Innholdsfortegnelse for February/March 2023 i Taste of Home

In January 1993, Taste of Home magazine appeared in mailboxes for the very first time. In the 30 years since, we’ve published more than 45,000 cherished family-favorite recipes from home cooks just like you. From recipes that have been with us from the start—like Patricia Kreitz’s Moist Chocolate Cake (page 10)—to the all-new winners of our Low-Carb & Lovin’ It Contest (page 63), the dishes you’ve so graciously shared with us over the past three decades have been tucked into recipe boxes, mainstays at holiday dinners and passed down through generations. We hope you’ll find even more recipes to keep and share in these very pages. Maybe you’ll get together with a friend to try your hand at the deliciously delicate French Macarons on page 33, or perhaps you’ll start…

HOW TO BRING EGGS TO ROOM TEMPERATURE If you forget to take eggs out of the fridge in time to bring them to room temp, just soak ’em in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes before you get crackin’. HOW TO KEEP COOKIES SOFT & CHEWY To maintain that day-one deliciousness of cookies, cakes and muffins, add a slice of store-bought white bread to the airtight container filled with baked treats. HOW TO MAKE SMALL-BATCH WHIPPED CREAM Your immersion blender can fit neatly into a tumbler, measuring cup or glass jar to create single-serving dollops of whipped cream with heavy cream and sugar. [Stuff We Love] Mary, Mary These creative mixes—blended with hot sauce and peppers, veggies and leafy greens, or pickled peaches and spices—upgrade the cocktail…

Pressure-Cooker Italian Wedding Soup I like to buy large bags of frozen meatballs to have on hand for quick-fix meals. Meatballs can be used in many different ways when I’m in a pinch for time, and they work so nicely in this soup. Rebecca Yankovich, Springfield, VA Prep: 25 min. Cook: 10 min. + releasing Makes: 10 servings (3¾ qt.) 1 Tbsp. butter1 Tbsp. olive oil4 medium carrots, chopped1 celery rib, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 cartons (32 oz. each) chicken stock1 pkg. (26 oz.) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs1 can (10½ oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted½ cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta½ tsp. dried oregano¼ tsp. pepper1 pkg. (10 oz.) fresh spinach (about 13 cups), chopped 1. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust…

Food Processor Even though almond flour is already fine, I pulse it with the confectioners’ sugar in a food processor before making the batter. This extra step gives these cookies the right texture. KitchenAid Cordless 5-Cup Food Chopper $100 kitchenaid.com Silicone Spatula Get your folding technique just right with a large, flexible spatula. GIR is one of my go-to brands—and it’s also a Test Kitchen favorite. GIR Spatula $13 gir.co Baking Mat with Guides Make sure your macarons are all the same size. This silicone mat makes it easy to pipe identical cookies. Silpat Macaron Half-Sheet Baking Mat $30 surlatable.com…

Indian Samosas For centuries, Indian cooks have been making, adapting and perfecting the samosa. Fillings vary across India and abroad, but a well-seasoned stuffing is always a must. Include traditional spices like cumin, coriander and ginger with your chosen protein or veggie. PORK & CHIVE POT STICKERS Here’s my top make-ahead appetizer. My three kids are old enough to cook these pot stickers right from the freezer. —Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, ON Prep: 1 hour • Cook: 5 min./batch Makes: 5 dozen 2 carrots, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped½ cup finely chopped water chestnuts⅓ cup minced fresh chives1 large egg white, lightly beaten3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce½ tsp. pepper1 lb. ground pork60 pot sticker or gyoza wrappers3 Tbsp. canola oil, divided1 cup chicken broth, divided 1. Combine the first 7…

