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starting fresh

The Taste of Home team always has so much fun planning our April/May issue because we do it in the deepest, darkest part of winter, when the mere thought of the freshness of spring can lift our spirits. Now, it’s finally here, and a tasty place to jump-start the season is with our bright, citrusy cover cheesecake (page 52). It’s the perfect recipe to help you welcome the return to warmer days. Check out our yummy spring brunch menu (“Morning, Y’all!,” page 40) to entice your family to linger at the table, and find your new favorite healthier dish from the winners of our Healthy Your Way contest (page 69). And in the spirit of the new beginnings that spring delivers, we have an exciting announcement! We’ve launched a brand-new insider group…

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more toh

Taste of Home COOKS COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Molly Winsten Brookline, MA One of the newest members of our Community Cooks program, Molly is a TOH reader from way back. “I have one of the old-school binder-style cookbooks in my childhood bedroom!” she says. Molly is a registered dietitian who loves to tweak recipes to make them more accommodating for those with dietary restrictions. Along with sharing her favorite recipes, she hopes her new role as a Community Cook will help her “educate people and show how amazing allergy-friendly food can be.” Welcome Molly and learn more about her at tasteofhome.com/winstenAM21. BECOME A TOH COMMUNITY COOK! Join Molly—and the rest of our vibrant community of home cooks from across the country—and apply to be one of Taste of Home’s newest Community Cooks! You’ll be part of an enthusiastic…

kickin’ chicken

[Hometown Homemade] Kickin’ Chicken Doused in a cayenne-rich sauce and served with a slice of white bread and some pickle chips, this fiery fowl has skyrocketed in popularity even beyond Music City in recent years. Reportedly, it all started in the 1930s in the Nashville kitchen of Thornton Prince. Prince had come home from a late night out, and his girlfriend was none too happy about it. For payback the next morning, she fried up a batch of chicken and loaded on the hot pepper and spices—but her punishment backfired. Prince went wild for the spicy chicken and soon after opened what is now Prince’s Hot Chicken on the city’s south side. Prince’s is still going strong nearly 90 years later, and it has inspired a flock of new hot chicken joints…

lovin’ on lemons

Get a nutrient boost. Packed with vitamin C, one lemon provides a good-for-you dose of antioxidants—the superhero chemicals that help protect cells from damaging free radicals. Lemons also help maintain the body’s fluid balance and improve muscle and cell functions. Improve your immune system. Whether you want to reduce the duration of a cold or decrease the severity of symptoms, vitamin C enhances your immune system to help protect you from illness. Lower cancer risk. Eating lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables might reduce risk of breast, lung and colon cancers. Beyond the juices, lemons contain cancer-fighting fiber and phytochemicals in their peels. Heal from within. Your body taps into the power of vitamin C to help repair and maintain bones, cartilage and teeth. What’s more, vitamin C helps the body produce collagen to help wounds…

shiny, happy & healthy

Certain oils can boost your pet’s health. Some fight inflammation; others reduce anxiety or enhance a shiny coat. But knowing which oil is best for your pet depends on the animal’s specific health needs and what’s already in its diet. According to Michael San Filippo, an American Veterinary Medical Association spokesperson, “Our general advice is to consult your veterinarian before administering oils to address or prevent health issues.” Some pet-specific factors the vet will take into consideration are the animal’s age and weight, as well as any underlying health conditions and medications. We spoke to two experts in the field who offered their insights on the three best oils for pets. COCONUT OIL “All fats can benefit skin and coat health,” says Gary Richter, veterinarian, author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide…