Innholdsfortegnelse for December/January 2021 i Allrecipes

’tis The Season for Giving It’s snowing outside as I’m writing this note to you, and my holiday spirit is soaring. I’m especially enthusiastic about sharing food gifts with neighbors and friends this year as a way to connect and simply say, “I appreciate you.” I love to visit over a good meal or coffee and a pastry, and showing appreciation with a handmade card and food made from scratch makes my heart happy. We wrapped up this issue with ideas you can use for winter gatherings and holiday meals plus some bonus recipes in our Make it Merry collection of holiday faves. Just scan the code at left. There are many ways each of us can spread joy this season. Our story about children who turned to food and…

“Next time I’ll add a little more cayenne, since I like the kick. But if these are a gift or for a party, the spice is just right. P.S. If you have any kind of juvenile sense of humor, watch Chef John’s video for making these.”– ROWLSAROUND “I added a dash of brown sugar. I couldn’t keep my guests out of the mix.”– BRIANNA PRZYBYSZ ZAJICEK MIGHTY BITES Not only are nuts incredibly versatile for cooking, they’re nutrition powerhouses, too. They’re packed with fiber, healthy fats, and protein—all nutrients that satiate hunger. In fact, while nuts are high in calories, studies show that people who eat more nuts have lower body weight and smaller waists. How great is that? It’s a little tougher to nail down what to call them.…

1. SAUTÉED BROCCOLI AND PARMESAN Microwave a 12-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli florets according to package directions; drain well. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper; cook 1 minute. Add broccoli, ½ tsp. salt, and ⅛ tsp. black pepper; cook, stirring, until broccoli just begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Toss with ⅓ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 4. 2. EASY CHEESY GARLIC BREAD Thickly slice a 1-lb. loaf Italian bread and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Stir together 5 Tbsp. softened butter, 2 tsp. olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp. dried oregano, and ⅛ tsp. each salt and black pepper. Spread about 2 tsp. of mixture on each bread slice. Broil about 4…

GET ON TRACK Tracking your habits can lead to serious health benefits. A study of more than 1,700 participants found those who tracked their food intake were more than twice as likely to lose weight than those who didn’t. Step trackers can increase motivation to move more, too. One study found tracking boosted participants’ steps by more than 50 percent over a 12-week study. What’s more, the participants continued to increase their step count three months after the study ended. Your mental health can get a boost, too. One small study found that among college students, making a habit of using a meditation app for 10 minutes a day significantly reduced perceived stress. FEEL-GOOD FOOD Ate Food Journal This meal tracker app takes a nonjudgmental approach to food. Instead…

CHOCOLATE Scrape off what you can without spreading the stain. Dab with a cloth dipped in club soda. For clothing or linens, put clean cloths on top of and beneath the fabric, and blot the stain from the underside to help force it toward the top. Then pretreat with dish soap or laundry detergent, soaking 10 minutes, and launder in cool water. If the stain persists, soak in a solution of two parts hydrogen peroxide and one part dish soap for about an hour. Soak the garment in oxygen bleach for up to six hours, then wash again. If the stain is ground into upholstery, add a drop of dish soap to a damp towel. Gently rub in the direction of the fabric’s grain to work away the discoloration. Blot…

“Fast, easy, cooked perfectly. (And I’m not a great cook.) I added a little extra bacon and exchanged the green onion for ½ cup of green bell pepper.”– TOADIEJONES BACON-CHEESE FRITTATA HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 40 MIN SERVES 6 SUBMITTED BY MILDRED MARIE MARTIN 153 REVIEWS 5 slices bacon (5 oz.)6 eggs1 cup milk2 Tbsp. butter, melted¼ tsp. salt¼ tsp. black pepper1 cup shredded cheddar cheese¼ cup chopped green onion 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish. 2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble. 3. Beat together eggs, milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and green onion. 4. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30…

SO DELICIOUS YOGURT ALTERNATIVE This oat milk–based breakfast staple has no dairy, soy, or nuts, and it contains live and active cultures. If you tried it when it first came out, give it a second try—it’s been updated to have a thicker consistency and a more intense flavor for a richer spoonful. Testers liked the Triple Berry flavor best. $2 at Whole Foods Market PICKY OATS PERFORMANCE OATMEAL These protein-packed oatmeals can be enjoyed hot or as cold overnight oats, and they come in far-from-boring flavors, like How ’Bout Dem Apples and Can’t Beet Chocolate. $3 at pickybars.com and REI stores LA COLOMBE DRAFT LATTE MADE WITH OATMILK Oat milk adds vegan-friendly creaminess (and fiber!) to this chillable coffee drink. It’s best served cold, but can be stored unopened…

