Innholdsfortegnelse for December/January 2023 i Allrecipes

Striking a happy and healthy balance can be tricky any time of the year, but it’s especially so during this season of indulgence. Do you take a mindful approach to cooking and eating—or do you go all-in on holiday splurges and turn a new leaf come January 1? Do you veg up during the week and reserve your calories for weekends and parties—or find ways to indulge a little every day? The pendulum swing of our collective eating habits at this time of year has always made the December/January issue a bit of a conundrum for our magazine team. We want to give you all the delicious and joy-spreading holiday feasts and treats—without derailing your healthy intentions for the new year and beyond. We know, too, that sometimes when…

If you’re holding on to any residual low-fat-is-best thinking from the 1980s and 1990s, it’s time to let that go. Our brain is a complex network, and fatty acids are its building blocks. Fats promote optimal brain processing and protect the organ’s structural integrity (and your memory) as you age. While it’s important to be mindful of overall fat intake, research suggests it’s smart to prioritize certain types of fat. Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA, and ALA) in particular are vital for top-notch brain health. Omega-3s are associated with lower risk for cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. A study of 129 Alzheimer’s patients older than 65 years found those with higher blood levels of omega-3s and higher total fat in their diet had slower cognitive decline after a…

WATCH AND LEARN! Tap here to find Nicole’s latest Allrecipes videos, filled with great cooking tips and techniques —and always a few laughs! ABOUT ME I grew up (and currently live) in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband, three children, and our dog, Duke. It’s peaceful here, with just enough hustle and bustle. I love that Birmingham is close to beaches, lakes, and mountains. DAY JOB Senior producer at Dotdash Meredith for Allrecipes. I create and star in recipe videos for the brand—teaching followers about food and my approach to cooking. A FASCINATING FACT ABOUT ME THAT FEW PEOPLE KNOW I was going to be an accountant. (I love numbers and math!) Instead, I studied restaurant and hospitality management at the University of Alabama and culinary arts at Johnson and Wales University in…

CREAMY HOT COCOA Stir together ½ cup sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Add ⅓ cup water; whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, 2 minutes. Stir in 3½ cups milk; heat until very hot. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat; add ¾ tsp. vanilla extract. Divide cocoa among four mugs and add desired toppings. Serves 4. Candy Cane CRUSHED CANDY CANE RIM + PEPPERMINT EXTRACT, TO TASTE + MINI MARSHMALLOWS Spicy Cinnamon HEAVY CREAM + CINNAMON-CAYENNE BLEND (½ tsp. cinnamon + ⅛ tsp. cayenne) + CINNAMON STICK SWIZZLE Chocolate-Orange WHIPPED CREAM + COCOA POWDER + GRATED ORANGE ZEST Salted Caramel S’more CARAMEL SAUCE RIM WITH SEA SALT + TOASTED JUMBO MARSHMALLOW + WARM CARAMEL SAUCE…

Think Visualizing what adopting a dog might look like is a great first step to becoming a pet parent. “You’re already on the path to responsible dog ownership if you’re asking yourself whether you’re ready,” says Purina Pet Behavior Scientist Jean-Francois Savard, Ph.D. Start by considering a few questions: How would a dog fit into my lifestyle right now (and many years into the future)? What changes would I need to make to my daily life? What size, age, temperament, and activity level am I looking for in a dog? Talk Sit down with friends and family members who have dogs to get a feel for what it would be like to adopt your own. Chat with the people you live with, too, and make sure they’re on board with…

EGGLESS TOFU SPINACH QUICHE HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 50 MIN SERVES 6 SUBMITTED BY COOKINGFORDUMMIES 128 REVIEWS Soft silken tofu is unpressed and retains lots of moisture. Delicate and creamy, it works well as a thickener in dressings and sauces and as an egg replacement. 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust1 (12-oz.) container soft silken tofu⅓ cup low-fat milk, plus more as needed½ tsp. salt½ tsp. black pepper1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese½ cup shredded Swiss cheese¼ cup diced onion1 tsp. minced garlicCrushed red pepper (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line pie crust with a double layer of foil (do not prick). Bake 8 minutes, then remove foil. Bake until light brown, 5 to 6 minutes more. Reduce oven temperature to…

