Issue 62
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Tips and techniques4
Whiskey glazed corned beef6
Tired of traditional boiled corned beef dinners? Try this BBQ’d version instead. With the side dishes, it’s a St. Patty’s Day feast.
Whipped Parsnips and Potatoes8
Sweet 'n Sour Cabbage with maple, bacon, and lemon8
Reuben hush puppies stuffed with Swiss cheese9
Spicy breakfast hash10
Creole stuffed shrimp with mustard sauce, braised greens & black-eyed peas12
This New Orleans-inspired dinner gives the phrase "Big Easy" a whole new meaning.
Crispy fish tacos with apple slaw and lemony tartar sauce14
Not sure about fish in your taco? Don’t worry. These flavors will reel you in!
Stuffed turkey breast16
Turkey isn't just for the holidays! Put a new spin on and old favorite with this technique.
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Boning a Turkey Breast
Parmesan Orzo
None
Ingredients
Prepare:
1 cup dry orzo pasta
Stir in:
1 T. olive oil
1⁄4 cup Parmesan or Asiago, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Prepare orzo according to package directions; drain and transfer to a bowl.
Stir in olive oil, cheese, salt, and pepper.
Per serving: 236 calories; 24 calories from fat; 6g total fat; 36g carb.; 127mg sodium; 2g fiber; 10g protein
Almond Orange Couscous
Even though couscous looks like a tiny grain, it's actually a form of pasta. Couscous is a nearly foolproof side dish because it cooks (steams, actually) in just 5 minutes--off heat!
Ingredients
Prepare as Directed:
3⁄4 cup dry plain couscous
1 cup chicken broth
1 T. unsalted butter
Stir in:
1⁄4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
1 T. orange zest, chopped
1⁄2 t. kosher salt
Directions
Prepare couscous as on the package, using broth for the water and adding butter. Fluff with a fork.
Stir in almonds and seasonings. Almond Orange Couscous shown here with Peperonata Shrimp.
Per serving: 204 calories; 30 calories from fat; 7g total fat; 30g carb.; 321mg sodium; 3g fiber
Risi E Bisi Pilaf
An Italian rice and pea soup was the inspiration for this easy side dish. It's better than instant pilaf by a long shot!
Ingredients
Saute in 1 T. Unsalted Butter and 1 T. Olive Oil:
1 cup onion, diced
Add and Saute:
3⁄4 cup raw medium-grain rice
1⁄4 cup whole wheat spaghetti, broken into 1
Deglaze with:
1⁄4 cup dry white wine
Stir in; Cover and Cook:
1 1⁄4 cups chicken broth
Salt to taste
Finish with:
1⁄4 cup frozen peas
1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 oz. prosciutto, sliced into strips
Generous grinding of pepper
Directions
Saute onion in butter and olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add rice and spaghetti; stir to coat with oil. Saute until rice is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
Deglaze pan with wine; simmer until liquid has evaporated.
Stir in broth and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pan with a lid that's been wrapped in a clean dish towel (it prevents moisture from dripping off the lid and into the rice). Simmer 18 - 20 minutes. Test rice for doneness; if still firm, cover and cook 2 - 3 more minutes.
Finish off heat with peas and Parmesan; stir in prosciutto just before serving (its color fades when heated). Season with pepper.
Per serving: 179 calories; 30 calories from fat; 6g total fat; 24g carb.; 343mg sodium; 2g fiber
Cajun turkey roulade with shrimp and cornbread stuffing18
Sauteed Spring Carrots19
Mediterranean turkey roulade with spinach-pita bread stuffing20
If you like the bright, sunshine-soaked flavors of Greek food, then this turkey roulade is made for you!
Citrus chicken fricassee with new potatoes and baby vegetables22
This three-course menu proves that cutting down on fat and calories doesn't require cutting out great flavor in the process.
