Cuisine at home Fall 2022

There is so much happening in the world these days, it’s kind of overwhelming. And recently I learned that someone I once was very close to passed away. We had parted ways many moons ago, but it was a shock and got me thinking of days gone by. I cooked so many meals for him and still remember how excited he was for me when I decided to shift gears and go to culinary school. Upon hearing the news, my solace came by getting into the kitchen. It grounded me so that I could process things. What spoke to me? Comfort food (’tis the season for it, after all). While I hope none of you are heading to your kitchens for a similar reason, comfort food fills so many spaces…

THE BUZZ | SNACK ON During one of our Monday morning meetings, we chatted about our favorite school snacks, and it even caused a debate if one of the snacks has chocolate or vanilla cake inside. Read on to see what our favorites are. And, we’d like to know, what’s your go-to snack? Share your story with us on Facebook or Instagram by using #faveschoolsnack, and don’t forget to tag us @cuisineathome. Sweet or salty: Favorite school snack My favorite afternoon snack was cookies. My mom almost always had homemade cookies in the house. One day a friend and I decided to make cookies before my mom got home from work. We agreed we needed plenty to share so decided to double the recipe. As we were knee-deep in flour, Mom called to…

LIQUID GOLD For buttery maple goodness on pancakes, I melt butter and maple syrup together in the microwave. When the cakes are ready, both ingredients are ready to go. No more messy butter knives at the table. It tastes delicious and my family loves it. LINDA GORDONROSEVILLE, CA WINNING TIMESAVERS TENDER SQUEEZE Lemon has many great uses in the kitchen. It adds flavor to dishes, but it’s also a great tenderizer. I like to squeeze fresh lemon juice over chicken breasts before baking them. It adds a touch of lemon flavor, but really makes them tender. LISA GABRIELRIO DELL, CA STEAMED BUNS So many times I’ve gone to make burgers and notice the buns are still in the freezer. No problem — I wrap the buns in foil and place them on top of my covered pan. The…

GO BANANAS WOW! Sorbet-like. Soft-serve-like. This is just bananas — plus whatever other ingredients you choose to mix in. Yonanas Classic Original frozen fruit dessert maker is the answer for crazy quick and easy frozen treats. Literally, within minutes, this appliance turns any frozen fruit (but bananas work best) into a smooth “ice cream” without additional fats, sugars, or preservatives. Tremendously versatile for many diets, such as vegan, keto, dairy-free, and sugar-free. It comes with an easy-to-follow manual with recipes and tips, too. yonanas.com FOOD HUGS Show your odds and ends some love and combat food waste with Food Huggers. The reusable silicone food savers help keep your produce fresh longer and save you money in the long run. These huggers can be used over and over again, and with a lifetime guarantee you…

GET CRAFTY. Not arts and crafts kind of crafting, we’re talking about incorporating craft beer into your cooking. Trying to define craft beer is a challenge since beer can be very subjective. But according to the Brewer’s Association in Boulder, Colorado, craft beer is defined as beer made by a brewer that is small, independent, and traditional. There are more than 8,000 breweries in the U.S., and the U.S. has more beer styles and brands to choose from than any other market in the world. The sheer number of beer styles that make up the craft beer scene can be overwhelming, but fun to explore. And what better way to navigate through the many options than through cooking. The Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake is decadent and moist with incredible chocolate flavor.…

SOUPS (AND CHILI) ARE ON, and these three recipes are just what the doctor ordered. The white chili is creamy and smoky (thanks to the roasted chiles). Chicken is typically the go-to meat in white chilies, but we opted for ground turkey because, while it’s light in color, it provides way more flavor than ground chicken or chicken breasts since it includes some dark meat in the mixture. Adding some corn tortillas to the chili gives it a different texture and taste. As the tortillas cook and break down, they perfectly thicken the chili. And toasting them in a dry skillet beforehand brings out their corn flavor. Wild Rice & Vegetable Soup is easy to make, and as its name implies, it’s loaded with colorful, nourishing vegetables along with wild rice. The…