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112 LAST CALL This sparkling
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13 Mixer
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20 SPICE SECRETS The
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one? Top-quality nutmeg,
cinnamon, or another full-
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22 PARTY IN THE KITCHEN
Set out a few help-yourself
holiday dishes in the room
where everyone tends to
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party will take care of itself.
29 Trending
29 FOOLPROOF ROASTS
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it’ll be spectacular.
34 IN SEASON See why there’s
nothing plain about vanilla.
42 TOP IT OFF Clever toppings
take French fries from
sideshow to main attraction.
47 COOK TO FOLLOW Meet
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amazing Mexican dishes.
50 GOOD TO GO Indulgent
coffees that won’t break the
calorie bank.
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53 ROLL WITH IT Delicious
riffs on our most popular
cinnamon roll recipe: pistachio-
pomegranate, peanut butter-
jelly, red velvet, and more.
58 WINTER WONDERLAND
DESSERTS Our favorite
baking ingredients just
happen to resemble winter’s
quintessential element: snow!
PHOTOGRAPHER
Blaine Moats
63 Dinner Fix FOOD STYLIST
Jennifer Peterson
63 WEEKNIGHT WINNERS
Just 20 minutes of hands-on
time. Your oven, slow cooker, or
Instant Pot take care of the rest.
68 ALL IN ONE Celebrity cook 58
Ellie Krieger marries the
simplicity of one-pan dinners
with healthy cooking.
78 SIMPLE SIDES Pair these
sides with recipes in this issue.
80 PANTRY POWER Creative
ideas for leftover spaghetti.
82 MAKE IT A MEAL
What’s for dinner tonight?
One of these menus!
85 Good for You
85 RECIPE MAKEOVERS
Indulge or go healthy with
breakfasts that suit holiday
guests with different diets.
93 BRIGHT IDEA An easy
formula for lower-calorie,
lower-fat cocktail meatballs.
94 FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Should your New Year’s toast
be alcohol-free? We explore the 68
big idea behind Dry January.
97 Family 93
97 FOR KIDS Let your presence
be your holiday present. Make
memories and easy homemade
wrapping paper with the kids.
100 FAVORITES Recipes that
thousands of your fellow cooks
are saving and loving this month.
104 ALLRECIPETS Meet Getty,
a Christmas-loving cockapoo.
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APPETIZERS
93 Base Cocktail Meatballs
106 Crispy Rosemary Flatbread
Crackers
Greek Meatballs
93
Italian Meatballs
93
Southwestern Meatballs
93
Thai Meatballs
93
BREAKFAST
Breakfast Nests
80
Chunky Monkey Pancakes
87
Fries Benedict
42
Keto Cauliflower Hash Browns
88
Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
88
Paleo Applesauce Pancakes
87
102 Sausage-Egg Muffins
Mocha-Almond Fudge DESSERTS
39 Best Bread Pudding with
Prep Time: 10 minutes
RECIPE BY Vanilla Sauce
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes (+2 hours of chilling time) 108 Bûche de Noël
56 Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
Makes: 16 pieces
38 Chef John’s Rosemary Shortbread
Cookies
INGREDIENTS: 108 Chef John’s Russian Tea Cakes
8 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely 2/3 cup brewed espresso 106 Chewy Sugar Cookies
chopped 2/3 cup evaporated milk
106 Chewy White Chocolate, Macadamia,
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed 1 tsp vanilla extract and Cranberry Cookies
1/4 tsp salt 1 cup chopped toasted almonds
108 Chocolate-Dipped Coconut
1 cup Pyure Organic All-Purpose Stevia Macaroons
106 Chocolate-Mint Pinwheels
INSTRUCTIONS:
38 Classic Vanilla-Infused
1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with enough parchment paper to overhang edges; Crème Brûlée
set aside. In large heatproof bowl, combine chocolate, butter, and salt; set aside.
Clone of a Cinnabon
55
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2. n saucepan set over medium heat, combine Pyure Organic All-Purpose Stevia 101 Dawn’s Candied Walnuts
sweetener, espresso, and evaporated milk; stir until sweetener dissolves. Bring to a 106 Jam-Filled Cookie Cups
boil, stirring; cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture reaches 238°F or soft-ball stage.
101 Jumbo Fluffy Walnut Apple Muffins
3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over chocolate mixture; let stand for 1 to 2 56 Maple and Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
minutes, stirring until melted. Let cool to 110°F; using wooden spoon, beat vigorously 106 Mod Plaid Sugar Cookies
until thickened. Stir in almonds.