GINGER-HIBISCUS SPARKLER HANDS-ON 5 MIN TOTAL 10 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY JULIANA HALE NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. driedhibiscus flowers, or eight hibiscus tea bags1½ cups boiling water½ cup fresh lime juice½ cup ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton½ cup ginger beer, chilled4 sprigs fresh mint, for garnishFresh ginger, thinly sliced lengthwise, for garnish 1. Steep hibiscus flowers or tea bags in boiling water 5 minutes; strain into a heatproof bowl set in a bowl of ice to speed cooling. Cool completely. 2. Transfer to a small pitcher. Stir in lime juice and ginger liqueur. Pour into ice-filled Collins glasses (about 5 oz. per glass) and top each with 1 oz. ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprigs and ginger slices.…

A QUICK LOOK BACK Top food trends of the last decade, according to Google and Allrecipes top-search data 2012 • FROZEN YOGURT • BACON ON EVERYTHING 2013 • QUINOA SALAD • CRONUT 2014 • GREEK YOGURT • KALE SALADS AND CHIPS 2015 • AVOCADO TOAST 2016 • PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING • PULLED PORK 2017 • BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP 2018 • ENERGY BITES • ZOODLES 2019 • CAULIFLOWER RICE AND PIZZA CRUST • HARD SELTZER 2020 • BANANA BREAD • SOURDOUGH BREAD 2021 • BAKED FETA PASTA • ESPRESSO MARTINIS 2022 • DEVILED EGGS • RANCH WATER Trendspotting What's to Come We tapped some of our favorite food bloggers, cookbook authors, and Allrecipes editors for their predictions on what we’ll be eating, drinking, and whipping up in the next 25 years.…

FOR KIDS • FAVORITES • ALLRECIPETS homemade MINI CINNAMON ROLLS HANDS-ON 35 MIN TOTAL 3 HR, 45 MIN MAKES 32 SUBMITTED BY DINEHAUS NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW For speedier rolls, substitute two thawed 1-pound packages frozen bread dough for the homemade dough and skip ahead to Step 3. For Dough ¾ cup milk¼ cup water4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour⅓ cup sugar1 (0.25-oz.) pkg. active dry yeast (2¼ tsp.)½ tsp. salt2 eggs, lightly beaten⅓ cup butter, melted For Filling ⅔ cup brown sugar1½ tsp. cinnamon4 Tbsp. butter, softened For Icing 3 oz. cream cheese, softened1 Tbsp. butter, softened1 Tbsp. milk½ tsp. vanilla extract2 cups powdered sugar Make Dough 1. Mix together milk and water in a glass measuring cup. Microwave mixture until it reaches 105°F…

“All thumbs up from my family! I added chicken broth while cooking in Step 1.”– LANDA818 Lemon-Parmesan Chicken and Farro Bowls HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 40 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY TEYONNA MASON 55 REVIEWS If you like, replace the chicken with peeled, deveined shrimp. Add them with the broccoli in Step 2. 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil¾ cup pearled farro1½ cups hot water1 cup chopped onion (1 onion)1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes¾ tsp. garlic powder¾ tsp. onion powder¼ tsp. salt¼ tsp. black pepper2 cups frozen broccoli florets1 tsp. lemon zest3 Tbsp. lemon juice2 to 3 tsp. chopped fresh oregano2 to 3 tsp. grated Parmesan cheeseFresh snipped oregano, for garnishLemon wedges, for serving 1. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add…

