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Important facts about FANAPT® heart rate and blood pressure. These may be have their blood tested and monitored during (iloperidone) tablets signs of a condition called neuroleptic malignant the first few months of therapy. Some (including syndrome (NMS), a rare but serious side effect that fatal) cases of agranulocytosis, a serious decrease PURPOSE could be fatal. This may happen with Fanapt® or in specific types of WBCs called neutrophils or drugs like it. granulocytes, have been reported in drugs like Fanapt® is a prescription medication used for the Fanapt.® treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Abnormal or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue, or other parts of the body may Fanapt® can increase the level of the hormone Deciding to look at alternate medications is be signs of a serious condition called tardive prolactin. Tell your health care provider if you something your health care provider may do. dyskinesia (TD), which could become permanent. experience breast enlargement, breast pain, or Your health care provider needs to consider The chance of this condition going away decreases, breast discharge, abnormal menstrual cycles in that Fanapt® may change your heart rhythm depending on how long and how much medication females or impotence in males. If elevated levels of (meaning there is more time between heartbeats). has been taken. Tell your health care provider if prolactin persist, this may lead to bone loss. When taking other drugs that may cause this you have body movements you can’t control. same change in heart rhythm, you are at a higher Medicines like Fanapt® can impact your body’s risk of a serious, even life-threatening medical Fanapt® and medicines like it have been associated ability to reduce your body temperature. You issue (torsade de pointes), which may result in with metabolic changes (high blood sugar, high should avoid overheating and dehydration. sudden death. In many cases, your health care cholesterol and triglycerides, and weight gain) that provider may prescribe another medication like can increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risks. Fanapt® and medicines like it have been associated Fanapt® first. with swallowing problems (dysphagia). If you have Tell your health care provider if you have or have had swallowing problems, you should tell Fanapt® needs to be taken as directed starting at diabetes or risk factors for diabetes (for example, your health care provider. a low dose and slowly increasing the strength. This obesity, family history of diabetes), or if you may delay the control of symptoms in the first 1 to have unexpected increases in thirst, urination, As with many conditions that affect the way you 2 weeks of treatment. or hunger. If so, your blood sugar should be think or feel, thoughts of suicide may occur. If you monitored. Increases in blood sugar levels get these feelings, seek help immediately from your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (hyperglycemia), which in some cases can be health care provider, or local emergency room. BOXED WARNING: serious and associated with coma or death, have been reported in patients taking Fanapt® and For males, in the rare event you have a painful or Elderly patients with psychosis related to medicines like it. prolonged erection (priapism), lasting 4 or more dementia (having lost touch with reality due hours, stop using Fanapt® and seek immediate to memory loss and experiencing a decline in Changes in cholesterol and triglycerides have been medical attention. day-to-day functioning) who are treated with seen in patients taking Fanapt® and medicines like antipsychotic medications are at an increased it. Check with your health care provider while on Fanapt® and medicines like it can affect your risk of death compared to patients treated with treatment. judgment, thinking, or motor skills. You should a placebo. Fanapt® is not approved for use in not drive or operate hazardous machinery, people with dementia-related psychosis. Some patients may gain weight while taking including automobiles, until you know how Fanapt.® Your health care provider should check Fanapt® affects you. Patients should not use Fanapt® if they have your weight regularly. a known allergy to Fanapt® or its ingredients. The most common side effects for Fanapt® Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, rapid Tell your health care provider about any medical versus placebo were dizziness, dry mouth, feeling swelling of the skin (angioedema), and other conditions that you have including problems unusually tired or sleepy, stuffy nose, feeling symptoms of allergy (e.g., throat tightness; swelling with your liver. 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CRISPY Bake the SEASONED FISH Crispiest Fish Ever & CHIPS WITH GREEN OLIVE We set out to create a TARTAR SAUCE better-for-you crunchy fillet that rivals the Thyme and deep-fried version celery seeds without all the fat. The keys to our faux-fry flavor the success? Using a pan crisped crumbs. rack for air circulation Green olives and and a crisp-from-the- fresh dill update start coating. Try breading the fish in traditional one of these: tartar sauce. Crunch factor PA N KO Skillet-toasting panko with a little oil keeps crumbs crisp through baking. acook’s PANKO + NUTS guidetofish For extra crunch, stir chopped pecans or almonds into panko before skillet-toasting. We asked you what ingredient you wanted to learn CRUSHED to cook, and fish bubbled to the top of the list. We’re CROUTONS not surprised. It’s healthy, quick to fix, and simple to flavor. Our Test Kitchen serves up its best Got croutons in the cupboard? Swap buying tips, cooking tricks, and failproof recipes. out the panko and use your pick of crushed flavored croutons. 56 | January 2021 BY LISA HOLDERNESS BROWN PHOTOS CARSON DOWNING FOOD STYLING KELSEY MOYLAN