“Serve this soup with some crusty bread or tender breadsticks for a hearty meal,” says Sarah. Make Room Enameled Dutch Oven You’ll definitely want leftovers of this soup. Make sure you have a large Dutch oven to accommodate a generous batch. Staub 5-Quart Enameled Cast-Iron Deep Oven$ 380 williams-sonoma.com Keep It Clean Veggie Brush No need to peel the potatoes for this soup! Instead, just give them a good scrub before cubing them. Full Circle Veggie Brush $8 grove.co Save Some for Later Souper Cubes This soup freezes wonderfully. Stash it in these convenient freezer trays for up to 6 months. Souper Cubes 2-Cup Tray $20 soupercubes.com Potato, Sausage & Kale Soup I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This…

GO SWEET Trick out your board with a mix of store-bought and homemade treats. Glimmering gold-wrapped chocolates, rainbow sweets and green goodies add a wee touch of whimsy. GO SAVORY Set up a slider station with sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, dark rye bread, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. Make room for crackers spread with herbed cream cheese and veggie-and-herb shamrocks. RAINBOW TOPPERS Top each homemade or store-bought cupcake with 2 fluffs of white buttercream frosting. Cut Sour Power Quattro into 2-in. pieces; secure ends in the clouds, creating an arch. A Rainbow of Recipes Hover your phone’s camera here to find all the recipes on this bountiful board, plus even more St. Patrick’s Day ideas!…

Here’s the Beef! Few things are more comforting than the aroma of something tasty simmering low and long in your slow cooker—but make it a wholesome beefy dish and it gets even cozier! This winter, treat yourself to our favorite hearty, hands-off slow-cooker beef recipes made just right for those extra-frigid days when you’d rather warm up next to the fireplace than next to the stove. Find our favorites online by hovering your camera here! Grandma’s Best Bets Now all the tried-and-true dishes from your family recipe box can be yours to love again with our all-new cookbook, Grandma’s Favorites 2023. This treasury of beloved recipes is packed with 380+ time-honored classics shared by families just like yours. Order the book today for just $10 plus free shipping! tasteofhomebooks.com/G2302. COMMUNITY…

Heart Healthy A single serving of pistachios has 13 grams of fat—almost 12 grams of which is the healthy, unsaturated variety. These good monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL (aka bad) cholesterol levels. So feel free to munch on a handful for a boost in heart health! Protein Rich Pistachios, unlike many other nuts, are considered a complete protein, meaning that they contain all nine essential amino acids that your body needs. This makes these nuts a great option for those enjoying plant-based diets. You can get 6 grams of protein from a 1-ounce serving. Brimming with B6 These nuts are a powerful source of vitamin B6. This vitamin helps your body maintain a healthy immune system, builds oxygen-carrying red blood cells and even helps create serotonin—an important…

MEATLESS MONDAY Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches I created this recipe for the students in the nutrition class I teach. Kids like the sandwiches so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. —Beth Hiott, York, SC Takes: 25 min. Makes: 4 servings 8 slices Italian bread4 Tbsp. prepared pesto4 slices provolone cheese4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese5 tsp. olive oil Marinara sauce, warmed, optional 1. Spread 4 bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Brush outsides of sandwiches with oil. 2. Using a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle, toast the sandwiches over medium heat until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with marinara. 1 SANDWICH 445 cal., 27g fat (10g sat. fat), 35mg chol., 759mg sod., 32g…

HERE’S WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN OUR BAKEABLE COMMUNITY ONLINE! “I stirred up a chocolate chip pie. Now this is the way to kick off the weekend!”—Bakeable member Kimberlee Pine Ho OUR MARCH CHALLENGE: A CLUE FOR YOU! We’ll announce our next Bakeable Challenge recipe on March 1. Until then, can you guess what it may be from these ingredients? Here’s a hint: You won’t need a whole lot of luck for this bake to turn out delicious! Come join the fun! Hover your camera here to join Bakeable, Taste of Home’s community for all things baking. You’ll get expert tips, meet a supportive group of creative bakers and be the first to see our monthly challenge announcements!…

