Innholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2024 i Taste of Home

“I made this pie and just had to share it here—I’m so proud of how it turned out! There were absolutely zero leftovers!” —Bakeable member Juli Tapscott OUR JULY CHALLENGE: A CLUE FOR YOU! We’ll announce the next Bakeable challenge on July 1, but until then, can you guess what it might be from these ingredients? Just a hint: It’s an iconic dessert with a little “pop.” 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 you’ll be the first to see our monthly challenge announcements!…

STAY HYDRATED It’s always important to keep your dog’s water bowl clean and refilled with cool, fresh water, but it’s especially vital on warm days. Try to scatter several water bowls throughout your home or in the yard for easy access. To check for dehydration, look at your pooch’s gums—dry, off-color gums indicate that your dog needs to drink up. TAKE A DIP! If you have a big enough yard, buy a plastic paddling pool for your dog to splash around in (toss in a few toys for motivation). Don’t want to deal with a pool? No sweat … turn on the sprinkler! AVOID THE MIDDAY HEAT While it’s necessary for dogs to get daily exercise, walking or running with them on hot days can put them at risk of…

Sweet Potato Cornbread This cornbread bakes to a deep golden color with flecks of sweet potato visible. It looks as good as it tastes. —Judy Roland, Mount Holly, NC Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. Makes: 16 servings 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups cornmeal½ cup sugar7 tsp. baking powder2 tsp. salt4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten¾ cup whole milk⅓ cup canola oil2⅔ cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 1. In a large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil and sweet potatoes. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. 2. Bake at 425° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm. 1 PIECE 267 cal., 7g fat (1g…

ANGEL BERRY TRIFLE I usually serve this dessert in the summer when fresh berries are bountiful, but I recently prepared it with frozen cherries and light cherry pie filling instead. It was delicious! —Brenda Paine, Clinton Township, MI Takes: 25 min. Makes: 14 servings 1½ cups cold fat-free milk1 pkg. (1 oz.) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt6 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed½ cup reduced-fat sour cream2 tsp. vanilla extract1 carton (12 oz.) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed and divided2 prepared angel food cakes (8 oz. each), cut into 1-in. cubes1 pint fresh blackberries1 pint fresh raspberries1 pint fresh blueberries Fresh mint leaves, optional 1. Whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, beat yogurt, cream cheese, sour cream…

No-Cook Recipe Rescue! The last thing you want to do when a heat wave hits your town is turn on the oven. That’s when it’s time to rely on no-cook meals that keep your kitchen cool. Zesty Chicken Soft Tacos add a little spice, while Tuna & White Bean Lettuce Wraps add a crisp crunch. Or whip up Shrimp Gazpacho, a refreshing take on the classic chilled tomato soup. Tried and True Shared by Taste of Home’s most popular recipe contributors and deemed the “best of the best” by our Test Kitchen pros, the dishes featured in Best Shared Recipes 2024 are guaranteed to lead to success every time. With this “in” on the greatest dishes in the country, you can cook with confidence! Order yours today for only $10…

Seeing Red Take advantage of in-season produce like raspberries, strawberries and watermelon. Jarred maraschino cherries and shortcut red licorice are other options. Great White Way We chose starshaped crackers along with bitesized cubes of white cheddar cheese. Speckled cranberry Stilton and a wedge of blue cheese add touches of red and blue. True Blue Blueberries are the obvious choice, but figs, blackberries and grapes also have a blue hue. Colorful Candies In addition to blueberry yogurt pretzels, select ontheme candies, like mini peanut butter cups, blue M&M’s and red, white and blue nonpareils. Honey-Lime Yogurt Dip A bowl of this fruit dip anchors the board. To make it, combine 2 cups plain yogurt, ¼ cup honey, 2 Tbsp. lime juice and ½ tsp. grated lime zest. Chill until serving. Old…

HEART HEALTHY Pictured on page 19 Spicy Sausage & Rice Skillet The spicy sausage in this quick skillet dish gives it a bit of a kick, and the sliced apples are a pleasant, tart surprise everyone will love. —Jamie Jones, Madison, GA Takes: 30 min. Makes: 6 servings 1 pkg. (12 oz.) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into ½-in. slices1 Tbsp. olive oil2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped2 medium zucchini, chopped1 large sweet red pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tart apple, cut into ¼-in. slices1 garlic clove, minced½ tsp. salt1 pkg. (8.80 oz.) ready-to-serve brown rice1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained¼ to ½ cup water 1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned.…

