Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i Food Network Magazine

DINNERS UNDER 500 CALORIES Try these light meals from our Weeknight Cooking section. SHRIMP AND BOK CHOY STIR-FRY PAGE 94 CALORIES: 490 MUSHROOM STROGANOFF TORTELLINI Page 100 CALORIES: 430 FLANK STEAK WITH BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE Page 96 CALORIES: 490 PORK CHIPS WITH SPICY APPLES AND CABBAGE PAGE 104 CALORIES: 470 TEA TIME Rigatoni with Cauliflower Puttanesca page 92 Pork and Collards Stew page 98 Carrot-Ginger Soup with Roasted Vegetables page 104 HOLD THE SALT Common wisdom says that salt makes you thirsty, but new studies of astronauts on a simulated mission found that increased salt intake made participants less thirsty—and hungrier. To avoid unnecessary hunger pangs (and the urge to overeat), keep your sodium level in check. These dinners are good choices: They all contain less than 600 milligrams…

1 Start the month with a day of baking! The Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest launches today. Enter your best recipe at bakeoff.com for a chance to win! 3 Eat a turkey sandwich for lunch: The Thanksgiving Proclamation was issued on this day in 1789, declaring the first national Thanksgiving. 6 TGIF! Mix up a fall sangria: Combine 1 bottle sparkling wine, ½ cup apple juice, ¼ cup brandy, chopped apples and cinnamon sticks in a pitcher. 8 Good luck, Chicago marathoners! Those of us who aren’t running can eat a Chicago snack instead: cheddar popcorn and caramel corn. 9 Happy Columbus Day! Treat kids fun breakfast on their day off: emoji pancakes. Tint pancake batter yellow; use melted chocolate and fruit to make faces. 12 The New York City Wine &…

1 Which of these ingredients was used to make the first candy apple? A. Cinnamon candies B. Cherry Jell-O powder C. Melted cherry lollipops D. Red caramel 2 Jack-o’-lanterns were originally carved from: A. Turnips B. Carrots C. Apples D. Acorn squash 3 Which is the correct order of colors for a piece of candy corn? A B. C. D. 4 How much does the average American plan to spend on a Halloween costume? A. $15 to $20 B. $25 to $30 C. $30 to $35 D. $40 to $45 5 Which of these is not an alternative name for Halloween? A. Hallowmas B. Samhain C. Scaresday D. All Hallows’ Eve 6 Most of the candy purchased for Halloween is: A. Gummy candy B. Hard candy C. Chocolate D. Bubble…

MAKING IT! It’s not unusual for families to spend all of October gearing up for Halloween, but in Sara Carter’s home in Austin, Halloween prep happens year-round. Sara started selling homemade food-themed costumes through her Etsy shop, The Costume Cafe, in 2009, and for this Halloween she’ll make and ship more than a thousand. Sara never imagined that she’d become a one-woman costume factory. The whole thing started when she was visiting thrift stores in search of supplies to make handbags (which she sold at crafts fairs) and she spotted a vintage orange and blue onesie that reminded her of Ernie from Sesame Street. After she stitched a fleece Ernie hat to go with it and posted the costume on Etsy, it sold within 24 hours. Then she got multiple…

BEEF-BEER CHILI WITH BACON Cook 3 chopped slices thick-cut bacon in a large pot; remove and set aside for topping. Make Beef and Bean Chili, cooking the beef in the bacon fat. Replace the water with 12 ounces lager or cream stout and the kidney beans with pinto beans. CHICKEN AND TOMATILLO CHILI Make Beef and Bean Chili, replacing the beef with 2 pounds cubed skinless, boneless chicken thighs. Replace the diced tomatoes with one 28-ounce can whole tomatillos (drained and crushed). Replace the beef broth with chicken broth and the kidney beans with white beans. PORK AND BLACK BEAN CHILI Make Beef and Bean Chili, replacing the beef with 2 pounds cubed pork shoulder. Add 1 cup brewed coffee along with the broth and water. Replace the kidney beans…

We’ve seen snack stadiums made from just about everything: cold cuts, hot dogs, vegetables, beer cans. But this one is the sweetest yet: It’s made of cake and sprinkles! The field is topped with green and orange coconut and the stands are covered with thousands of fans, in the form of nonpareils. You can even eat the goalposts—the tops are made from candy melts. Turn the page for the how-to. STADIUM CAKE ACTIVE: 1 hr | TOTAL: 2 hr 45 min | SERVES: 10 to 12 Cooking spray 2 14- to 16-ounce boxes white cake mix (plus required ingredients) 4 16-ounce tubs white frosting 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut Green, red and yellow food coloring ¼ cup white candy melts ½ cup rainbow nonpareils HOW TO Make the Stadium Cake…

Senior Vice President, Culinary, Food Network Kitchen THE ROOT OF IT Broiling is a great way to cook root vegetables, like the parsnips and turnips on page 102. The veggies cook quickly and end up golden and tender. The trick is to cut the vegetables into thin or small pieces so they cook through before they get too dark. THINKING AHEAD The chicken recipe on page 92 started as a text message! I was heading home and wanted my husband to get dinner started, so I texted him a rough recipe based on what we had in the fridge. If you’re inventing a recipe on the fly, try writing out your plan first. You’ll be able to see how long the dish will take and what is missing—before you begin.…

Several years ago, when I was filming in the Napa Valley, I revisited a wonderful store I’d been going to since the early 1980s: Oakville Grocery. It’s in a great old building in Oakville, CA, and it was one of the first specialty-food stores in America. It grew and grew over the decades, and then about 10 years ago, the owners of Dean & DeLuca took it over and gave it a fresh look, along with some fantastic new dishes. In the bakery, I saw something called Apple Pie Bars, and they were just my kind of dessert—classic apple pie flavors presented in a totally new way, with a buttery shortbread crust. I went home and created my own version so I could enjoy these delicious bars anytime! APPLE PIE…

BUBBLING CAULDRON PUNCH ACTIVE: 10 min | TOTAL: 10 min | SERVES: 8 ¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate (about ½ of a 12-ounce can), thawed 3 12-ounce cans ginger beer, chilled 1 cup coconut rum or vodka (optional) 1 pint green tea ice cream 1. Stir together the limeade concentrate, 3½ cups cold water and 1 can ginger beer in a punch bowl. Add the rum, if using. 2. Scoop the ice cream into the punch. Pour the remaining 2 cans ginger beer over the top to create foam. POISON APPLE PUNCH ACTIVE: 20 min | TOTAL: 1½ hr | SERVES: 8 4 thick slices peeled fresh ginger 6 cups apple cider Zest of 1 orange, removed with a vegetable peeler Zest of 1 lemon, removed with a vegetable peeler…

How to enter: 1 Color this sugar skull— on this page, a photocopy or a page printed from foodnetwork.com/colorthisdish. 2 Go to foodnetwork.com/colorthisdish and submit a scan or photo of your finished work. The winner will receive $500 and three runners-up will each receive $50. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Color This Dish! Contest. Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. Beginning September 2, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. ET, through October 1, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Entry Period” ), go to foodnetwork.com/colorthisdish on a computer or wireless device and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions. All entries must include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and a scanned copy or photo of your completed version of the work that appears in the…

Daily uniform “My everyday outfit is jeans, a V-neck shirt and sneakers. My go-to jeans are 7 For All Mankind; their straight-leg styles fit me perfectly. And my current sneakers are Asics Tigers. I have a pair in just about every color.” Gel-Kayano Trainer EVO, $90; asicstiger.com Watching it “I picked up the habit of collecting watches from my dad. Nixon is my favorite brand right now; I own about 10 of their watches. When I’m feeling really fancy, I bring out my custom blinged-out Breitling watch that I bought during my football days.” 51-30 Tide, $425; nixon.com Weekend wear “I like to be relaxed on my days off. I stick to True Religion denim shorts during the summer, but in the fall and winter you’ll usually find me wearing…

Damaris, what is your best tip for cooking for a crowd so you’re still able to spend time with your guests? Dawn Richards via Instagram My advice, if you’re cooking for a crowd, is to make a casserole or a dish that feeds a large group, like lasagna or enchiladas. You can do all of the work ahead of time and just pop the dish into the oven while you mingle with your guests. One of my go-to party dishes is a creamy pumpkin lasagna. Get my recipe at foodnetwork.com/pumpkinlasagna. —Damaris Phillips Geoffrey, my husband isn’t a fan of sweet cocktails, but he doesn’t like whiskey straight up, either. What kind of drink do you recommend? Abigail Kim Pasadena, CA Your husband should get into the world of sours—cocktails that…

