You Recipes: January 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024

'Dump and Go' Slow Cooker Recipes for Your Easiest-Ever Weeknight Suppers - Yahoo Life

It’s no secret we’re big fans of the slow cooker — anything that makes getting dinner on the table easier is a huge win in our books. And for meals that are super stress-free, you can’t beat “dump and go” slow cooker recipes. They require as little prep as possible: just toss together ingredients, add them to the slow cooker and you’re done! Here are some of our favorite ideas that may take very little work but are filled with big flavor.

7 dump and go slow cooker recipes

You’ll like how easy these are to prepare — and how delicious the meals turn out. For even more, check out these slow cooker chicken recipes and slow cooker recipes perfect for game day.

1. Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Pork

Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Pork (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — Food & Photo

This set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker pork roast makes for a celebration-worthy meal — we like to top it with pineapple salsa.

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2. Sausage & Veggie Minestrone

Sausage & Veggie Minestrone (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — burwellphotography/Getty

Italian sausage adds a balance of savory and slightly sweet notes to our soothing soup.

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3. Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — ARE Media

French onion soup is the secret ingredient that gives this hearty favorite plenty of flavor.

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4. Smoky Beer-Braised Corned Beef

Smoky Beer-Braised Corned Beef (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — Rhapsody Media

Served with tender cabbage, carrots and potatoes, our spice-rubbed corned beef cooks up perfectly in a beer broth flavored with liquid smoke.

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5. Beef Stew with Carrots and Parsnips

Beef Stew with Carrots and Parsnips (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — ARE Media

A splash of red wine and seasoned tomatoes add big flavor without fat to our stew made even lighter with lean beef.

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6. Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast

Apple Cider Braised Pork Roast (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — Food & Photo

A savory cider sauce lends this main layers of flavor that are impressive enough to anchor a special meal yet easy enough for a weeknight.

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7. Mac ‘n’ Cheese Brisket Sandwiches

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Brisket Sandwiches (dump and go slow cooker recipes) — Tanya Isaeva/Getty

Slow-cooker mac ’n’ cheese meets brisket in this hearty meal.

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For more easy dinner ideas, click through the links below!

Vegetable Casserole Recipes Guaranteed to Satisfy Any Comfort Food Craving

This Easy Stuffed Shrimp Recipe Bakes Up to Sweet, Tender Perfection in Just 15 Minutes

These Teriyaki Short Ribs Are Tender and Delicious + So Easy to Make in a Slow Cooker

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Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for earl grey cardamom buns - The Guardian

Who can resist a good cardamom bun? I’ll always choose cardamom over cinnamon – it just feels much brighter and more fragrant, and especially good for this time of year. I’ve boosted the flavour with cosiness by incorporating some earl grey tea; and, while these are delicious just as they are, I sometimes add a generous squiggle of icing on top for extra sweetness.

Earl grey cardamom buns

Prep 30 min
Steep 15 min+
Prove 2 hr+
Cook 40 min
Makes 9

For the dough
150ml milk
4 earl grey teabags
300g strong white bread flour
1 tsp fast-action dried yeast
25g caster sugar
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 egg, beaten
25g unsalted butter, softened

For the filling
1½ tsp ground cardamom (freshly ground, for best results)
90g caster sugar
85g unsalted butter, softened

For the syrup
60g caster sugar
1 earl grey tea bag

To make the dough, put the milk and tea bags in a small saucepan and heat gently until steaming. Take off the heat, cover and leave to steep for 15-20 minutes.

Put the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, pour in the infused milk and the beaten egg, and knead with a stand mixer for six to eight minutes, until smooth and tacky. (If kneading by hand, this will take 10-15 minutes.)

Rest the dough in the bowl, uncovered, for five minutes, then add the butter and knead for three to four minutes, until you have a smooth, glossy dough. Put this in a lightly greased bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for at least an hour and a half, or until nearly doubled in size.

Meanwhile, make the filling. Mix the cardamom and sugar in a bowl, then add the butter and mix thoroughly to combine.

Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan)/390F/gas 6, and line the base and sides of a 20cm square tin with baking paper.

Once the dough has risen, turn it out on to a lightly floured surface and roll it into a large rectangle about 3-4mm thick. Spread the filling evenly across the surface, leaving a ½cm gap all around the edge. Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll up the dough, then slice into nine rolls.

Arrange the rolls cut side up in the lined tin, with a bit of space in between, then cover the pan loosely with a dish towel and leave to prove for 25-30 minutes, until they look puffy and have increased in size so they start to touch. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a deep brown colour.

Meanwhile, make the syrup. Put the sugar and tea bag in a small saucepan with 60ml water, bring to a boil and simmer for a minute.