cooking class fish Flash in the pan Flounder Grenobloise—a French recipe for a brown picks butter-caper sauce with lemon—sounds fancy, but it’s the quickest (20 minutes start to Learn how to choose the finish), most delicious way to cook delicate whitefish. And we think it’s a good introduction best quality fish and for hesitant fish-eaters. The secrets to getting this relatively simple dish right are selecting fillets of uniform thickness, shaking off excess flour (you want a light dusting, not a crust), and how to keep it that way. cooking in a sturdy pan (such as a cast-iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed sauté pan). 1 RECIPES FISH DETECTIVE BEGIN ON PAGE 93. If you have access to a seafood market, BUTTER + OIL ask staff what is fresh or A splash of previously frozen (you oil protects the won’t want to refreeze). Always look for moist butter’s milk fillets with firm flesh or solids so you can whole fish with bright cook at a higher eyes and shiny, taut skin. Fresh fish, regardless of heat level type, shouldn’t have without burning a strong “fishy” odor. the butter. 2 FARMED VS. WILD KITCHEN TACKLE BOX Aquaculture (fish farms) A flexible metal fish spatula is designed to gently is a growing industry transfer tender fish. Pin bone tweezers have the necessary bevel to ease pulling out the needlelike intended to reduce the bones that may be left even after filleting. Mop fish pressure on wild with marinade or oil using a dishwasher-safe silicone brush that has long, flexible “bristles.” fish populations. Pros: more sustainable and lower prices. Cons: possible overcrowding in pens and lower omega-3 levels depending on the fish diet quality. 3 REEL BARGAIN Fresh may not always be best. Frozen fish is a smart economical buy. Flash freezing fish at peak freshness ensures optimal flavor, texture, and nutritional content. Look for fish in vacuum- sealed packages. Avoid any with signs of damage or ice crystals. Thaw fish in original wrap in the fridge overnight or in a bowl of cold water. 4 SUPER CHILL Store fish in the fridge on ice. Use within 48 hours. 58 | January 2021



cooking class Origami Fish Packets The technique of steaming fish in earth- friendly parchment is not novel, but this customizable recipe might become your new go-to one-dish meal. Fold up your choice of fish, veggies, hearty grains, and seasonings. As steam builds catch in the pouch, it gently cooks the fish while the seasonings infuse everything. Choose skinless, boneless fish fillets similar in thickness (¹∕2 to ³∕4 inch) and size to keep cook times similar. Halibut, The Monterey Bay sole, tilapia, salmon, cod, or red snapper are good choices for this technique. Aquarium Seafood Watch program offers PA R C H M E N T a free app plus a PAC K E T S printable pocket- Hover your size Seafood Watch smartphone National Guide to camera over this help you choose code to watch the best fish how to fill and fold the (seafoodwatch.org). pouches. It includes fish that are well-managed and caught or farmed responsibly, such as: ALBACORE TUNA (POLE- AND LINE- CAUGHT) ARCTIC CHAR ( FA R M E D) IS IT READY BARRAMUNDI YET? BASS When the (U.S. FARMED) parchment puffs SALMON and begins (NEW ZEALAND) to brown, your dinner is done. But TILAPIA you can also (U.S., CANADA, check by poking ECUADOR, PERU) a quick-read thermometer TROUT through the packet (U.S. FARMED) into the fish. HOW TO TEST DONENESS When ILLUSTRATIONS: AGNESE BICOCCHI the flesh turns opaque, insert a fork and gently twist. It’s done as soon as it begins to flake (at about 145°F to 155°F). 60 | January 2021

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fast&fresh EASY,DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR A BETTER DINNER TONIGHT LEAN GROUND BEEF OR LAMB 1 lb. ONION 1 cup chopped GARLIC 3 cloves, minced NO -SALT-ADDED TOMATO SAUCE one 15-oz. can FRESH OREGANO 1 Tbsp. chopped GROUND HERBED Stir in ziti. Return to boiling. CINNAMON SKILLET Reduce heat; simmer, covered, PASTITSIO 20 minutes or until ziti is ¹∕4 tsp. tender, stirring occasionally. Traditionally, Greek pastitsio is 3. Preheat broiler. Once ZITI PASTA a pasta-and-lamb casserole pasta is tender, spread Alfredo 8 oz. dried with spiced tomato sauce and sauce evenly over top of béchamel sauce. Our stove mixture. Broil 4 to 5 inches from PURCHASED top version relies on purchased the heat 4 to 5 minutes or until ALFREDO SAUCE Alfredo for ease and speed. sauce is bubbly and starts to HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. brown, rotating skillet as needed 1¹∕2 cups TOTAL TIME 40 min. for even browning. Top with additional oregano. Serves 4. 1. In a large ovenproof EACH SERVING 579 cal, 22 g fat We used ziti, skillet cook beef, onion, and (7 g sat fat), 99 mg chol, 905 mg but small garlic on medium-high 8 to sodium, 63 g carb, 6 g fiber, 10 minutes or until meat is 10 g sugars, 33 g pro shells, rotini, or browned. Drain off fat. Season penne would with ¹∕4 tsp. kosher salt and work well too. ¹∕4 tsp. ground black pepper. 2. Stir in tomato sauce, 1¹∕4 cups water, the oregano, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling. BY E M I LY TE E L PH OTOS CARSO N D OWN I N G FO O D ST YLIN G KE L S E Y M OYL AN January 2021 | 65