Nanaimo Bars III
110
4. Scrape into prepared pan; smooth top. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours or until completely 56 Peanut Butter and Jelly
cooled and set. Cinnamon Rolls PHOTO: ANDY LYONS; FOOD STYLING: PAUL GRIMES; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL
56 Peppermint Mocha Cinnamon Rolls
5. Remove from pan and peel off parchment. Cut into 16 pieces. Store in airtight
56 Pistachio and Pomegranate
container for up to 1 week.
Cinnamon Rolls
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
TIP: If you don’t have a thermometer, you can use the cold-water test. Soft-ball stage 56
106 Snickerdoodles
occurs when a drop of caramel is added to a small dish of cold water and it forms a
soft, pliable ball that flattens when pressed between your fingers. 38 Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie
Vanilla Sugar
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108 White Chocolate Blondies
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SEAFOOD
MAIN DISHES 49 The Original Camarones
a la Diabla
BEEF
33 Oven-Roasted Pistachio-
Christmas Prime Rib
Crusted Salmon
33
66 Instant Pot Kielbasa and Roasted Cod Niçoise
Cabbage 71
102 Pasta e Fagioli a la VEGETARIAN
Chez Ivano 80 Asian Noodle Bowls
Whether you’re looking to cut
66 Slow Cooker Barbecued 80 Chimichurri Spaghetti back on sugar, manage your
Beef Ribs
66 Instant Pot Mushroom weight, or stick to a low-carb
106 Slow Cooker Bolognese Risotto
diet like keto, Pyure Organic
CHICKEN & TURKEY 69 Roasted Vegetable Bowl All-Purpose Stevia is the
with White Beans and Garlic-
64 Instant Pot Coconut-Curry Balsamic Dressing perfect way to still enjoy
Chicken the sweet things in life.
102 Spicy Vegan
33 Pancetta-Wrapped Turkey Potato Curry
Breastw Stuffed with Spinach That’s because this organic,
and Feta 70 Split-Pea Soup with Sun-Dried sugar-free sweetener made from
Tomato ‘Gremolata’
64 Roasted Chicken with the stevia plant is non-GMO,
Lemon and Rosemary
gluten-free and contains zero
72 West African-Style Peanut SIDES & DRINKS calories. It’s as great in your
Stew with Chicken
morning cup of coffee as it is
Christmas Mimosas
PORK 112 in a smoothie, or a plate of rich,
73 Fennel-Rubbed Pork Chops 42 Fries Benedict Mocha Almond Fudge. With
with Apple, Kale, and Honey-Roasted Red Potatoes Pyure Organic All-Purpose
Sweet Potato 78
Keto Cauliflower Hash Browns Stevia, it’s always a good time
80 Spaghetti Donuts 88
78 Pomegranate Spinach Salad to treat yourself.
33 Special-Occasion Stuffed
Crown Roast of Pork 78 Roasted Brussels Sprouts
42 Sushi Fries Available at Walmart, Publix,
Tuscan Fries Whole Foods, Amazon.com and
42
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SECRETS
Ever had a snickerdoodle that blew you away, or an eggnog
with a hint of something delicious you couldn’t quite
place? Often, the difference between a good recipe and a
memorable one is a good-quality cinnamon, freshly grated
nutmeg, or another full-flavored spice. By Tanner Owens
WHAT MAKES A What should I look for
WHAT MAKES A
QUALITY SPICE?
QUALITY SPICE? when buying spices?
Volatile oils (or essential oils) give Because freshness matters, it’s smart
spices their flavor. And even though to choose airtight packages and to
spices don’t really “go bad,” they lose shop at a high-volume grocer or spice
flavor as those oils evaporate over store, where spices don’t linger on the
time. Oil content is different for each shelf. Some brands include a “best
spice; percentages may even differ for by” date right on the label. Some
the same spice from different regions. list country of origin, too, so you can
How quickly a spice fades depends on tell if it’s a spicy-sweet Vietnamese
how it is processed and how much it is cinnamon or a mild, citrusy Ceylon
exposed to heat, light, or air. cinnamon from Sri Lanka.
ANYTHING TO WATCH OUT FOR?
Check the ingredients list for preservatives, additives, or artificial colors, which can
dilute the flavor and make a spice appear fresher than it is. And watch for caking,
which can indicate a broken seal or moisture damage.
