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PERSONAL STORY / l i f e + h e a lt h Before my time FROM ATHLETE TO PATIENT My cancer diagnosis came just So that’s how I found myself, well before I a few years after I graduated from owned a decent set of dishes, in meno- college. The body I had honed and pause. That hot flash was, I figured out, a relied on began to fade away. symptom of menopause, which I had been put into surgically with the removal of my The body I’d thought I knew ovaries. Fortunately, my cancer diagnosis Courtesy of Beth Dreher. was downgraded to Stage I, but a few Going through cancer and meno- ness level dwindled, I stopped hav- months later doctors detected a “shadow” pause at 24 was a lesson in accept- ing a period, hot flashes began and on a follow-up scan, and I had a total ing a body I’d thought I knew, a body I was nursing a seven-inch scar hysterectomy to remove my uterus, fallo- that had been a source of power and down the middle of my stomach. My pian tubes and cervix. identity and possibility. During my body had morphed from powerful parents’ divorce when I was 12 and to, I felt, a bit pathetic. As is the case for many people in meno- through the difficult years that fol- pause (who are typically in their late 40s or lowed, I practiced soccer for hours, My years-long relationship with early 50s), my symptoms were all over the often alone, honing my body and my girlfriend frayed around the map. I wasn’t sleeping well, mostly because calming my mind — sweat as distrac- edges too. Sickness and surgery of night sweats. Before the hysterectomy, tion. In college, I was an athlete first, aren’t exactly a love language, and I had a random period, which is rare but not with everything else a distant sec- each of us was pushed to our emo- unheard of after a double oophorectomy. ond. After I graduated, I started run- tional and physical limit. Still, my I went on a few completely arbitrary, out-of- ning, biking, hiking — being outside partner stuck with me, shopping for character crying jags. Maybe it was my roil- and active was my happy place. Ensure when I couldn’t consume ing hormones, a release of the emotions much else, spending many a Friday (shock, grief, anger) I’d tamped down over But after my surgeries, through a night on the couch for a movie mar- the previous months or a little of both, but few months of chemotherapy and athon, endlessly putting my needs suddenly I’d be overcome. recovery, my muscles and my fit- ahead of her own. Granted, menopause wasn’t as bad as, say, having the cancer come back. There was a lot to be grateful for — especially the fact that I had a job that came with health benefits. Many 24-year-olds in such circum- stances are not so lucky. Still, it was a lot. My primary support system at the time consisted of my girlfriend and a good friend. But what did we know about meno- pause, cancer, chemotherapy, fear of recur- rence, loss, death? We were all in our 20s — caregiving wasn’t a skill any of us had acquired, and I didn’t know how to anticipate or ask for what I needed. But there was one task we knew we could handle, and it involved my friend’s boy- friend’s electric razor. About a week into chemo, my shoulder-length hair began to fall out. So one sunny Sunday, the three of us moved the dining room furniture out of the way, set up a “barber chair” in the middle of the room and buzz-cut my hair. I went into the bathroom to check out the results, expecting a “Hear me roar!” G.I. Jane moment. Instead, I saw that I was pale, my eyes dim, my hair patchy. I was still sick, but now I had much shorter hair. 4 9N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H

