Taste of Home April/May 2023

Who’s ready to party? Come spring, I’m always eager to shimmy off the shivers of winter and embrace entertaining season with all I’ve got. Sign me up for all the birthday parties, Mother’s Day brunches, Memorial Day cookouts and just-because bashes that start popping up this season. I’ll be there with a dish to pass and then some. If someone sent me an invite to the pretty tea party in “Sachet Away” (page 71), I’d RSVP “yes” in a heartbeat. Tender scones and delicate sandwiches along with the mini Bundt cakes from our cover make the menu for this sweet celebration, but the darling decor truly makes it blossom. And after seeing the stunning spread in “Kalo Pascha!” (page 42), I think it may be time to enjoy a Greek…

¡Que Delicioso! If you’re planning on celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year, consider brushing up on the holiday’s fascinating history, then create a vibrant menu featuring some of our favorite authentic Mexican recipes. From fluffy conchas to rich mole poblano to crispy beef flautas, there’s so much more to Mexican cuisine than the standard tacos (though we love them too!). To find dozens of recipes to help the celebration, hover your phone’s camera here. Bunches of Brunches With recipes for refreshing smoothies, cold-brew coffee, foolproof make-ahead eggs Benedict and overnight cinnamon rolls, the all-new Taste of Home Brunch Classics cookbook is bursting with 120+ magical morning meals that will make the weekend wake-up way easier. Order yours today for only $10 and free shipping! tasteofhomebooks.com/BRAM COMMUNITY COOK’S RECIPE REVIEW Classic…

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS! Poured into a clear glass bottle, this puckery, vibrant vinegar is a visually stunning addition to your shelf or countertop. But, really, it’s most wow-worthy when swirled together with some olive oil, honey, sea salt and black pepper, and then drizzled over greens, especially spinach. Slice a pint of fresh berries to scatter over the top of the salad and you’ll be singing strawberry praises forever. STRAWBERRY VINEGAR Fill a large jar with rinsed strawberries (do not hull). Cover berries with vinegar and seal jar. Refrigerate for 10 days. Strain and measure vinegar into pints; discard berries. For each pint of vinegar, add 3 cups sugar. Bring mixture to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Cool. Pour into sterile bottles or jars; seal. Each pint makes 16 Tbsp.…

Low-Fat Fuel With each 3.1-ounce serving, tilapia is packed to the gills with 22 grams of energy-boosting protein—and has just 111 calories. “It’s one of the leanest, most efficient sources of protein,” says Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN. Immune-Boosting Main Selenium doesn’t get much hype, but this mineral is a must for a robust immune system, healthy metabolism, and strong hair and nails, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. You can reel in all these benefits with a single serving of tilapia at dinner. Cardiac-Friendly Fish This fish is rich in vitamin B12, with a good dose of vitamin B6 as well. These B’s work in tandem to keep your heart healthy, according to Liz Weinandy, RD, of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. BLACKENED TILAPIA WITH ZUCCHINI…

HEART HEALTHY Ginger-Kale Smoothies This vibrant smoothie is a sweet way to start your day.—Linda Green, Kilauea, Kauai, HI Takes: 15 min. • Makes: 2 servings 1¼ cups orange juice1 tsp. lemon juice2 cups torn fresh kale1 medium apple, peeled and coarsely chopped1 Tbsp. minced fresh gingerroot4 ice cubes⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon⅛ tsp. ground turmeric Dash cayenne pepper Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. 1 CUP 121 cal., 0 fat (0 sat. fat), 0 chol., 22mg sod., 29g carb. (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g pro. DIABETIC EXCHANGES 1½ fruit, 1 vegetable. MAKE IT AHEAD! For freezer packs, divide kale, apple, gingerroot and ice cubes evenly between 2 containers. Freeze. To make smoothies, add a frozen mixture to blender, then…