fast &fresh Using converted (parboiled) rice means this one-pan braise is done quickly. CHICKEN THIGHS 1 lb., skinless, boneless BUTTER 3 Tbsp. CONVERTED RICE 1 cup, uncooked (such as Uncle Ben’s) CUMIN SEEDS ¹∕2 tsp. FRESH THYME BROWN skillet; brown 2 to 3 minutes 3. Return chicken to skillet. BUTTER per side. Transfer chicken to Arrange green beans around ¹∕2 tsp. chopped CHICKEN & RICE a plate, reserving juices chicken. Reduce heat to in skillet; set chicken aside. medium-low and cook, REDUCED- Browning butter is a 2. Add butter to the skillet. covered, 20 minutes or until SODIUM practically effortless way to Swirl pan to melt butter. Cook chicken is done (175°F) and infuse a dish with savory, 1 to 2 minutes. When it has a beans and rice are tender. CHICKEN STOCK caramelized notes. Sizzling nutty aroma and is light brown, If desired, top with additional one 14.5-oz. can the rice in the brown butter stir in rice, cumin seeds, and thyme. Serves 4. toasts the rice for a bit thyme; cook 1 minute. Stir in EACH SERVING 377 cal, 14 g fat GREEN BEANS of extra flavor. chicken stock, ¹∕4 tsp. salt, and (6 g sat fat), 63 mg chol, 1 lb., trimmed HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. ¹∕4 tsp. ground black pepper. TOTAL TIME 35 min. Bring to boiling. 556 mg sodium, 45 g carb, 1. In an extra-large skillet heat 3 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 17 g pro Q 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium- high. Season chicken thighs with ¹∕2 tsp. kosher salt. Add to 66 | January 2021

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Ursula Carmona’s four-year remodeling project has done much more than create a beautiful home for her family. It has expanded her DIY skills, self-confidence, and comfort zone—not to mention her tool collection. FAMILY ROOM January 2021 | 69 Painting the walls and fireplace a neutral color meant Ursula Carmona could layer on her signature recipe of rich blues and greens in the furnishings and accents in the family room. A tall floor mirror at back helps amplify the natural light. BY LACEY HOWARD PHOTOS DAVID A . LAND ST YLING KENDR A SURFACE

Q “How do I choose the right light fixture for a space?” RAMONA DELROSE Shorewood, IL Ursula’s advice: Look for fixtures with enough bulbs and power to light the room, then focus on scale. To visualize a potential fixture in the space, hang a paper cutout of the shape. A little big is always better than too small. HOW TO CLEAN DINING ROOM AN AREA RUG Taking out most of the wall between Hover your smartphone the kitchen and dining room (a cased camera here for opening remains) helped turn a our video how-to on junk storage spot into an eating area removing stains without major construction. and deep cleaning area rugs.

LIVING ROOM Q When designing this space, Ursula “How do says, “I asked myself, What would I camouflage encourage us to be closer as family?” The answer: game nights. So she my TV so built a board game table with shallow it’s not the main focus drawers to store puzzles. of my living When you love beautiful things and all you room?” dream about is designing a lovely home but you have no money to make it happen,” Ursula DONNA PINKERTON, Carmona says, “you learn to DIY.” For the past Sweetwater, TX eight years Ursula has been the voice, designer, and do-it-herself wiz behind the Instagram Ursula chose to paint account and blog Home Made by Carmona. her built-ins a satin And do it all she does. But her skills haven’t developed without work, dedication, and some swallow-your-fear moments. “My black so the TV would first time using a power tool, I was terrified,” she says. “I had an blend in when off. older circular saw from a garage sale and was worried the blade would fall off and possibly kill me. I made my husband watch Her other suggestions: from afar (just in case) and made my first cut.” Ever since, she’s Put a gallery wall been cutting and Kreg jigging and pocket screwing her way to around the TV, or a beautiful home, tackling ambitious projects like her living conceal it behind room built-ins and her sunny walk-in closet. “From that first cut sliding doors. forward, it has been my goal to grow and challenge my DIY skills.” Ursula’s expertise took a giant leap when she, husband Orlando, ENTRY and daughters Fiora, Priya, and Sayuri moved to a 16-acre property in North Carolina four years ago. The 2,500-square-foot, ”I’m the daughter circa 1975 house had been on the market for more than a year of an artist,” Ursula says, “so art is my weakness.” She turned a bare wall under the stairs into a gallery of landscape photos unified with golden frames. January 2021 | 71

and needed lots of love, Ursula says. “But KITCHEN nothing needed to be torn down, which made it the perfect project for a novice Fiora (opposite, far DIYer.” Since the move, she’s gotten crash right) inherited her courses on wiring basic electrical, tackling mom’s entrepreneurial minor plumbing, building headboards, and spirit and spends installing wainscoting. “Not everyone— her spare time writing myself included—can afford to hire someone, and not everyone has a helping a culinary blog, hand either,” she says. “I want to share Cooking with Carmona. the process of a solo remodel, encouraging others along the way.” A large island gives the 16-year-old space Motivation might be Ursula’s to test and photograph superpower. “Everything I do and share is to encourage people who may be where I her creations. have been,” she says. Her followers inspire her to continue learning and to push past CLOSET OFFICE any fear of the unknown (or the garage sale circular saw). “When I power through that This project began fear, I realize that in two days, two weeks, with a couple of lower or two months, I will have a new skill and something I can be really proud of— cabinets Ursula something made with my own two hands.” found on the side of the road. It’s the go-to space for the kids to do homework and proof you don’t need a whole room to create an office. 72 | January 2021

With DIY you don’t learn by observing, but by doing. That applies to everything in life. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Get out there. URSULA CARMONA CREDITS TK

