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(Or learn how to bake the eye-catching Red Velvet Cake on page 9!) Then celebrate Easter (orjust welcome spring) by preparing an elegant ham dinner with all the fixings. (See page 50.) Now, [know the new year often inspires people to adjust their menus afterall the holiday indulgence. So you can rely on our Healthy Your Way contest winners (page 68) that make ita breeze to eat right and cat light. Looking to reduce some of your time in the kitchen? Weeknight cooking doesn't get any easier than our satisfying entrees that call for 5 ingredients or less (page 19). From cozy and comforting to light and easy, the blend of recipes. inthis issue will have you covered for every occasion. Julie Schnitka SEMOREDTOR Morewaystoconnect withus: 1 @) @ MORE TOH Wl are One ‘You dontt need the lick of the Irish to plan the ultimate ‘St Patrick's Day party. Make your house the place tobe on March 17 with ths jgworthy lineup of classic irish dishes. Start with Paddy's Reuben Dip and Savory Potato Skins, then dish our hearty helpings fof Stout & Honey Roast Beet, Shamrock Cutout Pound Cake willend the ‘event ona sweet note Tried & True "Now you can bring back the cherished and heartwarming memories of Grandma's kitchen by serving up some lovie' from your conmhome. With Taste of Home Grandma's Favorites 2024, all the tasty recipes you came to enjoy can continue tobe celebrated by your generation and the ones that follow Order yours today for only $10 plus free shipping, tasteofhomebooks.com/M2402 @ community cook's RECIPE REVIEW (Creamy Asparagus Chowder Theresa Raveneraft USERNAME: aTheresa419 on tasteothome.com “Simply delicious! This soup isso flavorful Jadded some cubed ham ‘for my meat-loving husband. Iwill 100% make this again.” ago see Wanna tryityoursett? Hover your camerahere tofind the recipe online, TASTEOFHOME.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024 3FEBRUARY - MARCH FEATURES 42 StraightfromtheHeart ‘Show your loved ones you care this Valentine's Day with homemade treats. 2 50 Joyful Easter Celebrate spring with a classic ham dinner that “ never goes out of style. 58 Sliders for the Win Whether served as an 6 appetizer for the big game or as a family-pleasing weeknight dinner, mini sammies are always ahit. 68 A MIXING BOWL Bakeable +This stunning crimson-colored Red Velvet Cakewill bea showstopping fend to any meal Build a Board + Ever-oopular chicken wings star in this snack board that's perfectfor weekend riboling, Inside Out «Learn how litle chiaseeds can deliver big-time benefits to your recipes. Pet Love *AFido-friendly birthday cake will getyour furry pals tall wagging EF) HIDDEN OBJECT ‘Spot the shamrockin this issue, and you could win a Taste of Home cookbook. 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NEW Stay Flat Dispensing has a reinforced panel that removes curls so you'll never wrestle parchment again.MIXING BOWL Trends + Tips « Kitchen Ideas oD COLORFUL CREATION With its crimson color, red velvet cake is a southern classic that'll take the cake this Valentine's Day Lisa Kaminski shares hher expert tipsand ticks for February's i Bakeable Challenge: RedVelvet Cake!FAMILY KITCHEN LISAS TOP TOOLS Cake Pans These nonstick aluminized steel cake pans will ensure even baking and, browning Fiomint9.n. Round Baking Pan ( Setarget.com 2 Offset Spatula Createasmooth, even layer of frosting, as well as fancy swoops and swirls, with an offset spatula. Small Tous Ofte, Icing Spatuia $5 crateandbarrel.com Cake Turntable ‘Arevolving cake stand turns the chore Of frosting cake into a simple task. ‘tec Revolving Cake Stand $100 wiliams-sonoma.com ‘STEP 1: ADD E66S 1 AT ATIME Ifyou add the eggs all at once, the butter mixture won't absorb them all and won't create an emulsion. This could result ina tough, dry cake. ‘STEP 2; STIRIN FOOD COLORING AND VIVEGAR The vinegar reacts with the baking soda and acts as a leavening agent to help the batter rise and create the cake's light and airy texture. ‘STEP 3: ADD DRY MIX Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Be sure to beat well after each addition. ‘STEP 5: FROST THE CAKE Using an offset spatula, frost the top of the first cake layer. