How to Cook: Roasting and Braising 101

IN THIS ISSUE, we're putting our oven to work in roasting and braising delicious food. We have the essential how-to's for creating roasting and braising success, and recipes to practice on: Standing Rib Roast, Fall Vegetables, Autumn Roasted Chicken, and the Classic Sunday Pot Roast. You'll love the results!

Fast Weeknight Supper One-Pan Cooking

IN THIS ISSUE, we're cooking delicious weeknight suppers that are perfect for fall! And, it's all done in one pan, hands off, on the table in less than an hour! We get supper started with Roasted Sausage & Red Grapes with Polenta & Gorgonzola, Pork Tenderloin with Squash, Apples & Onion, and a light version of Chicken Parmesan. Plus, tons of tips for fast, weeknight cooking!

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Zoodles and Other Spiralized Innovations

Spiralizing is the latest trend in food preparation, and for good reason! Today's spiralizing gadgets work better than ever! You'll be inspired by the updated vegetable dishes that spiralizing creates. IN THIS ISSUE, we get you started with three great recipes: Italian Zucchini Pasta Salad, Lemon Garlic Broccoli with Bacon, and Thai Drunken Zucchini Noodles with Pork. Give spiralizing a try!

Copyright 2015 - Acorn Advisors | kitchen collage | 430 e. locust st | des moines | IA | 50309

Grilling Steaks - Bistro Style

Emerging as a favored style of cooking and eating, the term, "bistro style" is a loose homage to French bistros, small restaurants. Casual in nature, and focused on everyday meals, the ingredients are fresh and imbued with herbs and flavors that make each bite memorable. IN THIS ISSUE, we're preparing steaks, bistro style. Prepped with spices and herbs, steaks are grilled to individual preferences and enhanced with complementary sides and sauces. Below you'll find Grilled Rib-Eye Steak Au Poivre with Onion Straws, Creole, Coffee-Rubbed Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce, and Bistro Steak and Frites with Shallot Butter. Your deck just became the best bistro in town!

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Chicken Dinner Winners

Ok, we get it. Sometimes it's just about getting dinner on the table. Forget the long list of ingredients, the dozen steps, you need good food, fast. IN THIS ISSUE, we've got you covered with three winning chicken dinners made in under 30 minutes with fresh, healthy ingredients: a spicy Chicken Diablo, a citrusy Chicken with Snow Peas and Red Pepper Flakes, and an aromatic Garlic Chicken with Asparagus. Dinner just became very doable!

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A Fabulous, Make-Ahead Spring Dinner

Spring is such a sweet relief to a long winter season! Soon we'll be digging in the garden, and getting together to celebrate the many special occasions that come each spring. IN THIS ISSUE, we're planning ahead with a make-ahead menu worthy of any number of spring occasions. This menu, accomplished in steps ahead of time, allows for an enjoyable entertaining experience. Make the entire menu, or cherry-pick your favorites: Prime Rib Roast, Spring-Thyme Potatoes, Asparagus with Lemon-Pistachio Gremolata, Salt & Pepper Biscuits, French Green Bean Salad, and Zabaglione with Amaretti for dessert. The only thing left is to pick a date for your spring celebration!

Copyright 2015 - Acorn Advisors | kitchen collage | 430 e. locust st | des moines | IA | 50309