The weather might be hot where you are, but we’re already dreaming of cozier recipes for the fall. If you’re in the same mindset, try our tutorial for meatballs, make chicken burrito bowls in your slow cooker, or sip on a homemade pumpkin spice latte before it hits Starbucks next week. Still craving summer goodies for Labor Day weekend? Go for the grain salad with tomatoes and corn, or the zucchini apple muffins, and sip on an iced tea with mint and ginger. Happy (long) weekend!
‘Tis the season of preserving — from dill pickles to fresh tomato sauce. Maybe you have some plans on this long weekend for a bout of hot water bath canning?
But a quiet earthquake just rolled across the canningverse, as one of the primary manufacturers of canning jars changed their recommendations for how the process should go.
Next time you’re in line at the pharmacy, make sure to pick up a copy of this month’s O Mag and check out Executive Editor Faith’s refined crudité tips on page 120! Looking for a party snack idea? A veggie tray doesn’t have to be boring. See what some broccolini and an easy white bean dip can add to your party! On news stands now.
Q: I have always made a great, simple tomato sauce based on roasting tomatoes, hot peppers, onion and garlic in the oven at 350°F for an hour, and then simmering the puree of the roasted veggies with a teabag full of Italian spices and a cup of chicken stock.
The angle: Forget perfect edges and dollops of cream; this is real life baking.
Recipes for right now: Sweet Potato Samoas, Lemony Strawberry-Peach Muffins, Crispy Root Vegetable Chips, Raspberry Butter Tarts, Vegetarian Pesto Pizza, Fig and Apricot Newtons, Citrus-Topped Poppyseed Bars
Who would enjoy this book? Anyone who’s ever been intimidated by Pinterest.
Day 14 Task: Clean Cupboards, Shelves, and Drawers
Now that I’ve tossed or donated all of the dishes, bowls, classes, and utensils that I could spare in my kitchen, it’s time to clean and organize! This is my favorite part of these Cure assignments. Today’s assignment helped me discover a whole new outlook on life, one that is filled with opening cupboards and not crying out of fear and frustration.
Q: I am looking for tips on organizing this pantry. When we moved in it was empty. My dad and I put in a metal shelf thing. Wasn’t sure how much so we just did one piece cut to three.
Now I have these shelves where I keep dry goods and hide birthday gifts. But they are a mess!
The angle: “Accidentally healthy” dishes that redefine diet food.
Recipes for right now: Japanese Ginger and Garlic Chicken, Sweet Saffron Roasted Tomatoes with Labneh, Berry and Hibiscus Sorbet, Whole Roasted Fish with Tahini Dressing, Blackberry and Apple Rye Galette
Who would enjoy this book? People tired of dieting, cooks in the habit (or trying to) of eating with the seasons, omnivores with a love for vegetables.
Choosing the right equipment for your kitchen is important and we believe that making educated choices can keep clutter down and harmony in the home. That said, the most important stuff in your kitchen isn’t your handmade Swedish cutting board or even your new Vitamix that cost as much as your first car. No, the things that every kitchen needs most aren’t actually things you can see at all!
Read on for our picks for the 10 things your kitchen (and your cooking) need most of all. If you’re missing one or two, is it time to put it in place? These are 10 essentials that fit in every space devoted to good food and nourishment, no matter how big or small!
The angle: Beautiful foods just taste better.
Recipes for right now: Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops, Salmon Banh Mi, Summer Squash Pasta with Green Goddess Dressing, Millet-Stuffed Peppers with Tomatillo Salsa, Broiled Figs with Za’atar and Pecans
Who would enjoy this book? Cooks who love the art of presenting food as much as cooking it; people with CSAs.