Q P R I YA’ S BEDROOM “How do I decorate Priya, 15, the resident on a budget artist, prints her and have designs on fabric. it look Ursula used yardage cohesive?” of Priya’s floral BRIDGET GLEASON design to upholster New York City her headboard. Instead of shopping Nailhead trim pairs exact matches, tweak pieces to complement with golden hardware on the rest each other. Paint or stain woods the same of the decor. tones, and, Ursula LAUNDRY says, add matching hardware so items feel In the laundry room, Ursula customized like a set. a prefab storage unit with cubbies on MAIN BEDROOM top that she painted to match. Golden Ursula admits that hardware shines experts discourage against the gray. having work spaces in the bedroom. But for BUYING INFORMATION: BHG.com/Resources her, the room is a quiet, private space where she can sketch and blog. The desk works as a mini office and nightstand. 74 | January 2021

CLOSET Ursula’s boutiquelike walk-in closet, with its natural light and statement wallpaper, is a follower favorite. A vanity she made by pairing a gold-framed wall mirror and rescued dresser gives the space a luxurious, feminine look. Q You can make a space look beautiful even with popcorn ceilings and carpet you’d rather not have. URSULA

FOthTReATBULNEATE CHEF BELINDA SMITH-SULLIVAN, AUTHOR OF LET’S BRUNCH, SHARES HER NEW YEAR’S DAY MENU OF SOUTHERN CHARMS. EACH DISH PROMISES GOOD LUCK, PROSPERITY, AND HAPPY GUESTS. Grapefruit, Champagne & Vodka Spritz GREENS FOR W E A LT H Fried Green Tomatillos & Aioli 76 | January 2021 BY LEAH ESKIN PHOTOS CARSON DOWNING FOOD STYLING KELSEY MOYLAN

Black-eyed peas, collard greens, and some type of pork. These are all Southern traditions for good luck in the upcoming year. BELINDA S M I T H - S U L L I VA N Buttermilk Caramel Cake B L AC K- E Y E D PEAS FOR PROSPERITY AND LUCK Black-Eyed Pea Succotash PORK FOR LUCK January 2021 | 77 Cheesy Grits Cakes, Roasted Pulled Pork, and Braised Cabbage Collards

“Brunch has always been my favorite form of entertaining,” Belinda Smith-Sullivan says. She follows the Southern tradition of hosting an annual New Year’s Day brunch. “And I make these dishes a lot, all during the year. If they’re good on New Year’s, then they just keep the good luck rolling.” Belinda took to the kitchen early. “I loved being around Mama when she was cooking, watching the love she put into it,” says the chef, entrepreneur, author, and pilot. After college, Belinda moved to New York City, where her friends were busy weekend nights but free for her to “fuss over” on Sunday afternoons. One of the appeals of brunch, Belinda contends, is that it’s more casual than a dinner party—the dishes are simpler, the guests relaxed, and no one has to get dressed up. Even if you’re not having folks over, she says, “you can do a nice brunch for your family. Make it a big deal.” Now, that BUTTERMILK is a Southern CARAMEL CAKE cake right A three-tier there. The layer cake may not caramel is just very, be a New Year’s very sweet. Day staple, but It’s almost we’re taking all too sweet, brunch cues from but you love Belinda. Her recipe it anyway. stays true to the Southern classic— a tender yellow cake with a cooked, fudgelike caramel frosting— but we added some edible begonias for flair. RECIPES PORTRAIT: ADRION BELL BEGIN ON PAGE 90.

Pigs root forward, so pork is a good luck sign— you’re focused on moving ahead. BLACK-EYED PEA CHEESY GRITS GRAPEFRUIT, FRIED GREEN S U C C O TA S H CAKES, ROASTED PULLED CHAMPAGNE & VODKA TOMATILLOS & AIOLI Adding black-eyed peas, PORK, AND BRAISED SPRITZ “My dad would have fried which represent coins CABBAGE COLLARDS green tomatoes just about or pennies, makes this Champagne splashed with Traditionally, corn bread grapefruit juice refreshes every day.” But green succotash New Year’s Day represents wealth in the any Sunday brunch. At tomatoes can be hard to compatible. “People will be new year. Instead, Belinda the holidays Belinda spikes come by in January, so try her spritz with vodka and looking for the black- cuts a batch of thick bitter Aperol for a splash of tomatillos instead. “It’s eyed peas,” Belinda says. cheesy grits into cakes to top not a tomato,” Belinda says, something special. “You gotta have them.” with pork and greens. but it’s “tomato-esque.” Q January 2021 | 79

FORMAL GEOMETRY A combination of low- growing boxwood hedges, conical columns, and shapely globes gives garden designer Jon Carloftis’ yard in Lexington, KY, its traditional look. To mimic this style on a smaller scale, mix multiple shapes of boxwood, such as squared-off hedges with globes or cones, in a single planting bed. bothxe bweauotyoofd Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and endlessly versatile in garden design, this evergreen favorite earns its keep.

