Issue 56
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Tips4
Buying lamb6
Brush up on your lamb lingo or venture into uncharted territory for a change. Lamb is tasty, tender, and versatile for cooking.
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Frenching
Buying Lamb
The James Ranch
www.thejamesranch.com
530.432.3306
21347 Bald Ridge Dr.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
lamb@thejamesranch.com
Cuts of Lamb
Spring lamb stew8
This delicate stew is a great way to bridge the gap between winter and spring.
Spiced lamb skewers10
A new preparation for a popular and classic cut of lamb -- make it in less than an hour!
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Double Skewering
Chicken with mushrooms and artichokes12
This recipe proves that chicken breasts don't have to be boring -- or difficult to prepare.
Steak with bacon vinaigrette and blue cheese14
Intriguing flavor and innovative technique are the hallmarks of this steak dish.
Quiche fit for a king16
Contrary to popular belief, quiche really can be a man's meat! These three versions put a little muscle back into this classic egg dish.
3 quiche, 3 salads, 3 menues20
Quiche can certainly stand on its own, but it doesn't have to. These three simple side salads help complete the picture -- deliciously.
Paring knives22
We tested 42 paring knives and found five that are truly a cut above the rest.
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Paring Knives
Cooking Enthusiast
www.cookingenthusiast.com
800.792.6650
Wüsthof Classic Paring Knife — 3.5″
Item #WWU306
Bed Bath & Beyond
www.bedbathandbeyond.com
800.462.3966
(Available online and in stores)
Henckels International Classic Paring Knife — 4″
Item #11097090
A Cook’s Wares
www.cookswares.com
800.915.9788
Victorinox Fibrox Paring Knife — 4″
Item #VX102Victorinox Fibrox Paring Knife — 3.25″
Item #VX100
Wolfgang Puck: Gourmet pizza from a pro24
Once you've made Wolfgang's simple gourmet pizzas, home delivery isn't going to cut it anymore. This is pure Wolfgang!
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Food processor pizza dough
Ingredients
Dissolve; Stir in:
1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ t.)
1 cup warm water (105–115°)
1 t. honey
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
Combine and Process:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 t. table salt
Directions
Dissolve yeast in water in a small bowl. Stir in honey and let stand 2–3 minutes, or until the liquid begins to bubble; stir in oil.
Combine the flour and salt in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. With the machine running, pour in the yeast mixture; process until the dough forms a ball on the blades. Remove the dough from the processor and knead on a lightly floured surface for 1–2 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Proceed with rising and dividing as online recipe for Pizza Dough directs.
Hand-kneaded pizza dough
Ingredients
Dissolve; Stir in:
1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ t.)
1 cup warm water (105–115º)
1 t. honey
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
Combine:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 t. table salt
Directions
Dissolve yeast in water in a large bowl. Stir in honey and let stand 2–3 minutes, or until the liquid begins to bubble; stir in oil.
Combine flour and salt; fold into yeast mixture a cup at a time. As soon as you can scrape the dough out in one piece, remove it to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary until the dough is smooth and elastic. Proceed with rising and dividing as online recipe for Pizza Dough directs.
Pizza with barbecued beef & onions26
Roasted garlic and wild mushroom pizza26
Pizza with prosciutto & arugula27
Pizza with sausage, fennel & peppers27
Grains of rice28
All rice is not created equal, but it's hard to tell the difference just by looking at the bag. Here's a guide to help you know what you're getting.
Fried chicken30
I can't tell you how good this chicken is. Just follow this recipe and taste what simple seasonings and a little skill can put on the dinner table.
Classic fried chicken Sunday dinner33
Tomato gravy34
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Milk (Sawmill) Gravy
Ingredients
Heat and Stir in:
2 T. pan drippings
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour (from dredging chicken)
Slowly whisk in:
1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
1⁄2 cup milk
Directions
Heat pan drippings over medium. Stir in flour and cook until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
Whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add the milk. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Rice pilaf with collards35
Cilantro scampi with cheddar biscuits36
Chicken & spinach salad wrap38
Beans, greens & sausage40
Q&A42
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Peeling Pear Onions
Cleaning Leeks
Basic Techniques44
Blindbaking, separating eggs, and cutting up a whole chicken... three techniques made simple with helpful hints and easy-to-follow steps.
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Cutting up a Chicken
Picnic sides46
Whether you're thinking picnic or simple dinner, these sensational side dishes are fried chicken's perfect companions.
Pineapple meringue pie48
This season when it comes to dessert, push the envelope a little and try this pie. You just may have a new spring tradition on your hands!
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Making Meringue
Meringue clouds52
Strawberry shortcake may've met its match in these light, airy, sweet meringues topped with berries and whipped cream.