1. A When New Jersey confectioner William Kolb reportedly invented the fall treat in 1908, he dipped apples into liquefied cinnamon hard candies and put them on display in his shop’s windows. 2. A Before bringing Halloween to the United States in the 1800s, Irish immigrants originally carved vegetable lanterns out of turnips and potatoes, as pumpkins are not native to Europe. 3. D 4. C Last year the average American planned to spend $31 on a Halloween costume, according to the National Retail Federation. 5. C Hallowmas, Samhain and All Hallows’ Eve are all early names for what’s now called Halloween. Samhain was a Celtic festival during which people wore costumes and lit bonfires to ward off ghosts. Later, Shakespeare made reference to Hallowmas, when people asked neighbors for…

PULL-APART BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES ACTIVE: 25 min | TOTAL: 40 min | MAKES: 12 1 12-pack pull-apart dinner rolls 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot) 1½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken ¼ cup brie cheese (rind removed), cut into small pieces ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese ¼ cup thinly sliced celery ½ teaspoon celery seeds 1. Preheat the broiler. Split the whole pack of attached dinner rolls in half horizontally. Place the top and bottom halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Broil until toasted, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and preheat to 400 2. Melt the butter with the hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking, until smooth. Toss the chicken with all but 1 tablespoon of the…

CAULIFLOWER AND BEAN CHILI ACTIVE: 40 min | TOTAL: 2 hr 10 min | SERVES: 6 to 8 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 large bell peppers (1 green, 1 red), chopped 3 carrots, diced Kosher salt 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon tomato paste ⅓ cup brewed coffee 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes (preferably fireroasted), crushed by hand 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, undrained 1/2 head cauliflower, trimmed and coarsely grated on a box grater (or 3 cups pre-grated) Freshly ground pepper Assorted toppings 1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until…

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH OKRA AND TOMATOES ACTIVE: 25 min | TOTAL: 40 min | SERVES: 4 2 slices bacon, chopped 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (about 2¾ pounds), trimmed of excess fat Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 pound okra 1 onion 5 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes Cornbread, for serving 1. Cook the bacon in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over high heat, stirring, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; leave the drippings in the pot. 2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper and dust with the flour. Add skin-side down to the pot with the bacon…

As soon as the weather turns the tiniest bit chilly, Valerie Bertinelli pulls out a big stockpot and makes soup. “Some people think of soup as a starter, but to me, it’s a meal,” she says. “Just add an arugula salad and crusty bread and you’ve got dinner!” Though Valerie is happy to spend all day chopping vegetables and simmering broth, she doesn’t always have the time: She’s the host of Valerie’s Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship and has countless other jobs. So she gathered up some of her best soup-making shortcuts— like using store-bought rotisserie chicken in gumbo—and shared them in her new book. Here are three of her favorite recipes. “Using rotisserie chicken lets you cut out a multi-hour process.” “When I want to eat clean, I…

Everyone keeps saying that our country is divided, and you know what? It’s true. We are bitterly divided— on the issue of snack stadiums. Last tailgating season, we asked Food Network fans whether snack stadiums were “genius” or “ridiculous,” and the results came back 50–50. We asked the question because we were wondering if we should produce a snack-stadium feature for this issue, with instructions for building a coliseum out of cold cuts and crudités. Most of us on staff sided with the readers who voted “ridiculous,” so we nixed the idea of a snack-stadium how-to. But our food team suggested a compromise: We could build an edible stadium entirely out of cake instead! The finished product (part of this month’s special tailgating section) is on page 83. A funny…

HOW SWEET IT IS If you have a sweet tooth, you might actually have been born with it. Scientists have recently identified a hormone that controls cravings for sugary foods, especially candy. The researchers found that people with certain levels of the hormone were 20 percent more likely to consume large quantities of sweets than the other participants in the study. The good news: Anyone caught sneaking candy this Halloween can just blame it on biology. SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN Chew On This! Apparently some cows are eating as much candy as sugar-crazed teenagers. Not too long ago, a truck full of candy overturned on its way to a dairy farm in Wisconsin. The explanation: Some farmers add candy to livestock feed as a way to give extra carbs to…