Spring garden salad with white wine vinaigrette24
Creamy rice pudding25
Kitchen timers26
A reliable timer is critical for keeping busy cooks on track. Here's the buzz on their features and what to look for.
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Kitchen Timers
Salter Multi-Timer with Clock, Model #330
Cutlery and More
1-800-650-9866
www.cutleryandmore.comKitchen Universe
1-800-481-6679
www.kitchen-universe.com
Polder Electronic Clock, Timer & Stopwatch, Model #898-90
Fante’s KitchenWare Shop
Order online, by mail, or by fax
FAX: 215-922-5723
1006 S. 9th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-4798
www.fantes.comCooking.Com
www.cooking.com
1-800-633-8810 Monday–Friday 7am–5pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:30am–4:30pm, PST
2850 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 310
Santa Monica, CA 90405
CDN Quick Set/Direct Entry Timer & Clock, Model #TM23-S
Fante’s KitchenWare Shop
Order online, by mail, or by fax
FAX: 215-922-5723
1006 S. 9th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-4798
www.fantes.comKitchen Kaboodle
1-800-366-0161 Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm Pacific Time
www.kitchenkaboodle.com
Acu-Rite Digital Cooking Timer, Model #00654
Partshelf.com
1-630-596-0295 Weekdays 9am–6pm Central Time
www.partshelf.comCutlery and More
1-800-650-9866
www.cutleryandmore.com
Coconut28
There's more to this fruit than what meets the eye. Shredded coconut and coconut milk are just the beginning.
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Coconut Products
Pure Coconut Extract
flavorganics
www.flavorganics.com
973.334.8014
268 Doremus Avenue
Newark, NJ 07105
julie@flavorganics.com
Products include a large selection of organic extracts and syrups.
Website will lead consumers to retail markets that sell their products.Spices Etc.
www.spicesetc.com
1-800-827-6373 8:00–5:30pm Eastern Standard Time Monday–Friday
P.O. Box 2088
Savannah, GA 31401
Along with one of the few spice companies that sells pure coconut flavoring, they also have a wide selection of herbs, spices, natural flavorings, gourmet dried mushrooms, spice blends, peppermills, specialty foods, teas, and gifts.
Pure Coconut Water
O.N.E. One Natural Experience
www.onenaturalexperience.com
1-888-663-2626 Jessica Vitale, P.R.
1100 Glendon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
This company sells 100% pure coconut water (the water from young coconuts) by the case (there are twelve 11-oz. ready-to-drink units per case.)
Coconut Oil
Spectrum Organics
www.spectrumorganics.com
Spectrum Organic Products Inc.
5341 Old Redwood Hwy., Suite 400
Petaluma, CA 94954
The website contains detailed information on all of their products, which includes a variety of organic fats and oils. There are two options for purchasing: online, or finding a retail market that sells their products using their store locator.
Basic techniques30
Read these helpful kitchen hints on how to check oil temperature, toast coconut, work with cabbage, and pound out meat.
Steak milanese32
Garlic Linguine33
Top-notch salmon cakes34
Creamed Asparagus35
Blackened Ham Steak36
Mini Cheddar Biscuits37
Curried new potato and pea soup38
Pasta and new potatoes with haricots verts and spring herb pesto.39
New potato & shrimp salad with fennel, spring herbs, and lemon vinaigrette40
Spanish New Potato Flatbread with red pepper sauce and herbed goat cheese41
Questions & answers42
Breakfast Panini44
Wake up and smell the sandwiches - these eye-opening recipes will get your day going.
Breakfast Panini with chowchow45
Orange-ade45
Chipotle bacon breakfast sandwich with tomato avocado salsa46
Triple coconut cake with tangy pineapple icing and fruit salsa48
Tangy Pineapple Icing with lime zest50
Fruit Salsa50
"Almond Joy" Cupcakes51
Breakfast bruschetta52
Forget toast and jelly - cinnamon toast with berries and tangy cream is a delightful brunch "hors d'oeuvre" or light dessert.