Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2019 i Taste of Home

Beef Short Ribs with Tomato Fig Chutney I like to serve these ribs over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice. —Caitlin Marcellino, Apopka, FL Prep: 30 min. • Makes: 4 servings 1 tsp. olive oil3 bacon strips, chopped1 lb. boneless beef short ribs½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper1 lb. grape tomatoes1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 cups water1 cup Marsala wine or beef broth¼ cup fig preserves3 Tbsp. minced fresh rosemary FAST Cook: 35 minutes 1. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Brown in drippings; remove and set aside. 2. Add tomatoes, onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-5…

“Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. I love everything about it, from leaves changing colors to cool weather and pumpkin spice lattes,” says Field Editor Rachel Lewis of Danville, Virginia. “I also love Halloween. It’s such a fun time of year. This menu plus watching a classic Halloween movie with plenty of cozy blankets is a perfect way to celebrate.” The dishes in her favorite fall menu can be easily prepared ahead of time, so they’re perfect for tailgating and football games, too. “Fall flavors can make any dish festive, and slow-cooker recipes, like my chili, fill the house with the irresistible scent of autumn.” Rachel loves cornbread with this menu, served warm in a towel-lined basket. “Try cornbread muffins if you’re entertaining. They’re easy for guests to grab…

RAFFAELLA “PHYLLIS” CAPPUCCIO’S FAMILY GREW UP ON HER CINNAMON TWIRL COOKIES, but having never made them, the family had no clue how the cookies got their magic. The matriarch of this big Boston-area brood has served the slightly crispy, not-too-sweet bites by the dozens for decades, using a recipe that lived only in her head and prepared only by her hands. “My mom makes huge batches,” says daughter Linda Doherty. “As we grew up, they were on our table like other people had Chips Ahoy.” Recently the family came together for a little baking instruction to learn everything from the ingredients to the technique—even writing it down on paper for the very first time so it could be passed down to future generations. Phyllis and daughters Linda, Lena McCauley and…

Flavor Watch Tahini This creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds is the secret behind hummus’ smooth texture and nutty profile, but lately it’s turning up in everything from cookies and cakes to smoothies and oatmeal. It has a mild nutty flavor and spreads like a dream, much like your favorite nut butter. In fact, tahini can be used in any recipe that calls for nut butter. Swirl it into brownie batter or stir it into a creamy pasta sauce; even slathered over plain ol’ toast, tahini tastes fab. Try our favorite brand, Soom, and start getting creative in the kitchen. Creamy Pumpkin Hummus In a food processor, combine one 15-oz. can rinsed, drained garbanzo beans, 1 cup canned pumpkin, ⅓ cup tahini, ¼ cup olive oil, 3 Tbsp. orange…

TURKEY You’ll be thankful you saved that leftover bird when you whip up these calzones. Meal Planner MASHED POTATOES Stash those leftovers to make these crispy, cheesy potato balls. Bistro Turkey Calzone Turkey, cheddar, bacon and apple blend together deliciously in this family-friendly sandwich perfect for a harvest meal. —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, MA Prep: 25 min. • Bake: 20 min. Makes: 6 servings 1 Tbsp. cornmeal1 loaf (1 lb.) frozen pizza dough, thawed2½ cups (about ¾ lb.) thinly sliced cooked turkey8 slices cheddar cheese5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 small tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced1 large egg, beaten½ tsp. Italian seasoning 1. Sprinkle cornmeal over a greased baking sheet. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to pan. Arrange half of the turkey over…

Shrimp & Spaghetti Skillet I love making quick and easy recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. This one-pan seafood dish packs in so much flavor and has a light, lemony finish I just can’t get enough of. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, CA Takes: 30 min. • Makes: 4 servings 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14½ oz.) chicken broth1 can (14 oz.) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and halved1 can (6½ oz.) chopped clams, drained4 oz. thin spaghetti, broken in half1 tsp. Italian seasoning½ tsp. salt½ lb. peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per lb.)¼ cup minced fresh parsley Grated lemon zest In a large skillet, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cook and stir over…

SLOW COOKER • With minimal morning prep, you can come home to a fully cooked dinner in the evening (and an amazing-smelling house).• It frees up oven space for holiday cooking.• In warmer months, a slow cooker keeps your home much cooler than cranking up the oven to make a meal. PRESSURE COOKER • With quick evening prep, you can still have dinner on the table in less than an hour.• A press of a button transforms it into a slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer and more.• Say buh-bye to washing multiple dishes! Pressure cookers let you brown, cook and saute all in the same pot.…

Grand Prize Grasshopper Cookies & Cream Cheesecake I created this minty cheesecake for our high school’s annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! To save a step, stir cookie pieces into the batter instead of adding in a layer. Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, WI Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1¼ hours + chilling Makes: 16 servings 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs3 Tbsp. sugar2 Tbsp. butter, melted FILLING 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup white baking chips, melted and cooled6 Tbsp. creme de menthe¼ cup all-purpose flour2 Tbsp. creme de cacao½ tsp. peppermint extract4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup coarsely crushed Oreo cookies (about 10 cookies) GANACHE ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips6 Tbsp. heavy…

