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The Guide to Creative Home Cooking

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Let’s Get Social
Holidays are meant for turning your kitchen into a full-on bakery. And since we love holiday cookies, we thought we’d share our must-have cookies and memories for the season. Share your favorite holiday cookie and memory with us on Facebook or Instag
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Holiday Gift Guide
They say you can’t take it with you, but Ember mugs make it much easier. If you like it hot or hotter (even an hour later), Ember makes it easier again. These cups are the epitome of the 21st century. Well-crafted, beautifully sleek mugs use advanced
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ONE & DONE
THE SECRET’S OUT — whether you call them sheet pans or baking sheets, they aren’t just for baking cookies. The versatile vessel easily knocks out all-in-one meals with little effort on your part. And it’s one of the big reasons they’re popular for we
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HOW TO ARRANGE & FOLD TORTILLAS
Folding and fixing the tortillas is as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Arrange six tortillas, overhanging the edges of baking sheet, then place one in center. 2. After adding filling, place remaining tortilla in center, then fold in overhanging tortillas, press
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Sweet Treats
WHETHER YOUR FAVORITE holiday memory is cooking up goodies in the kitchen with mom or grandma, or just eating your way through all those marvelous seasonal treats, these classic homemade candies are just right for serving or gifting to your family an
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Sheet Pan 4-1-1
Sheet pan (aka baking sheet) cooking doesn’t require any fancy equipment. Your trusty baking sheet is all you need to create quick and flavorful meals. But if you’re wondering what you should look for in a good baking sheet, be sure to check out page
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Tips
I make a lot of candy, especially around the holidays, and Peanut Butter Balls are always requested. I’ve found freezing the peanut butter balls a bit will result in a nicer chocolate coating. First, refrigerate the peanut butter filling, then roll i
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Our Staff Tested Sheet Pans
FEATURES | • 18×13×1-inch 18-gauge aluminum half sheet pan • 16.8×11.8×1-inch stainless steel cooling rack • Oven-safe up to 500° • Silicone feet on rack. PROS | • Best even heat • Pan won’t warp • Reinforced pan edge with steel wire • Removable sil
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Heat Sheet And Eat
Whether it’s a chicken dinner or cookies, baking sheets are indispensable in any kitchen. In the Cuisine Test Kitchens they get workouts every day. This issue we’re looking at what you should consider when purchasing a baking sheet, aka a sheet pan.
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Lofty Goals
We used Hulisen 3(w) × 1¾(h)-inch round cake rings. You can also use English muffin rings, but the pancakes won’t be as tall and impressive looking. Makes 8 pancakes Total time: 40 minutes 3/4 cup all-purpose flour5 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided1
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Curry Flavor
THAI CURRIES conjure that cartoon image of steam coming out of your ears, but that’s fantasy. In reality, Thai curries are assertive but they aren’t overwhelming. Curry pastes are complex mixtures with dozens of fresh or dried chiles, herbs, and spic
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A Curry Primer
RED CURRY is the most used paste. It relies on dried red chiles, fresh red bird chiles, and fresh red peppers for spicy heat and color. GREEN CURRY uses green bird chiles, serranos, and fresh green herbs. YELLOW CURRY relies on turmeric and Indian
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Got Soup?
You’ll likely have 1–3 Tbsp. flour remaining after coating the steak. Depending how thick you like your soup, add more or less according to your preference. Makes 6 servings (10 cups) Total time: 45 minutes 1½ lb. center-cut sirloin steak, cut int
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Let’s Go Dutch
TODAY’S DUTCH OVEN MODELS are designed for slow cooking both on top of the stove and in the oven. The contained heat creates gently simmering liquid that’s perfect for long, slow braising and roasting. Each method produces a different result: On t
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Back To Basics
Every cuisine has a soup tradition, so no wonder it’s one of the most revered dishes in the world. The variations on the theme are virtually endless — you could eat a different concoction every day for a year, and merely scratch the surface of the so
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Let’s Get It STARTED
ANXIETY MOUNTS for home chefs at the holidays regardless of the best-laid plans. There’s so much to keep track of and little time to address it all; at least, that’s how it feels. But this menu keeps at least one thing, the food, under control, so yo
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Breakfast Wake Up
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? This question always seems to pop up at the most inconvenient time. But we’re here to take the stress away and answer that with three savory egg-celent recipes. We’re sure everyone’s bellies will be full and satisfied without th
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Broth
READ THE LABEL All store-bought broths are not created equal. A quick look at the ingredient list can reveal a lot about the flavor of the broth inside. Look for broths whose first ingredient is the same as the broth type (beef, chicken, etc.) not bo
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Test Kitchen Techniques
When SWEATING, the goal is to cook the vegetables, most often mirepoix, stirring often, in a small amount of fat over fairly low heat with the pot covered. Trapped steam from the vegetables slowly softens them without browning (which could alter the
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Comfort Baked Up
Up the ante on comfort with these two ooey-gooey, richly flavored casseroles. Sure to receive rave reviews — nothing strikes the right culinary cord like these baked-to-perfection pasta bakes. Make sure to cook pasta to al dente as it will continue
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How To Butterfly A Rib-eye Roast
