Tabla de contenidos para December 2019 en EatingWell

1 Tamales for the Holidays Mexican chef and Eat Mexico cookbook author Lesley Téllez shares the recipe she makes every Christmas (right), plus her best tamale tips! EatingWell.com/Tamales 2 Gifts You Can Grow Special heirloom seed packets, a sprout-your-own microgreens kit and more Eating​Well editors’ picks—these gifts keep on giving with a harvest of fresh herbs and veggies all winter. EatingWell.com/GiftsThatGrow 3 Self-Care Challenge Get our ideas for carving out time to relax every day this month, from DIY face scrubs to a 5-minute meditation, plus recipes to help you feel good from the inside out. EatingWell.com/SelfCareChallenge LETTERS A Brighter Future I always look forward to the latest issue in the mail, and [the October one] was FANTASTIC. I’m usually an “all pictures” kind of a magazine reader, but I…

Creamy Celeriac Noodles With Chicken ACTIVE: 45 min TOTAL: 45 min With a little help from a spiralizer, celeriac is transformed into fettuccine “pasta.” Tossed with spinach, chicken and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, lower-carb never tasted so good. 2½ pounds celeriac (celery root), peeled1 cup low-sodium chicken broth½ cup dry white wine1 pound chicken tenders8 large cloves garlic, peeled8 cups baby spinach1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided½ cup sour cream3 tablespoons unsalted butter⅛ teaspoon ground pepperPinch of freshly grated nutmeg1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1. Put a large pot of water on to boil. Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut celeriac into long strands. You should have about 10 cups of celeriac “noodles.” 2. Combine broth, wine, chicken tenders and garlic in…

Avocado & Quinoa Salad With Buttermilk Dressing ACTIVE: 35 min TOTAL: 35 min Persimmons add sweetness to this green salad, while a sprinkling of crispy fried quinoa adds unexpected crunch, putting the salad over the top in the best way. ¼ cup buttermilk¼ cup crème fraîche2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided2 tablespoons minced shallot1 small clove garlic, grated½ teaspoon salt, divided⅛ teaspoon ground pepper plus ¼ teaspoon, divided2 tablespoons grapeseed or avocado oil, divided1¼ cups cooked quinoa, divided2 heads Belgian endive, cut into ½-inch pieces2 firm ripe Fuyu persimmons or pears, thinly sliced2 ripe avocados, sliced¼ cup chopped fresh dill 1. Whisk buttermilk, crème fraîche, vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, shallot, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. 2.…

Mussels With White Beans & Tomatoes ACTIVE: 20 min TOTAL: 20 min We’ve added white beans to turn this classic mussels-in-white-wine dish into a heartier weeknight meal. Serve with whole-grain crusty bread to sop up the flavorful broth. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil4 cups grape tomatoes, halved1 medium shallot, sliced3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper1 15-ounce can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded if necessary½ cup dry white wineLemon wedges for serving Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to release their liquid, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beans…

Exercising for Stress Relief Here's how to maximize the chill-out effects of your sweat session so you can get back to feeling more peace on earth. 1 WORK OUT IN A PACK Deciding between going solo on the stationary bike or joining a spin class? Opt for the group session. University of New England researchers compared stress levels among medical students (a famously high-pressure group) who did group, individual or no exercise for 12 weeks. Those who worked out with company saw greater reductions in stress compared to solitary exercisers. “Having a space where you can connect with other people, have fun and be challenged and supported simultaneously is powerful,” says lead study author Dayna Yorks, D.O. Those good vibes tend to continue outside the gym, improving mood overall.…

Get Your Nog On IN YOUR MORNING MUG, AS AN AFTERNOON SNACK OR EVEN IN YOUR PET’S BOWL—THERE’S A WAY FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY THE WARMING FLAVORS OF EGGNOG.…

There’s nothing better than waking up to a stack of flapjacks. But when the whole family’s in town and you’re the one flipping, you might as well be a short-order cook. Instead of turning out pancakes a few at a time, try this giant sheet-pan version that gives everyone exactly the flavor they want without the hands-on effort. HERE’S HOW IT’S DONE: ▪ Preheat your oven to 425°F and coat an 18-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. ▪ Prepare 3 cups of whole-wheat pancake mix according to package directions. Pour the batter into the pan, spreading it into an even layer. ▪ Create sections in the batter and dollop, swirl and sprinkle different add-ins in each section. ▪ Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center…

Russet Potatoes We chose this spud variety for its high starch and low moisture content. Read: better browning and a crispier texture. (The waxy red or yellow kinds have a higher moisture level better suited for salads, soups and stews.) Eggs Their protein holds the latkes together, but also gives them a little lift. Baking Powder This leavening agent is not typical in latkes, but in our tests we found that a small amount makes them lighter and airier than using egg alone. Canola or Grapeseed Oil These oils have a high smoke point, so your latkes won’t taste singed. Their neutral flavor also allows the delicate taste of the russets to really come through. Latkes ACTIVE: 30 min TOTAL: 45 min 3 large eggs, lightly beaten1 medium onion,…

During my 20s, with little vacation time and even less money, I stayed put on the West Coast for the holidays most years. I celebrated with my then-boyfriend’s extended family in San Francisco, instead of my own scattered around the East Coast 3,000 miles away. Though I pitched in with the cooking, I don’t particularly remember the food, except for persimmon pudding. A neighbor had a persimmon tree and each year she’d harvest it to make that dish. The pudding itself was forgettable. But those persimmons, to my Pennsylvania-raised mind, seemed to embody some exotic, bountiful California mystique. This holiday issue is organized around seasonal ingredients like those persimmons I still think about. Often all it takes to make a meal memorable is a few intentionally selected ingredients. You end…