[PLANT PICKS] MEET YOUR MATCH Start with a boxwood that has a natural size and shape similar to how you’d like to use it. SMALL & SQUAT ‘Compacta’, ‘Grace Hendrick Phillips’, or ‘Nana’ TEXTURE LARGE HEDGES P L AY ‘John Baldwin’, Feathery no-mow ‘Rotundifolia’, or fescue grows like a wind-whipped sea ‘Wintergreen’ around boxwood PHOTOS: (CARLOFTIS GARDEN) GABRIELA HERMAN, (SHRADER GARDEN) LISA ROMEREIN globes in this informal Northern California front yard by landscape designer Scott Shrader. Sticking to an all-green palette emphasizes the contrast between plant textures and forms. oxwood has a long history in garden design, from ancient Rome to UPRIGHT modern-day suburbia. Although tidy boxwood hedges will always be a favorite in traditional gardens, landscape designers are also using ‘Fastigiata’ or the evergreen in fresh ways. Paired with loose grasses and flowering ‘Graham Blandy’ perennials, boxwood can look informal and entirely new. Another recent shift in the world of boxwood is in the approach to care. MEDIUM ROUND Rather than shearing the shrub into any shape you please, growers now say it’s best to start with a cultivar that naturally grows into your desired shape ‘Green Mound’, and size, and then prune it selectively as it grows. This technique keeps your plant or ‘Green Velvet’ healthier, ultimately making it less susceptible to blight, a fungus that can wipe out the shrub. If you choose blight-tolerant cultivars and treat them right (see page 82), you can look forward to a long, happy life for the boxwoods in your garden. BY LAUREN DUNEC HOANG ILLUSTRATIONS LUCY TRUMAN January 2021 | 81

BOXWOODS ARE MY BUILDING BLOCKS FOR DESIGN, ALLOWING ME TO CREATE STRUCTURE AND OUTDOOR ROOMS—THAT WON’ T BE DEVOURED BY DEER!” ANDREA FILIPPONE GROUND planting too tightly, Filippone says. In A LITTLE ROMANCE PHOTOS: (VATER GARDEN) LISA BATER, (‘FREEDOM’) MARTY BALDWIN, (EVERDELL AND HOBART GARDENS) MARION BRENNER, (CARLOFTIS GARDEN) GABRIELA HERMAN RULES which crowds their general, aim to water Garden designer Linda Vater drew inspiration Landscape architect, for her own Oklahoma City garden from boxwood grower, shallow roots and the root ball well, then a public garden in England, creating two heart-shape boxwood hedges and former director prevents air circulation. allow soil to dry out to outline vegetable and perennial beds. of the American Check the plant tags between waterings. NEWGEN’S Boxwood Society, ‘FREEDOM’ IS Andrea Filippone and err on the side Keep potted boxwood ONE OF 1 shares her care tips. 4 of more room. on irrigation, if THE MOST CONDITIONS WAT E R possible, as soil can PROMISING OF THE NEW Boxwoods After planting 5dry out quickly. thrive in full sun and for the FERTILIZER BLIGHT- to part shade. Those first couple of months R E S I S TA N T in full shade won’t while the plant gets Filippone VARIETIES . grow as vigorously. recommends Plants in full sun— established, water using only organic particularly in hot inland areas—can be one to two times per fertilizers, such as at risk of scorching. Hardiness depends on week. After that compost or compost variety, but most grow keep an eye on the tea, to create 2in Zones 5 to 9. D R A I N AG E plant and the soil, healthy plants. Plant in loose, quick-draining soil. Boxwoods don’t like soggy soil. Amend heavy clay soils with 3sand before planting. S PAC I N G Spacing needs vary depending on mature size of cultivar. Avoid BOX WOO D B LI G HT can be devastating. It starts as dark spots on leaves, which then brown and die, and quickly spreads to nearby boxwoods. To prevent it, avoid creating the moist conditions the fungus thrives in by not watering overhead and not shearing. Plant only cultivars known to be less susceptible to blight, and avoid the problematic ‘Suffruticosa’ English boxwood. To prevent potential spread between plants, dip pruners into a 10-percent bleach solution after use on each plant. Dispose of infected plants and the soil around it in trash bags; don’t compost. 82 | January 2021

USE TALL POTTED BOXWOOD TO FRAME A STAI RWAY OR PAT H . 12 DESIGNING WITH BOXWOOD 1 HEDGERS AND EDGERS A series of small boxwood balls forms a cottage-style hedge in this kitchen garden by garden designer 2Elizabeth Everdell. CONTAINER ACCENTS Keep it simple with topiary in classic terra-cotta. In a garden by 3Denler Hobart Gardens, cones and globes sit side by side. PERENNIAL BACKDROP A double layer of boxwood hedges in this 4Denler Hobart-designed garden give structure to this border of irises, roses, and lady’s mantle. ARCHITECTUR AL SHAPES Strong pyramidal forms softened by grassy perennials are an unexpected foundation planting by Jon Carloftis. 34

‘G RE E N VE LVET ’ SHAPED INTO KNEE-HIGH HEDGES PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND INTEREST. DEFINING S PAC E S Boxwood hedges and globes can break up a garden into rooms or define planting beds. In the Lake Forest, IL, home of Frank Mariani of Mariani Landscape, hedges provide structure alongside unruly summer climbers and flowering perennials.

