Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2022 i Taste of Home

Slide a mini marshmallow onto the top portion of each of 24 pretzel halves. Because of the marshmallows’ stickiness, they’ll stay in place. For best results, attach the drumsticks to strawberries straight from the refrigerator. The colder the strawberry, the faster the chocolate will set. We recommend using a wooden dowel or skewer when coating the prepared berries in chocolate. Compared with a toothpick, it is sturdier and longer, minimizing the chance of a mess. Adding coconut oil to the two types of melted chips gives the chocolate a silky smooth texture and touch of shine without the hassle of tempering.…

Good for the Gut To keep your digestive track running smoothly, your body relies on high-fiber foods. Our favorite root veggie is loaded with fiber—about 15% of what you need in a day is in just 1 cup. The bacteria in your gut uses this fiber as fuel, and a robust biome can lead to a healthier you. Powerfully Pigmented We love beets for their ruby red hue, but this color is good for the body too! Betalains, the pigments in beets, are major sources of antioxidants. According to the Cleveland Clinic, these antioxidants can help maintain healthy cells throughout the body while also reducing inflammation. Heart Healthy Beets are brimming with plant-based nitrates. These nitrogen-based compounds help dilate blood vessels to reduce blood pressure. And don’t stick with just…

Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowl This healthier take on ramen uses ingredients I usually have on hand. It is an easy, quick and satisfying lunch. You can also make this with leftover chicken or pork. —Alicia Rooker, Taste of Home Senior Recipe Editor & Tester Takes: 20 min. • Makes: 2 servings 1 pkg. (3 oz.) chicken ramen noodles1 cup frozen stir-fry vegetable blend1 can (5 oz.) chunk white chicken, drained2 medium fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced½ tsp. Sriracha chili sauce2 soft-boiled large eggs1 green onion, thinly sliced Cook noodles and stir-fry blend according to package directions. Stir chicken, mushrooms, garlic, chili sauce and cooked stir-fry blend into noodles; heat through. Serve with eggs and green onion; if desired, serve with additional chili sauce. 1½ CUPS 368 cal., 14g…

SRIRACHA-MOLASSES PECANS Stir together 3 Tbsp. maple syrup and 3 Tbsp. Sriracha chili sauce. Add 2 cups pecans; stir to combine. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° until fragrant and nuts start to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. THAI-CURRY PEANUTS Stir together 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise and 2 tsp. red or green curry paste. Add 2 cups salted peanuts; stir to combine. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°until fragrant and nuts start to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. OLD BAY MIXED NUTS Stir together 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 tsp. seafood seasoning and lemon zest, and ½ tsp. pepper sauce. Add 2 cups mixed nuts; stir to combine. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° until fragrant and…

Sean Sherman imagines a future where Native American restaurants will have a place alongside the sushi bars, taco spots, Italian trattorias, French bistros and hamburger joints that are found on the downtown streets of most cities in America. A member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, Sherman grew up on a reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. He got his first job in a restaurant, as a dishwasher, at age 13 and quickly rose through the ranks to become an executive chef. For the past 20 years, he’s been on a mission to raise awareness of Indigenous food ingredients, systems and techniques, and to introduce Native American food to as many people as possible. “What started me on this journey,” Sherman says, “was the epiphany that as a chef I’d been…

Pop-Up Party A Killer Party We’ll clue you in: Macabre decor, scary-good food and a fun whodunit add up to a dinner that’s to die for. Pop-Up Party Thrills & Frills Ponder this party’s mystery over a drop-dead delicious dinner served in a swanky (and spooky!) set ting. RECIPES, P. 84-85 “To set the scene, place a clear cloche over an assortment of eerie objects, such as a magnifying glass, blood-red blooms, black feathers and potions.”—ANNAMARIE HIGLEY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Blue Cheese Kale Salad I didn’t even like green, leafy kale until I made this amazing recipe. —Kathryn Egly, Colorado Springs, CO Takes: 20 min. • Makes: 12 servings ½ cup olive oil3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice2 Tbsp. honey¼ tsp. salt⅛ tsp. pepper1 bunch kale (about 12 oz.), trimmed and chopped½…