Life + He alth / PERSONAL STORY What I lost, HAPPY & HEALTHY what I gained Life since my recovery has Luckily, in the year after my chemo been full of adventure: ended, my hair grew back and my Left, hiking in Vancouver, muscles returned. I took up sprint triathlons and joined an adult soccer Canada, in 2018; below, team. My doctor and I got the hot my wife, Alison, and me in flashes and night sweats under con- trol with hormone therapy, which I’ll London in 2019. continue for the rest of my life. A few years later, my girlfriend and I broke Embracing my future up, which was terribly hard. It felt more like the dissolution of a mar- I’m 43 now, and looking back, I can’t say ing routine, and I couldn’t have afforded Courtesy of Beth Dreher. riage considering everything we’d I had any particular vision of the future. it anyway. Have I found peace with the been through together. My then partner and I’d barely discussed idea of never having biological children? graduate school, much less children. So Is it accurate to say you’ve found peace In some ways, my particular series when my oncologist briefed me before with something you hadn’t fully consid- of losses — ovaries, hair, uterus, period, the first surgery that the removal of my ered before the option disappeared? Let’s fertility — kicked off a decades-long ovaries would mean I couldn’t get preg- just say I’ve accepted my reality. exploration of gender, which has led nant, I hardly gave it a second thought. me to rethink in some ways what it One of the fortunate aspects of having a At the end of the day, I think I’ll try to means to be female. Many people, female partner is that there’s usually live up to the essence of the word “fertile,” often without realizing it, still carry a another uterus available. Besides, did I which comes from the Latin fertilis, mean- set of expectations for and assump- even want children? I just didn’t know. ing “bearing in abundance, fruitful, pro- tions about women — they should ductive.” The definition doesn’t specify look a certain way, be sensitive and At 24, before menopause, I suppose I what you bear in abundance. At the deferential, embrace and exercise had certain assumptions about the kind moment, my cup overflows with love and their fertility. Misogyny runs deep; of life that might be available to me, or at appreciation for my wife, my work, my our culture, with its nearly endless least not unavailable to me — biological health. As for the rest, I’m content to just examples of physical and psycholog- children and all that comes with them. wait and see. ical violence against women, rein- But even had I known for sure that I forces it every day. wanted kids, it wouldn’t have mattered Beth Dreher is the executive much. At the time of my surgeries, in editor of Good Housekeeping. One thing my menopause experi- 2004, egg freezing was years from becom- ence has done for me is make my definition of gender more expansive, with no label feeling just right to define who I am or how I present myself. Fertility or none, long hair or short, strong or weak, I’m just me. “removal of my ovaries meant i couldn’t get pregnant. AT THE TIME, it WAS THE LEAST OF MY WORRIES. 5 0 GH NOVEMBER 2022

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Feeling Hot, Hot, The girlfriends’ guide to menopause Change is good…if not always easy. Menopause can throw some heat and other discomfort your way, but it’s a normal process, and we’ve got advice to smooth the way for you. by MERYL DAVIDS LANDAU Illustrations by BETSY FARRELL

WELL BEING / l i f e + h e a lt h I t’s hard to believe our society is so rife with mis- information and unanswered questions about a routine stage of life that half the planet moves through, but this is pretty much the case with menopause. Luckily, things are starting to shift: Women are talking more and more about this natural process, which has been brought into the open in part by the proliferation of books on the topic, free-speaking celebrities and “femtech” apps, along with diets and remedies pitched to menopausal women. “But it’s still not something every woman hears about from her mother or sister,” says Jackie Thielen, M.D., director of the women’s health specialty clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. The term “menopause” can be confusing even for doctors, says Stephanie Faubion, M.D., medical director of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Women’s Health in Rochester, MN. People use the word to mean everything from a first skipped period to the decades after bleeding has stopped. But most of those definitions aren’t exactly accurate. stage by stage So what causes menopause? A big piece of the confusion is that In a word, hormones. Here’s the basic biology: women tend to say they’re “in meno- pause.” But that phrase actually has 1 Babies assigned female at birth are born with all the little scientific meaning. Perimeno- pause is the stage when your ovaries start pro- egg cells they will ever have. ducing fewer hormones and your periods become less regular. The term “menopause” refers to one 2 At puberty, those eggs get ready to help form new life, year after your last menstrual flow — which you can’t know you’ve hit until those 12 months have and the ovaries begin making the hormone estrogen. passed. Menopause itself is really more of a line in the sand, something you’ve passed as opposed 3 This, along with sister hormone progesterone, starts the to a phase you can be “in.” Everything else, the years of monthly ovulation followed by menstruation months and years following the one-year mark? That’s postmenopause. (cue a lot of mad rushes to the ladies’ room, pregnancy In most women, the body makes this transition naturally. But menopause can also be induced arti- scares when periods are missed and other fun stuff). ficially when the ovaries are removed surgically (see page 48) or by chemotherapy or hormone- 4 During the menopause transition, those once-fresh suppressing medications. eggs are no longer as viable. And because estrogen is Because the hormones that are shifting dur- ing this time are powerful (remember puberty?), made by cells surrounding each egg, the ovaries start perimenopause can be a bumpy ride for some women — but for others, the symptoms are barely putting out varying amounts of it and ultimately much noticeable. Regardless, it’s important to remem- ber that menopause is a normal process designed less, says Nanette Santoro, M.D., chair of obstetrics to move the body from one stage of life to another, not an illness or a sign that something is wrong. and gynecology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a longtime menopause researcher. 5 3N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H