I
SHOULD
WHAT’S THE S H O U L D I
How long BEST WAY TO BU WHOLE E
WHOL
BUY Y
do spices keep? OR GROUND?
STORE SPICES?
It depends on the spice and Whole spices like nutmeg last longer
how it’s stored, but whole Put them in airtight glass or amber than ground. Because they are intact,
spices can last up to four jars to help keep flavor in and they have less surface exposed to
years, while ground spices air. Of course, you have to grind or
freshness-stealing air out. Jot the
and herbs degrade grate them yourself. So they’re a little
in one to three years. opened-on date on the jars to help like coffee beans: If you’re using a
you gauge their age later. And tuck lot quickly, you might want to buy
the already ground product. If you’re
them in a cool, dry, dark drawer or
using a little occasionally, you might
cabinet away from the stove. opt for whole and grind as needed.
To tell if your spices are still potent, give ’em a sniff PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
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PHOTOS JACOB FOX | FOOD STYLING SAMMY MILA | PROP STYLING SUE MITCHELL
Your family and
friends don’t need to
be entertained. They
just want to hang
out and eat with
you! Set out a few
help-yourself items
where everyone
tends to gather—the
kitchen—and the
party will take care
of itself. Here are
three easy ways to
get your holiday
party on.
in the
in the
PARTY
1
NO.
CHEESE
BOARD
Make your own fancy crackers, then
raid your cheese drawer, fruit bin, and
pantry to turn them into a spread.
Add champagne or a
bubbly cocktail, and let
the grazing begin!
Christmas Party in the Kitchen MIXER
Mimosas
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CHEESE, ,
CHEESE
PLEASE
PLEASE! !
We used (clockwise from top right)
Délice de Bourgogne triple crème,
Prairie Breeze white cheddar,
Shropshire Blue, young Gouda, aged
Manchego, and Président Brie for
a mix of textures, ages, and flavors.
Crispy
Rosemary
Flatbread
Crackers
RECIPE ON P. 106
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Party in the Kitchen MIXER
NO.
2
PASTA BAR
Make this easy, hearty Bolognese in
the slow cooker and fire up the pasta
and garlic bread when guests arrive.
Set it out on the island with
prepared pesto, basil, Parm,
and a little vino. Salute!
Slow Cooker
Bolognese
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NO.
3
COFFEE
& COOKIES
Make one terrific sugar cookie (or
up to six different cookies from the
same basic dough). Set them out with
cream, sugar, and a fresh
pot of coffee, and let the
merriment begin.
Chewy
Sugar
Cookies
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foolproof roasts / va-va-vanilla / cinnamon rolls / snowy desserts
PHOTOS: ANDY LYONS; FOOD STYLING: PAUL GRIMES; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL
Special-Occasion
Stuffed Crown Roast
of Pork p.33
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Christmas
Prime Rib p.33
All eyes are
on the holiday
roast. With
a large and
expensive piece
of meat taking
center stage,
the pressure is
on. Never fear.
These tried-and-
true recipes will
get you through.
TRADITIONAL PRIME
RIB RECIPES CALL FOR
ROASTING AT A HIGH
OVEN TEMPERATURE,
then turning off the oven
BY CAITLYN DIIMIG, RD and hoping the roast
PHOTOS finishes in time for dinner.
ANDY LYONS
This isn’t reliable, and it’s
FOOD STYLING
PAUL GRIMES definitely not food-safe.
This recipe ensures a
PROP STYLING
SUE MITCHELL tender, consistent, food-
safe outcome with less time
in the oven. It’s a win-win.
Roasts TRENDING
FOR A STUNNING DISPLAY, we used a 20-inch side of salmon instead of
individual fillets (you may need to special-order it). If possible, roast the salmon on
an oven-safe serving platter. If you don’t have one, just be gentle when transferring
the fish from baking sheet to serving platter to ensure the prettiest presentation.
Oven-Roasted
Pistachio-Crusted
Salmon p.33
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Roasts TRENDING Pancetta-Wrapped
Turkey Breast Stuffed
with Spinach and Feta
STUFFING AND ROLLING ONE
LARGE TURKEY BREAST IS
TEDIOUS AND CUMBERSOME.
Instead, take two turkey breasts,
butterfly and pound them thin,
then layer them with the filling
for easy rolling and a faux roulade.
The original recipe calls for
bacon, but we used pancetta to
elevate it for a special occasion.
