Food Network Magazine December 2023

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HOW TO MAKE THE MULLING MIX Divide the following ingredients among 4 plastic gift bags. • 16 allspice berries• 16 whole black peppercorns• 16 whole cloves• 12 whole star anise pods• 8 cinnamon sticks• 8 dried orange slices (not candied or sugared) Mulled Cider Combine the contents of 1 bag of mulling mix and 8 cups apple cider in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and gently simmer 20 minutes. Divide among mugs; top each with 2 tablespoons bourbon or rum, if desired. Check for special holiday sale prices in Kohl’s stores and at Kohls.com/FoodNetwork.…

HOW TO MAKE THE CHILI MIX Combine the following spices in a small plastic bag. • 2 tablespoons chili powder• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika• 2 teaspoons dried oregano• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper• 1 teaspoon kosher salt• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Layer these ingredients in a larger plastic gift bag, then include both bags with your gift. • ¾ cup dried black beans• ¾ cup dried red kidney beans• ¾ cup dried pinto beans• 1½ teaspoons freeze-dried garlic• 1 tablespoon freeze-dried red onion• 1 tablespoon freeze-dried spring onions• 1 tablespoon freeze-dried jalapeño• 2 dried bay leaves Bean Chili Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in the contentsof the small spice bag and cook 30 seconds. Add the rest of…

HOW TO MAKE THE STOLLEN MIX Whisk the following ingredients in a bowl, then transfer to a gift bag. • 3 cups all-purpose flour• 1 cup almond flour• ¾ cup granulated sugar• 2 teaspoons baking powder• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom• 1 teaspoon kosher salt• ½ teaspoon baking soda• ½ teaspoon ground ginger• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves Layer these ingredients on top of the flour mixture and seal the bag. • ⅓ cup sliced almonds, chopped• ⅓ cup unsalted pistachios, chopped• ½ cup golden raisins• ½ cup dried cranberries• ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger Stollen Quick Bread Butter a 5-quart Dutch oven and line the bottom with parchment paper. Whisk2 eggs, 1½ cups buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk in 1 stick melted…

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First Things First Eat your veggies before the main dish: A recent review of studies suggests that beginning a meal with fiber-rich foods, then moving to protein or carbohydrates can help stabilize blood sugar so you avoid a spike and crash after eating. Get started with the vegetable dishes above! SOURCE: NUTRIENTS Big on Berries Add a fruit salad to your holiday menu—and use plenty of berries. Research shows that berries are packed with polyphenols (antioxidants from plants) that boost our cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, nervous and immune systems. Plus they make the table look festive! SOURCE: MOLECULES Marvelous Mushrooms Many mushroom varieties have anti-inflammatory benefits, but oyster mushrooms deserve some extra credit: They’re one of the best sources of ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant that may help reduce the risk of heart…