Once the buns are baked, take them out of the oven, leave to cool for a few minutes, then brush generously all over with the syrup, and serve.

If you want to top with icing, mix three tablespoons of icing sugar with a half tablespoon of water, to get a thick consistency (add a little more water if it’s too thick), then pipe or drizzle over the cooled buns.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Tea with salt recipe by American scientist outrages the British - NPR

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A U.S. scientist has stirred the pot with Britain by offering some controversial advice about tea. Ida Hollis/Getty Images

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LONDON — It was an innocent little detail, backed by centuries of science, in a chemistry book about tea. Something American author Michelle Francl never anticipated would cause a stir, or a brewhaha — and land the U.S. Embassy in hot water.

Researching her new book, Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea, Francl analyzed caffeine levels and studied the molecules that give tea its aroma. She uncovered the little-known presence in tea of other chemicals, including fluoride and aluminum. And she pored over an 8th century Chinese manuscript that called for salt to be added to the boiling water.

"Turns out, the sodium ions in the salt block our perception of bitterness — the receptors for bitterness in your tongue and your mouth," says Francl, a chemistry professor at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. "So if you put a tiny bit of salt in — not enough to taste — you make the cup of tea or coffee smoother and less bitter."

The recipe for a perfect cup of tea, she wrote in her book, includes a pinch of salt. And for tea with milk, Francl recommends warming the milk first, so that it doesn't curdle when it hits the hot water.

Sounds harmless, right?

But anyone with British friends and loved ones — or who's spent more than five minutes in the United Kingdom — will know that recipe amounts to blasphemy. Within hours of the publication of Francl's book Wednesday, face palm emojis were ricocheting across the British Isles.

"Hot milk and salt!? Who is this person?" talk radio host Toni McDonald exclaimed on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester.

"This scientist reckons that the only way to have a decent cup of tea is with a pinch of salt? That's lunacy!" another radio host, Vic Minett, said on BBC Radio Coventry.

One of her call-in guests was Jane Pettigrew, the holder of many tea titles: director of studies at the U.K. Tea Academy, recipient of multiple World Tea Awards and contributing editor of TeaTime Magazine.

"I've just made myself a cup of tea with some salt in it," Pettigrew told listeners. "I have to say, I don't like it much. It's bizarre!"

It's been about 250 years since the last time Americans spoiled a whole lot of British tea by dumping it into salt water, in Boston Harbor. To allay fears of a revolution this time around, the United States Embassy in London intervened, and scrambled to issue a press release — calling tea the "elixir of camaraderie" and a "sacred bond" that unites Britons and Americans.

"We want to assure the good people of the U.K. that the unthinkable notion of adding salt to Britain's national drink is not official United States policy — and never will be," the embassy's public affairs officer, Rodney Ford, told NPR.

An important statement on the latest tea controversy. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/HZFfSCl9sD
— U.S. Embassy London (@USAinUK) January 24, 2024

But there's one line at the end of the statement that gave Brits pause:

"The U.S. Embassy will continue to make tea the proper way — by microwaving it."

In response, to the statement put out by the US Embassy in the UK:

We appreciate our Special Relationship, however, we must disagree wholeheartedly...

Tea can only be made using a kettle. https://t.co/Jt5xWKYRkT
— Cabinet Office (@cabinetofficeuk) January 24, 2024

(Full disclosure: The U.S. Embassy staff have a sense of humor.)

As for the scientist at the center of this scandal, Francl says the reaction "mostly seems all in good fun."

"People are taking it with — I'm going to make a terrible pun again — a grain of salt," she tells NPR.

NPR producer Fatima Al-Kassab contributed to this report.

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Only Veggie Lasagna Recipe You'll Ever Need - EatingWell

Nutrition Notes

Are Mushrooms Good for You?

Mushrooms are little packages of earthy goodness, full of nutrients and antioxidants. They also have some pretty impressive potential health benefits, including boosting gut health and reducing inflammation. Chronic inflammation contributes to chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Are There Benefits of Using Whole-Wheat Lasagna?

Anything whole-wheat is a whole grain—and pasta is no exception. Whole grains offer a wealth of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also help keep you full and satisfied, since the fiber slows digestion. Eating whole grains can help keep blood sugar stable, too—as opposed to refined carbs, which can cause a blood sugar spike and subsequent crash.

Is Cheese Healthy?

While some people avoid cheese due to its saturated fat content, some evidence shows that the type of saturated fat in cheese isn’t as unhealthy as we once thought. Some research even suggests there is no higher risk of heart disease in people who eat dairy—including cheese. The probiotics in cheese may improve gut and oral health. With that said, if you have to watch your sodium intake, you’ll want to choose cheese that is lower in sodium, which includes mozzarella and ricotta.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

Can I Use Other Types of Mushrooms?