PANCETTA-WRAPPE
PANCETTA-WRAPPED D 2 cups chopped cranberries 2. Remove roast from refrigerator 1 hour
BREAST TUFFED D
STUFFE
TURKEY Y BREAST S ¼ cup sugar before cooking to allow meat to reach
TURKE
S
WITH PINACH AND ETA ½ cup butter room temperature. Stir together salt, garlic Roasts TRENDING
F
2 cups chopped onion powder, thyme, and pepper in a small bowl;
HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 2 HR 2 cups chopped celery sprinkle over roast.
SERVES 10 SUBMITTED BY NICOLE
8 cups dry white bread cubes 3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spread celery,
8 REVIEWS 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped carrot, and onion in a roasting pan. Arrange
1 tsp. poultry seasoning roast on top of vegetables. Roast 30 minutes.
2 boneless, skinless turkey breast
1 to 1½ cups apple juice 4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Cover
halves (about 3½ lb. total) roast with foil and continue baking 1 hour
[You may need to special-order 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle pork with and 25 minutes Remove foil and rub roast
.
this from your butcher.] ½ tsp. each salt and pepper. Transfer pork to with horseradish and mustard. Continue
1 tsp. dried oregano a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Wrap ends baking, uncovered, 20 minutes more, or until
¾ tsp. black pepper of chop bones in foil to prevent charring. an instant-read thermometer inserted into
½ tsp. salt Roast 2 hours. thickest part registers 135°F for medium-rare.
½ tsp. cumin 2. Meanwhile, stir together cranberries Transfer roast to a platter and tent with foil.
2 cups fresh spinach and sugar in a bowl. Melt butter in a large Let rest 30 minutes. (Meat temperature will
1 cup crumbled feta cheese skillet over medium heat. Add onion and rise about 10°F during resting time.)
6 oz. pancetta, thinly sliced celery; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, to make au jus: Skim fat from
Stir in cranberry mixture, bread cubes,
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each turkey drippings in roasting pan, then set pan over
apples, poultry seasoning, and remaining
breast half almost in half horizontally, a burner. Stir in 1½ cups water and the beef
1 tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper. Toss well.
leaving 1 inch uncut. Open like a book base. Bring to a boil, scraping any browned
Drizzle with enough apple juice to moisten,
and lay flat between 2 pieces of plastic bits from bottom of pan. Strain and discard
tossing to combine.
wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound each 3. Remove pork from oven and remove foil vegetables; return pan juices to pan. Whisk
breast half to ½ -inch thickness (about together cornstarch and remaining 1 tsp.
from bones. Fill center of crown with stuffing,
a 10x12-inch rectangle). Remove top piece water in a small bowl. Whisk cornstarch
mounding it slightly. Put remaining stuffing
of plastic wrap. mixture into sauce. Cook, stirring, until
in a 1½ - to 2-qt. baking dish and set aside.
2. Sprinkle oregano, pepper, salt, and bubbly (sauce will be thin). Serve with roast.
Roast pork 1 hour more.
cumin over each breast half. Arrange 1 cup
4. Lightly tent pork with foil to prevent
spinach and ½ cup feta on 1 breast half, stuffing from overbrowning. Arrange PER 5-OZ. SERVING: 464 CAL; 31G FAT (13G SAT); 43G
leaving a 1-inch border. Top with other PRO; 2G CARB (0G FIBER, 0G SUGARS); 572MG SODIUM
baking dish with remaining stuffing in oven
breast half. Repeat with remaining spinach
alongside roasting pan. Continue roasting
and feta. Roll up turkey and stuffing, starting
OVEN-ROASTED ISTACHIO-
PISTACHIO-
about 30 minutes, or until an instant-read OVEN-ROASTED P
from a long side, using plastic wrap to
SALMO
CRUSTED
S
thermometer inserted into thickest parts of CRUSTED ALMON N
get a tight roll. Remove and discard plastic pork registers 145°F and stuffing in baking Photo on page 31
wrap. Cover roll with pancetta slices; tie
dish is golden brown and heated through.
roll with kitchen string crosswise at 1-inch HANDS-ON 10 MIN TOTAL 40 MIN
[To ensure pork is fully cooked, take
intervals. Transfer rolled turkey to a rack temperature readings in multiple locations SERVES 10 SUBMITTED BY THEDAILYGOURMET
in a roasting pan. 4 REVIEWS
and avoid touching bone.] Transfer pork to a
3. Roast turkey 1½ to 2 hours, or until an
platter and let rest 10 minutes.