[ PLANT PICKS] YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE … If you’re worried about blight or looking for a lower- maintenance plant, try one of these. ‘GOLF BALL’ PITTOSPORUM Tolerates heat and stays small. PHOTOS) (MARIANI GARDEN) MATTHEW BENSON, (PRUNING) MARTY BALDWIN, (PITTOSPORUM AND HOLLY) STEVE GUNTHER/COURTESY OF MONROVIA JAPAN E S E HOLLY Green or variegated; works in various climates. HOW TO PRUNE ROSEMARY Overpruning boxwoods can lead to plant decline and invite pests and Great for kitchen- garden borders. diseases like blight. Filippone shares her best pruning practices. YEW P RU N E FO R S H A P E M A K E WI N D OW C U T S AVO I D S H E A R I N G Can be pruned as Gently and selectively Next, make selective cuts Boxwoods push new growth a topiary; cold clip a few inches of growth with the pruners into the outer where they’re cut, so resistant; toxic in large quantities by hand with pruners to 6 inches to allow more light shearing—clipping only the to pets. control size and shape. Prune and air to reach the center: outermost layer of leaves—leads twice a year: once in Angle the pruners into the to a dense outer layer the summer up until August shrub, making cuts where the that blocks light and air from and again in December plant begins branching. reaching the center. That (or wait until spring in Remove the clipped branches dark environment encourages cold-winter climates). as well any dead twigs. pests and disease. SOURCES AJF Design, New Jersey (ajfdesign.com/boxwood) Boxhill Farm and Nursery, Washington (boxhillfarm.com) Laurel Springs Nursery, North Carolina (laurelspringsboxwoods.com) Monrovia, nationwide (monrovia.com) Pleasant Run Nursery, New Jersey (pleasantrunnursery.com) Saunders Brothers, Virginia (saundersbrothers.com) n January 2021 | 85

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³∕4 to 1 cup olive oil 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded Pinch of cayenne pepper and minced 1¹∕4 cups yellow cornmeal 2 garlic cloves, minced Canola oil for frying, as needed 2 scallions, sliced 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen 1. In a large bowl mix buttermilk with and thawed blackened seasoning. Add tomatillos; let 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter stand 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet 1 cup halved cherry and/or with parchment paper; add a wire rack. 2. For aioli: In a food processor grape tomatoes combine yolk, lemon juice, garlic, and a 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced pinch kosher salt; pulse a few times. With processor running, slowly add enough 1. Place peas and beans in a large olive oil until sauce is thick. Add cayenne saucepan with enough water to cover. and pulse a few more times; chill. Bring to a boil over medium and cook 30 minutes or until tender; drain. 2. In an extra-large cast-iron skillet cook 3. For tomatillos: In a medium shallow bacon pieces over medium until crisp. RECIPES FROM PAGES 76–79 bowl combine the cornmeal, ¹∕2 tsp. salt, Set aside to drain on a paper towel. and ¹∕4 tsp. ground black pepper. One 3. Reserve 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings in THE FORTUNATE by one, take a tomatillo slice, shake off skillet. Sauté onion, okra, bell pepper, TABLE excess buttermilk, and dredge in and jalapeños in skillet over medium Recipes by Belinda Smith-Sullivan, chef and author of Let’s Brunch. cornmeal, making sure each side is until onion is soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add GRAPEFRUIT, thoroughly coated. Place slices on rack. garlic and cook an additional minute. RECIPES FROM LET’S BRUNCH BY BELINDA SMITH-SULLIVAN, PUBLISHED BY GIBBS SMITH, 2020; PHOTO) (COVER) COURTESY OF GIBBS SMITH CHAMPAGNE & VODKA SPRITZ 4. In an extra-large skillet add canola 4. Add corn and bacon. Season to taste START TO FINISH 10 min. oil to about ¹∕2 inch deep. Heat over with kosher salt and ground black 1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) Aperol medium. Working in batches, fry pepper; cook an additional 5 minutes. 4 oz. (¹∕2 cup) Champagne or other tomatillos until golden brown, 1¹∕2 to Stir in peas and beans, butter, tomatoes, sparkling wine, chilled 2 minutes per side. Continue until all are and scallions. Heat through. Keep warm 1¹∕2 oz. (3 Tbsp.) fresh grapefruit juice cooked, adding oil as needed. Drain until ready to serve. Serves 8. ¹∕2 oz. (1 Tbsp.) vodka on a platter lined with paper towels. EACH SERVING 265 cal, 9 g fat (4 g sat Club soda, chilled Garnish with scallions and serve with fat), 16 mg chol, 152 mg sodium, 36 g In a tall glass pour Aperol, Champagne, grapefruit juice, and vodka. Add a splash aioli. Serves 10 to 12. carb, 9 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 12 g pro of club soda. Stir gently; garnish with grapefruit slice or twist. Makes 1 cocktail. *TIP If you don’t have one of these CHEESY GRITS CAKES PER COCKTAIL 162 cal, 8 mg sodium, 10 g blends, stir together a little paprika, carb, 1 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 1 g pro garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. FRIED GREEN **TIP Use a pasteurized egg’s yolk if you TOTAL TIME 5 hr., includes chilling TOMATILLOS & AIOLI have a compromised immune system. 4 cups milk or chicken stock HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. EACH SERVING 437 cal, 40 g fat (4 g sat 1 cup stone-ground grits TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 5 min. fat), 19 mg chol, 79 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 3 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 3 g pro ¹∕2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1¹∕2 tsp. blackened seasoning or BLACK-EYED PEA 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives Cajun seasoning* SUCCOTASH 2 lb. fresh tomatillos, husked, or ¹∕4 tsp. cayenne pepper HANDS-ON TIME 10 min. green tomatoes, sliced ¹∕2 inch thick TOTAL TIME 40 min. Roasted Pulled Pork and/or Braised Cabbage Collards (page 92, 1 large egg yolk, at room temp** optional) ¹∕2 lemon, juiced 1 lb. frozen black-eyed peas LET’S BRUNCH 1. In a 4- to 6-qt. pot bring 1 lb. frozen butter beans milk to a boil over medium 1 garlic clove $20; and add ¹∕2 tsp. kosher salt. or lima beans gibbs-smith.com (Omit salt if using stock.) 5 strips bacon, cut into Gradually stir in grits and reduce heat to low. ¹∕2-inch pieces Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. 1 medium red onion, Mixture will be very thick and chopped 1 cup okra, fresh or frozen and thawed, sliced into ¹∕2-inch pieces 90 | January 2021