Wendelene Kluesner, Evansville, IN “My holiday baking essentials are my grandma’s rolling pin and her patterned mold for making German springerle cookies.” Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT CC “I would be lost without my French-style tapered rolling pin! I use it for so many holiday treats, including pie crust, gingerbread or sugar cookie cutouts, crescent rolls to go with roast turkey, and cinnamon rolls to treat overnight guests for breakfast.” Shawn Barto, Palmetto, FL CC “My cookie scoops! I have them in multiple sizes, from a tablespoon to a half cup. I make approximately 1,000 truffles between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the idea of hand-rolling that number of truffles is absolutely daunting. I know I wouldn’t get as many made without my trusty scoops!”…

Frico In batches, sprinkle ¼ cup shredded Parmesan, aged cheddar or Manchego cheese into a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until melted and edges start to brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip; cook for 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a paper towel-lined cutting board to cool. Sun-Dried Tomato Frico Stir 2 Tbsp. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes and ½ tsp. dried thyme into shredded Parmesan cheese before adding it to skillet. Prepare the frico as directed. Apple-Pepper Frico Stir 2 Tbsp. finely chopped dried apples and ½ tsp. freshly cracked black pepper into shredded aged cheddar cheese before adding it to skillet. Prepare the frico as directed.…

Experts say dogs must avoid eating chocolate; most nuts, including almonds and pecans; and xylitol, a sweetener found in gum and other candies. So, it’s fair to assume Halloween isn’t your hound’s favorite holiday—until now. These adorable Reese’s replicas, made with carob instead of chocolate, let you and Rover celebrate safely and guarantee that the night’s only frights are the fun kind. CONVENIENT CONFECTIONS It’s not hocus-pocus when we say these store-bought morsels are just as good as homemade. Scare up some tail wags with seasonal sweets for your bowwow. PEANUT BUTTER CAROB CUPS Combine ½ cup carob chips and 1 tsp. coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until carob is melted and smooth, about 1 minute.…

Baked Chicken Meatballs Because my family loves meatballs, these are on the menu often. They’re fantastic as an appetizer or while we’re watching the game, but I love to turn them into easy dinners as well. Try adding them to soups, hoagie buns or spaghetti! —Haley Herridge, Columbus, IN Prep: 20 min. • Bake: 20 min. Makes: 4 servings ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese½ cup dry bread crumbs1 large egg, lightly beaten2 Tbsp. olive oil½ tsp. salt½ tsp. garlic powder½ tsp. paprika2 tsp. minced fresh parsley or ½ tsp. dried parsley flakes½ tsp. pepper1 lb. ground chicken Preheat the oven to 400°. In a bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1½-in. balls. Place balls on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.…

SARAH FARMER EXECUTIVE CULINARY DIRECTOR Sensational Side Dishes. Sarah’s approach to side dishes? Diversify and beautify! Include some favorite fixings that you know guests will dive into immediately, but offer a few appealing healthier options, too. Sarah always makes a wild-card side dish she thinks will be new to everyone, just to spice things up a bit. Balance the flavors, textures, temperatures and colors of foods (and serving vessels) for an appetizing suite of sides. Brightland Alive Olive Oil $37 brightland.co • Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast-Iron Dutch Oven $80 amazon.com • Beautiful 6-Quart Touchscreen Air Fryer $89 walmart.com • Airpro Slicer/Shredder Attachments for KitchenAid Stand Mixer $39 amazon.com • KitchenAid Artisan 10-Speed Stand Mixer, Hearth & Hand with Magnolia $450 target.com • Prepara Herb Savor Pod 2.0 $35/3 amazon.com RACHEL…

When you start making dinner—whether it’s a quick weeknight supper or a special occasion entree—the first item you reach for is in your knife block. A go-to chef’s knife is a must for everything from prep work to carving finished meals. While you’ll find many sizes and styles of knives on the market (and even in your rack at home), we’d argue that a reliable chef’s knife is the most versatile. With a sharp, tapered edge, you can use this blade for cutting just about everything—veggies, fruits and proteins. The slightly curved shape makes it ideal to rock across a cutting board as you chop stalks of celery, and the sharp, tapered point allows you to tackle finer work like slicing tender tomatoes. But what sets a good chef’s knife…