instant-read thermometer inserted into ¼ cup unsalted butter
center registers 165°F. 2 Tbsp. olive oil
4. Turn on broiler; broil wrapped turkey PER SERVING (2 CHOPS AND 1 CUP STUFFING): 1 (3-lb.) side of salmon, skin-on
704 CAL; 31G FAT (14G SAT); 69G PRO; 33G CARB
until pancetta is crisp, about 2 minutes per (3G FIBER, 15G SUGARS); 679MG SODIUM 2 tsp. Greek seasoning
side. (Watch closely to prevent burning.) ⅔ cup finely chopped roasted,
Let turkey rest 10 minutes. Remove strings CHRISTMAS S PRIM R salted pistachios
RIB IB
CHRISTMA
PRIME E
before slicing. ⅔ cup panko bread crumbs
Photo on page 30
armagazine.com/pancetta-wrapped- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking
turkey-breast HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 4 HR, PLUS OVERNIGHT
SERVES 12 SUBMITTED BY JUDY2RIVER sheet with parchment paper or foil and coat
with cooking spray.
PER 5-OZ SERVING: 287 CAL; 11G FAT (6G SAT); 45G PRO; 134 REVIEWS
1G CARB (0G FIBER, 1G SUGARS); 689MG SODIUM 2. Microwave 2 Tbsp. butter in a small
1 (6-lb.) boneless prime rib roast bowl until melted, 15 to 30 seconds. Let cool,
2 tsp. kosher salt then stir in oil.
SPECIAL-OCCASION STUFFED 2 tsp. garlic powder 3. Put salmon skin side down on prepared
CROWN ROAST OF PORK
CROWN ROAST OF PORK 2 tsp. dried thyme baking sheet. Brush with butter mixture, then
Photo on page 29 2 tsp. black pepper sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. Greek seasoning.
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces Stir together pistachios, panko, and
HANDS-ON 30 MIN TOTAL 3 HR, 45 MIN
SERVES 10 SUBMITTED BY MARBALET 1 carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces remaining 1 tsp. Greek seasoning in a small
1 small onion, quartered bowl; sprinkle evenly over salmon. Roast
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and separated salmon 20 minutes.
Traditionally, because crown-roast stuffing
2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish 4. Microwave remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in a
has raw sausage and egg, the roast ends up
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard small bowl until melted, 15 to 30 seconds.
dry and overcooked by the time the stuffing
1½ cups plus 1 tsp. water Drizzle salmon with melted butter; continue
reaches a safe temperature. This version
2 tsp. concentrated beef base roasting until thickest part of salmon flakes
avoids the risk because it has no eggs or meat.
1 tsp. cornstarch easily with a fork, about 10 minutes more.
1 (9- to 10-lb.) pork crown roast 1. The day before serving, pat roast dry armagazine.com/pistachio-crusted-salmon
1½ tsp. salt with paper towels. Set roast on a tray and HIDDEN GEM HEALTHY
1 tsp. black pepper chill overnight. PER 4-OZ. SERVING: 319 CAL; 20G FAT (5G SAT); 29G PRO;
5G CARB (1G FIBER, 1G SUGARS); 109MG SODIUM
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In Season TRENDING
N O T H I N G ’ S P L A I N
Vanilla
A B O U T
With more than 300 complex flavor components,
pure vanilla is anything but plain. Its many
tropical varieties will make a big difference in your
holiday baking. By Ashley Flaws
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STARRING
DESSERT
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In Season TRENDING
THAT LITTLE BOTTLE
OF VANILLA EXTRACT
I
IN YOUR PANTRY S
ONLY THE BEGINNING.
The world of vanilla is so much roomier, spanning
the tropics from Mexico to Madagascar and Tahiti
to Tonga. In addition to extracts, it comes in
pastes, powders, and whole beans. And any of
them will elevate your holiday baking.
Vanilla plants grow best within 20 degrees of the
equator, and each country’s beans have their own
distinctive flavor. Vanilla from Madagascar and
Indonesia, for instance, boasts the most vanillin,
the signature flavor compound in vanilla beans.
Mexican beans have half as much vanillin but
are smoky, fruity, and wine-y. Tahitian vanilla has
a lot less vanillin, too, but is famed for its more
perfumed, floral flavor.
For hundreds of years, Mexico
had a monopoly on vanilla beans.
Although the vanilla orchid could
grow on vines in other moist,
tropical climates around the world,
only a rare type of bee in Mexico
could pollinate the tricky trumpet-
shape plant to produce their
bashful beans. That is, until 1841,
when people realized they could
hand-pollinate the plants using
a toothpick-like stick—a method
still used today. (See “It’s Not Easy
Being Vanilla,” next page.)
