Innholdsfortegnelse for April/May 2021 i Allrecipes

START fresh Every January, we talk about healthier habits and new beginnings. But for me, especially this year, spring feels like a better time to make a fresh start. Maybe it’s because time has been a little squishy since the pandemic began. Hours pass so quickly, slowly, or erratically that we’ve coined a word—Blursday—to describe that what-day-is-it-anyway feeling. Here in Des Moines, winter seemed to stretch on for about two years of Blursdays. And yet, spring comes. Undeterred, the trees bud and asparagus spears push fearlessly up through the soil. Vaccinations boost chances for a return to life (and social gatherings and zippered pants). And even the happily hunkered feel compelled to get out for a walk and whip up something tasty that’s full of color and vegetables. That…

IN SEASON COOK TO FOLLOW TOP IT OFF FLAVORS OF MEXICO SEAFOOD SUCCESS “The fresh combination of strong radish, fresh lemon, and mint combined with the wonderful textures made this a winner in my kitchen. I added two chopped scallions and cut back on the salt. It came out great!”– SCHARFFENBERGER “Refreshing and delicious!”– BUCKWHEAT QUEEN RADISH, MINT, AND WALNUT SALAD HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 20 MIN SERVES 8 SUBMITTED BY NICHOLIO 9 REVIEWS This Lebanese-inspired salad is prettiest when served immediately and it’s terrific with roasted meats and hearty grain salads. Tuck leftovers into toasted pitas with a little goat cheese or feta. Note: Some radishes are more peppery than others. If yours are particularly hot, use more honey and/or lemon juice to balance the flavor. 1 cup walnut…

1. ROASTED GRAPES AND CARROTS Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Put a 16-oz. pkg. baby carrots and 1 red onion (cut into wedges) in a bowl. Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. cumin, ½ tsp. crushed red pepper, and ¼ tsp. salt; toss to coat evenly. Spread on baking sheet. Roast until carrots begin to soften, about 15 minutes. Add 1 lb. seedless grapes and continue roasting until carrots are tender and grapes begin to split, 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with black pepper. Serves 6. 2. EASY SAUTÉED SPINACH Melt 2 Tbsp. each unsalted butter and canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ¼ cup thinly sliced garlic cloves until just beginning to…

All You Need: Toasted oval baguette slices Whipped cream cheese spread Toppings such as English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, pitted black and green olives, clementines, lime zest, blueberries, and chives All You Do: Spread each baguette slice with 1 Tbsp. cream cheese, then have fun decorating with one of these ideas. bumblebee Position toast vertically. Layer 5 or 6 alternating slices of pitted green and black olives together to create a striped oblong body and arrange in the center of the toast. Add 4 thin half-moons of English cucumber, 2 on each side of the body, parted slightly, for wings. Add two 1-inch chive tips to the top of the body for antennae. butterfly Position toast vertically. Arrange 3 halved blueberries, cut sides down, in a vertical line down the middle for the body. Add a clementine segment (membrane removed) or thin half-moon slice of…

GO BEHIND the Recipe You’ve seen his Food Wishes videos. Now discover what’s behind Chef John’s wildly popular recipes with notes, tips, funny quips, and more from the chef himself. Every week, Chef John dishes on the newest creations he’s shared with the Allrecipes community, offering extra insights into the delicious recipes and can’t-miss details about them. Click here or go to armagazine.com/chef-john we’re on TIK TOK! Follow Allrecipes on TikTok for the freshest cooking tips, hacks, and how-tos presented by test kitchen pro Nicole McLaughlin. She is trying trendy foods, sharing tricks to help you master favorite recipes, and serving up smart kitchen solutions that will make you ask, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Expand your social media circle by downloading the TikTok app and following @Allrecipes. Go on…