DUTCH OVENS PULL MORE THAN DOUBLE DUTY. Ideal for braising short ribs, simmering stews, and slow-roasting whole chicken, they’re at home on the stovetop, in the oven, and on the table. They can bake, boil, braise, steam, fry, roast, stew, and even make bread. Deep enough to handle large cuts of meat and quarts of broth, they’re designed to both conduct and retain heat with tight-fitting lids that send condensing moisture back into the food. Yes, they’re often heavy—most weigh in at more than 10 pounds—but that heft makes for excellent heat control. And as much as we love slow cookers, Dutch ovens radiate warmth and look stylish on the table, making them ideal to gather around on a wintry day. Uncoated cast-iron Dutch ovens tend to be more affordable…

apple-spice VANILLA EXTRACT + APPLE PIE SPICE + DICED APPLES blueberry-lemon LEMON EXTRACT + GROUND GINGER + BLUEBERRIES peach-cinnamon ALMOND EXTRACT + GROUND CINNAMON + DICED PEACHES HEALTHIER MUFFINS BASE RECIPE HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 50 MIN SERVES 12 SUBMITTED BY EATANDRUN NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW We adapted our recipe from user @Christa Adams’ recipe for Seminary Muffins. Choose your favorite extract, spice, and fruit to make nutritious muffins with the ingredients you have on hand. 2 ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup)¾ cup packed brown sugar⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce1 egg, lightly beaten1 tsp. extract, such as vanilla, lemon, or almond1 cup whole-wheat flour2 tsp. baking powder1¼ tsp. salt1 tsp. spice, such as apple pie spice, ground ginger, or ground cinnamon½ tsp. baking soda1 cup quick-cooking…

FOR a Polar Bear Thread 2 large marshmallows onto a pop stick, stacked and with the flat sides facing out. Dip into melted white chocolate. Set on wax paper, flat sides up. Using additional melted white chocolate as glue, decorate with 2 candy eyes and 2 miniature marshmallows for ears. Cut 3 miniature marshmallows in half crosswise. Attach 4 halves as legs, 1 for a tail, and 1 for a snout. Add a brown M&M for a nose. FOR a Reindeer Thread 2 large marshmallows onto a pop stick with flat sides facing out, staggering so that the bottom marshmallow is farther to the rear for the body and the top marshmallow is farther forward for the head. Dip into melted dark chocolate. Set on wax paper, flat sides up.…

“WE HAVE THREE KIDS, AND HEIDI ADORES THEM. THEY ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO TEACH HER TRICKS, AND SHE USUALLY CATCHES ON!” @Kris Husak We’ve had Heidi since she was about 3 months old. She looks most like a German shepherd but has high energy like a Lab. Heidi loves to play on our trampoline. She will even play hide-and-seek; the kids will run and hide and then call her to see how long it takes her to find them, which is always under a minute. She knows all the basics like “Sit!” and “Stay!” and can also shake with one or both paws—sometimes, she will jump through a Hula-Hoop! We live on an acreage, and Heidi protects the house, the family, and our other animals. The only thing she…

FOR THE cook Smart, beautiful gear for those who love to cook. Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking In this award-winning cookbook, author Toni Tipton-Martin introduces us to the Black cooks who developed much of today’s American cuisine. Exploring everything from macaroni and cheese and oven-baked ribs to mint juleps and pineapple upside-down cake, this deeply researched culinary guide shines a light on the roots, beauty, and joy of African American cuisine. $35 at penguinrandomhouse.com MEET THE MAKER Diana Adams Diana Adams, artist and founder of SampleHAUS, started her Los Angeles company by creatively upcycling interior design waste (like marketing samples and discontinued items) into eclectic home decor. SampleHAUS Small Cache Pot Inspired by an African Zulu wooden shield, this pot is ideal for concealing those unsightly plastic…

Shaurya About me: I’m Shaurya. I’m 9 years old and from India. I am affectionate and smart, and I love my family and all my doctors and nurses at St. Jude. I also love meditation and playing with my sister. My favorite foods: Mostly Indian home-cooked vegetarian meals like steamed basmati rice. My favorite holiday foods are kebabs and biryani. I don’t like French fries or Tater Tots. My favorite recipe: An Indian snack called Golgappa that’s crispy and puffy. You can watch a video of me making it with my twin sister, Mahira, at armagazine.com/shaurya. What I like to make: Eggs, cakes, noodles, and Indian snacks. A typical family dinner: Roti, lentils, a dry vegetable, fresh yogurt, salad, and curry. I love to cook. My favorite holiday to cook…