The Phases Another result of having fewer and less tuations that cause most symptoms, says of Change responsive eggs: Levels of a hormone Dr. Santoro, including irregular periods. You known as follicle-stimulating hormone might sometimes go months between peri- Perimenopause: (FSH), which helps trigger ovulation, ramp ods and then weeks at other times. Bleeding Your ovaries ultimately up as FSH works hard to push the ovaries to can also be either heavier (keep those super start cranking out fewer pop out an egg every month as they used to, tampons at the ready) or lighter. hormones. Age it starts: Dr. Santoro says. Ovulation and a surge of mid-30s to mid-50s, most estrogen signal the FSH to calm down, but Exactly how and when each person goes often the mid-40s. with few or no eggs left (and thus no estro- through their menopause transition is gen surge), FSH remains high. That’s why affected by many things, including genetics Menopause: some doctors use FSH measurement to tell (if your mom or sister had an early meno- When you’ve hit whether a person is in perimenopause or pause, you’re almost six times as likely to one year since your menopause, though that’s not considered a have that happen as well, Dr. Santoro says), last period. Age it’s good way to diagnose those stages because stress, adverse childhood experiences and reached: 40 to 58. a single FSH level can be misleading. history of smoking. According to NAMS, smokers tend to hit menopause about two Postmenopause: The entire menopausal process doesn’t years earlier than nonsmokers. The rest of your life after happen in a straight line. During peri- that menopause milestone. menopause, levels of estrogen go up and Race may also be a factor, though it’s still down like a roller coaster, and it’s these fluc- unclear. The landmark 25-year menopause research known as the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) found that Black women enter menopause at a median earlier age than white women and report more bothersome hot flashes and other symptoms. But the Black women in the study were more likely to have had difficult childhoods and adult life stresses and to be smokers, the researchers found — all things that can affect menopausal symptoms. “There are so many sociocultural influences on menopause that it’s hard to tease out the influence of race,” Dr. Thielen says. Menopause is really more of a line in the sand, something you pass, than it is a phase you can be “in.” Women’s Best Advice SEX HUMOR To crack open a window and hear how women “Don’t be embarrassed to “Laughter will fix just about are currently thinking about menopause — tell your partner you need anything. I watch female and what suggestions they’d give others about lubrication. A good partner stand-up comedians like it— Good Housekeeping surveyed its readers. will be supportive — and still Sarah Millican whenever Here, smart words from some of the eager to have sex with you.” I’m feeling down.” 1,500 GH readers who responded: 5 4 GH NOVEMBER 2022