We put a variety of vanillas to work
in these recipes. They’ll convince
you that there’s more to vanilla than
the old ice cream standby.
(
i
Tahitian vanilla above) s ust one
j
of many varieties. Vanilla beans are
among the world’s most expensive crops.
In Season TRENDING love M A N Y W A Y S T O
T H E
vanilla
PASTE
is ideal if you don’t want the
mess of scraping seeds from
the pods but still want the
gourmet look of vanilla flecks.
It’s what chefs do. Paste is
EXTRACT easier to use and equivalent to
extract: A teaspoon of paste
is the most equals a teaspoon of extract.
common form.
For the best
flavor, make sure
the label says
“pure.” It’s not as
strong as beans,
so if your recipe
calls for a whole
vanilla bean and
you only have
extract, use three
times the volume,
or 1 tablespoon. BEANS
IT’S NOT
have the most
intense flavor, EASY BEING
and they shine in VANILLA
recipes like Classic
Vanilla-Infused Vanilla is one of the
Crème Brûlée world’s most labor-
on page 38.
intensive and expensive
crops—second only to
saffron. It’s the fruit of
an orchid that has to
be hand-pollinated and
that blossoms only a
few hours each year. The PHOTOS: (PREVIOUS PAGE AND ABOVE) GETTY IMAGES. (FOOD AND VANILLA AT LEFT) ANDY LYONS;
beans (or pods) are later FOOD STYLING: PAUL GRIMES; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL. ILLUSTRATION: SHUTTERSTOCK
harvested, also by hand,
You can find
varieties of vanilla and cured for three to
beans, pastes, six months, until they
and even powders shrink to one-quarter
in specialty stores of their original size,
and online.
lose 80 percent of their
moisture, and develop
their subtle aroma.
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CLASSIC VANILLA- CHEF OHN’S ROSEMARY SOPAPILLA
INFUSED CRÈME BRÛLÉE SHORTBREAD COOKIES CHEESECAKE PIE
HANDS-ON 25 MIN TOTAL 6 HR, 30 MIN HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 55 MIN HANDS-ON 15 MIN TOTAL 2 HR
SERVES 8 SUBMITTED BY JILL LECLERC MAKES 30 SUBMITTED BY CHEF JOHN SERVES 12 SUBMITTED BY CANDELB
THOMPSON
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To enhance the smoky taste, we used Mexican vanilla is creamy and spicy,
Vanilla bean paste provides the pretty
an Indonesian vanilla extract here. reminiscent of clove or nutmeg. Long
flecks and deep flavor of vanilla beans
Indonesian beans are typically cured a favorite, its extract’s homey aroma
without having to split and scrape those
over fire, giving them a sharper, woodier warms up any recipe.
skinny pods.
flavor. Bonus: They’re often the least-
2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese,
1½ cups whipping cream expensive option. Or, for a subtle hint of softened
⅔ cup plus ¼ cup sugar chocolate, use a Ugandan vanilla extract. 1½ cups sugar
½ cup milk 1 cup cold unsalted butter, 1 tsp. Mexican or regular
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
cut into thin slices vanilla extract
or vanilla extract
½ cup sugar, plus more 2 (8-oz.) pkg. refrigerated
Pinch salt for sprinkling crescent dough sheets
6 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp. finely chopped ⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
1. Position an oven rack slightly lower than fresh rosemary 1 tsp. cinnamon
center of oven; preheat oven to 300°F. ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ cup honey
2. Whisk together whipping cream, ½ tsp. Indonesian or
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch
⅔ cup sugar, the milk, vanilla bean paste, regular vanilla extract baking dish with cooking spray.
and salt n a saucepan over medium 2¼ cups flour 2. Beat together cream cheese, 1 cup
i
heat just until boiling. Remove from heat
1. Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a large sugar, and the vanilla in a bowl with an
and let cool 10 minutes.
baking sheet with parchment paper. electric mixer until smooth.
