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Next to a trusty cast-iron skillet, a Dutch oven just might be the most versatile piece of cookware you can stock in your kitchen. Use this enamel-coated pot to saute, sear, simmer, braise, bake and so much more. Since we reach for Dutch ovens again and again—especially during these cool months—it’s crucial that this pot withstand every recipe we throw its way: soups, stews or comforting sides like collard greens and baked beans. To find the best Dutch oven for whipping up your coziest recipes, our Test Kitchen put the eight most popular brands through rigorous tests, all while taking notes on performance, cleanup and top-notch features. For a Dutch oven to earn our Test Kitchen’s approval, it had to perform well in every test—we know you’re using this piece…

Our favorite dinners are the ones that leave stomachs full and kitchen sinks nearly empty. Your sheet-pan portobello tacos sound like they’d hit the spot. Same with that gyro skillet! And we never would’ve thought to put spaghetti Bolognese in a muffin tin or teriyaki chicken in a casserole dish. Submit your easy-peasy one-pan recipes for a chance to win big and be featured here. SEND US A WINNER. WE’LL SEND YOU MONEY. ENTER ALL OF OUR CONTESTS ONLINE TODAY! ENTER AT TASTEOFHOME.COM/RECIPECONTESTS Enter at tasteofhome.com/recipecontests today. No purchase necessary to enter or win. The One-Pan Wonders Contest runs Dec. 1, 2021, to Jan. 31, 2022. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada who are age 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Visit tasteofhome.com/recipecontests for entry and other details,…

When Emily’s infant daughter, Jenny, passed away in 2008, the kitchen was one of the few places Emily found solace and felt hope. With new faith and a reignited passion for baking that’d been largely dormant since her childhood, the home baker began her blog, thehutchoven.com, where cookies abound and Christmas-level cheer lasts all year. Which one of your recipes are you most proud of? My classic sugar cookie recipe! Many home bakers have created businesses using that recipe, and it brings me joy knowing that it’s loved. How do you get inspired to come up with new creations? I get inspired thinking of what I loved to bake in my childhood. The smells and flavors of peppermint blondies, pumpkin bread or apple pie can be turned into recipes for…

Bring Joy Home You’re invited to our online holiday open house! Join Taste of Home editors, stylists and Test Kitchen experts as they share their favorite ways to bring extra holiday cheer. They’ll show you how to mix a festive cocktail, create a picture-perfect cheese board, set up a stunning dessert platter and more. Feel free to swing by whenever! Just hover your camera here, or visit tasteofhome.com/bringjoyhome. Even More to Celebrate! In the new 2021 edition of Taste of Home Holiday & Celebrations, find 25 fun party themes and more than 300 delicious recipes, plus decor ideas and hosting tips for everything from Christmas dinner to a doggone adorable puppy birthday paw-ty. Buy yours today! tasteofhomebooks.com/HAC21 COMMUNITY COOK’S RECIPE REVIEW Amish Sugar Cookies Courtney Stultz, Weir, KS USERNAME: @LPHJkitchen…

Nourishes Hair Thinning hair? Reach for products with ginger in the ingredients list. The plant can help stimulate hair follicles while nourishing and moisturizing your locks. But this root’s healthy hair benefits don’t stop there. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, ginger is also a terrific remedy for dandruff. Ginger-filled products can help you ditch those flakes. You can also create a DIY hair mask with fresh ginger juice mixed with coconut oil. Improves Skin Ginger is nature’s gift to skin. Filled with antioxidants that encourage collagen production, ginger can help give your skin a soft, smooth appearance and can even help prevent signs of aging like wrinkles. Another bonus: This ingredient can also reduce the appearance of hypopigmented scars—those that appear lighter than your natural skin tone. Dab a bit…

Let the Chips Fall Shed the regular ol' coconut shreds! These fanciful flakes make for an ultra sophisticated cake. Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips $2 target.com Sugarcoat It These snowball cookies can get an extra-tropical treatment when rolled in a mixture of powdered and pineapple sugars. Gourmet Pineapple Sugar $5 NaturallyTastyShop.etsy.com Coconut Layer Cake You can make this delectable coconut cake without the pecans if you prefer. —Marilyn Dick, Centralia, MO Prep: 45 min. • Bake: 40 min. + cooling Makes: 16 servings 5 large eggs, separated½ cup butter, softened½ cup shortening2 cups sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour½ tsp. baking soda1 cup buttermilk2 cups sweetened shredded coconut½ cup chopped pecans FROSTING 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened¼ cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut,…

1 lb. potatoes, peeled • 1 lb. parsnips, peeled • ⅔ cup chopped green onions • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1 tsp. salt • ½ tsp. pepper • Oil for deep-fat frying • 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream • 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill • 1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish • ¼ tsp. salt • ⅛ tsp. white pepper • 1 pkg. (3 oz.) smoked salmon or lox, cut into ½-in.-wide strips • Fresh dill sprigs • Lemon wedge, optional Coarsely grate potatoes and parsnips. Place grated vegetables on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners and squeeze out any liquid. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the onions, eggs, salt and pepper. In an electric skillet, heat ⅛ in. oil to 375°. Drop potato…

Small Bites Snackers, mixologists and hosts simply can’t pass up these party-starting products. The Main Event Cook up something special for the head chef in your life with 10 can’t-miss gifts. Sweet Treats Your beloved baker deserves a present as delightful as their confections. Look no further! Are you looking for the Hidden Object? Find details on page 7.…

Easy Chicken Creole While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many dishes just like this. —Maxine Weaver, Petersburg, WV Prep: 15 min. • Cook: 20 min. Makes: 10 servings 1 cup sliced celery1 cup chopped green pepper1 cup chopped onion¼ cup canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced¼ cup all-purpose flour5 cups chicken broth6 cups cubed cooked chicken2 cans (6 oz. each) tomato paste¼ cup chopped fresh parsley4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce2 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. salt½ tsp. each pepper, sugar and dried thyme12 to 16 drops hot pepper sauce Hot cooked rice 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir until browned,…

CHERYL DAY’S BAKING JOURNEY BEGAN IN HER CHILDHOOD HOME as she made pies, cookies and other treats beside her mother. She then sharpened her skills in her grandmother’s Alabama kitchen, where she learned the storied baking traditions of the South. Years later, she shared her baked creations with her colleagues at the architectural firm where she was the office manager. For a long time, that was enough. Cheryl excelled at her day job while continuing to make confections that made people, including herself, smile. But a series of moments in her life made her question this path. Should she leave the safety of her corporate job to pursue her passion? A global event finally pushed her to turn her talent for baking into a business. “I’ve had many moments throughout…

DISHING WITH Catherine Ward TOH Prep Kitchen Manager Challah is a loaf of braided bread made with a simple dough of eggs, water, flour, yeast and salt. This challah has a touch of honey, which adds a lovely hint of sweetness. Honey Challah I use these loaves as the centerpiece of my spread. Leftover slices work well in bread pudding or for French toast. —Jennifer Newfield, Los Angeles, CA Prep: 45 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. + cooling Makes: 2 loaves (24 servings each) 2 pkg. (¼ oz. each) active dry yeast½ tsp. sugar1½ cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided5 large eggs, room temperature⅔ cup plus 1 tsp. honey, divided½ cup canola oil2 tsp. salt6 to 7 cups bread flour1 cup boiling water2 cups golden raisins1 Tbsp. water1…

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