Tabla de contenidos para December/January 2022 en Allrecipes

STORIES THAT INSPIRE Cooking as healing Both patients and chefs at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital know that great food is crucial to better health. We asked three patients to share their cooking inspirations and favorite dishes, and talked with some St. Jude chefs about how they cook for kids from all over the globe. One of those patients is Dakota, who says he used cooking “as something fun to help me get through cancer treatment.” See their stories by clicking here, or go to armagazine.com/st-jude HOLIDAY SHOPPING SECRETS Searching for holiday gifts can be stressful (you’re already shopping for so much stuff!), so we’ve got a guide to buying groceries—and even gifts—at the grocery store, all while keeping your chill. Find tricks to make store-bought pies holiday table–worthy…

Not that long ago, much of what glittered in food was either made of precious metals (silver or gold) or of something the FDA didn’t recommend putting in your mouth. Case in point: Those metallic BB-size balls known as silver dragées that you may recall from holiday cookies and wedding cakes of yore. (Yes, you were supposed to remove those before eating. Oops!) These days, there’s a whole host of edible glitters, sprinkles, dusts, sprays, and bedazzled food products made with FDA-approved shiny pigments (like mica-based pearlescence) that let you sprinkle a little stardust magic on foods without sidestepping safety. Try one of these and live your disco dreams with everything from breakfast to cakes to cocktails during the season of sparkle. How to Be Sure It’s Edible Check the…

About me: I’m 39 and live in King George, Virginia, with my son, Devin, and a soon-to-arrive little one by the end of the year. I manage a family glass shop. Why I love cooking: The most gratifying part is hearing someone say, “This tastes great! How did you make it?” Favorite Christmas tradition: My great-uncle passed down to me his spritz cookie press. My niece and great-niece use it to make cookies together at Christmastime. We love making them with some of my late grandma’s cookie cutters and some new ones we’ve added to the bunch. We somehow end up with a lot of trout-shaped cookies, great memories, and lots of laughs, too! My most popular recipes: People love my Golden Rum Cake (below). I didn’t create the…

WEEKNIGHT WINNERS · MEANWHILE MEALS · SIDES · PANTRY POWER · VEG UP! · MENUS DELICIOUS MEATLESS BAKED ZITI HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 8 SUBMITTED BY TRINITYMAN 8 REVIEWS 14 oz. dried ziti pasta (about 4½ cups)1 Tbsp. olive oil1 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced1 (5-oz.) pkg. fresh spinach1 (15-oz.) container part-skim ricotta cheese1 (8-oz.) pkg. crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese1 cup shredded mozzarella (4 oz.)1 (14-oz.) jar tomato pasta sauceFresh basil leaves, for garnishCrushed red pepper (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook until tender and liquid has evaporated, about 5…

GET MORE CEREAL IDEAS Get more cereal inspiration and recipes. Just click here! 1. LOOPS • Edible Necklaces or Garland Thread O-shaped cereal, such as Froot Loops or Cheerios, onto lengths of string or yarn. • Colored Booze Put 1 cup vodka and 1 cup Froot Loops (just 1 of the colors) in a jar. Cover and let stand 1 week, shaking occasionally. Strain. • Reindeer Food Toss together cereal, mixed nuts, gumdrops, mini pretzels, chocolate chips, and other assorted sweet and salty snacks in a large bowl. 2. CRISPED RICE • Crispy Chocolate Bark Line a baking sheet with cooking spray–coated foil. Microwave 6 oz. chocolate or vanilla candy coating (almond bark) and 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl 1½ to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir…

CURRIED SWEET POTATO LATKES HANDS-ON 25 MIN TOTAL 45 MIN SERVES 6 SUBMITTED BY BARITONE BOB 23 REVIEWS ½ cup flour1 Tbsp. curry powder2 tsp. white sugar1 tsp. packed brown sugar1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. cumin¾ tsp. salt½ tsp. cayenne pepper¼ tsp. black pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten½ cup milk4 cups peeled and shredded sweet potato1 cup oil, or as needed for fryingSour cream and chopped green onion, for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 200°F. 2. Stir together flour, curry powder, sugars, baking powder, cumin, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a bowl. 3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; stir into flour mixture until well blended and without lumps. Stir in sweet potato until combined. 4. Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet…

I am American, my husband is Australian, and we live in Hünenberg, Switzerland, with our daughter, son, and these two kitties—a striped tabby named Duma and a white-and-tabby mix named Franklin. We adopted Duma from a local animal shelter at a school fundraiser when we lived in Tennessee in 2015. She is shy and lovable and likes to bask in the sun. Her name comes from the amazing South African movie Duma, which is about a boy who rescues a cheetah cub by that name and their journey to return the cub to the wild. Our Duma had a three-plane journey to move to Switzerland with us in 2016! Franklin joined our family in 2020 from a shelter in Ennetmoos, Switzerland. He’s the cuddliest little lovebug and is incredibly…

THE SEASON OF sparkle As a Minnesota native who calls Iowa home, I’m proud to say it: I dig snow. While I don’t particularly enjoy shoveling it, I’ve always loved what the fluffy white stuff does for my spirits—and the wonders it works with the light. When snow covers the ground, any little beam of sunlight or moonlight or starlight sets the landscape aglow. Bare trees, dirty roads, and stubbly gardens shimmer, glisten, and sparkle beneath their downy coats. Our house feels cozier and cheerier when it’s brightened by the crisp, cool light bouncing in from the wintry world. On the coldest mornings, tapestries of frost spread in jagged whorls and lacy paisleys over the windows of our unheated front porch. If that’s not enough to make you believe in…

