Innholdsfortegnelse for April/May 2020 i Allrecipes

We know from our “State of Home Cooking” report that interest in eating more vegetables is growing, and our Allrecipes community members are looking for new plant-rich recipes to fill their dinner plates. To help with that, we have a new page in the magazine we’re calling Veg Up! (page 74), where we’ll feature all-veggie recipes that the Allrecipes community has rated and reviewed. And as we’ve always done, we identify vegetarian and vegan recipes throughout each issue with these symbols: Look for them at the bottom of each recipe and in our recipe index (page 4). And while we’re on the subject of new, check out our Allrecipes.com page, where you get the latest news about what’s happening on our website (page 10). This issue also is filled…

You probably already reach for herbs like fresh parsley, thyme, and mint to add flavor and color to springtime meals. But those tender leaves can serve as much more than pretty garnishes. Herbs have long been used for their medicinal and nutritional properties. As it happens, many culinary herbs are loaded with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant phytochemicals that slow the body’s aging process. They also contain nutrients known to boost beauty. For example, parsley is high in collagen-supporting vitamin C and iron. And more collagen generally makes for stronger nails and shinier, more resilient hair. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Not simply solo players, herbs often work synergistically with nutrients in your food. Nutrients in thyme, for example, may enhance the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids, which include strengthening skin-cell membranes for better moisture…

About me: I’m 39 and live in Dixon, California. I’m director of administration at a nonprofit that provides vocational services to people with disabilities. My side gigs: Mom, wife, amateur photographer, and Allrecipes Allstar*. Food discovery that changed my life: Crème brûlée. The first time I had it, I was 19 and at a steakhouse in Phoenix. When my spoon broke the caramelized-sugar top, I knew my life would never be the same. Who I cook for: My husband, Jayson. And the kids: Jacob, 17; Gabrielle, 14; and Jackson, 8. Rare talent no one will pay me for: I am a walking pop-culture encyclopedia, and my brain is full of completely useless trivia (which leaves little room for important things like algebra or where I put my car keys). I am also embarrassingly good…

By Kyli Hassebrock ALL YOU NEED Colored candy melts in assorted colors [We used Wilton Candy Melts in red, blue, vibrant green, and yellow.]Chocolate sandwich cookiesBlack confetti sprinklesBlue raspberry candy lacesLime fruit jelly candiesA tube of black decorating gel or icingCandy eyeballs ALL YOU DO Using a different bowl for each color, warm the colored candy melts according to package directions. Dip chocolate sandwich cookies partway into desired colors, leaving about one-third uncoated. Transfer to wax or parchment paper. Apply toppings for spots, legs, and wings before coating has fully set. Use black decorating gel to draw stripes and attach candy eyeballs. FOR THE ladybugs Use red candy melts. Apply 6 to 8 black confetti sprinkles to each cookie for spots. FOR THE spiders Use blue candy melts. Cut candy laces…

1. WATER WONDERS Get three types of filtered, chilled water—still, medium sparkling, or full sparkling—at the push of a button from this smart kitchen faucet. With one waterway reserved for tap water and the other for filtered drinking water, the Grohe Blue Chilled & Sparkling 2.0 eliminates the need for plastic water bottles. $2,799 to $2,999 at grohe.us 2. FUSS-FREE FLOORS Thanks to a proprietary protective coating and ultradense structure, this 100-percent hardwood Hydropel by Bruce Flooring is fully waterproof up to 36 hours. Install it anywhere, including kitchens and baths. $4 to $5 per square foot, uninstalled, at bruce.com 3. UNDER CONTROL Designed for today’s pro-installed smart homes, the Control4 Smart Home OS 3 connects thousands of devices on a single platform so users can keep favorites handy. Monitor security, lighting, music,…

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MEXICAN TINGA HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY FREDDA O. 178 REVIEWS Tinga is a dish of shredded chicken, beef, or pork tossed in a fragrant adobo sauce and served atop crunchy tostadas. 1¼ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water2 Tbsp. olive oil1 large onion, cut into rings1 (14.5-oz.) can stewed tomatoes4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce from the can8 tostada shellsDesired toppers, such as shredded cabbage, chopped cherry tomatoes, sour cream, sliced radishes, crumbled Cotija, chopped fresh cilantro, and/or lime wedges 1. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to an even thickness. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no…

1. Lasagna Change-up For a richer, creamier lasagna, try replacing the ricotta cheese with cream cheese. For a 9x13-inch pan, use an 8-oz. package of cream cheese, cubed and softened, instead of a 15-oz. carton of ricotta. Proceed with your recipe as directed. (We have a great one that serves 8 at armagazine.com/american-lasagna.) 2. CHEATER CARBONARA Using milk and cream cheese in place of eggs makes for an extra-creamy carbonara. Cook 8 oz. linguine according to package directions; add 1 cup frozen peas in the last minute of cooking. Drain and keep warm in a bowl. Meanwhile, cook 5 slices bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat; transfer to paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Add 1 clove minced garlic; sauté 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and…