Sausage-Spiked Meatloaves ACTIVE: 30 min TOTAL: 1½ hrs TO MAKE AHEAD: Freeze for up to 3 months. It’s not much more effort to prep a second meatloaf when you’re already cooking one. The extra makes a delicious day-after meal (try one of the ideas below) or freeze it for another time. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 cup chopped yellow onion1 cup chopped celery6 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat12 tablespoons ketchup, divided½ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground pepper1 pound 90%-lean ground beef12 ounces ground turkey8 ounces ground pork8 ounces Italian turkey sausage, casing removed 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. 2. Heat oil in a large…

Collards have long been a staple in Southern cooking, but your grocery probably only carries one or two kinds of these bitter greens. That could change, thanks to Mark Farnham. For the past 12 years, this plant geneticist has been uncovering—and cataloging—a vast diversity of collards that had been growing in obscurity. Along with his USDA colleagues, Farnham trekked through the Carolinas searching for elusive strains that were displaced by cultivars like Blue Max and Top Bunch (varieties favored by commercial agriculture because they grow fast, are highly uniform and ship easily). “We roamed country roads and looked at garden plots outside of homes. We stopped in corner stores to ask who was growing greens and advertised in small newspapers,” he says. In all, the team found over 100 types.…

WHAT TO EAT Try a Dose of Elderberry Ye olde elderberry syrup is not just a folk remedy. Compared to people who skipped it, syrup-takers recovered from the flu virus twice as quickly, and about 40% of cold sufferers improved faster, according to a new meta-analysis in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Elderberries contain compounds, namely anthocyanins, that have antiviral effects. (And other studies show that these berries may inhibit the flu virus from entering cells in the first place.) The researchers suggest 1 tablespoon of this syrup twice a day while you’re battling a bug. Get Some Vitamin D Research in The BMJ shows that this nutrient is way more effective at fending off colds than its popular cousin vitamin C: people with inadequate blood levels of D…

Blistered Broccoli Rabe With Orange & Sesame ACTIVE: 20 min TOTAL: 20 min The dry heat of a skillet with no oil adds a little sear to broccoli rabe and oranges. Seasoned with toasty sesame, it’s a standout side. 2 oranges, cut in half1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground pepper1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place orange halves, cut-side down, in the pan and cook until browned and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Transfer the oranges to a plate. 2. Add broccoli rabe to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is blistered and the stems are tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, juice the oranges into a medium bowl. Whisk in…

Buns in All My Ovens Hi, I’m Martha! Welcome to my blog—Buns in All My Ovens—where I get to talk about all the things I love: cooking, home organization and family. Creative Christmas Croquembouche Posted December 5, 2:13 a.m. This tower of sugar power is a surefire showstopper at any holiday party! What Actually Happened: It was a showstopper, all right. And by “showstopper,” I mean “lifestopper,” because this behemoth of pastry took me a full four hours to clean up—after taking five hours to make. Outside the frame of that one perfect photo you saw, my kitchen was like one of those conspiracy-theorist bulletin boards, except instead of red string connecting newspaper articles, it was lines of spindly caramel connecting mounds of failed pastry balls that all looked…

Split Peanut Butter & Blueberry Spread 170 cal / 5 g protein / 2 g fiber13 g sugars / 10 mg sodium PB&J goes portable in this side-by-side packet. Try them on apple slices, crackers or rice cakes. Angie’s Boom Chickapop Chile Lime Popcorn 150 cal / 2 g protein / 3 g fiber1 g sugars / 320 mg sodium This crunchy snack delivers just the right amount of heat and sour pucker, along with fiber for staying power. Sargento Balanced Breaks Sharp Cheddar With Cashews + Cherry-Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries 180 cal / 7 g protein / 2 g fiber7 g sugars / 190 mg sodium Tangy cheese and not-too-salty nuts provide some protein and healthy fats, while the cranberries satisfy your sweet tooth. DNX Free Range Chicken Peri Peri…

My hometown of Park Rapids, Minnesota, sits at the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The area was once known for the old-growth white pines that grew tall and majestic out of its glacial, sandy soil. After they were clear-cut at the turn of the 20th century, our region became known for another American icon: the russet potato, and its famous spawn, the french fry. By the time I was 9 years old, our town was surrounded by 9,000 acres of potato fields and had become home to the largest frozen french fry factory in America. All potatoes thrive in sandy soil, but the highly irrigated russets grown here make particularly consistent, long, elegant fries. Each fall, they trucked the potatoes from the fields to the industrial-size fryer at RDO Frozen,…

Good Taste, Delivered Ship these treats to those on your list who love life’s finer things. Adopt a Hive with the Mad Rose Honey Subscription Send one sweet year’s worth of wild Italian honey, each jar labeled with its place of origin and specific flower source (think: Cherry Blossom, Clementine and Eucalyptus). Each comes with a card detailing a hive your gift helps support. ($270, madrosefoods.com) Cheesemonger Box Ash-ripened chèvre? An herbaceous sheep’s-milk wheel? Sign us up any time of the year for this cheese subscription, showcasing three different artisan varieties each month from across the country, selected by cheesemongers Laura Downey and Chris Palumbo. ($75-$95 per month, cheesemongerbox.com) Salmon Sisters Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon Box This gift box from sisters Emma Teal Laukitis and Claire Neaton comes packed with…