WELL BEING / lif e + he alth CHANGE IS GOOD! Thriving through the Scan here for more Symptoms menopause info. H aving sweat pour out of you The Big Four in the middle of an impor- tant meeting is never fun, but 1 HOT FLASHES experts emphasize that this This feels like a sudden wave of heat lasting from one to five minutes, which women describe as like an internal oven suddenly turning on. The sensation may come along and other effects, which are most intense with sweating, flushing skin and a rapid heartbeat, often followed by a cold chill. Up to 85% of women report having flashes, according to the Journal of Midlife Health, and during perimenopause, are not signs that about a third of menopausal women describe them as moderately or severely bother- some, says Dr. Santoro. Hot flashes that happen when you’re sleeping are called night anything is medically wrong. In other words, sweats, during which you might wake up to find yourself drenched. whatever you may need to do to ease your 2 SLEEP PROBLEMS discomfort, you’re treating the symptoms About half of women going through their transition complain of broken sleep, though experts aren’t sure how much this is caused by hormonal shifts as opposed to rather than trying to “cure” menopause, the natural processes of aging. which (repeat after us) is not an illness. 3 VAGINAL DRYNESS For most symptoms there are effective The drop in estrogen affects the walls of the vagina — when estrogen falls, vaginal tissue thins and dries. The result: pain, soreness or burning during penetration. treatments — phew! — and most improve Unlike other perimenopause symptoms, this one won’t improve without treatment. with time or go away on their own. And 4 CHANGES IN MOOD while most women do experience symp- Issues can range from mild irritation to sudden sadness or anxiety — and some women experience full-blown depression even if they’ve never had problems before. Up to toms, some manage to skate by with noth- 68% of perimenopausal women report heightened depressive symptoms, compared with around a third of women who are premenopausal, according to NAMS. Mood ing more than some irregular periods dur- issues are most likely to be worst during the late transition stage, Dr. Santoro says. ing the transition, Dr. Faubion says. Dr. Santoro has termed the most com- monly documented menopausal symp- toms the “core four.” (See sidebar at right.) Women may also experience symptoms that haven’t been captured in research, including thinning hair, heart palpitations, dizziness, itching, brain fog and even a metallic taste in the mouth or the sensation of ants crawling under the skin. Dr. Santoro says she herself experienced heart palpita- tions during her transition, a symptom that stopped once she reached menopause. Some symptoms can pop up even before your periods and cycles start to change, says 2021 research published in the journal Menopause. “This study validated so many women who had sensed that something was happening even though they were still regularly menstruating,” Dr. Faubion says. HOT FLASHES WELL-BEING HEALTH “It’s OK to wear short sleeves and short pants in “This is a time for women to unite and “Don’t stop looking for the right the dead of winter if you’re sweating profusely band together! Don’t let the men in doctors until you feel heard and and cannot face sweaters and jeans! You become your life make fun of, ignore or tease you effectively treated. There are comfortable enough in your own (aging) skin to about what’s happening to you. We can great doctors out there and new not give a damn what anyone else thinks.” joke about it, but it is a real thing.” treatments that work!” 5 5N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H

lif e + He alth / WELL BEING There are simple, natural ways you can ease some symptoms (see “Tame the Heat, and More” on page 58). Hormone therapy (HT) is the most widely used —  and many feel, the most effective — medical treatment for many symptoms, says Dr. Santoro. While HT is not for everybody, the black eye it got after 2002 was largely undeserved. A big study, the Women’s Health Initiative, found that year that post- menopausal women taking a specific com- bination of estrogen and progestin hor- mone therapy for five to seven years had an increased risk of breast cancer, heart attack and stroke. Many symptomatic menopausal women began shunning the treatment, but the findings did not necessarily pertain to them, and experts who’ve looked at that study in the years since say it doesn’t mean all postmenopausal women face these risks. Women describe 51 Birth control pills offer a much stronger dose of hormones than the heat wave of hot HT does, because of the fact that they need to prevent pregnancy. flashes, which can last The average age of up to five minutes, as hitting menopause What about all those supplements you see in drugstores and like an internal oven in the U.S. But some health food shops that are marketed for menopause symptoms suddenly turning on. women reach that and include ingredients like evening primrose oil and omega-3 oils? Alas, well-constructed clinical trials have not found them To check out whether HT will be of use to point more than effective, Dr. Santoro says. There is some evidence that black you, says Dr. Santoro, you can talk to your a decade sooner, cohosh may help some women, though the studies have been doctor about starting a three-month trial others at closer to mixed — and since black cohosh can interact with certain pre- course via either pills or patches, assuming 60. Perimenopause scription meds, it’s important to consult your doctor before you have no medical contraindications. If can start as much as taking it. Also, with any supplements, keep in mind that the the treatment is helping by the end of that eight years earlier. supplement industry isn’t well-regulated by the FDA. time, you can continue, and if it isn’t, you can simply stop. If you are perimenopausal and could still get pregnant (yes, you can get pregnant until you’re officially postmeno- pausal!), you may prefer hormonal birth con- trol over menopausal HT, Dr. Faubion says. WELL-BEING HEALTH HOT FLASHES SELF-CARE “It’s a beautiful time in our “Read as much as you can about “Keep a food diary. “Lean on your girlfriends; exercise; lives. Give yourself a break, menopause — you might think that I found that my hot get a great bed and great sheets; rest more and become you are having a weird symptom flashes were brought and eat as healthy as you can, but more introspective about or are alone, but whatever you’re on by wine and indulge when you need it. Most of your own life.” experiencing, someone else is too.” too much hot sauce.” all, give yourself grace and love.” 5 6 GH NOVEMBER 2022