Sargento® Reserve Series™ Shredded Cheese Sargento® Reserve Series™ Shreds are aged up to 18 months for the fullest flavor. But they won’t last long once you open them. Sargento® Shreds always start with blocks of 100% real, natural cheese. Sargento.com The Season for Friends, Family and Fun is Finally Here. Get more for your get-togethers with seasonal favorites from Coffee mate and Coffee mate natural bliss. Coff ee’s perfect holiday mate. Coffeemate.com…

STATIONED 7,000 MILES FROM HOME in Kabul, Afghanistan, Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Randall Hamper longed for homemade comfort as the holiday season approached. If he could get the aroma of freshly baked pie wafting through the base, he knew he could help bring cheer to those in his unit. With a little ingenuity, Randy devised a way to bake his homemade pies for the 40 military personnel, government civilians and contractors in his unit. “I knew I’d only be able to make enough for people to get a taste,” he says. “But I hoped the smell of freshly baked goods would raise everyone’s spirits.” Randy recruited a few helpers, ordered a toaster oven online, and asked his wife to send a baking kit with the dry ingredients, canned pumpkin, crusts…

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STAY SEASONAL Like humans, dogs love eating fresh, in-season produce. Melissa Young, a veterinarian at Bideawee, a pet rescue organization based in New York City, recommends incorporating fiber-rich and easy-to-digest sweet potato or pumpkin into homemade dog treats. Other seasonal ingredients to reach for include apples (without seeds) and carrots. “Carrots and apples not only taste good, but they are also rich in antioxidants and vitamins,” she says. “Apples are a good source of vitamin C while carrots pack a vitamin A punch.” PUP-ZELS If you really want to treat your pet, bake up a wholesome snack with a twist. Becky Hardin of thecookierookie.com spoils her dog Scout with Oat & Apple Pretzel Dog Treats (recipe right). With just four ingredients, they come together easily. And when you’re snacking on…

The Best Beef Stew Our rich stew gets tons of flavor thanks to its blend of herbs plus the addition of red wine and balsamic vinegar. It’s a comfort classic stepped up a notch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Prep: 30 min. • Cook: 2 hours Makes: 6 servings 1½ lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-in. cubes½ tsp. salt, divided6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided½ tsp. smoked paprika1 Tbsp. canola oil3 Tbsp. tomato paste2 tsp. herbes de Provence2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups dry red wine2 cups beef broth1½ tsp. minced fresh rosemary, divided2 bay leaves3 cups cubed peeled potatoes3 cups coarsely chopped onions2 cups sliced carrots2 Tbsp. cold water2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar1 cup fresh or frozen peas 1. In a small bowl, toss beef and ¼ tsp. salt. In a…

Cake Eyeballs Customize these spooky sweets to your liking with your favorite cake flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Prep: 1 hour • Bake: 35 min. + freezing Makes: 2 dozen 1 pkg. cake mix of your choice (regular size)1 cup prepared frosting of your choice1 pkg. (12 oz.) each orange, black, white, purple, vibrant green, blue and pink Wilton candy melts Decorations of your choice: Candy coating disks, jumbo sprinkles, candy-coated sunflower kernels, candy eyeballs, Twizzlers Rainbow Twists, Life Savers, colored sugar and assorted sprinkles 1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. 2. Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add frosting and mix well. Shape into 11/2-in. balls. Place on baking sheets. Chill cake…

TODAY, ACTRESS LEIGHTON MEESTER, STAR OF ABC’S SINGLE PARENTS SITCOM, DOESN’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WHERE HER NEXT DINNER IS COMING FROM. A child actress and model who rose to fame as Blair Waldorf on The CW’s Gossip Girl, Leighton has also appeared in movies and performed as a singer. Now she is bringing her talent to the role of ambassador for Feeding America. Leighton takes the mission personally. As she was growing up, she says, her family had to rely on food stamps. “There were times when we had nothing in the kitchen to eat for dinner, or we had to put things back on the shelf at the store because we couldn’t afford it at checkout,” she says. “There were high and low times. I felt guilty about…

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Los Angeles, CA What made you decide to write a cookbook together? We both learned to cook as adults. We talked about how learning to cook changed our lives so much for the better and decided we want to share what we’ve learned with as many people as possible. We set out to write a book that is both inspiring and helpful to our readers, so we focus not only on delicious recipes but also on techniques that will be useful again and again. What is a pescan diet, and what does it look like to you? The pescan lifestyle means eating a whole-food, plantbased diet supplemented with seafood. From a nutritional standpoint, it’s absolutely ideal. It’s also easy in the sense that you don’t have to count calories, macronutrients…