HOT POT HOLIDAY • FOOD RX • GIFT GUIDE How to Host a Hot Pot Party An evening of communal cooking and conversation around the table takes a little organization and prep. The upside is that most of the work is done ahead—so you’ll be free to cook along and spend time with your guests. Here’s what to do: Collect the Cooking Gear To keep broth at a rolling simmer that’s hot enough to cook ingredients, you’ll need a portable burner—or two if you make more than one kind of broth. Use a pot that is about 3 to 5 inches deep (to submerge ingredients you’re cooking) and at least 10 inches wide (to accommodate group cooking). You can also use an all-in-one hot pot appliance (see page 14 for…

IN SEASON • COOK TO FOLLOW • BUNDLES OF JOY • THE NEW COOKIE PLATE • TOP IT OFF Festive Holiday POMEGRANATE SALAD HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 20 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY KARYN ULRIKSEN 5 REVIEWS Juicy citrus and perky pomegranate pop against the creamy tang of blue cheese and the crunch of toasted pecans in this stunner of a salad. 8 cups mixed greens1 cup orange segments (about two oranges)⅔ cup crumbled blue cheese (3 oz.)½ cup pomegranate arils (one-half pomegranate)½ cup lightly toasted, coarsely chopped or broken pecansPomegranate Vinaigrette Put greens, orange segments, blue cheese, pomegranate arils, and pecans in a large salad bowl. Toss gently with Pomegranate Vinaigrette just before serving. armagazine.com/festive-holiday-pomegranate-salad PER 2 CUPS: 330 CAL; 27G FAT (6G SAT); 8G PRO; 19G CARB (4G…

HALF-AND-HALF COMBOS TO TRY MINT-CHOCOLATE Substitute 1 cup crème de menthe baking bits for half the milk chocolate chips. CHOCO-CASHEW-GINGER Substitute ½ cup roughly chopped candied ginger and ½ cup chopped cashews for the 2 cups chocolate chips. WHITE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY Substitute 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup roughly chopped dried cherries for the 2 cups chocolate chips. How to Get Your Swirl On EGGNOG THUMBPRINT COOKIES HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 32 MIN MAKES 38 SUBMITTED BY SHOLLISMD 168 REVIEWS 1 cup butter, softened½ cup white sugar¼ cup packed brown sugar1 egg½ tsp. vanilla extract2 cups flour¼ tsp. salt1 cup powdered sugar1 Tbsp. rum [Or stir together 1 Tbsp. milk and ¼ tsp. rum extract.]1 pinch nutmegNonpareils, decorating sugar, and/or sprinkles (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together…

WEEKNIGHT WINNERS • VEG UP! • SIDES • MENUS GINGER BEEF STIR-FRY HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY THEDAILYGOURMET 14 REVIEWS Slicing skirt steak while it’s still partially frozen helps you make superthin slices that will flash-fry in minutes. Be sure to slice across the grain (the meat’s long muscle fibers). 1 lb. frozen skirt steak¼ cup unsalted beef stock¼ cup less-sodium soy sauce2 Tbsp. honey2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic1 Tbsp. sesame oil1 Tbsp. cornstarchPinch crushed red pepper1 Tbsp. vegetable oil2 (14.5-oz.) pkg. frozen stir-fry vegetables 1. Remove steak from freezer and let stand at room temperature 10 minutes to thaw slightly. Meanwhile, for sauce, stir together beef stock, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Thinly slice partially thawed…

BRIGHT IDEA • RECIPE MAKEOVERS • FOOD FOR THOUGHT AIR-FRYER VEGGIE STICKS HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 30 MIN SERVES 4 (1 CUP FRIES AND 2 TBSP. DIP) SUBMITTED BY DINEHAUS NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW Because they’re not as starchy as potatoes, these root veggie sticks won’t be quite as crispy as French fries. But frying them in an air fryer does help you mimic the look and taste of deep-fat fried foods while using very little oil. 1 lb. ROOT VEGETABLES, peeled1 Tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. SEASONING¼ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt¼ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. black pepper½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt1 tsp. CITRUS ZEST1 Tbsp. CITRUS JUICE1 Tbsp. chopped FRESH HERBS 1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cut ROOT VEGETABLES into 2- to 3-inch sticks,…