life + He alth / WELL BEING tame the heat, and more Sometimes simple fixes are enough to ease the symptoms of menopause. WEAR LAYERS That way, you can shed the extras when your internal heat gets turned up. MEDITATE Find a relaxing meditation app to play during nighttime wake-ups. STAY COOL AT NIGHT Seek out cooling bedding. (See our collection of cooling sheets at goodhousekeeping.com/coolingsheets.) CUT CAFFEINE Caffeine has been linked to hot flashes in postmenopausal women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Reducing it or cutting it out may help. ASK FOR HELP If you’re feeling depressed or anxious, talk to your doctor; the NAMS depression guidelines suggest using cognitive behavior therapy and other psychotherapy and/or antidepressants as front-line treatments. Sweet elief F or many women, the end of monthly cramps and bleeding comes as a wel- come reprieve, especially as the hot flashes and other discomforts fade away — and they will. In the meantime, you can find more quality in-depth information online about this life transition in GH’s “The Ultimate Guide to Menopause” (goodhousekeeping.com/menopauseguide), as well as from the North American Menopause Society, the National Institute on Aging and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 5 8 GH NOVEMBER 2022



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Air Fryer Fave EASY PREP Sweet & Spicy BRUSSELS Brussels Sprouts SPROUTS p. 106 To trim, use a paring knife to slice off the stem ends. Discard discolored leaves. Then cut sprouts in half lengthwise (cut larger ones into quarters). KEEP IT HOT! It’s a classic holiday conundrum: With limited oven and stovetop space, how do you keep dishes warm until it’s time for the main event? We’ve got you covered! Mashed Potatoes Gravy Roasted Vegetables Use your multicooker’s Warm function to A well-insulated container is great for Oven space is precious, so enlist the aid of make sure spuds stay table-ready without transporting hot liquids, but it’s also handy for your air fryer. It can be used to cook up crispy, getting gummy. If mashed potatoes get stiff, keeping gravy piping hot at home. When it’s caramelized “roasted” vegetables (e.g., these whisk in a splash of warm milk. time to eat, just stir, then pour into a gravy boat. sprouts!) or quickly reheat anything in a pinch. 8 6 GH NOVEMBER 2022

SEASONAL STAR: Delicata Squash This long, stripy crop tastes like a cross between sweet potato and butternut squash. Halve, scoop out seeds and slice. Sheet Pan Save Roasted Root Vegetables p. 104

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BETTER BAKING Love Your Leftovers CUPCAKE CUES Day-After Sandwich Whip up batch after delicious batch Melts with these pro-level p. 107 tips from the 8 9N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H GH Test Kitchen. Ingredients should be at room temperature. Eggs and butter will get incorporated into batter more evenly if not pulled straight from the fridge. Use an ice cream scoop to transfer batter. This makes the transition from bowl to pan simple (and splatter free!) and ensures that your cupcakes will all be the right size. For runnier batter, use a liquid measuring cup to pour. Check for doneness early. Set a timer for the lower end of any given time range. It’s easier to pop everything back into the oven for a few more minutes than to rescue burned baked goods. To check, insert a toothpick into the centers; it should come out clean. Frost only when cool. If your cupcakes are still even slightly warm, the residual heat will cause the frosting to melt, resulting in a not-so-pretty mess.

