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Pumpkin Power

and remove the membranes and seeds. Cut the halves into wedges, then peel the wedges and cut the pulp into chunks. Boil or braise the pumpkin chunks in small amounts of water; if desired, puree the pulp in a blender until smooth. To cook first: Carefully

Winter Squash

Winter Squash

and holds up well through long cooking, so consider it for braising , roasting, and stewing. Turban squash has color variations scrape the flesh out of the shell. Steaming, baking, or braising are the most effective ways to get the biggest flavor out of

Shopping for Pots and Pans

Shopping for Pots and Pans

These large, heavy pots with tight-fitting lids and handles on opposite sides of the rim are used for soups, stews, and braising meats. When canning, a kettle is often used. Saucepans (1-, 2-, and 3-quart, with lids): It's best to have a

Pan-Searing for Speed & Flavor

Pan-Searing for Speed & Flavor

cooking foods, such as roasts, can get the same flavor benefits from pan-searing. After browning, however, the meat needs to finish cooking by another cooking method that uses a lower temperature, such as roasting or braising .

Glossary of Cooking Terms

Glossary of Cooking Terms

of cheesecloth. To cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan on the range top or in the oven. Braising is recommended for less-tender cuts of meat. A coating of crumbs, sometimes seasoned, on meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables

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April 2009 Premium Recipe Collection

April 2009 Premium Recipe Collection

For a fresh spin on the classic meat-and-potatoes dinner try this quick braise featuring asparagus, new potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and a couple of chicken thighs for flavor. Paella is a one-pan feast

Quick & Easy Chicken Dinners

Quick & Easy Chicken Dinners

Crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat. Wilted spinach makes a delicious side dish. A quick saute followed by a brief braising keeps chicken breasts moist -- the garlic, fresh lemon, and parsley stay bright, too. These chicken breasts are bursting

December 2006 Recipe Collection

December 2006 Recipe Collection

2006 Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Try an old favorite a new way: Wine replaces the traditional water and tomato sauce braising liquid; grapes and herbs join the carrot and onion mixture. From "Celebrate Flavor," December 2006 Better Homes and Gardens

Easy Ethnic Slow Cooker Suppers

Easy Ethnic Slow Cooker Suppers

spice up this medley of cauliflower, garbanzo beans, green beans, and carrots. This tender and flavorful pork-shoulder braise makes a delectable filling for corn tortillas. Sausage, tomatoes, onion, and peppers simmer into a zesty pizza topping for

A Thanksgiving Celebration with Friends

A Thanksgiving Celebration with Friends

Thanksgiving, and he can spend more time with his guests. For best results, Justin cooks the turkey breast and legs separately. Braising the legs keeps them moist and creates a wonderful stock for gravy. For a fresh twist on this classic Thanksgiving side dish

April 2008 Premium Recipe Collection

April 2008 Premium Recipe Collection

asparagus is roasting, cook the leeks, brown the rice, and heat the broth to simmering. A quick saute followed by a brief braising keeps chicken breasts moist -- the garlic, fresh lemon, and parsley stay bright, too. Slow simmering makes drumsticks

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