1. Arrange roast on a cutting board, fat side down, with one short end toward you. Holding the knife (such as a chefs knife) parallel to and about 1 inch above the cutting board, make an incision along the entire length of one long edge of roast. Con
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Let’s Get The Holidays Rolling
There’s nothing like a rolled roast to cause everyone’s jaw to drop when it’s brought to the dinner table. With a little prep work, this scrumptious roast is easier than you might think. And the Red Wine Au Jus is the perfect finishing touch. This sh
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More To Explore Butter Varieties
Salt acts as a preservative and gives butter a longer shelf life. But the amount of salt added varies from one manufacturer to another. As a result, many cooks prefer to use unsalted butter, salting the dish as needed to better control the flavor. If
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Bread & Butter
Think of butter as semisolid heavy cream. Cream is what rises to the top of the pail after a cow’s been milked. Just skim off this cream, churn it, and you’ll have butter. Butter consists of butterfat, water, milk solids, and sometimes salt. Butterfa
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Tools Of The Trade
To avoid undesirable crusts, we prefer lighter-colored metal pans — especially for delicate baked goods like muffins and cakes. If you use darker-colored pans, check for doneness a few minutes before reaching the recipe’s suggested baking time. We r
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Just Desserts
Due to the height of this cake, the top may brown quickly. If this happens, cover the cake with foil to prevent the top from burning. Makes 12 servings Total time: 1 1/2 hours + cooling 12 egg whites, at room temperature1 tsp. cream of tartar1½ cu
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Handy Baking Tools
The bent blades of these spatulas are handy for spreading batter, icing, and transferring decorated and delicate cookies. They come in a variety of sizes. The sturdy blade of this “knife” is terrific for flipping dough as it’s rolled out, making cle
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Garnish
Use a vegetable peeler to peel long, thick strips of zest from a lemon, then thinly slice. You can also rub the zest with 2 tablespoons of superfine sugar with your fingertips until combined. Then arrange zest around the edge or into the center of th
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EAT YOUR vittamins
Everyone needs a dose of vitamins to keep their bodies healthy and functioning. No need to stock up on supplements. All you need to do is follow a broad healthy diet to meet your daily vitamin needs since most vitamins aren’t produced by the body;
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Update Your Apps!
BUBBLES AND BITES set the tone for any festive gala. And these six nibbles create a spread that elevates any gathering ... before the stroke of midnight or not. Clams casino are popular throughout New England for a reason: They’re addictively good. B
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Grains Of Rice
LONG-GRAIN WHITE: These long, slender grains are three to five times as long as they are wide. When cooked, they stay dry and separate, with a fluffy texture. And if you can’t find basmati or jasmine rice, long grain is a suitable substitute. BASMAT
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The Process
The stages vary for the three types of tea. Black tea uses the most steps, then oolong, then green. Leaves are spread out on racks to dry so they become soft and pliable. For green tea, instead of withering, the leaves are steamed to kill any enzymes
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Rice, Rice, Baby!
RICE is easy to cook, good for you, and absorbs any flavor you toss at it. And these recipes showcase just how versatile this glorious grain can be. Risi e bisi is way more fun to say than “rice and peas,” which is what the name stands for. This clas
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Let’s Talk TEA
All tea comes from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant; the way the leaves are processed (see page 94) determines a tea’s style. During harvesting, the top two leaves and buds of the plant are plucked, then dried (called withering), oxidi
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All About Rice
Thousands of kinds of rice grow around the world. And because different varieties thrive in various climates, rice actually grows on every continent except Antarctica. The selection at the supermarket is less daunting, but choosing the best variety f
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A Twist On The Classics
Shake (or stir) up some classic sippers this winter. We’ve narrowed it down to a couple you’ve likely heard of — cosmo and martini — along with two you may not be as familiar with — Sazerac and sidecar. With four to choose from, let’s get this party
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Holiday Holdovers
To cut through the richness, we recommend serving this with rice and a generous squeeze of lime. Makes 4 servings Total time: 30 minutes 1 stick unsalted butter (8Tbsp.)11/2 cups diced onions2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced1 Tbsp. each minced g
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Ask The Editors
Ann Palmer, Silver Springs, TX Called a punt (aka a kick-up), they were created in the early days of Champagne making. The pressure created by the Champagne’s bubbles would often cause the hand-blown bottles to explode through the bottom (since the
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Did You Know…
we mentioned in our Spring 2021 issue that in Thailand, monkeys are trained in special schools to harvest coconuts? However, there is some controversy about the treatment of the animals. We did not mean to make light of and potentially misrepresent t
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Ginger All The Way
RUN, RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN! This is one gingerbread man that you’ll want to catch! We’re pairing gingersnap cookies, with a decadently rich and perfectly spiced Gingerbread Cheesecake — now that’s something to snap about! Sugar and spice, these cook
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From The Editor
It’s hard to believe the holidays are here, another year is coming to a close, a new one will begin, and winter will descend upon us. After last year, I’m trying not to take anything for granted, so I’m more grateful than ever for all of you and for

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