3. Briefly whisk egg yolks in a bowl. 2. Add butter, ½ cup sugar, the rosemary, 3. Unroll 1 crescent dough sheet and press
Slowly pour in cream mixture, whisking
salt, and vanilla to a bowl. Slowly mix into bottom of prepared baking dish.
constantly, then divide among eight
together ingredients with a spatula or Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over
4-oz. ramekins set in a roasting pan. Put spoon until butter has softened a little. dough. Unroll remaining crescent dough
roasting pan on oven rack. Fill pan with
Add flour. Using floured hands, knead until sheet onto a lightly floured work surface
enough hot water to come halfway up
buttery crumbs form, 1 to 2 minutes. and cover with parchment paper. Roll
sides of ramekins.
i
3. Form dough into a ball, then transfer dough nto a 9x13-inch rectangle. Remove
4. Bake until softly set, about 40 minutes.
to a lightly floured work surface. Roll parchment paper and transfer dough to
Let custard cool in water bath to room into a 5x10-inch rectangle. Cut dough cover cream cheese mixture.
temperature, about 1 hour. Chill, covered,
lengthwise into five 1-inch strips. Cut each 4. Stir together remaining ½ cup sugar,
at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
strip into 6 evenly sized squares. Transfer the butter, and cinnamon in a bowl;
5. Sprinkle each ramekin with about squares to prepared baking sheet and sprinkle over dough.
½ Tbsp. sugar. Use a kitchen torch to lightly
lightly sprinkle with sugar. Prick each 5. Bake until dough is puffed and golden
brown and caramelize sugar until melted,
square 4 times with a fork. brown, about 30 minutes. Remove
about 1 minute. (Move torch quickly to 4. Bake until bottoms are just beginning from oven and drizzle with honey. Cool
avoid burning.) Let cool 10 minutes.
to brown, about 30 minutes. (Tops should completely in baking dish on a wire rack
armagazine.com/classic-vanilla-infused- have little to no browning.) Let cool before cutting into 12 squares.
creme-brulee 10 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer armagazine.com/sopapilla-
HIDDEN GEM GLUTEN-FREE cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. cheesecake-pie
PER RAMEKIN: 295 CAL; 20G FAT (12G SAT); 4G PRO; PER SQUARE: 446 CAL; 26G FAT (14G SAT); 5G PRO;
26G CARB (0G FIBER, 25G SUGARS); 43MG SODIUM armagazine.com/chef-johns-rosemary- 48G CARB (0G FIBER, 35G SUGARS); 456MG SODIUM
shortbread-cookies
HIDDEN GEM
PER 1 COOKIE: 103 CAL; 6G FAT (4G SAT); 1G PRO;
11G CARB (0G FIBER, 4G SUGARS); 20MG SODIUM
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Make Bread Pudding
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 2-qt.
baking dish.
2. Whisk together eggs, milk, white sugar, Vanilla enhances flavors
melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon
in a bowl. Gently stir in bread cubes and in a variety of foods,
raisins. Transfer mixture to prepared
baking dish.
3. Bake 20 minutes. Cover with foil and particularly those with
continue baking 30 minutes. Remove foil
and bake until browned and set in the coffee and nuts. It also
middle, about 10 minutes more. Let cool
10 minutes.
Make Vanilla Sauce
4. While bread pudding bakes, whisk
together milk, brown sugar, egg, butter,
flour, cinnamon, and salt in a heavy
saucepan over medium heat. Cook,
whisking constantly, until sauce is
BEST BREAD PUDDING thickened and coats the back of a spoon,
S
WITH VANILLA AUCE about 6 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Pour over
warm bread pudding.
HANDS-ON 25 MIN TOTAL 1 HR, 30 MIN
SERVES 12 SUBMITTED BY GAIL COBILE armagazine.com/best-bread-pudding
PER ⅔ -CUP SERVING: 317 CAL; 11G FAT (6G SAT);
368 REVIEWS 7G PRO; 48G CARB (1G FIBER, 37G SUGARS);
218MG SODIUM
The vanilla extract in your pantry is
most likely from Madagascar, the world’s
largest producer. It’s often labeled
“Madagascar Bourbon vanilla extract” VANILLA
because it’s from the Bourbon Islands SUGAR
in the western Indian Ocean
(no connection to Kentucky stills!).
For Bread Pudding
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
1 cup white sugar small sharp knife, split
¼ cup butter, melted several vanilla beans in half
2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
lengthwise and immerse them
½ tsp. cinnamon
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style completely in the sugar.
bread, toasted and cut
Cover and let stand 2 weeks
into cubes (about 9 cups)
1 cup raisins in a cool dry place.
For Vanilla Sauce (It keeps indefinitely.)
1¼ cups milk
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 Tbsp. Madagascar Bourbon
pure vanilla extract
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ON THE LINE My husband and
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zip-lining in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Also known as: Jennifer Aleman, 40, of Obsessions: I am a clean freak.
