Innholdsfortegnelse for February/March 2024 i Taste of Home

Lisa Kaminski shares her expert tips and tricks for February’s Bakeable Challenge: Red Velvet Cake! LISA’S TOP TOOLS Cake Pans These nonstick aluminized steel cake pans will ensure even baking and browning. Offset Spatula Create a smooth, even layer of frosting, as well as fancy swoops and swirls, with an offset spatula. Cake Turntable A revolving cake stand turns the chore of frosting cake into a simple task. STEP 1: ADD EGGS 1 AT A TIME If you add the eggs all at once, the butter mixture won’t absorb them all and won’t create an emulsion. This could result in a tough, dry cake. STEP 2: STIR IN FOOD COLORING AND VINEGAR The vinegar reacts with the baking soda and acts as a leavening agent to help the batter rise and…

Abundance of Acids A little-known fact about chia seeds is that they’re a plant-based complete protein, which means they contain all nine of the essential amino acids that can’t be produced by the body and must come from diet. They’re also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce or decrease cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation. Better Bones Chia seeds are naturally chock-full of vitamins and nutrients. They also contain particularly high amounts of magnesium, phosphorus and calcium, which are vital for overall bone health and maintaining bone mineral density. In fact, 3 tablespoons of chia seeds contain more calcium than a glass of milk, or about 18% of your daily value. Good for Gut Health Along with being a great source of fiber (each 1 oz. serving…

Cheesy Wild Rice Soup We often eat easy-to-make soups when there’s not a lot of time to cook. I replaced the wild rice called for in the original recipe with a boxed rice mix. This creamy concoction is now a family favorite —Lisa Hofer, Hitchcock, SD Takes: 30 min. Makes: 8 servings (2qt.) 1 pkg. (6.2 oz.) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix4 cups 2% milk1 can (10¾ oz.) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted8 oz. Velveeta, cubed½ lb. bacon strips, cooked and crumbledOptional: Minced fresh chives and oyster crackers In a large saucepan, prepare the rice mix according to package directions. Add milk, soup and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with bacon and, if desired, minced fresh chives and oyster crackers. 1 CUP 464…

Prosciutto Phyllo Roll-Ups These elegant finger foods use delicate phyllo dough. With artichoke sauce on the side, the cheesy rolls make extra-special hors d’oeuvres. —Michaela Rosenthal, Indio, CA Prep: 30 min. • Bake: 10 min. Makes: 2 dozen (1 cup sauce) 24 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 in.)¼ cup butter, melted8 thin slices prosciutto, each cut lengthwise into 3 strips24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed24 fresh green beans, trimmed ARTICHOKE SAUCE ¼ cup sour cream½ tsp. lemon juice1 jar (6 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained2 oz. cream cheese, softened¼ cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, drained3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese2 green onions, chopped1 garlic clove, peeled¼ tsp. white pepper¼ tsp. cayenne pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line baking sheets with parchment; set aside. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a…

Prep: 35 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch • Makes: 2 dozen 1¼ cups sugar, divided1 pkg. (¼ oz.) active dry yeast1 tsp. salt3¼ to 3¾ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup 2% milk¼ cup shortening¼ cup water1 large egg, room temperature Oil for deep-fat frying1 cup seedless raspberry jam 1. In a large bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar, yeast, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk, shortening and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). 2. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the…

St. Paddy’s Day Party You don’t need the luck of the Irish to plan the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party. Make your house the place to be on March 17 with this jigworthy lineup of classic Irish dishes. Start with Paddy’s Reuben Dip and Savory Potato Skins, then dish out hearty helpings of Stout & Honey Roast Beef. Shamrock Cutout Pound Cake will end the event on a sweet note. Tried & True Now you can bring back the cherished and heartwarming memories of Grandma’s kitchen by serving up some lovin’ from your own home. With Taste of Home Grandma’s Favorites 2024, all the tasty recipes you came to enjoy can continue to be celebrated by your generation and the ones that follow. Order yours today for only $10 plus…

“This cake brings springtime magic to our table, making it a much-anticipated treat among the young and young at heart.”—Bakeable member Angela Latimer OUR MARCH CHALLENGE: A CLUE FOR YOU! We’ll announce our next Bakeable Challenge recipe on March 1, but until then, can you guess what it may be from these ingredients? Just a hint: You won’t need a whole lotta luck for this bake to turn out deliciously! Come jump in on the fun! Hover your camera here to join Bakeable, Taste of Home’s community for everything you want to know about baking. You’ll get expert tips and a supportive group of creative bakers, and be the first to see our monthly challenge announcements!…

