May/June 2020

Cuisine at home

The Guide to Creative Home Cooking

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From The Editor
As I sit down to write this letter, I realize it's not going to be easy. After working at the magazine for over 21 years, it's time for me to hang up my apron and embark on the next phase of my life. The journey here has been rewarding, educational,
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Cuisine At Home
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Tips From Our Readers
I go through bouts of either using a lot of garlic or none. Rather than letting any go to waste, I separate and peel the cloves, toss them into an airtight container, and add enough olive oil to cover the cloves. Now I have garlic-infused oil to use
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In The Now
If there ever was an example of turning a problem into a friend, Fab Slabs has it down. In Queensland, Australia, the invasive camphor laurel is a Declared Environmental Weed Class 3. The problem is, this non-native species is having a harmful effect
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Let’s Get Social
THE BUZZ | WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CHEESE? Is cheese the most beloved food out there? With so many varieties, there's something for just about everyone to love. This may sound cheesy, but we think they're all grate (except Maddy). With the cheese primer
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Cinco De Mayo
YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW Cinco de Mayo is more popularly observed in the United States than Mexico. This vibrant celebration commemorates a victory of Mexico over France on that date and has been fêted since 1863. Over time this fiesta has started honoring
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Toss It Up TONIGHT
NOW’S THE TIME FOR ENTRÉE SALADS — not only is fresh produce abundant, but it seems, with the craze of bowl food, all-in-one meals are more popular than ever. And these three salads, that simply explode with flavor, will be just as popular. Plus, eac
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Feijoada
Brazil’s most famous regional dish, feijoada [fay-ZHWAH-duh], consists of beans, pork, greens, and rice. We took this classic comfort dish, added a citrus vinaigrette, and turned it into a flavor-packed salad that will have your taste buds doing the
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Chicken Craze
IT’S NO SURPRISE that chicken keeps making a debut on everyone’s dinner table. This versatile protein is perfect for soaking up every bit of flavor you throw at it. And, however you decide to cook it, this hunk of meat will never let you down. Cancel
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Smashed
SMASHBURGERS imply exactly what they are, though a few more details bring these beauties into focus. Instead of shaping the meat into your typical perfect patty, just gather the meat into a loose, shaggy ball. This prevents the burger from becoming t
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Mediterranean Lifestyle
All things in moderation...is always a good adage. And applying it to this balanced attitude toward food is why the diet of the sun-kissed Mediterranean is one of the world’s most healthful. Let these diet basics be your guide to modifying the region
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What Is The Mediterranean Diet?
THIS RANKING ISN’T SURPRISING to many, as the diet, which primarily emphasizes a plant-based approach to eating, has been shown to foster good health. Plus, it’s both simple and easy-to-follow, which means people are more inclined to stick with the “
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Spring Brunch Has Sprung
SOMETIMES BRUNCH can feel overwhelming. You’re wanting the perfect balance of menu options while also trying to figure out the most efficient way to get everything done so you can enjoy the festivities along with your guests. Luckily, each of these r
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How To Create A Cheese Board
For your basic, well-rounded cheese board, C.J. recommends selecting four or five cheeses, one from each of the texture categories covered in the Primer, pages 40–43, plus a small amount of blue to round things out. Choose cheeses according to the s
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How To Talk To Your Cheesemonger
NOW THAT YOU KNOW A THING OR TWO about cheese it’s time to visit your cheesemonger and have a conversation so they can best direct you. Remember there really are no rules. Just keep in mind, these are some suggestions from C.J.’s voice of experience.
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The Kitchen Without Borders
Chef Rachana was the first Eat Offbeat chef. Just like her mother, Rachana thrives when she’s busy, so it’s no surprise that she’s the one running the show in the kitchens. She also finds time to open her home to complete strangers to teach cooking c
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The Story Of The Kitchen Without Borders
This cookbook features 70 authentic and nourishing recipes from around the globe that highlight the culinary traditions of 14 refugee and immigrant chefs from Eat Offbeat. Along with the vibrant recipes, you get to know the chefs and their stories. A
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Unstuck
A nonstick skillet is an essential piece of equipment to have in your kitchen, even if all you use it for is eggs — though they come in handy for cooking many things, including the frittata, page 38, and the crêpes, page 77. Since there are so many s
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Top 2 10-inch Non-stick Skillets
• Hard-anodized aluminum • 3-layer nonstick coating • PFOA, lead, and cadmium free • Cast stainless steel handle with heat-resistant silicone for comfortable non-slip grip • Oven safe up to 390° • 5 year warranty on coating, 10 year warranty on body
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. The. Cheese Course A Primer
ALL CHEESE is made from four ingredients — milk, salt, cultures, and enzymes. The milk is purposefully curdled due to the added cultures, like Lactobacilli, and enzymes, like rennet, which cause the milk to separate into curds and whey. The whey is r
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Juiced* Up Cocktails
IT’S FUN TO EXPERIMENT with classic cocktails, and that’s just what we’ve done here. And everyone seems to want to up their intake of fruits and veggies — us included. In that vein, we opted to juice vegetables and/or fruits for each of these cocktai
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Miso Me
OFTEN OVERLOOKED, miso is the true star of those stray condiments sitting in your fridge. Not only does it last for about a year, it adds complexity to dishes. Plus, it’s versatile, and these recipes prove just that. Cold noodles aren’t new, but with
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Get Grilling!
Pork loin chops are from the lower back, just behind the rib chop. They have the characteristic T-bone shape and a lot of meat, including some of the tenderloin. Makes 4 servings (5 cups vegetables) Total time: 30 minutes 4 bone-in pork loin chop
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Did You Know…
at one time, there were six variations of Pimm’s, the English herbal-based aperitif liqueur. Three have been phased out, one is only made in small quantities, another only in the winter, but Pimm’s No. 1 was the original and most popular. It’s gin-ba
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Apped-up Partay!
Pizza dough or biscuits work great with this recipe. If using purchased biscuit dough, halve each biscuit horizontally then press dough into prepared pan. Makes 12 servings Total time: 40 minutes 1 purchased pizza crust (13.8 oz.), such as Pillsb
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Ask The Editors
What’s the difference between caramel and butterscotch sauce? Gail Hudson, Deerfield Beach, FL This is a common question since both are cooked sugar concoctions. But the main difference is caramel is made with granulated sugar while butterscotch i
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Stacked Up
THE WORD CRÊPE just sounds fancy. These paper-thin pancakes are perfect for a mile-high stacked dessert. Now that’s fancy. For this recipe, you don’t need to have pristine crêpes. You only need a pretty one for the top. And with over 20 layers of crê
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Crêpe Class
1 Once skillet is HOT and brushed with melted butter, pour the batter to one side using a 1/4 cup measure. 2 Immediately tilt the skillet and swirl the batter to spread it over the bottom of the skillet. 3 Cook each crêpe until the edges are gold
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All About Miso
MISO IS MORE than just soup stock. It is an umami-rich, salty fermented paste, traditionally made with soybeans and a grain koji, which is basically a culinary mold that is the starting point for freeing up flavor within foods. Miso is a quintessenti

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