Certainly! We chose cremini for this recipe, but any mushroom will do—you can even combine a few of your favorites: portobellos, shiitakes, buttons and more. Just be sure whatever mushrooms you choose are firm, smooth and look fresh without any dark spots.

Can I Use Frozen Spinach Instead of Fresh?

Yes, you can. We love fresh, in-season spinach but also love the convenience of always having frozen at the ready. If using frozen, heat the spinach per the package directions and get as much water out of the leaves as possible before including them in the dish.

How Do I Prevent the Cheese from Sticking to the Foil When Baking?

Nothing is more frustrating than peeling back the foil on your lasagna to discover you are losing most of the cheese topping. There are several techniques to prevent this, but the one we like best is to use a nonstick cooking spray on the side of the foil touching the top of the lasagna.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Keep Veggie Lasagna from Getting Soggy?

For this recipe, we help reduce excess moisture by using no-boil noodles, cooking the mushrooms, onion and bell peppers before adding them to the lasagna, and squeezing the liquid out of the cooked spinach with a kitchen towel. You want your veggies as dry as possible so you are not adding more moisture than necessary.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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Spice up your recipes - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

The perfect blend of spices can elevate an average dish and turn into a gourmet experience, and a local wife and mother is sharing her passion for spicing things up in the kitchen through her spice brand called Cook’s.

Rayna Dye was inspired to start her business because of her family’s health journey. Dye explained that when she met her now husband, he was going through renal failure and couldn’t have a lot of sodium. She decided to create blends of spices that have less sodium. “You can have a ton of flavor without the salt,” Dye said.

Cook’s offers a variety of spice blends with names like Salt-No-More, RIB ON, Creole In The Bayou, Fowl Play, and Put That On Everything. The spice blends can be used on dishes like roasted cauliflower, roasted chicken, and rib eye steak. You can also add some spices to take your popcorn night up a notch.

Watch the video above to see Dye make a special blend of spices during her appearance on Live In The D.

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Chrissy Teigen Calls Her Recipes and Cookbooks 'Evil' - PEOPLE

Chrissy Teigen is asking for forgiveness for her laborious recipes.

While on Live with Kelly and Mark Wednesday morning, the model admitted that she doesn’t cook the recipes she has shared on previous episodes of the talk show or the ones published in her cookbooks.

“If I were to do a cookbook now it would be like 10-minute recipes because I don’t cook the way I used to,” the mother of 4 told co-host Kelly Ripa, who agrees that Teigen has a full house.

The costar of Chrissy & Dave Dine Out’s family grew by two in 2023. She and her husband John Legend welcomed Esti Maxine in January and son Wren Alexander Stephens via surrogate in June. In a busier house with more mouths to feed, the author of three cookbooks says she would not do the tedious tasks she asked in her recipes.

She continued, “ I used to tell people outrageous things like, ‘Make sure to get fresh thyme and take the time to pick the leaves.’ And now I’m like, ‘Uhhhhh, no!’ ”

Chrissy Teigen photographed on Feb. 26, 2016 in Miami.

Ripa laughed and responded, “You told us that right here on the show!”

Teigen then added, “If I make my lasagna now I’m like, ‘This is evil! I can’t believe I did this to people!’ ”

While the former Lip Sync Battle host says it feels “weird” to be on the morning talk show and not cooking, as she has done on previous segments, she is enjoying other parts of the food world.

“Right now we are selling products nationwide in grocery stores and I’ve got my cookies and my banana bread and pancakes and waffles and those are so fun to create and then take pictures of and design the boxes, that’s so much more fun to me personally,” she says, adding that writing a cookbook is “hard.”

Another element of her foodie career is now on the small screen in her new series, Chrissy & Dave Dine Out.

Alongside Momofuku founder David Chang, the pair takes viewers on a culinary journey through the greater Los Angeles area in their Freeform show. Alongside indulging in some mouthwatering eats, the hosts and their famous guests will also dish out some serious gossip on everything from their sex lives to their most embarrassing stories.

Chrissy Teigen in 'Chrissy & Dave Dine Out'.

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"We're taking the coolest people we know out for a bunch of insanely delicious meals," Teigen teases in the trailer.

The premiere episode, which is airing on Jan. 24 on Freeform and streaming on Hulu the next day, has Jimmy Kimmel and his wife, writer-producer Molly McNearney. Other future guests teased in the trailer are Alexandra Daddario, Simu Liu, Kumail Nanjiani, Sasheer Zamata, Eric Nam, Randall Park, Reid Scott and Regina Hall.

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