Issue 59
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Tips4
Roasting pork loin6
A fancy, yet easy presentation, enticing sage muffins, and fabulous sauce all add up to a perfect "10" on the dinner table.
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Trimming Pork Loin
Corn Bread Dressing
Common ingredients and familiar flavors are why dressing like this one becomes a tradition.
Ingredients
Combine:
6 cups prepared corn bread, torn into pieces, and staled
4 cups French bread, cubed and staled
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
Saute in 1 Stick Unsalted Butter:
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups onion, diced
3 T. minced fresh sage
Add:
Sauteed celery mixture
3 eggs, beaten
1⁄2 cup minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°coat a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
Combine both types of bread, broth, and milk in large bowl, folding gently by hand to incorporate. Let stand about 3 minutes.
Saute celery and onion in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, 3 minutes. Add sage and cook for 1 minute.
Add celery mixture, eggs, parsley, and seasonings to bread mixture. Mix well, then spoon dressing into the prepared baking dish. Bake 45 - 60 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Per serving: 396 calories; 44 calories from fat; 20g total fat; 45g carb.; 1046mg sodium; 3g fiber
Smooth as silk pan sauce9
Glazed pork roast dinner10
Crispy Chilean sea bass12
Seems like sea bass is good no matter how it's prepared, but this recipe will surprise you -- the secret is in the crispy coating!
Shrimp & scallop skillets14
Two popular seafood items join forces in this sizzling, serve-it-in-the-pan dinner.
Pot roast /par excellence/16
Not all pot roasts are created equal. Braised in Guinness, this recipe proves that beer and pretzels aren't just for ball games anymore!
Potato side dishes20
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Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar & Kale
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Ingredients
Simmer and Drain:
2 1⁄2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 2" chunks
Melt; Stir in:
2 T. unsalted butter
5 cups kale, stemmed, chopped
Salt and pepper
Off Heat, Add and Crush:
Cooked potatoes
3⁄4 cup sharp Cheddar, grated
1 cup skim milk, warmed
Directions
Simmer potatoes in water in a large pot for 15–20 minutes, or until tender when pierced; drain. Return pot to medium-high heat.
Melt butter, then stir in the kale, salt, and pepper. Cook until kale is wilted, 2–3 minutes.
Off heat, add drained potatoes, cheese, and milk; crush with a potato masher until combined but still lumpy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Per serving: 191 calories; 30 calories from fat; 6g total fat; 26g carb.; 108mg sodium; 2g fiber; 8g protein
Rissole Potatoes
In just one pan, these potatoes get crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside, and buttery all over!
Ingredients
Parboil:
1 1⁄2 lb. small red potatoes, peeled
Melt:
4 T. unsalted butter
Toss with:
2 T. unsalted butter, softened
1 T. chopped fresh parsley
1 T. minced fresh chives
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Parboil potatoes in a sauce pan for 10 minutes; drain.
Melt butter in the pan over low heat. Add potatoes, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Swirl the pan occasionally to stir, holding the cover in place. Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Saute 10 minutes, turning potatoes until golden brown on all sides.
Toss with butter, herbs, and seasonings before serving.
6 oz.: 294 calories; 51 calories from fat; 17g total fat; 31g carb.; 14mg sodium; 2g fiber
Pronto pastas22
Mary Ann shows us how to make great tasting pasta dishes in a snap. Fast never tasted so good.
Pennette with vegetables23
Ziti with four cheeses24
Linguine with lemon and cream25
Roasting pans26
You don't have to pay a ton for a quality roasting pan -- find out what to look for.
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Roasting Pans
CHEFS Catalog
www.chefscatalog.com
800.338.3232
CHEFS Professional Tri-Ply Roasting Pan
Item #13714
Chef’s Resource
www.chefsresource.com
866.765.2433
All-Clad MC2 Roasting Pan Combo
Item #71061
Target
www.target.com
800.591.3869
Oneida Large Commercial Aluminum Roasting Pan
Catalog #688861
Paprika28
This spice deserves more than an occasional dusting over potato salad. You'll be amazed at its complexity.
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Paprika
The Spice House
www.thespicehouse.com
312.274.0378
California Paprika
½ cup shaker jar, net wt. 2.5 oz.Half-Sharp Hungarian Hot Paprika
½ cup shaker jar, net wt. 2.5 oz.Spanish Smoked Hot Paprika, Pimenton de la Vera Picante
½ cup shaker jar, net wt. 2.5 oz.Sweet Hungarian Paprika
½ cup shaker jar, net wt. 2.5 oz.
La Tienda
www.tienda.com
866.765.2433
3-Pack of Smoked Paprika (La Chinta) — Sweet, Bittersweet, Hot
Item # PK-01, Three 2.5 oz. tinsSweet Smoked Paprika (La Chinta)
Item # PK-02-2, Two 2.5 oz. tinsBittersweet Smoked Paprika (La Chinta)
Item # PK-03-2, Two 2.5 oz. tinsHot Smoked Paprika (La Chinta)
Item # PK-04-2, Two 2.5 oz. tins‘La Odalisca’ Pimenton — Sweet Paprika from Murcia
Item # PK-10, 2.8 oz. tin
Hungarian meatballs30
Sweet paprika, bell peppers, and sour cream give plain old meatballs a new lease on life in this Hungarian-inspired dish.
Basic Techniques32
Like a few good kitchen tools, some tricks of the trade can make a big difference in the way you cook. Check out these helpful hints.
Chicken hash with squash & kale34
Shrimp & oyster po' boy36
Jalapeño beef38
Sweet potatoes40
Thanksgiving shouldn't be the only season for sweet potatoes. They have a place at the table any time of year -- day or night!
Q&A42
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Using Lemongrass
Italy's finest focaccia44
Home-baked bread is becoming a lost art. But here's an opportunity to revive that tradition, right in your own kitchen.
Red grape focaccia with cheese fondue47
Grapes baked on focaccia? Absolutely! Dip the bread into warm, creamy cheese sauce, and you've got a match made in heaven.
Flipped for fall48
What do you get when you cross a French apple tart with a classic American upside down cake? This simple, yet fabulous, dessert.
Focaccia muffuletta52
New Orleans meets Italy in this sensational sandwich. Do yourself a favor and make it on homemade focaccia -- it's amazing!