additional lime slices. Per serving: 272 cal., 0 fat (0 sat. fat), 0 chol., 14mg sod., 44g carb. (39g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 pro. Fresh Lime Margaritas A…

Easy Squeeze Need lots of juice? A hand-held citrus press is the way to go. It efficiently extracts every last drop while also straining the seeds. Place lemon halves cut side down for the best results. Fine and Dandy Use a Microplane grater to get the very finest lemon zest without any of the bitter pith from the peel. Happy Hour Add 1 oz. vodka, tequila or bourbon to a tall glass filled with ice; top with lemonade. Make it sparkle with a splash of seltzer, club soda or bubbly. Here’s to summertime! Old-Fashioned Lemonade This sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can’t get enough of the fresh-squeezed flavor —Tammi Simpson, Greensburg, KY Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 5 min.…

HONEYDEW GRANITA This is a very refreshing summer treat when melons are ripe and flavorful. Garnish with mint or honeydew. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, WI Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 5 min. + freezing Makes: 51/2 cups 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 6 cups cubed peeled honeydew 2 Tbsp. sweet white wine 1. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool. 2. Pulse honeydew, sugar syrup and wine in batches in a food processor until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to an 8-in. square dish. Freeze 1 hour. Stir with a fork. Freeze, stirring every 30 minutes, until frozen, 2-3 hours longer. Stir again with a fork just before serving. Per 1/2 cup: 107…

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