Whether you’re looking for approachable dinner options, unique entertaining ideas, or how-to help, Cuisine at home packs each issue with expert culinary advice and original test kitchen-approved recipes, all aimed at teaching and inspiring you in the kitchen so you can creatively cook with confidence, every time.
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this is WHAT’S UP, DOC… • Sweet, crunchy, nutritious, and every kids’ favorite vegetable for generations just because of a wisecracking wabbit. Spring’s unrivaled vegetable gets the Cuisine spin with massively delicious hot and cold recipes.
CLUCK CLUCK GOOD • A NOLA classic and a traditional French Provençal dish get a weeknight makeover — one with chicken breasts and one with thighs, and both on the table in one hour.
SOFT POLENTA
TAKE COFFEE BREAK • Fruit-filled coffee cakes are the perfect way to jump-start your day (or for a midday pick-me-up). With bursts of fresh spring fruits and a vegetable (don’t worry, it’s just rhubarb!), you’ll be jumping for joy.
GETTIN’ WILD • With fresh wild salmon coming into season, there’s no better time to add these two recipes into your weekly repertoire. With a hearty hash and glazed fillets, go on and get wild!
GOOD FOR YOU
HAMMING IT UP • Ham should be juicy and easy to carve. But with so many hams to choose from, how do you select the right one? And how do you prepare it to perfection? It’s easy; read on.
HAM PREP
HAM BUYING GUIDE
NICE & NUTRISH-ISH GOOD AND GOOD-FOR-YOU SIDES TO SAVOR • When you’re trying to eat a little better, the mantra “progress, not perfection” is a good “rule” to follow. And these four nutrish-ish veggie side dishes are here to help. Perfect for any spring fling (or dinner with the fam), these recipes deliver great flavor without a side of guilt.
WHAT IS LADERA OR LATHERA?
SHOW YOUR SKILLET SOME LOVE • The Skillet Love cookbook is packed with more than 150 foolproof recipes highlighting the use of one of our favorite kitchen companions — the cast-iron skillet. Anne Byrn proves that no matter the season, your trusty skillet is always up for the job.
VEGETABLE PEELERS • THROUGH THICK AND THIN, CUISINE SHAVES DOWN THE MYRIAD OF HIGH-QUALITY VEGETABLE PEELERS TO REVEAL OUR TOP CHOICES.
DO YOU KNOW THE MUFFIN MAN? • Once you try your hand at making homemade English muffins, you’ll likely say goodbye to store-bought ones forever — it takes a little time to achieve the perfect, crisp crust and tender interior, thanks to dry frying, but it’s worth it!
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BREAKFAST SANDWICH • With both bacon and sausage, a fried egg, and a special sauce, this Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich is everything your heart desires ... and then some.
SPRING SIPPING • Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering, or just looking for some new cocktails to try, these spring drinks are perfect regardless of the occasion at hand.
ALL ABOUT COCONUT • From tropical cocktails to macaroons, there’s more to this “nut” than meets the eye.
GO COCO-NUTS • Sweet, smooth, and creamy — coconut is one of those ingredients we like incorporating into anything and everything. Here are four scrumptious (and equally coconutty) recipes that will have you crushing on coconut.
Ham Encores • Instead of letting that leftover ham hide in the back of your fridge, we’re dishing up savory Ham Corncakes, crunchy Asian Slaw, vegilicious Ham & Potato Soup, and a perfectly cheesy Grilled Ham, Apple & Cheddar Sammie. You’re welcome!
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