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With 2% milk, at least half of adults pull away from sides of pan. 1 Tbsp. sugar, and crushed red pepper. had a lower desire to eat Remove from heat and stir in cheese, Simmer, covered, until tender, 45 to butter, chives, cayenne, and 1/4 tsp. 60 minutes, adding additional stock as than before breakfast for 3 1/2 hours. black pepper. necessary. Stir in vinegar; add kosher 2. Spread grits in an even layer in a salt to taste. Serves 8. 13×9-inch baking pan lined with *tip Collard greens can sometimes be parchment paper. Let cool completely. found packaged already stemmed and Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate sliced. Use two 10-oz. packages. until firm (at least 4 hours). Using a each serving 67 cal, 4 g fat (1 g sat 2-inch cookie cutter or a sharp knife, fat), 7 mg chol, 243 mg sodium, 4 g carb, cut into cakes; refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 3 days). 1 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 4 g pro 3. To serve, transfer cakes to a baking sheet lined with foil. Broil 5 inches from ROASTED PULLED heat 5 to 7 minutes until lightly golden PORK brown. If desired, top with Roasted Pulled Pork and/or Braised Cabbage Roasting low and slow (8 to 10 hours) Collards. Makes 20 cakes. delivers super-tender results. Serve per grits cake 75 cal, 3 g fat (2 g sat with Cheesy Grits Cakes and Braised fat), 10 mg chol, 70 mg sodium, 9 g carb, Cabbage Collards, or pile it on buns 3 g sugars, 3 g pro with your favorite barbecue sauce. hands-on time 20 min. BRAISED CABBAGE total time 8 hr. 50 min., plus overnight COLLARDS 1/2 cup salt “Cabbage collards are a variety 1/2 cup granulated sugar of collards well-known and grown in the Carolinas but have only now 2 bay leaves spread to other states,” Belinda says. 4 garlic cloves, minced “They’re more tender and milder 2 Tbsp. whole peppercorns than regular collards, but you can 1 5- to 7-lb. boneless Boston butt always use regular.” We tested with regular collards and cooked (pork shoulder) them about 1 hour. hands-on time 20 min. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar total time 1 hr. 5 min. 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika 2 bunches cabbage collard greens 1 Tbsp. chili powder or collard greens* 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 to 3 cups unsalted chicken or 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper vegetable stock 1. Brining: In an oversize resealable plastic bag or a large plastic container 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salt, sugar, bay leaves, garlic, and 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar peppercorns. Add just enough water to mix and dissolve ingredients. Place 1. Strip greens from stems and rinse roast in bag and fill with enough water thoroughly to remove dirt and sand. to completely cover. Place bag in a Discard stems. Working a few at a time, leakproof container and refrigerate stack leaves on top of each other, roll overnight, but not longer than 24 hours. up, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside. 2. Seasoning: Preheat oven to 250°F. 2. Heat 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a Dutch Remove roast from brine and pat dry. oven over medium-low. Cook garlic In a small bowl combine brown sugar, slowly to extract flavor but not brown, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add greens to cumin, cayenne, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and pan, a handful at a time; stir. Greens will 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper. Rub cook down quickly. Add 2 cups stock, mixture all over roast. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert an ovenproof thermometer in thickest part of roast. Add 1/2 cup water to bottom of pan. 92 | January 2021

3. Cooking: Place roasting pan, with parchment. Place a cardboard 10 uncovered, in oven. Bake until internal cake round covered in foil on rack. temperature reaches 200°F, 8 to Invert one cake layer onto round. LAYERS 10 hours. Add 1/2 cup water to bottom 4. For frosting: In a 6-qt. heavy-bottom of pan every 1 to 2 hours. Remove meat pot combine the brown sugar with the OF WHEAT from pan, reserving juices, and wrap remaining 11/2 cups granulated sugar, well in foil; let rest 30 to 45 minutes. 11/2 cups buttermilk, 11/2 cups butter, and IN EVERY BITE 4. Using two forks, shred roast, place in 11/2 tsp. baking soda. Cook over a serving dish, and moisten with some medium, stirring frequently, until mixture of the reserved baking juices. Serves 8. comes to a boil. Watch carefully; once each serving 602 cal, 29 g fat (11 g sat it comes to a boil, the mixture will foam fat), 236 mg chol, 1,449 mg sodium, up. Lower heat as necessary to prevent 10 g carb, 1 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 67 g pro foaming over. Cook, uncovered, to 235°F on a candy thermometer (30 to BUTTERMILK CARAMEL 35 minutes). Adjust heat as necessary CAKE to maintain a moderate, steady boil across surface. Remove from heat. hands-on time 30 min. Using a wooden spoon, beat until total time 3 hr. creamy, thick, and spreadable (8 to 10 minutes). Mixture will become lighter 21/2 cups all-purpose flour in color and start to lose its gloss. 11/2 tsp. baking powder 5. Working quickly before frosting starts to harden, spread some frosting on top 2 tsp. baking soda of the cake layer on rack. Top it with a second cake layer and ice it. Place 21/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temp remaining layer on top. Pour frosting over top and allow it to drip down the 3 cups granulated sugar sides, spreading evenly. If frosting starts 3 large eggs, at room temp to harden, warm over low. Spoon any 1 tsp. vanilla frosting that pools at the base back over the sides. For a smooth finish, dip 23/4 cups buttermilk, at room temp spatula in hot water and go over the 11/2 cups packed light brown sugar top and sides of cake. Serves 12. each serving 776 cal, 40 g fat (25 g sat 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat three fat), 151 mg chol, 463 mg sodium, 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick 100 g carb, 1 g fiber, 80 g sugars, 7 g pro cooking spray; line bottoms with parchment. In a medium bowl stir RECIPES FROM PAGES 56–63 together flour, baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, and 1 tsp. kosher salt. A COOK’S GUIDE 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer beat TO FISH 1 cup butter on medium-high until fluffy and a pale yellow (1 minute). Add CRISPY SEASONED 11/2 cups granulated sugar; beat FISH & CHIPS another 3 minutes, scraping bowl as WITH GREEN OLIVE needed. Add eggs, one at a time, TARTAR SAUCE beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat well. Scrape down If you love sweet potatoes, sides of bowl. Reduce mixer speed to substitute half the russets with sweets lowest setting; add flour mixture and for a two-tone side. 11/4 cups buttermilk alternately, hands-on time 25 min. beginning and ending with flour. Divide total time 55 min. batter evenly among pans. Bake about 25 minutes or until a cake tester comes 2 lb. russet potatoes out clean. Transfer to cooling racks and 1 tsp. garlic salt or salt let cool in the pans 10 minutes. Invert 1 tsp. smoked paprika layers onto cooling racks, remove paper, and let cool completely. If the layers are rounded on top, trim flat. 3. Place a rack inside a sheet pan lined January 2021 | 93

