Issue 61
Subscription Options
Table of Contents
Tips4
Turkey Empanadas with mushrooms and mole6
See Latin and think "been there, done that?" These dishes will have you dancing to a new beat - maybe a samba or tango!
Online Extras
Making Empanadas
Empanada Plate8
Latin Steak9
Online Extras
Mexican Cucumber-Mango Salad
This salad is an offshoot of a popular snack in Mexico. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or salsa for fish and chicken.
Ingredients
Combine:
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup mango, diced
1 cup jicama, peeled, diced
1⁄4 cup red onion, minced
1⁄4 t. chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch salt and sugar
Cilantro leaves
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; let stand at least 5 minutes. If waiting longer than that, add the cilantro just before serving.
Per serving: 33 calories; 4 calories from fat; 8g carb.; 24mg sodium; 2g fiber
Jalapeño Sour Cream
Ingredients
Stir Together:
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1 jalapeño, seeded, diced
Juice of 1/2 a lime
Salt to taste
Directions
Stir together all ingredients and chill. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead.)
Yellow Mole and Sweet Potato Mofongo11
Broiled Citrus Seafood12
In the mood for love? This fancy seafood feast "for her" is sure to win her heart. Helpful hint: Just add roses
Online Extras
Splitting Lobster Tails
Southwestern-style Steak14
A meal for the "meat and potatoes" man in your life - let him know he's extra special.
Stovetop Smoking16
If your home is "nonsmoking," make one exception for this cool technique. It's simple, yet the flavor will blow you away!
Online Extras
Stovetop Smokers
Camerons Stovetop Smoker and Accessories
Camerons Professional Cookware
www.cameronsmoker.com
Tel: (719) 390-0505
Toll Free: (888) 563-0227
customerservice@cameronscookware.com
Smoked Salmon with Peas and Peppers18
Maple-Brined Smoked Chicken20
Online Extras
Smoking Chicken
Phyllo that stacks up.22
Afraid of phyllo? Fear no more! Joanne Weir pairs simple techniques with Mediterranean flavors for knock-out appetizers.
Mediterranean Phyllo Pizza24
Moroccan Shellfish Cigars25
Choosing a Nonstick Skillet26
Need a nonstick skillet? Here are the facts that separate marketing hype from reality.
Online Extras
Nonstick Skillets
Cooking.com — www.cooking.com
(800)663-8810
Circulon 2 Nonstick French Skillet (12″) Item #313690
Anolon Titanium Nonstick French Skillet (12″) Item #543143
Bed Bath & Beyond — www.bedbathandbeyond.com
Tel: (800)462-3966
Calphalon Professional Hard-Anodized Nonstick Omelette Skillet (12″)
Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized Skillet (11.5″)
Kmart Stores — www.kmart.com
(800)866-0086
Martha Stewart Everyday Nonstick Skillet (12″)
Asian Noodles28
Using your noodle just got easier! Here's a field guide to the wide array of noodles available at Asian markets.
Online Extras
Asian Noodles
koaMart.com
www.koamart.com
info@koamart.com
Japanese and Korean-style noodles. Includes:
- Cellophane noodles
- Chinese wheat noodles
- Dried udon noodles
- Rice noodles
- Soba noodles
- Somen noodles
Asian Food Grocer
www.asianfoodgrocer.com
Toll Free: (888) 482-2742
Tel: (650) 873-7600 ext 107
Fax: (650) 871-9154
info@asianfoodgrocer.com
- Buckwheat noodles
- Dried udon noodles
- Ramen noodles
- Soba noodles
- Somen noodles
Asianwok.com
www.asianwok.com
(800)300-6346
customerservice@asianwok.com
- Chinese wheat noodles
- Chinese wheat noodles
- Dried soba noodles
- Egg noodles
- Rice noodles
Chicken Pho30
If chicken noodle soup is a little too Plain Jane for you, give this Vietnamese noodle soup a whirl. It's a delightful change of pace.
Dan Dan Noodles32
Here’s a Chinese take on an Italian classic. Ground turkey replaces traditional pork for a light, yet immensely satisfying meal.
Pork Medallions with Cider Sauce34
Halibut alla diavola36
Lemon - Parsley Couscous37
Red-cooked chicken38
Avocados40
This subtly-flavored fruit (that's right!) is so rich and creamy that you'd hardly know it's also really good for you.
Online Extras
Pitting Avocados
Avocado Cucumber Soup40
Avocado Pineapple Salad41
Meze Platter42
Basic Techniques44
Here are four kitchen skills worth mastering. You'll use them time and again as you cook the recipes in this issue - and beyond!
Online Extras
Grilled Summer Squash
Summer squash...it's everywhere! Grill it and drizzle it with flavorful basil for the perfect warm weather dish.
Ingredients
For the Basil Oil—
Blanch, Shock, and Dry:
4 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves (4 oz.)
Puree; Drizzle in:
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the Squash—
Toss in 3 T. Olive Oil; Grill:
1 1⁄2 lb. yellow squash and zucchini, sliced on a bias, 1/2" thick
Salt and pepper to taste
Drizzle with:
Basil Oil
Directions
Blanch basil in boiling water for 20 seconds. Shock in ice water and dry on paper towels.
Puree blanched basil, drizzling in 1 cup olive oil while blender is running. Process until smooth.
Toss squash with 3 T. olive oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for 3–4 min. on each side, or until tender. Transfer squash to a platter.
Drizzle with basil oil and serve. Shown here with Dixie-Stuffed Chicken Legs.
Per serving: 154 calories; 82 calories from fat; 14g total fat; 7g carb.; 221mg sodium; 2g fiber; 1g protein