Taste of Home April/May 2022

You know that feeling you get on the first blue-sky spring day, when you suddenly notice pops of green sprouting from trees and happy tulips peeping from the ground? Yeah…I’m as excited about the fun and deliciousness we’ve packed into this issue as I feel in that glorious birds-are-chirping, sun-is-shining moment. Let’s start with Easter. Our “Take-It-Easy Easter” feature (page 36) keeps it extra special—and simple. From the juicy ham to the stunning carrot cake you see on our cover, each recipe is easy to prepare or make ahead so you have plenty of time to celebrate the holiday with your loved ones. We have a Passover present for you, too—culinary star Jake Cohen shares his ultramodern twist on a classic Seder plate starting on page 50, proving honored tradition and a…

Pucker Up! Love lemon? You’re in luck! With showpiece tarts, fluffy cakes, creamy pasta and Sunday-ready roast chicken, we have loads of sweet and savory lemon-kissed recipes to help you brighten the season. Find dozens of our favorite puckery recipes online! tasteofhome.com/lemonrecipesAM22. Let’s Do Brunch Host the perfect early-day gathering with our all-new cookbook, Taste of Home Brunch Classics. You’ll find 120+ magical morning recipes that will make weekends feel even more special. Order yours now for only $10, plus free shipping! tasteofhomebooks.com/BRAM. COMMUNITY COOK’S RECIPE REVIEW Citrus Rainbow Carrots Heather Karow, Burnett, WI USERNAME: @hkarow9713 on tasteofhome.com “When I told a friend about using orange juice in carrots, she was skeptical. But once she tried it, she kept asking for more and couldn’t stop eating them!” Wanna try it yourself? Hover your camera here, or visit tasteofhome.com/citruscarrotsAM22.…

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[Trending] Taco ’Bout Tasty cont’d. Birria de res tacos, colloquially called birria tacos or red tacos, first made a splash on social media in 2018, but their international renown was 60 years in the making. During the ’50s, Tijuana resident Don Guadalupe Zárate opened a stand where he sold the orange-hued handhelds in their initial iteration. By the 2010s, the delightfully sloppy tacos had finally gained traction in their homeland and had evolved into what they are today—crisped-up, consomme-soaked corn tortillas stuffed with beef, onions, cilantro, salsa and, often, melty cheese. It was then that a few ambitious Mexican American taqueros, including Omar Gonzalez of Birrieria Gonzalez and Teddy Vasquez of Teddy’s Red Tacos, both based in Southern California, brought them across the border. Now, fortunately for us, street food will never…

Smoky Vegan Bacon With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut 1 large carrot into long, thin strips. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ¼ tsp. onion powder, ⅛ tsp. salt and ⅛ tsp. liquid smoke. Dip carrot slices into syrup mixture, allowing excess to drip off. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Cook carrot slices in batches until browned, 4-6 minutes, turning once. Makes 12 servings.…