A premier chocolatier is forced into death’s not-so-sweet embrace. Death by Chocolate Murder Mystery Party Game $15 target.com One unlucky passenger on the European Bell doesn’t make it to the next stop alive. Murder Mystery on the Night Train $50 talkingtables.com The rides aren’t the only things causing screams at this deadly seaside amusement park. Body on the Boardwalk $30 store.huntakiller.com A 1960s roulette dealer has no idea that the stakes are his survival. James Bond Spy Murder Mystery $37 mastersofmystery.com…

Ridgewood, New Jersey Although Archana left her birth country, India, and her mother’s cooking behind—geographically speaking—when she moved to the U.S. in 1997, she was determined to bring her cuisine and culture with her. Soon, as she does every October, Archana will begin preparing for Diwali, a five-day Indian festival and a personal celebration of her background, with curry, rice, fritters and so much more—recipes for all of which are available on ministryofcurry.com. A love of cooking is a family tradition for you. What’s the most valuable food-related lesson you learned from your mother? My mom’s food not only tastes good but is also a feast for the eyes. She always uses colorful ingredients and is particular about preparing foods, especially vegetables, so they cook evenly, making the final dish visually…

[We Tried It!] Birdy Bonbons cont’d. Who says chocolate-dipped strawberries should be reserved for Valentine’s Day? Our cute-as-can-be look-alikes upgrade the dessert to a Thanksgiving classic! Assemble sweet-and-salty drumsticks with marshmallows and pretzels, affix ’em to juicy strawberries, then dunk the whole bird in a blend of melted chocolate and coconut oil. Trust us—your crew can’t help but trot to these one-bite turkeys. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys These chocolaty turkeys are too cute. The white chocolate is the finishing touch that takes them over the top. —Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, WI Prep: 45 min. • Makes: 12 turkeys 12 pretzel sticks24 miniature marshmallows1½ cups milk chocolate chips2 tsp. coconut oil, divided12 fresh strawberries, hulled¼ cup white baking chips 1. Snap pretzel sticks in half; slide a marshmallow onto each of the tops…

LAUREN MAY got her start in the kitchen working with coffee grounds and eggshells. “To keep me busy as a baby, my grandma would give me all the scraps,” she says. Now, 32 years later, Lauren is still working with what her grandmother and family have handed down to her: a love of baking, a wealth of foraging knowledge and an abiding adoration for the bountiful Appalachian countryside. This appreciation for what eastern Kentucky has to offer is apparent on Must Love Herbs, Lauren’s colorful Instagram feed and blog. On these platforms, Lauren shows how she draws inspiration from the wilds around her. In the springtime, it’s through a red clover-infused cake with cream cheese frosting. During the heat of summer, she whips up fresh blackberry and honey galettes. When…

Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes I created this dish because I love scalloped potatoes and apples. It’s delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same time in another cast-iron pan. We are retired, so it’s just the two of us, but you could easily double this recipe to serve a crowd. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, FL Prep: 25 min. • Bake: 55 min. + standing • Makes: 4 servings 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and thinly sliced1 tsp. sugar1 tsp. lemon juice2 Tbsp. butter½ cup sliced sweet onion4 medium red potatoes (about 1 lb.), thinly sliced¾ cup plus 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided½ cup heavy whipping cream½ tsp. minced fresh thyme or ¼ tsp. dried thyme¼ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper4 bacon strips, cooked and…

Use Real Maple Syrup Skip plain ol’ corn syrup. Maple syrup adds sweetness just as its corny counterpart does, but it also layers in an amazing depth of flavor. And be wary of imitators; pancake syrup and maple syrup are not the same thing! You want real maple for this recipe. Escuminac Maple Syrup $26/16.9 oz. amazon.com Toast the Pecans Yes, this is an extra step, but it adds so much flavor. Brown the pecans in butter for the cozy, nutty tastes we all look for this time of year. Keep a close eye on the pecans so they don’t burn! Whiskey is optional, but we encourage you to add a dram to the recipe. The alcohol will burn away during baking to leave the perfect trace of this tipple.…