DIY POM-POM GARLAND ALL YOU NEED Kitchen twine Sharp large-eye needle 2.5-cm or 1-inch felt balls in desired colors [We bought ours on Etsy.] ALL YOU DO 1. Cut kitchen twine to desired length, thread through a needle, and tie a knot on one end. 2. Push the needle through a felt ball and slide ball to end of string; repeat until desired number of balls have been strung. Tie a knot on the other end of twine and space balls as desired. [For a garland 8 feet in length, we used 20 balls spaced approximately 4 inches apart.] 3. Tie a loop at each end and hang from small nails, or simply affix to a wall using paint-safe tape. ICED HORCHATA COFFEE HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 15 MIN SERVES 8 SUBMITTED BY JAMIE JUSTICE YOST 5 REVIEWS For a…

SPRING GARDEN PASTA HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 25 MIN SERVES 4  SUBMITTED BY PHO1962 48 REVIEWS 3 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups flour2 Tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. water, or as needed½ cup edible flower petals (such as violas, dianthus, pansies, or fennel flowers), chopped into ½-inch pieces if large, plus whole flowers for garnish4 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme and dill), plus more for garnish¼ cup butter, melted1 lemon, zested and juiced⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheeseSalt and cracked black pepper 1. Beat together eggs, flour, oil, and salt in a bowl. Add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until a smooth and very thick dough forms. Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead 10 minutes until very smooth. Cover; let dough rest 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Divide dough into…

NEW ORLEANS It’s a historic city, a port city, a city where so many culinary standards were invented or set. And yet, New Orleans continues to build on its past in creative ways that keep every bite fresh and compelling. LOCAL FLAVORS Justin Devillier achieves a balance so many chefs strive for—respect for tradition, celebration of local flavors, and a successful personal spin—at his flagship restaurant, La Petite Grocery. From its blue crab beignets to its rich turtle Bolognese, La Petite is a modern New Orleans icon. New Orleans loves ritual. New Orleans loves a party. And Friday lunch at Galatoire’s marries the two in the most delightfully chaotic and cocktail-fueled way, with tables often intermingling by meal’s end and the occasional second line dance parade. Career servers guide…

TRADITIONAL SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY IVAN ZETA 47 REVIEWS This dish was created in the Lazio region, the area around Rome, after World War II. Italians traditionally use guanciale (cured pork cheek), but pancetta works, too. If you substitute bacon, be sure that it is unsmoked so that it won’t overwhelm the other ingredients. 2 tsp. olive oil8 oz. guanciale (cured pork cheek), pancetta, or unsmoked bacon, diced1 (16-oz.) pkg. spaghetti3 eggs⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese¼ tsp. salt¼ tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add guanciale; cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. 2. Meanwhile,…

QUINOA, ASPARAGUS, AND FETA SALAD HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 35 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY ANNINLONDON 26 REVIEWS 1½ cups water¾ cup tri-color quinoa¼ tsp. salt1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces8 cups mixed spring salad greens4 oz. crumbled feta⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme1 lemon, zested¼ cup lemon juice2 Tbsp. olive oil1 Tbsp. honey1 clove garlic, minced1½ tsp. Dijon mustardBlack pepper to taste 1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa and salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand 5 minutes; transfer quinoa to a large bowl to cool. 2. Meanwhile, bring a…

GO BANANAS! Eat like a monkey for a good night’s sleep. Bananas are full of carbs to help activate sleep-inducing tryptophan, plus magnesium to relax your muscles. Add a smear of nut butter to seal the sleep deal. It also contains tryptophan, and its healthy fats boost serotonin. THE CUP OF WARM, SWEET MILK MOM GAVE YOU AT NIGHT WAS MORE THAN JUST MOMMY MAGIC. Science shows that warm drinks cause a slight rise in body temperature, which leads to better blood flow and relaxed muscles. Add honey to lower orexin, a neurotransmitter that makes you alert. 35% Percent of American adults who don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep. For those between ages 35 and 54, the story is even worse: Nearly 40 percent are sleep-deprived. Poor Melatonin!…

@Dave_Thompson “I got Moose when he was a kitten. I searched for him for two years because I was specific about the breed I wanted. I got lucky when a lady thought it would be a good idea to have a couple of these cats in her office. In no time, she realized how much attention they require to properly train, so Moose became mine. “He is a hunter through and through; he loves to catch lizards, birds, and even rabbits. He has traveled many thousands of miles with me, and he enjoys being in big crowds and has a confidence I’ve never seen before in a cat. My girlfriend and friends say he’s a daddy’s boy. Although he’s leash-trained, he doesn’t need a leash because he will just…

STRAWBERRY-GIN COCKTAIL HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 10 MIN SERVES 1 SUBMITTED BY MONICA JOY 29 REVIEWS 2 strawberries, hulled3 fresh basil leaves2 tsp. sugarIce cubes2 oz. gin1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice3 oz. club soda, chilled 1. Put 1 strawberry, 2 basil leaves, and the sugar in a cocktail shaker. Mash well with a muddler. Add ice to shaker. Pour in gin and lemon juice; cover and shake until outside of shaker has frosted. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with club soda and stir to serve. 2. For garnish, cut a lengthwise slice from remaining strawberry. Top with a basil leaf about the same size as the strawberry slice. Thread a cocktail pick through strawberry slice and basil leaf, pinning basil leaf in place. Put on rim of…