Inflammation can be good and bad. On the one hand, acute inflammation helps the body defend itself from infection and injury. But chronic inflammation can lead to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and allergies. More than 60 percent of Americans have physical symptoms related to ongoing inflammation—such as digestive problems, joint pain, wheezing, and watery or itchy eyes. And seasonal changes in air pressure can be major triggers of these symptoms. But a few key nutrients can help restore balance: Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, neutralize the free radicals that can cause inflammation in the body and illness. In a study with more than 500 people, vitamin C intake of 107 mg. per day was associated with a significant decrease in risk of cataracts in adults 65…

Linda Miller Nicholson makes culinary creations as colorful as her personality. She’s the pasta maker behind the Instagram account @SaltySeattle, where she showcases vibrant pasta-centric works of art for her more than 275,000 followers. Her work is almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Linda first learned to make pasta from her grandparents when she was 4. From then on, she made pasta about once a week. “It compelled me more than other things in the kitchen,” she says. “Then I moved to Italy in my 20s and learned from grandmothers there.” Her pasta creations didn’t get a color boost until 2012, when she tried to get her son—Bentley Danger, now 12—to eat his veggies. “I could not get him to eat vegetables. Pasta is his favorite food, so I experimented,…

SHORT CUTS WEEKNIGHT WINNERS MENUS SIDES VEG UP! Italian Veggie Mix 1½ CUPS ½-INCH PIECES ZUCCHINI AND/OR YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH + 1½ CUPS CHERRY TOMATOES + 1 CUP THINLY SLICED FENNEL + ½ TSP. ITALIAN SEASONING + ¼ TSP. EACH SALT AND BLACK PEPPER Stir-Fry Veggie Mix 1½ CUPS 2-INCH BIAS-CUT SNOW PEAS + 1½ CUPS THIN BIAS-CUT CARROT COINS + 1 CUP ½-INCH SLICES RED BELL PEPPER + 1 TSP. LEMON ZEST + ¼ TSP. EACH SALT AND BLACK PEPPER California Veggie Mix 1½ CUPS BITE-SIZE BROCCOLI FLORETS + 1½ CUPS BITE-SIZE CAULIFLOWER FLORETS + 1 CUP THIN CARROT COINS + ½ TSP. LEMON PEPPER SEASONING + ¼ TSP. EACH SALT AND BLACK PEPPER Cajun Veggie Mix 1½ CUPS ½-INCH SLICES TRICOLOR BELL PEPPERS + 1½…

You’re stressed and tired and up to here with the “new normal.” So, when you head to the kitchen, which do you go for: a big bowl of mac and cheese— or a salad? Duh. If you are like most humanoids, you go straight for the mac and cheese. It’s understandable: Eating an indulgent dish can feel like getting a warm, gooey hug. And sometimes it’s just what you need. But constantly turning to comfort foods and heavily processed snacks can fuel an unhealthy stress-eating cycle. There are physiological reasons you reach for such foods—as well as specific behaviors and choices that may help satisfy those urges without taking a toll on your health. “WHEN USING FOOD TO COPE WITH STRESS, BE INTENTIONAL.”—Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD cravings CYCLE When stress…

DUST THE RIGHT WAY Step away from the feather duster, which moves allergens around. Instead, dust from top to bottom with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust. Dusting should be done weekly, but allergy sufferers may want to dust twice a week. If your allergies are especially bad, wear a mask while you dust. Be sure to hit often-missed spots, such as ceiling fans, window blinds, molding, and millwork. Prevent Pollen Keep windows and doors closed to keep outdoor pollens from circulating in your home, advises the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Turn onyour air conditioner fan to recirculate and filter indoor air. And always remove shoes at the door to avoid tracking pollen throughout. CLEAN SOFT SOURCES Pillows, mattresses, stuffed toys, soft furniture, and carpet often harbor…