SILENCE 11/f cups panko with olive oil, 2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives or pitted YOUR 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme or 2 tsp. dried green olives, 1 Tbsp. finely chopped red thyme, crushed onion, 2 tsp. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. GROWL dried dill, 2 tsp. lemon juice or malt 1 tsp. celery seeds vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika or lemon zest. Chill, covered, 30 minutes or 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper up to 1 week. Makes 1 cup. 2 eggs FLOUNDER 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard GRENOBLOISE 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Classic grenobloise is a French sauce of 11/f lb. fresh or frozen skinless whitefish brown butter, capers, and lemon. We replaced the lemon juice with wine, fillets, cut into 6 serving-size but you can swap one for the other. pieces, thawed if frozen start to finish 20 min. Green Olive Tartar Sauce (below) Malt vinegar (optional) 1/f cup all-purpose flour 11/f lb. skinless, boneless flounder, 1. Place a baking pan on the top rack of the oven; place another rack in the striped sea bass, or sole fillets bottom third. Preheat oven to 500°F. 3 Tbsp. butter 2. Cut unpeeled potatoes lengthwise 2 Tbsp. capers plus 1 tsp. into 1/2-inch sticks and let stand in a large bowl of ice water 5 minutes; drain pickling liquid thoroughly and pat dry completely. Toss with 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 tsp. 1/4 cup dry white wine or lemon juice garlic salt, and the smoked paprika. Place on the preheated baking pan 1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley and spread out into thin layer. Bake 1 small lemon, thinly sliced 15 minutes. Stir potatoes; leave in oven. 3. Meanwhile, coat a wire rack with 1. In a shallow dish combine the flour, nonstick cooking spray and place on a 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. ground baking pan. In an extra-large skillet black pepper. Dip fish in flour mixture heat an additional 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil to coat. Shake off excess flour so only over medium. Add panko, thyme, and a dusting remains. celery seeds. Cook and stir 2 to 2. In an extra-large skillet heat 2 Tbsp. 3 minutes or until golden. Remove to a butter and 1 tsp. olive oil over shallow dish and stir in cayenne; cool. medium-high until hot and foamy. 4. In another shallow dish whisk Immediately add fish; cook 2 minutes or together eggs and mustard. Put flour in until bottoms are golden. Turn fish; another shallow dish. spoon on capers and pickling liquid. 5. Season fish with the remaining 1/2 tsp. Cook 2 minutes more or until bottoms garlic salt. Dip fish in flour to coat, then are golden and slightly crispy and fish egg mixture, then panko mixture. Place just flakes when tested with a fork. on rack in pan. Remove fish to a platter; tent with foil to 6. Reduce oven to 425°F. Place fish in keep warm. oven on the lower rack. (Leave 3. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter to potatoes on the upper rack.) Bake skillet. Cook and stir until butter is just 15 minutes or until fish is golden and golden brown. Remove from heat. flakes easily when tested with a fork Carefully add wine to skillet; return to (145°F to 155°F) and potatoes are heat. Cook and stir mixture about browned and crispy on the edges. 1 minute or until bubbly and slightly Serve with Green Olive Tartar Sauce reduced. Pour pan juices over fish. Top and, if desired, malt vinegar. Serves 6. with parsley and serve with lemon each serving 484 cal, 18 g fat (3 g sat slices. Serves 6. fat), 118 mg chol, 393 mg sodium, 49 g each serving 188 cal, 9 g fat (4 g sat carb, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 31 g pro fat), 66 mg chol, 601 mg sodium, green olive tartar sauce In a small 10 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 16 g pro bowl stir together 3/4 cup mayonnaise 94 | January 2021

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