Let me get you acquainted with quince, so you can take full advantage of every chance encounter you may have in the future. What is Quince? A Formal Introduction Quince (cydonia oblonga) is a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), and the only child of the genus cydonia. They’re green-yellow and shaped like pears, but wonky with more pronounced bumps. Some have a coat of pale fuzz. Their leaves are shiny and waxy looking and have velvety undersides....
What’s in Season in February? Blood oranges and lemons Blood oranges are peaking now, these juicy ruby wonders timed perfectly for Valentines Day. Most citrus are happiest during the dreary winter months. Now is the time to make marmalade, and anything lemony. Swiss chard, kale, and collards It’s still the season for sturdy winter greens. Look for rainbow chard with colorful stems. Fennel Looks like celery, tastes like licorice, this relative of carrots and parsley is terrific shaved raw into salads, added into stews, or baked or braised....
Tip: Portion leftover pesto into an ice cube tray, freeze, then pop out the cubes and store in a freezer bag for next time. Tip: Pull the meat off the bones as soon as you’re home from the market and store in a covered container in the fridge. It’s much easier to do when the chicken is still warm. Tip: The dressings in salad kits tend to be on the sweet side....
A showstopper holiday dessert doesn’t have to come from a professional bakery. As we’ve seen in GBBO, home bakers can create striking celebration-worthy desserts too! Before getting started, I have a few recommendations: Read the recipe from beginning to end carefully. Sometimes you’ll have to read through it twice.Set aside the proper baking pans and any special equipment on your kitchen counter. You don’t want to scramble for them mid-bake....
Cold season produce isn’t just pretty, though. Winter fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients and produce flavonoids and antioxidants that give them extra defenses to survive cold and damp weather. Flavonoids are responsible for the saturated hues of these hearty vegetables, and it turns out that these same substances are pretty good for us too. We instinctively crave rich comfort foods like soups, stews, and casseroles when the weather gets cold, but there is a bounty of winter veg to eat up during the season....
Cue the slow cooker. I use it as much as I can during this time of year. Not only does it save me time from having to prep and cook dinner in the evening, the type of meals I crave this time of year are ones that turn out well in the slow cooker—they warm foods like casseroles, stews, and chili. Slow cookers range in size and function. For most of our recipes, you’ll need one that can hold 4 to 6 quarts....
After such a jumbled summer, a change in seasons is welcome. But this year, whatever shape it may be taking, school is breaking new territory. Where I live in the Ohio River Valley, it’s been a hot, hot summer—so my favorite fall fruits may be too dry and shriveled to make an abundant harvest. But there’s still the always-anticipated wardrobe switch to boots and sweaters. The cavalcade of pumpkin spice products....
Who said you can’t have cake for breakfast? Apple Bread is a great, indulgent breakfast alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea. You can also serve it for dessert with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top. You probably have everything you need in your house to make this recipe, so it is perfect if you’re looking to bake something tasty on a whim....
Recipe developer Kye Ameden says the KAF team tested over 100 bagel recipes to find the perfect sandwich bagel, one that’s substantial enough to hold a variety of sandwich fillings while still being light and crispy–not the typical carb-load gut bomb, but rather a true “sandwich bagel,” destined for many a bacon, egg, and cheese experience. “There’s something incredibly rewarding about making bagels at home,” says Ameden. “Their bready aroma fills the kitchen while they’re baking, and their texture fresh from the oven is absolutely perfect–not too chewy and with a slightly crisp crust....
Here’s what you do: Around 5pm, when everyone is trickling back to the house from the day’s adventures, send someone out to fetch fresh fish fillets. Flounder or sole are both good, or substitute another mild fish. Meanwhile, get the oven warming and delegate a few houseguests to prepare the breadcrumb topping. Shredded Parmesan cheese makes this particular task even easier, and avoids the question of whether your beach house comes equipped with a cheese grater....
While under-appreciated, cabbage really is a wonder vegetable. Not only is it relatively inexpensive, it can easily keep a month or two in the fridge, and it is endlessly versatile in recipes. Whether raw in a coleslaw, blanched with butter, stuffed and wrapped, or made into a simple and delicious cabbage soup as we do here, cabbage is a work horse. Simple Ingredients for Simple Cabbage Soup Have you ever looked in your fridge and the only vegetable in good shape looking back at you is a single head of cabbage?...
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The best salsa of the month clubs provide you with what you enjoy most in a salsa, whether that means appealing to your adventurous eating style and openness to trying innovative flavors or offering up classic salsas made from fresh, local ingredients. The best clubs also deliver the right number of jars for your family with a cost that fits your budget while offering a range of heat levels to please everyone at the table....
What Are Boysenberries? Boysenberries look like blackberries, but are actually a cross between blackberries, loganberries, and raspberries. As such they fruit much earlier in the season than blackberries, and they are more delicate in touch and taste. As a vine to cultivate, they aren’t nearly as thorny as blackberries and neither are they as invasive of a plant. I used to grow blackberries in San Francisco and it was a constant struggle to keep them from taking over the yard....
Some people get chocolate cravings. I get broccoli cravings. Sometimes I think it’s my body’s way of telling me I’ve been laying on the bacon (or maybe the chocolate!) a bit too thick. But honestly, I could eat broccoli every day of the year and not get tired of it. How to Stir-Fry Broccoli Like a Pro Here’s a quick and easy recipe for broccoli, stir-fried with a little ginger and sesame....
A tasty, low-carb meal has got to be on the top of your list for weeknight suppers. The emphasis here is on tasty. Cauliflower rice—finely chopped raw cauliflower that looks like a grain—works as a great backdrop for the other fresh flavors in this recipe. It gets a hefty shot of lemon, both zest and juice, plus a bonus of barely wilted spinach and cherry tomatoes. Topped off with garlicky shrimp, this weeknight dinner has a huge yum factor....
Here’s a quickie, inspired by Southern Italian flavors. A little bacon (or pancetta), some toasted pine nuts, some garlic (of course), oregano, and red pepper flakes, and your cauliflower is ready for a debutante ball. Or a midweek meal. Enjoy! Toss to combine and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Do not let the garlic burn.
The Secret to Chicken Marbella: Prunes! Prunes are the distinctive ingredient in this famous dish. They’re actually used often in classical French cooking, and the Silver Palate recipe borrows heavily from the French traditional lapin aux pruneaux. While prunes and capers might seem like an odd combination, when cooked together with chicken, they create a delectable sweet and sour, savory flavor. An Easy Chicken Marbella Recipe — Great for a Party!...
No one in a temperate climate should ever have to pay a dime for arugula; it grows like a weed, more aggressive even than dandelion. Thank goodness it tastes so good, both raw and cooked! This chicken roll-up combines spicy arugula with creamy goat cheese for a wonderful compliment to the chicken. Easy to make as well. Recipe barely adapted from Martha Stewart’s now defunct Everyday Food magazine.