EASY WE E KN I G H TS Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you’d need to order takeout. MEATLESS 1. Cook 12 oz lasagna noodles (broken into large pieces) 3. In food processor, chop 1⁄4 cup roasted unsalted MONDAY per pkg. directions. almonds. Pulse in 1 large clove garlic (pressed), 2 tsp lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 tsp Kale Pesto Pasta 2. Meanwhile, place 11⁄2 cups basil leaves in strainer red pepper flakes and 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt. Add wilted basket and dunk basket into boiling pasta water 3 sec., basil and kale and 6 Tbsp olive oil and puree, adding Active 25 min. | Total 25 min. then immediately transfer to bowl of ice water. Add 8 oz 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup pasta water until mixture is smooth. curly kale (ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped) to boiling pasta water and cook 11⁄2 min. Scoop out with 4. Toss pesto with pasta, adding additional pasta strainer and transfer to ice water. Drain and squeeze out water as necessary to coat evenly. Serve topped any excess liquid. Then drain pasta, reserving 11⁄2 cups with Parmesan and cracked black pepper. pasta water, and return to pot. SERVES 4 About 586 cal, 27.5 g fat (3.5 g sat), 16 g pro, 259 mg sodium, 71 g carb, 7 g fiber 9 0 GH NOVEMBER 2022

Photographs by MIKE GARTEN Prop styling by LIS ENGELHART Food styling by REBECCA JURKEVICH BETTER THAN 1. Cook 1 cup long-grain white rice per pkg. directions. 3. Add 1 Tbsp oil to skillet along with 2 peppers (red TAKEOUT In small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, and orange; cut into 11⁄2-in. pieces) and 1 tsp Sichuan 11⁄2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce and 2 tsp brown peppercorns (roughly crushed) and stir-fry 3 min. Sichuan Peppercorn sugar; transfer 1 Tbsp to large bowl and stir in 1 tsp Add 1 to 2 red chile peppers (cut into small pieces) and Chicken Stir-Fry cornstarch and 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt. Add 11⁄2 lbs boneless, and 2 scallions (cut into 2-in. pieces); stir-fry 2 min. skinless chicken thighs (trimmed and cut into 11⁄2-in. Active 30 min. | Total 30 min. pieces) and toss to coat. To small bowl, stir in 1 large clove 4. Add chicken and any juices, then garlic-ginger garlic (pressed), 2 tsp grated ginger and 1⁄4 tsp salt. sauce, and cook, tossing, until chicken is just cooked through, 1 to 2 min. Toss with dark green parts of 2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add 2 scallions (sliced) and spoon over rice. Sprinkle with chicken and cook until browned, 4 to 5 min. Flip and dark green parts of 2 more scallions (thinly sliced). cook 1 min. more; transfer to bowl. SERVES 4 About 499 cal, 14.5 g fat (3 g sat), 39 g pro, 663 mg sodium, 51 g carb, 2 g fiber 9 1N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H

Crush it You can crack fennel (or coriander) with a mortar and pestle, the bottom of a heavy pot or the side of a chef’s knife. GLUTEN 1. Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, to oven along with Broccolini and roast to desired FREE toss 3 bunches Broccolini (trimmed and cut into large doneness, 4 to 5 min. for medium. Transfer florets), 2 large cloves garlic (roughly chopped) and to cutting board and let rest 5 min. before slicing. Steak with Beans and 1 Tbsp fennel seeds (lightly crushed) with 2 Tbsp oil Roasted Broccolini and 1⁄2 tsp each kosher salt and pepper. Roast, tossing 3. While steak and Broccolini cook, prepare relish: once, 9 min. Add one 15-oz can white beans (rinsed) In small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp Active 25 min. | Total 25 min. and roast until heated through, 2 to 3 min. more. honey and 1⁄4 tsp salt to dissolve. Mix in 1 medium shallot (finely chopped) and let sit 5 min. Stir in 1 Tbsp 2. Meanwhile, heat 1⁄2 Tbsp oil in large cast-iron skillet oil, then 1⁄4 cup flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped) and on medium-high. Season two 11⁄2-in.-thick strip steaks any fennel seeds still on Broccolini pan. Serve spooned (each about 12 oz) with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper and over steak and Broccolini. cook until deep brown, 3 min. per side. Transfer skillet SERVES 4 About 612 cal, 33 g fat (10 g sat), 48 g pro, 757 mg sodium, 31 g carb, 10 g fiber 92 GH NOVEMBER 2022