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BOLOGNESE SAUCE HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 2 HR SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY DJBINTHECOSMOS NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW Serve this over hot cooked pasta or polenta to make it a meal. 1 onion, quartered1 large stalk celery, halved1 carrot, quartered4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 lb.), stems and gills removed [Gently scrape gills off the underside of the mushrooms with a spoon.]1 Tbsp. vegetable oil¼ tsp. salt½ cup dry white wine or red wine¼ cup milk or oat milk¼ tsp. nutmeg2 (14-oz.) cans whole tomatoes½ cup water, or as needed2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese1 Tbsp. chopped parsley 1. Pulse onion in a food processor until chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Pulse celery and carrot in food processor until chopped; transfer to a separate bowl. Pulse mushrooms…

WINE & DINE · NEXT-LEVEL · ALLSTAR TIPS & TOOLS Top Wine-tasting Tips You don’t need to be a certified sommelier to host a tasteful wine tasting. Simply keep these pointers in mind. 1. Plan your pours. A standard wine bottle has a little more than 12 (2-ounce) tasting pours. Aim for a selection of three to six different wines and enough of each to allow everyone to sample. 2. Check the temp. The ideal serving temperature varies by wine style. Chill sparkling and white wines 1½ to 2½ hours. Most reds need just 30 to 60 minutes in the fridge. Pull wines out about 30 minutes before serving. 3. Get your glasses. An all-purpose white-wine glass is an excellent default if you don’t own a complete tasting set. If…

IN SEASON · COOK TO FOLLOW · SMELLS LIKE THE HOLIDAYS · COOKIE CONNECTION Behind the scenes, there’s quite a process that includes fermenting, roasting, grinding and more to create the rich, luscious, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate we know and love. It starts with raw, bitter cacao beans, the seeds of the cacao tree—a plant that traces its roots to South American rain forests. Today, cacao is also grown in parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and other warm, humid areas along the equator. Farmers mainly raise three cacao varieties: Forastero, which features robust cocoa notes; Criollo, a rare bean with fruity, tobacco aromas and delicate flavor; and Trinitario, a hybrid with a forward chocolate taste. Soil composition, climate, and elevation also play a role in cacao flavor. Chocolate makers blend cacao…

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE Cook 6 slices bacon in a large skillet until browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble bacon. Add ½ cup sliced green onion to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in ⅓ cup red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, and ¼ tsp. each salt and black pepper. Whisk until combined and heated through. Put two 5-oz. pkg. baby spinach in a very large bowl; add warm dressing and bacon. Toss to wilt slightly. Garnish with pepper. Serves 4. MAPLE-CIDER CABBAGE WITH AIR FRYER APPLES AND POTATOES Preheat an air fryer to 400°F. Cut a peeled 12-oz. russet potato into ⅛-inch slices. Toss with 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and ¼ tsp. each salt…

BRIGHT IDEAS · RECIPE MAKEOVERS · FOOD FOR THOUGHT HEALTHIER WHOLE-GRAIN WAFFLES HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 35 MIN MAKES 8 WAFFLES SUBMITTED BY THEHUNGRYSCIENTIST NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW 1 cup white whole-wheat flour¾ cup all-purpose flour2 Tbsp. sugar1 Tbsp. baking powder¼ tsp. salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1¾ cups MILK (dairy, soy milk, or refrigerated coconut milk beverage)½ cup canola oil1 tsp. vanilla extract½ cup SPREAD (peanut butter, blueberry preserves, or coconut-based plain unsweetened yogurt)½ cup CRUNCH (unsweetened banana chips, chopped toasted pecans, or toasted unsweetened coconut chips)8 tsp. SWEETENER (honey, pure maple syrup, or agave nectar) 1. Stir together flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, stir together eggs, MILK, oil, and vanilla. Make a well in flour mixture; add egg mixture…

FOR KIDS · FAVORITES · ALLRECIPETS FROM THE EDITORS OF allrecipes & Parents JALAPEÑO POPPER CUPS HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 30 MIN MAKES 15 SUBMITTED BY JESSINA 171 REVIEWS The slight crunch of the phyllo shells makes a perfect backdrop for crisp bacon bits, mild cheeses, and spicy-hot jalapeños. 15 mini phyllo tart shells4 oz. cream cheese, softened½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.)2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce2½ Tbsp. bacon bits or 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbledChopped fresh cilantro (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange phyllo shells on a baking sheet. 2. Stir together cream cheese and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Fold in jalapeños and hot sauce. 3. Spoon cheese mixture into phyllo cups and sprinkle with bacon bits. Bake until…

Holiday Edition While roasted meats are the main entrées on many holiday tables, dogs commonly gobble up many other human foods this time of year. Which are OK to share and which should be paws-off? SEASONAL INGREDIENTS SAFE FOR SNACKING While these are generally safe in moderation for dogs, always avoid casserole versions. Seasonings and other ingredients in those tasty-to-humans mixtures could be harmful to your pet. • Apples (sans cores), raw or cooked • Carrots, raw or cooked • Cranberries, raw or cooked • Green beans, raw or cooked • Plain cooked pumpkin purée HOLIDAY FOODS THAT ARE TOXIC FOR DOGS Keep an especially watchful eye on these types of dishes and beverages so your dog doesn’t accidentally consume harmful substances. • Desserts, drinks, gravy, or other dishes…