Doggy Birthday Cake Using ingredients that pups can eat, like applesauce and mashed bananas, you can whip up a delicious canine birthday treat in no time. —Molly Allen @mollyallenmedia 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking soda¾ cup unsweetened applesauce¼ cup canola oil1 ripe banana, mashed1 large egg½ cup plain Greek yogurt3 Tbsp. natural peanut butterOptional toppings: Grated carrot and dog treats 1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Mix in applesauce, oil, banana and egg. 2. Lightly grease two 6-in. round cake pans with cooking spray. Line pans with parchment. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to…

To bake the croutons below, arrange the seasoned bread cubes in a single layer in a baking pan. Preheat oven to 375°; bake for 14-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Each variation makes 7½ cups. Garlic Croutons Combine 3 Tbsp. olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Bake until garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss with 8 cups cubed bread. Smoky Cornbread Croutons Combine ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. smoked paprika and 1 tsp. garlic salt. Place 8 cups day old cubed cornbread in a bowl. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss lightly. Pesto Croutons Combine 2 Tbsp. olive oil and ¼ cup prepared pesto. Place 8 cups cubed focaccia in a bowl. Drizzle with pesto mixture; toss. Cracked…

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START WITH DRY WINGS Tossing the chicken with salt and chilling overnight helps dry the wings out, resulting in crispy skin when fried. ADD EASY DIPS In addition to the sauces that accompany the wings recipe, serve the wings with bottled cilantro lime salad dressing and this Blue Cheese Dip: In a blender, combine ½ cup milk, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) softened cream cheese, 1 cup (4 oz.) crumbled blue cheese and 2 peeled garlic cloves. Cover and process until blended. Top with additional crumbled blue cheese if desired. CHOOSE TASTY ADD-ONS Round out the board with other munchies, like onion rings and assorted fresh veggie dippers, and don’t forget a bowl or two of your favorite snack mix! Super Snacks Hover your camera here and learn how to make…

Quick Fix Take Five! Entrees with just five ingredients are a boon to cooks on busy weeknights and action-packed weekends Ravioli Lasagna When you taste this dish, you’ll think it’s made from scratch. But it starts with frozen ravioli and just three other ingredients. —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, NC Prep: 25 min. • Bake: 40 min. Makes: 8 servings 1 lb. ground beef1 jar (28 oz.) spaghetti sauce1 pkg. (25 oz.) frozen sausage or cheese ravioli1½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheeseFresh basil, optional 1. In a large skillet, cook and crumble the beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. In a greased 2½-qt. baking dish, layer a third of spaghetti sauce, half the ravioli, half the beef and ½ cup cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce…

RASPBERRY MERINGUE HEARTS Here’s a special raspberry dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the way the meringue easily drapes into a heart shape. —Mary Lou Wayman, Salt Lake City, UT Prep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 35 min. + cooling Makes: 6 servings 3 large egg whites¼ tsp. cream of tartar Dash salt1 cup sugar⅓ cup finely chopped almonds, toasted1 tsp. vanilla extract FILLING 3 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed1 tsp. cornstarch½ cup seedless raspberry jam3 cups raspberry or lemon sorbet⅓ cup sliced almonds, toastedAdditional fresh raspberries, optional 1. Place egg whites in a small mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form.…

How to Make Paczki Filled with jelly and coated in sugar, paczki are a Polish treat worth seeking out on Fat Tuesday DISHING WITH Sarah Tramonte TOH Culinary Producer The best doughnuts are fried in oil to fluffy, soft perfection. They gracefully outshine their oven-baked counterparts, even without the filling. But add in the sweet and tangy jelly filling, and you have the perfect treat! Avoid the Oil Spider Strainer The best (and safest) way to place paczki into the oil and remove them later is with a mesh spider strainer. Paczki, pronounced poonch-kee, are traditional Fat Tuesday doughnuts that originated in Poland as a way to use up all the rich ingredients (like butter, eggs, sugar and milk) that were considered off-limits during the fasting period of Lent. Perfect…