TO P TEST E D RECIP ES / c o o k + s avo r Love your leftovers Fold extra bean- poblano mixture into cooked rice and top with a fried egg and hot sauce. BUDGET 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Prick 4 medium russet potatoes liquid), 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin and 1⁄4 tsp each smoked FRIENDLY (about 8 oz each; scrubbed and dried) and microwave paprika and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until on High 10 min. Brush potatoes with 1 Tbsp oil and beans are slightly thickened, 4 to 5 min. Fold in poblanos. Poblano- and sprinkle with 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt. Place directly on middle Black Bean–Loaded oven rack (with baking sheet on rack below to catch oil 4. In bowl, combine 1⁄3 cup sour cream and 1⁄2 tsp lime drippings) and bake until tender, 18 to 20 min. zest. In second bowl, toss 1 large plum tomato (seeded Potatoes and chopped) with 2 tsp lime juice and a pinch of salt. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium. Active 20 min. | Total 30 min. Add 2 poblano peppers (cut into small pieces) and cook, 5. Split potatoes, top with grated Cheddar if desired, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 min.; then top with beans, tomatoes and sour cream. Sprinkle transfer to plate. with additional lime zest if desired. 3. To skillet, add one 15.5-oz can black beans (including SERVES 4 About 428 cal, 11 g fat (3 g sat), 15 g pro, 542 mg sodium, 71 g carb, 13 g fiber 9 3N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H

5-Ingredient Dinner START HERE Seared Scallops Active 25 min. Total 25 min. Escarole Mike Garten. Food styling: Rebecca Jurkevich. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart. Ingredients: Getty Images/iStockphoto. Add 1 bunch escarole (trimmed, cleaned and torn into pieces; about 10 cups) to dressing and toss to combine. Scallops Heat large skillet on medium-high. Pat 1 lb large sea scallops very dry. Season with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil, then scallops, and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 min. per side. Transfer scallops to plates. Lower heat to medium. Add 1 heaping Tbsp capers (dried) and cook, tossing until crisp, 2 min. Remove skillet from heat and add 2 Tbsp lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits. Then add 1 Tbsp cold unsalted butter and swirl pan to incorporate. Spoon over scallops and serve with escarole salad. Serves 4 About 252 cal, 17 g fat (4 g sat), 16 g pro, 886 mg sodium, 9 g carb, 1 g fiber 9 4 GH NOVEMBER 2022

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d Tart 10PREP IN p. 107 MINUTES rom scratch PIE DOUGH Crisp, flaky crusts make for Thanksgiving showstoppers and so much more. From dazzling tarts to savory treats, this dough does it all. Mix up a batch (or two!) of our best ever recipe, then get baking. rr y CurPhotographs by MIKE GARTEN C ra n b e Prop styling by LIS ENGELHART Food styling by CHRISTINE ALBANO

FR OM SCRATCH / c o o k + S avo r BEST EVER Jammy Pie PIE DOUGH Twists Active 10 min. | Total 30 min. p. 110 plus chilling Makes Dough for one 9-in. crust 9 7N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2 G H 11⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 11⁄2 tsp sugar 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and frozen 20 min. 3 to 4 Tbsp ice water 1. In food processor, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (slightly smaller than peas). Continue to pulse, adding 3 Tbsp ice water, until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed. Pulse in more ice water, 1 tsp at a time, if necessary; do not overmix. 2. Transfer dough to piece of plas- tic wrap and shape into 1⁄2-in.-thick disk. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hr., up to 2 days. FLAVOR UPGRADES Tweak the taste with one of these savory ideas. CHEESY PIE DOUGH Make Best Ever Pie Dough, adding 2 oz Cheddar, Manchego or aged Gouda (grated) along with the flour. Pair with your go-to apple pie filling for a sweet-salty twist on the classic. SPICED PIE DOUGH Make Best Ever Pie Dough, adding 11⁄2 tsp paprika and 1⁄4 tsp cayenne along with the flour. This gives a hint of warming spice to empanadas (page 109). HERBY PIE DOUGH Make Best Ever Pie Dough, adding 1 tsp fresh herbs with the flour. We used thyme leaves for the Onion and Gruyère Quiche (page 109), but try it with chopped chives too!

Apple-Cranberry Pie p. 108 soggy Bottom fix An undercooked pie base is a bane for every baker. Avoid it: Brush beaten egg white on the bottom and sides of the crust during the last few minutes of blind baking. This helps prevent liquidy fillings from soaking into the crust.