LET IT BEE KITCHEN ENVY FOOD RX NEXT-LEVEL the bee’s knees Serve up a dessert that looks as sweet as it tastes. Fill this Nordic Ware Honeycomb Pull-Apart Pan with cake batter to create 19 perfectly portioned cakelets. $30 at amazon.com bowled over Top your table with these Briar shallow bowls, available in an assortment of glazed stoneware pastels. Pick a favorite color—or buy one in every hue. $16 each at anthropologie.com run with floral This muted green and pink floral Field Table Runner is 100 percent cotton and perfect for an outdoor meal—just toss it into the washing machine when you’re done. $35 at worldmarket.com “I am so in love with this honey mustard! I will never buy prepared honey mustard from the store again.”– MISSCOSSIO sweet send-off Tie…

WHAT EXACTLY IS keto? In a nutshell, keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb eating plan. The goal is ketosis, a state in which your body burns fat—not carbs—as its primary fuel. It makes your body incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy, and it turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain. It also lowers blood sugar. On a ketogenic diet*, 75 to 90 percent of your daily calories should come from fat, 5 to 20 percent from protein, and 2 to 5 percent from carbohydrate. Which foods qualify as keto? The list varies depending on the expert (or dieter) you’re talking to. But generally, these are keto-friendly: FATTY FISH salmon, trout, tuna, and mackerel NONSTARCHY VEGETABLES tomatoes, onions, and peppers MEAT AND EGGS…

BRIGHT IDEAS RECIPE MAKEOVERS FOOD FOR THOUGHT SPRING ROLLS BASE FORMULA HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 15 MIN MAKES 4 SPRING ROLLS SUBMITTED BY THEHUNGRYSCIENTIST armagazine.com/spring-rolls-base-formula 4 (8-INCH) ROUND RICE PAPERS + ¾ CUP COOKED RICE VERMICELLI NOODLES, SNIPPED + 4 OZ. PROTEIN + 1 CUP VEGETABLES + ¼ CUP FRESH HERBS + 2 TBSP. SAUCE + LIME/LEMON WEDGES In a 9-inch pie plate, dip 1 rice paper into warm water. Transfer to a work surface and let stand a few seconds to soften. Arrange 3 Tbsp. rice noodles across the lower third of the softened rice paper. Top with 1 oz. protein, ¼ cup vegetables, 1 Tbsp. herbs, and ½ Tbsp. sauce. Fold and lightly press bottom edge of rice paper over filling, tucking it underneath as you roll away…

FOR KIDS FAVORITES ALLRECIPETS CLEAN FREAK FAUX MOSAIC PLANTER POTS All You Need Clay pot (4- or 5-inch diameter) with saucer Clay pot sealer spray Washi tape Paintbrush Acrylic paint (we used green, white, and yellow) Potted herbs or houseplants—or flower or microgreens seeds and potting soil All You Do 1. Clean the pot with hot water and let dry completely. 2. Spray the pot inside and out with two coats of clay pot sealer (allow drying time between coats). Let the final coat of sealer cure for 24 hours. 3. Crisscross strips of washi tape over the outside of the pot to create triangles and diamonds of different shapes and sizes. 4. With the paintbrush, paint exposed pot surfaces with either a single-color paint or a mix of colors.…

JULI’S ANY-SELTZER COCKTAIL FORMULA Muddle 2 to 4 Tbsp. fresh fruit, herb, or veg and 1 tsp. sugar (white or brown) in a mixing glass until crushed. Add 3 oz. desired spirit (or 1½ oz. if using hard seltzer) and stir to dissolve sugar. Strain into 2 ice-filled Collins or rocks glasses. Top with 1 (12-oz.) can flavored seltzer or hard seltzer and garnish. Makes 2 cocktails. armagazine.com/julis-any-seltzer-cocktail-formula No-Sweat Mojito 4 small mint sprigs + white sugar + white rum + lime seltzer + mint sprig Rhubarb Collins 4 Tbsp. thinly sliced rhubarb + brown sugar + gin + lemon seltzer + thin rhubarb stalk swizzle and lemon slices Dirty Derby Spritzer 4 small mint sprigs + brown sugar + bourbon + peach or mango seltzer + peach or…