Coffeemakers are an integral part of our morning routines. They provide us with the caffeine kick we need to tackle our to-do lists and stay on top of our schedules. To make this happen, these machines need to deliver delicious results without any fuss. In our Test Kitchen, we put 10 drip coffeemaker brands to the test, brewing up pot after pot for our staffers. As our studio squad, videographers and editors sipped on cup after cup of java, our team—many of whom are former baristas and current coffee fanatics—took diligent notes on how each model performed. Top-notch coffeemakers should hit all the marks when it comes to brewing, which means producing a pot at the right temperature in the right time frame (ideally in eight minutes or less). The…

Say “so long” to long grocery lists! We’re in search of simple recipes that are short on ingredients but not on flavor. Do you have a salad you perk up with a couple of convenience items? How about a quick bread or crumble that requires just the basics? Send us your favorite breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner or dessert with only a few fixings, and you could win $500! SEND US A WINNER. WE’LL SEND YOU MONEY. ENTER OUR CONTESTS ONLINE TODAY! Healthy Your Way Begins March 1, 2023 Dairy Free • Gluten Free • Low Carb • Vegan • and More! ENTER AT TASTEOFHOME.COM/RECIPECONTESTS Enter at tasteofhome.com/recipecontests today. No purchase necessary to enter or win. The 5 Ingredients or Less Contest runs Jan. 1, 2023, to Feb. 28, 2023. Open…

The best compliment I’ve received about my cooking is: “It almost brought us to tears, it was so good!” I always make sure my kitchen is stocked with: butter, sesame oil, harissa sherry vinegar, plain whole-milk Greek yogurt My kitchen soundtrack is: ’80s pop/rock If I were an ingredient, I’d be: sugar The No. 1 dish on my cooking bucket list is: really good galbi (Korean short ribs) The last thing I ate was: homemade Neapolitan pizza A food that brings back childhood memories is: whole wheat pancake. HEART HEALTHY ♥ TRY ONE OF TARA’S FAVORITE RECIPES Grape & Feta Quinoa In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup rinsed quinoa and dash salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and liquid is…

Not only is this Moist Chocolate Cake practically destined for a birthday celebration, but the luscious stunner was also published in our inaugural issue from January 1993! On this page, throughout 2023, we’ll feature beloved recipes from that first year as a little wink to our beginnings. Each nostalgic snack, sweet or sipper will be labeled with a “Celebrating 30 Years!” button, so keep an eye out. In the meantime, let’s get this party started! Moist Chocolate Cake This cake reminds me of my grandmother because it was her specialty. I bake it for family parties, and the fond memories come flooding back for everyone. —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, PA Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 25 min. + cooling • Makes: 16 servings 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups sugar2 tsp. baking…

STEP 1: WHISK THE EGG WHITES Meringue forms the foundation of these cookies. Beat egg whites and salt until frothy, then slowly add the superfine and confectioners’ sugars. Whisk until you have stiff, glossy peaks. STEP 2: FOLD IN THE ALMOND FLOUR Take your time to fold the almond flour mix into the meringue, adding a third of the flour at a time. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites; they give the cookies their texture and lift. STEP 3: PIPE MACARON SHELLS Add the batter to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Hold the bag perpendicular to your baking sheet and pipe circles. Use a mat with guides or draw them yourself with a template (a shot glass works!). STEP 4: REST, THEN BAKE After piping,…

SEEING RED As a wink to the famous walkway, whip up a red velvet delicacy, such as cupcakes, macarons, fudge or cheesecake for dessert. SWAG BAG Celebs head home from an awards show with gifts, so why shouldn’t your guests? Stuff paper bags with your favorite fancy things, such as iced sugar cookies, Champagne Truffles (recipe on page 34), mini sparkling wine bottles, gold nail polish and confetti. HIP POP A TV marathon calls for ’corn! Liven up the sweet or salty snack with some creative stir-ins. Parmesan Ranch Popcorn Mix ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp. dry ranch salad dressing mix, 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes and ¼ tsp. onion powder. Drizzle ⅓ cup melted butter over 3½ qt. popped popcorn; toss with cheese mixture. Store in airtight…