Cuisine at home Spring 2023

The more things change, the more they stay the same. There are a few happenings here at Cuisine. The “old” team is hanging up their aprons and a “new” team is ready at the stove to create new recipes and more for you. It’s been an honor and a great pleasure for all of us on staff to develop recipes, photograph them, and hopefully teach you some tips and tricks along the way these many years. I personally will miss everyone. I moved to the middle of the country for this gig, and my colleagues have become my second family. I’m proud of us all for our many contributions and the amazing food we brought to the Test Kitchen and pages of Cuisine. And speaking of the pages of Cuisine,…

THE BUZZ | THE BUNNY HOP Springtime means it’s bunny season … we’re talking about the chocolate ones that show up at Easter, not those eating through your garden. We’d love to know what’s your favorite kind of chocolate bunny (solid, hollow, milk, dark, etc.) and how you munch on said bunny (ears first? feet? body?). Please hop on over and share your story with us on Facebook or Instagram by using #bunnybites, and please don’t forget to tag us @cuisineathome. HOP ALONG: chocolate bunny buffet I’m a solid dark chocolate bunny gal all the way. I haven’t really eaten one since I was a kid, so it’s hard to remember my eating “plan”! But if pushed to answer, I’d say feet first, then ears, then body – poor bunny! Pamela My favorite Easter…

BANANA BREAD, BABY! Banana bread is a favorite in my house. When I get a whim to make it and there’s no ripe bananas in sight, I turn to banana baby food (purée). It’s quick to use − no bananas to mash − and the loaf is really moist. It’s also easy to keep on hand for those times when you want to whip up a quick loaf of banana bread. CATHERINE EZIMORA GAITHERSBURG, MD WINNING TIMESAVERS EGG-CELLENT SALAD In a hurry to make egg salad, I turned to my egg poacher. With a quick coat of nonstick spray and a few minutes of steaming, the eggs easily slid out of the tins and into a bowl so I could make egg salad. No wasted time hard cooking and cooling eggs. And better yet, there…

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DANDELION & MUSTARD GREENS SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON VINAIGRETTE You only need a couple of teaspoons of mayonnaise to make this vinaigrette creamy and help it cling to the salad. Makes 4 servings Total time: 20 minutes WHISK: 1 Tbsp. minced lemon zest¼ cup lemon juice3 Tbsp. olive oil2 tsp. each coarse-grain mustard and mayonnaise1 tsp. honey Salt and black pepper to taste TOSS: 6 cups torn dandelion greens2 cups torn mustard greens½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes½ cup thinly sliced red onion¼ cup chopped pitted Castelvetrano olives Whisk together zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, and honey; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss dandelion greens, mustard greens, tomatoes, onion, and olives with vinaigrette. Per serving: 202 cal; 15g total fat (2g sat); 1mg chol; 425mg sodium; 14g carb (4g fiber, 4g total sugars); 3g protein WINTER INTO SPRING Mustard…

GROUND MEATS ARE GAINING GROUND, pun intended. They’re budget-friendly, and different proteins open up flavor opportunities. Picadillo flavorings, add-ins, and proteins (or not) vary by region. This one doesn’t take a firm regional skew, but what it does is deliver amazing flavor. The spicy chicken and ramen noodles delivers, too. And with the paella-like technique, you get lots of crispy bits of chicken throughout. Not to be overlooked, the slab meatloaf gives you a leg up when it comes to next day sammies, it’s already cut into squares! PORK PICADILLO WITH RICE AND CILANTRO Picadillo is a traditional dish in many Latin American countries and the Philippines. Its name comes from the Spanish word picar, meaning “to mince.” Makes 4 servings (4 cups) Total time: 30 minutes 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup diced onions…