CREAMY CHERRY CHEESECAKE This moist cheesecake is as creamy as cheesecake gets. Cherries are a classic addition, atop a tasty sour cream layer. —Julie Sibley, Kenai, AK Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling Makes: 12 servings CRUST 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs¼ cup sugar6 Tbsp. butter, melted FILLING 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten½ cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract SOUR CREAM TOPPING 1 cup sour cream¼ cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract CHERRY TOPPING ½ cup sugar2 Tbsp. cornstarch1 can (14½ oz.) pitted tart cherries1 tsp. lemon juice Few drops red food coloring 1. In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients. Press onto the bottom and a third of the way up the side of a 9-in. springform pan; set aside.…

DISHING WITH Josh Rink TOH Culinary Producer Creating a beautiful arrangement on top of focaccia is a sure way to impress guests. Visit the farmers market (or your own garden!) and get inspired with colorful produce and herbs. Veggies & Herbs for Focaccia Art Parsley & Sage retain their color, shape and flavor and are some of the best herbs to use. Tomatoes add a pop of color but release their seeds and juice, which can make bread soggy. Use them sparingly. Olives have a wonderful briny flavor but can shrivel up when baked. Keep this in mind when using. Red Onions are aromatic and flavorful. Just note that their vibrant color will fade slightly when baked. Green Onion stalks make great flower stems. Bell Peppers are one of the…

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TOH’S TOP TOOLS Silicone Whisk This all-purpose kitchen tool is perfect for mixing together dry ingredients. Stainless Steel Silicone Whisk $20 williams-sonoma.com Berry Keeper Keep blueberries fresh in the fridge until you’re ready to use them. Prepworks Berry Keeper $17 amazon.com Zester A microplane (or rasp) is our preferred method for getting superfine lemon zest. Microplane Master Series Zester $30 crateandbarrel.com STEP 1: WHISK DRY INGREDIENTS While the oven preheats, combine all dry ingredients. Using a whisk ensures that any clumps are broken up and that everything is evenly distributed. STEP 2: ADD WET INGREDIENTS Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Don’t overmix; otherwise, the kuchen will be dense. STEP 3: POUR INTO A PAN Pour batter into a greased 13x9-in. pan…

Happy & Hydrated Did you know that watermelon is 92% water? That means for every 1-cup serving, you’re consuming over half a cup of water (as well as fiber, magnesium and antioxidants!). Staying hydrated helps with vital body functions such as temperature regulation, nutrient delivery to cells, and even alertness. Plus, watermelon has a low calorie density because of its high water content, making it a great option for weight management. Glowing Skin In addition to helping keep your insides healthy, watermelon can provide numerous benefits to you on the outside. With its high levels of vitamins C and A, this nutrient-rich fruit is important for skin health. Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen, a protein that helps maintain skin elasticity and moisture, while vitamin A helps repair…

Grilled Sweet Corn Since we have plenty of fresh sweet corn available in our area, we use this recipe often. Chili powder and cumin accent the corn’s just-picked flavor. —Connie Lou Hollister, Lake Odessa, MI Prep: 10 min. + soaking Grill: 25 min. Makes: 8 servings 8 large ears sweet corn in husks6 Tbsp. butter, softened1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley1 to 2 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. garlic salt½ to 1 tsp. ground cumin 1. Place corn in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes. 2. Mix remaining ingredients. Drain corn; carefully peel back husks to within 1 in. of bottoms and remove silk. Spread corn with butter mixture; rewrap in husks and secure with kitchen string. 3. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, 25-30 minutes, turning…

Moist & Tender Wings Here are some irresistible, fall-offthe-bone, finger-lickin’-good chicken wings that everyone will love. Chili sauce and powder give them just a bit of heat, while molasses lends a hint of sweetness. They make a fantastic summer appetizer. —Sharon Morcilio, Joshua Tree, CA Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3¼ hours Makes: about 4 dozen 5 lbs. chicken wings (about 25 wings)1 bottle (12 oz.) chili sauce¼ cup lemon juice¼ cup molasses2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce6 garlic cloves, minced1 Tbsp. chili powder1 Tbsp. salsa1 tsp. garlic salt3 drops hot pepper sauce Optional: Ranch salad dressing and dill pickle slices 1. Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tips. Place wings in a 5-qt. slow cooker. 2. In a small bowl, combine next 9 ingredients; pour over chicken. Stir to coat.…