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top. Then frost the sides of the entire cake. 10 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024 TASTEOFHOME.COM ‘STEP 6: MAKE THE ERMINE FROSTING ‘Cook water and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thick and opaque. Let cool before ‘combining with the other ingredients. A CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FAN? Instead of an old-fashioned ermine frosting such as this red velvet cake's, you can use ‘cream cheese frosting: Beat 1 pkg. (802) softened cream cheese, cup softened butter, 2 tsp. vanilla extract and, if desired, Yatsp. sale until fluffy. Gradually beatin 394-4 cups confectioners’ sugar to achieve the desired consistency. Store in refrigerator. ‘Makes about 3 cups.Red Velvet Cake This cake isa mainstay at our house, especially during the holidays, But it’s also perfect for Valentine's Day. This, versions different from other red velvets 've had; the ermine icingis as ight as snow, Kathryn Davison, Chariotte, NC Prep: 30min, Bake: 20 min. + cooling Makes: 14 servings % eupbutter, softened 1% cups sugar 2 largeeggs,roomtemperature 2. bottles (1.02. each) redfood coloring, 1. Tsp. white vinegar tsp. vanillaextract 2% cups cakeflour 2 Tbsp. bal 1 tsp.bakingsoda 1 tsp.salt 1. cupbuttermilk FROSTING % cupcold water 1. Tbsp. cornstarch 2. cupsbutter, softened 2 tsp.vanillaextract 3% cups confectioners’ sugar 1L.Preheat oven to 350°. 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JUST ao Perfect for game-watching, this board features the A ever-popular chicken wings and an array of dipping sauces coal to go with them. aE “ wf ‘START WITH DRY WINGS: Tossing the chicken with salt and chilling overnight helps dry the wings out, resulting in crispy skin when frie ADD EASY DIPS In addition to the sauces that accompany the wings recipe, serve the wings with bottled’ cilantro lime salad dressing and this Blue Cheese Dip: ina blender, combine cup milk, 1 pkg. (8 02.) softened cream cheese, 1 cup (6 0z) crumbled blue cheese and 2 pected garlic cloves. Cover and process until, blended. Top with additional crumbled blue cheese if desired. 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Join Taste of Home's exclusive online community now and share feedback with our editors, answer quick polls and share ideas with others who love to cook. JOIN US AT > TMBINNERCIRCLE.COMFRIENDS & FAMILY Fast Recipes + Smart Cooking + Easy Gatherings Fivet Entrees with just five ingredients are a boon to cooks on busy weeknights and action-packed weekendsFRIENDS & FAMILY Ravioli Lasagna When youtaste this dish, you'lthink it'smade from scratch, Butitstarts with frozen ravioli and just three other ingredients —Patricia Smith, Asheboro, NC Prep: 25min. Bake: 40min. Makes: servings 1 Ib. ground beet 1 jar (2802) spaghetti sauce 1. pkg. (25 02.) frozen sausage or cheese ravioli 4 cupsshredded part-skim mozzarellacheese Fresh basil, optional 1. inalarge skillet, cook and crumble the beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes: drain. Ina greased 2%-qt. baking dish, layer a third of spaghett sauce, halfthe raviol, half the beef and ¥ cup cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. 2.Cover and bake at 400° until heated through, 40-45 minutes. f desired, sprinkle with chopped basil 1cUP 438 cal, 18gfat (7gsat. Fat), ‘TImgchol., 178mgs04., 42g carb. (7gsugars, 5g fiber), 263 pro SPINACH RAVIOLI LASAGNA Replace beef with 3 cups fresh baby spinach (@onot cook); use meatless spaghetti sauce, Assemble and bakeas directed Dinner Poppers {could at jalapeno poppers.all day tong, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppersfor dinner? For thismeal-n-one,luse poblanos for my husbandand son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me, Sherri Jerzyk, Somerville, TX Prep: 20 min. «Bake: 25 min, Makes: 4 servings 4 baconstrips 4. chicken tenderloins % tsp.salt % tsp. pepper 2 tsp.canolail 4 poblano peppers V%4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 4 ozcreamcheese, cutinto 4strips 20 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024 TASTEOFHOME.COM 1. Preheat oven to 350°. na large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat nt partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain 2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In askilet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown tenderloins (on both sides. Coo! slighty 3.Carefuly cutasit down the side of each pepper and remove the seeds. Fil each with 1 tenderloin; top each with 2 Tbsp. cheese andastrip of cream cheese. Close peppers; wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks. 4.Place on afoil-ined baking sheet, slitside up. Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese; bake until browned and peppers ae tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving, 1 POPPER 389 cal, 30g fat (15g sat fat), 96mg chol., 682mg sod. 9g carb (4gsugars, 2g fiber), 23gpr0,ptFRIENDS & FAMILY ‘Shredded Chicken Tostadas ‘These flavorfultostadasare super easy and family friendly. You won't believe how tender and juicy the chicken is! —Lisa Kenny, Houston, TX Prep: 10min. ‘Cook:3 hours Makes: 8 servings 2% Is. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning 1 ean (1002) diced tomatoes andgreen chiles, undrained % tsp.salt 16 tostadashells 2 cupsshredded Mexican cheese blend Optional: Shreddedlettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, sliced jalapenosand fresh cilantro 1. Place chicken ina 3-or 4-qt. slow ‘cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Cook, covered, on ow untila thermometer inserted inthe chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours. 2. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and add salt; neat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and ‘optional ingredients as desired. PRESSURE COOKER OPTION Place Ycup waterina 6-¢t. electric pressure cooker. Add chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Top withthe diced tomatoes and green chiles. Locklid close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes: quick-release any remaining pressure. thermometer inserted in ‘chicken should read at least 165°, Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to pressure ‘cooker and add salt; heat though. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional toppings as desired FREEZE OPTION Freeze cooled ‘meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through ina saucepan, string occasionally; add water ifnecessary 2 TOSTADAS 378 cal., 17g fat (7esat fat), 103mgchol, 858mg sod, 18gcard. Cig sugars, 1g fiber), 36g pro.Bacon-Wrapped Pesto Pork Tenderloin Hoveto serve this famiy-Favorite tenderloin—maybe because ofthe complimentsthat come withit! You can also gril this recipe. —Megan Riofski, Frankfort, Ik Prep: 30min.» Bake: 20min. Makes: 4 servings 10 baconstrips 1. porktenderioin (1 Ib.) % tsp. pepper Y% cup prepared pesto 1. cupshredded Italian cheese blend, 1. cup fresh baby spinach 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bacon strips lengthwise ina fail-ined 15e10x1-in, pan, overlapping slightly. 2. Cuttenderloin lengthwise through the center to within % in, of bottom, Open tenderloin flat; pound with a ‘meat mallet to Yin, thickness. Place tenderloin in the center of bacon, perpendicular to strips. 3. Sprinkle pepper ever pork. Spread with pesto; ayer with cheese and FRIENDS & FAMILY spinach. Close tenderoin; wrap with bacon, overlapping ends. Tie wth Kitchen string at i. iterval Secure ends with toothpicks. 4.ina 12in, skillet, browa roast on allsides, about 8 minutes. Return to baking pan; roast inoven until thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 17-20 minutes, Remove string and toothpicks lt stand § minutes, before slicing ‘SERVING 402 cal, 25¢ fat (SR sat fat), 1odmgchol, 864mgsod, 4g carb. (1g sugars, 1gfiber), 37pr0, TASTEOFHOME.COM FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024 23‘Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs Prep: 10 min. + Cook: 6% hours Makes:8 servings cup water hsp. cider vinegar Thsp. soy sauce tbs. pork baby back ribs, cut into serving-size portions Tosp. mesquite seasoning 4s cup barbecue sauce Lina6-qt.si ker, mixwate ie. Rub the rib ning; place inPROMOTION The D:; n 2 \ va A guide for what to stock up on this month. 2 ee) tasty Foods Cats Crave For picky cats — and their parents — BLUE makes deliciously healthy, meat-first recipes with natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Learn more at Blueuffalo.com Delicious Sweet Taste. Zero Calories. Enjoy your favorite sweet foods without the calories of sugar. Simply sip, sprinkle, and swap ‘out sugar with Splenda. It tastes great! 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In alarge nonstick sil, heat ol over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook and tir 12:5 minutes or unt juices are evaporated, Add eggs; cook and str ntl they are thickened and no liquid feggremains, 3-4 minutes, Remove from heat; stirinham 2. Unrollthe dough onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle cheddar cheese lengthwise down haf ofthe dough to within in. of edges. Top with epg mixture. Fold dough over the fling pinching to seal; tuck the ends under. 3. Bake until deep golden brown, 17:20 minutes. Cut into slices otece 321 cal, 17efat 7gset fa), 188mg chol, 967mgs0d, 22g carb Cgsugars, igfiben, 22g 00.