If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve likely encountered a unicorn or two: snacks and desserts dyed pink, blue and purple and finished with a generous coating of sprinkles and edible glitter. The food looks magical, but the story behind the trend isn’t quite as mythical as you might imagine. In fact, it began with a simple piece of toast: In 2016, Miami blogger and food stylist Adeline Waugh was playing around with natural food dyes and cream cheese and posted a photo of bread topped with pastel rainbow swirls on Instagram. Her followers dubbed it unicorn toast, starting a nationwide flood of whimsical lattes, bagels, milkshakes and even grilled cheese. What do unicorns taste like? The unicorn trend is mostly about appearances, but some companies have dreamed up an…

75% claim their tailgating spot at least 2 hours before kickoff MOST FANS SPEND $100 OR MORE ON SUPPLIES FOR THE SEASON! WINGS SHOULD BE DIPPED IN BLUE CHEESE 53% RANCH 47% IN IT FOR THE FOOD 54% IN IT FOR THE GAME 46% Strange but true 74% say they’d share their spread with opposing fans 36% set up a TV at their tailgate 4% HAVE PAID MORE THAN $250 FOR A TAILGATING SPOT! 65% prefer BEER to wine or cocktails before the game PACK SOME Sweets! 700% SAY DESSERT IS A MUST 76% YELL AT THE GAME (OR THE TV!)…

THE ELEMENTS MEAT No matter what kind of meat you use, you should brown it first. Cook the meat in batches so you don’t crowd the pot. AROMATICS Sautéed aromatics, such as onion and garlic, are the base of any good chili. You can also add diced bell peppers, carrots or other vegetables. SPICES Toasting the spices is key: It brings out their flavor and prevents any harsh taste. LIQUID Most chili recipes call for a combination of canned tomatoes, broth and water. When you add the liquid, be sure to scrape up the flavorful browned bits on the bottom of the pot. BEANS You don’t have to drain your beans—the starchy liquid helps thicken the chili. For an even thicker chili, smash some of the beans against the side…

PEANUT BUTTER AND POTATO CHIP TRUFFLES ACTIVE: 35 min | TOTAL: 50 min MAKES: about 36 1 cup creamy peanut butter 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups finely crushed rippled potato chips (about half of a 9-ounce bag), plus large pieces for topping 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the peanut butter and butter in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, then the vanilla; beat until the mixture comes together in clumps, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed potato chips and beat until combined. 2. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls (about 36);…

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SLAW Combine one 10-ounce bag shaved Brussels sprouts, 1 cup halved green grapes and ½ cup chopped toasted pecans in a large bowl. Cook 2 chopped slices thick-cut bacon in a skillet with olive oil until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add 1 sliced shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 2 teaspoons dijon mustard. Pour over the Brussels sprouts; season with salt and pepper and toss. CORNBREAD-STUFFED BAKED APPLES Halve and core 2 crisp apples; trim the uncut sides to sit flat. Scoop out and chop most of the flesh. Combine with ½ cup each shredded cheddar and crumbled cornbread, ¼ cup each chopped celery and scallions, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; season with salt and…

MUMMY EYES Attach two yellow-andblack licorice rounds (from an assorted pack) to the pumpkin with straight pins. WRAPPING Use pins to attach long strands of white Wrigley’s Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape gum (Triple Treat flavor) to the pumpkin at varying angles, leaving the eyes exposed. WITCH Carve a hole in the back of the pumpkin and scoop out the insides. HAT Affix black licorice twists around the brim of a (nonedible) witch hat with hot glue. HAIR Thread wire through the center of green Sour Punch Straws, leaving extra wire at one end. Insert the exposed wire into the pumpkin, then bend to shape. BROWS Attach small pieces of green Sour Punch straws to the pumpkin with pins. EYES Form green Airheads into tiny beads; hot-glue the beads to yellow…

It’s fairly common to see people dressed in pointy hats and black cloaks haunting the streets of Salem, MA— even when it’s not Halloween. Home to the infamous 1692 witch trials, the town has become a year-round destination for self-proclaimed witches and those who are fascinated by them. In October, about 500,000 people come to Salem to celebrate Halloween. Ghost tours, costume parties and séances are the main draws, but there are so many other reasons to visit, including the picturesque North Shore coastline, a thriving restaurant scene and, of course, apple cider doughnuts. EAT Sea Level Oyster Bar, on Pickering Wharf overlooking the harbor, has the best views in town. Grab a table on the deck for oysters, seafood pie, freshly caught fish or hot butter-drenched lobster rolls. The…