Kennesaw, Georgia. Best advice I ever got: Too many cooks
My day job: I do customer service at spoil the broth. Also: Work hard and be
Macy’s, and I love decorating houses and kind—that’s it.
arranging flowers. Kitchen tool I can’t live without:
Who I cook for: My husband, Julio (50), My silicone serving spoon.
and my daughters, Jennifer Hyacinth What few people know about me:
CHRISTMAS CRAZY Last year, I
(18) and Alison Hayley (14). I was born in Mexico City, later lived in
got everybody matching pajamas for
Christmas—even our dog, Whisky.
My signature recipe: The Original Britain, and moved to the United States
Camarones a la Diabla (at right). I also about 10 years ago. You can learn so much
make a mean Grape Salad Bento Box and from a country through its cuisine!
Parmesan Chicken Bites. My favorite things to cook: Soups
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online at armagazine.com/molletes) with me to so many different cuisines and flavors.
homemade salsa Mexicana. It’s tasty and
can be eaten informally at any time of day. I could tell you my secret recipe for: My
Red Thai Curry, but then I’d have to erase
In my fridge right now: An organized mess your memory before you leave :-)
that only my head understands, but it’s full
of tasty ingredients waiting to be part of Holiday success: I made Chantal’s New
delicious meals. York Cheesecake (armagazine.com/chantals-
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My kitchen is: The heart of my home. different toppings, and it was a big hit.
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I can whistle in many different ways and community has welcomed me and made
tones, and I can play the Spanish castanets. me feel at home. When I became a member,
If I had a superpower: I’d want to be able I’d just moved to this country and was not
THIS IS WHISKY He’s our to read minds. familiar with many local ingredients. The
beautiful 8-year-old Schnauzer- On my bucket list: I want to live in the south website taught me how to use them in
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ordinary people have the opportunity to
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THE ORIGINAL CAMARONES A A DIABLA
HANDS-ON 25 MIN TOTAL 55 MIN SERVES 6 SUBMITTED BY JENNY ALEMAN
NEW RECIPE GO ONLINE TO RATE & REVIEW
For Sauce Make Sauce
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Cook to Follow TRENDING
¾ cup sliced white onion Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is
3 cloves garlic, minced tender, about 5 minutes. Add dried chiles;
6 dried guajillo or ancho chile cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to
peppers, stems removed, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook until slightly
seeded, and cut into large pieces softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in water and
[Look for these sweet, smoky bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer
chiles at specialty markets.] until peppers are softened, about 10 minutes.
2 dried ancho chile peppers, 2. Blend chile mixture, orange juice,
stems removed, seeded, and and bouillon in a blender until smooth.
cut into large pieces Strain through a sieve set over a bowl;
2 large tomatoes, cut into discard solids.
chunks (about 2 cups) Prepare Shrimp
1½ cups water 3. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black
½ cup orange juice pepper. Rinse and dry skillet. Heat butter WE LOVE TACOS! Having
1 Tbsp. instant chicken and oil in skillet over medium heat. Add authentic tacos in Mexico was
bouillon granules onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until tender, like heaven for my daughters,
For Shrimp about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; cook just until Jennifer (left) and Alison.
2 lb. large shrimp (31-35 count browned on both sides. (They don’t need to
per lb.), peeled and deveined cook completely.) Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
½ tsp. salt 4. Add sauce to skillet over medium
½ tsp. black pepper heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes until slightly
1 Tbsp. butter thickened. Add shrimp; simmer until cooked
1 tsp. olive oil through, about 5 minutes. Serve over hot
¾ cup sliced white onion rice. Garnish with orange wedges, cheese,
2 cloves garlic, minced and/or cilantro.
Hot cooked rice armagazine.com/camarones-a-la-diabla
Orange wedges, Cotija cheese,
PER 1-CUP SERVING: 353 CAL; 7G FAT (2G SAT);
and/or chopped fresh cilantro, 35G PRO; 38G CARB (2G FIBER, 6G SUGARS);
767MG SODIUM
for garnish
MI HERMANA This is my oldest
sister, Liz, the last time we visited
Mexico. She’s a great cook and has
a lot of imagination creating
recipes. We always have fun when
we’re together.
STEALTH COOK Erika, my other
sister (at right), is always there for
me and my kids. When my husband
and I were dating, she’d help me
cook for him, and then I would take
credit for it. We still laugh about it.
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