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1/4 cup sherry 1 pound tomatillos Spiced Carrot Soup with 1/3 cup heavy cream (about 12), halved and Savory Sesame Granola Crispy Mushroom Topping, husks discarded WORKING TIME 30 minutes recipe below 1 onion, chopped TOTAL TIME 50 minutes 1. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven MAKES 6 servings or pot over medium heat. Add 2 large poblano peppers, shallots, mushrooms, and thyme. seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded 2 pounds carrots, chopped 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with and chopped flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. 1 large onion, chopped Add stock and bring to a boil. 4 cloves garlic Reduce heat and simmer, until Kosher salt and freshly ground flavors meld, 18 to 20 minutes. 1 bunch fresh cilantro, black pepper Let cool slightly. stems removed 2. Puree, in batches if necessary, 2 tablespoons chopped on medium speed until smooth. 2 teaspoons dried oregano fresh ginger Return to pot, and stir in sherry and cream. Season with salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped and pepper. Serve with Crispy Mushroom Topping alongside. Kosher salt and freshly ground 2 teaspoons curry powder Crispy Mushroom Topping: black pepper Combine 1 1/2 lbs. thinly sliced 6 cups vegetable stock mushrooms (such as button, shii- 2 (32-ounce) containers take, or crimini), 1/4 cup olive oil, chicken stock 1 (13.66-ounce) can and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black unsweetened coconut milk pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. 2 (15.5-ounce) cans white Bake, on bottom rack, at 450°F hominy, rinsed 1/2 cup uncooked long grain until golden brown and crisp, 20 to white rice 22 minutes. Season to taste with 3 cups shredded rotisserie kosher salt. Makes about 3 cups. chicken Savory Sesame Granola, recipe following Chicken Pozole Cilantro Chimichurri, recipe below Verde with Cilantro 1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven Chimichurri Chopped avocado, sliced radishes, or pot over medium heat. Add lime wedges, and tortilla carrots and onion. Season with WORKING TIME 40 minutes chips, for serving salt and pepper. Cook, stirring TOTAL TIME 40 minutes occasionally, until vegetables MAKES 6 to 8 servings 1. Combine tomatillos, onion, begin to soften, 11 to 13 minutes. poblanos, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, Stir in ginger, garlic, and curry oregano, and 1 cup water in a powder; cook, stirring, 1 minute. blender. Blend on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2. Stir in stock and coconut milk. 1 minute. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring 2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or occasionally, just until rice is pot over medium heat. Add cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes; tomatillo mixture and cook, stirring cool slightly. Puree, in batches if often, until mixture is a darker necessary, on medium speed until shade of green, 9 to 10 minutes. smooth. Season with salt and Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pepper. Serve with Savory Sesame stock, hominy, and shredded Granola alongside. chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, 14 to 16 minutes. Serve with Cilantro Chimichurri, avocado, radishes, lime wedges, and tortilla chips alongside. Cilantro Chimichurri: Combine 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, 2 chopped shallots, 1 chopped serrano chile, 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in 1 cup olive oil, stirring constantly. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Makes 1 cup. 103COUNTRYLIVING.COM / FEBRUARY-MARCH 2023

Savory Sesame Granola: Stir Kosher salt and freshly ground Grissini Three Ways together 1 large egg white black pepper (beaten until foamy), 2 Tbsp. pure You can use room-temperature, store- honey, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp. 2 tablespoons olive oil bought pizza dough to make the grissini, smoked paprika, and 1 1/2 tsp. though the end result will likely not be kosher salt in a bowl. Stir in 1 cup 1 medium onion, chopped as tender. Feel free to experiment with raw cashews, 1 cup unsweetened the toppings. Try using Pecorino in coconut chips, 3 Tbsp. raw 2 ribs celery, chopped place of the Parmesan or everything sesame seeds, and 3 Tbsp. black bagel seasoning instead of sesame seeds. sesame seeds. Transfer to a 3 carrots, chopped rimmed baking sheet. Bake at WORKING TIME 40 minutes 325°F, stirring occasionally, 2 (32-ounce) containers TOTAL TIME 2 hours until golden brown, 18 to 20 chicken stock MAKES about 3 dozen minutes. Cool on baking sheet. Makes about 3 1/2 cups. 1 (28-ounce) can crushed 3 cups all-purpose flour, tomatoes spooned and leveled, plus Tortellini Meatball more for work surface Soup with Crispy Panko 1 (20-ounce) package Topping refrigerated cheese tortellini 2 teaspoons instant yeast When mixing and forming the 3 cups chopped lacinato kale 2 teaspoons sugar meatballs, be sure not to over-handle the meat mixture—it’s okay if the Crispy Panko Topping, recipe below 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt finished meatballs are not perfectly round. The soup can be made up to two 1. Place beef, pork, egg, garlic, 1 1/4 cups warm water days ahead, but don’t add and cook Parmesan, oats, and basil in a the tortellini or kale until just before bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided serving. Gently combine ingredients using WORKING TIME 1 hour your hands. Shape into 36 (1-inch) Three-Way Toppings: 1/4 cup TOTAL TIME 1 hour balls; place on a rimmed baking sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons MAKES 6 to 8 servings sheet. chopped fresh rosemary with 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 pound ground beef 2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or or 1 ounce Parmesan, grated 1/2 pound ground pork pot over medium heat. Add onion, (about 1/3 cup) with celery, and carrots. Season with 1 teaspoon freshly ground 1 large egg, beaten salt and pepper. Cook, stirring black pepper 1 clove garlic, chopped occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 2 ounces Parmesan, minutes. Stir in stock and toma- 1. Whisk together flour, yeast, toes, and bring to a boil. Reduce to sugar, and salt in a bowl. Add grated (about 1/2 cup) a simmer, and stir in meatballs. water and 2 tablespoons oil. Stir 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats Gently simmer, stirring frequently, until a dough forms. Cover and 8 minutes. Stir in tortellini, and let rise at room temperature 20 2 tablespoons chopped cook just until done, 6 to 8 min- minutes. fresh basil utes. Stir in kale, and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 2. Line a rimmed baking sheet salt and pepper. Serve with Crispy with parchment paper. Divide Panko Topping alongside. dough in half. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each half to a 9- Crispy Panko Topping: Heat by 13-inch rectangle. Brush with 1/4 cup olive oil in a medium non- remaining oil and sprinkle with stick skillet over medium heat. desired toppings, dividing evenly. Add 2 chopped cloves garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes; let cool. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Makes 1 3/4 cups. 104 COUNTRYLIVING.COM / FEBRUARY-MARCH 2023

Cut into 3/8-inch strips. Twist strips incorporated after each addition. 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, and transfer to prepared baking Reduce mixer speed to low, for garnish sheets. Cover with a kitchen towel and gradually beat in flour mixture and let rise at room temperature just until incorporated. Stir in Maple Whipped Cream, for serving, 1 hour. chocolate chips. recipe below 3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake, in 2. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls batches, until golden brown, 12 to at least 2 inches apart onto pre- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F with the 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack pared baking sheets. Press cookies racks in the middle and bottom and cool completely. with wet fingers to 1/2-inch-thick positions. Line a rimmed baking rounds. Bake, in batches, until sheet with aluminum foil. On a Thin-and-Crispy golden brown, 11 to 13 minutes. lightly floured work surface, roll Chocolate Chip Cookies Cool on baking sheets. dough to a 12-inch circle. Fit in the bottom and up the sides of a WORKING TIME 30 minutes Salted Maple Syrup Pie 9-inch pie plate. Trim excess to TOTAL TIME 50 minutes 1 inch, fold edges under, and crimp. MAKES 3 1/2 dozen To get the most intense maple Prick bottom of piecrust several flavor, look for bottles labeled Grade A times with a fork. Freeze 20 min- 2 cups cake flour, spooned and Dark (Robust Taste). This grade utes. Line piecrust with aluminum leveled of syrup has a dark, amber color and foil or parchment paper, and fill a deep flavor without being bitter. with pie weights, rice, or dried 1 teaspoon baking soda WORKING TIME 40 minutes beans, pressing all the way to the 1 teaspoon kosher salt TOTAL TIME 8 hours edge. 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, MAKES 8 servings 2. Place piecrust on prepared bak- melted and cooled 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus ing sheet. Bake, on bottom rack, 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar more for work surface 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil 3/4 cup granulated sugar and pie weights. Bake, until edges 1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough (recipe are light golden brown and bottom 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract available at countryliving.com of pastry is dry, 5 to 10 minutes. 2 large eggs, at room /basic-pie-dough) or 1 store- Cool completely on a wire rack. bought piecrust temperature 3. Reduce oven to 350°F. Place 1 (12-ounce) bag miniature 1 1/4 cups pure dark, robust maple flour, maple syrup, butter, cream, syrup brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt semisweet chocolate chips in a blender. Blend on high until 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ingredients are combined and two baking sheets with parchment melted smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour paper. Whisk together flour, bak- into piecrust. Wrap edges of ing soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room piecrust in aluminum foil. Bake, butter, brown sugar, granulated temperature on middle rack, until filling is sugar, and vanilla in a separate puffed and the top is set and dry bowl with an electric mixer 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar to the touch (pie will still have a on medium speed until light and 3 large eggs, at room slight jiggle), 40 to 50 minutes. fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add eggs, temperature Cool on a wire rack. one at a time, beating until 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4. Just before serving, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt with flaky sea salt. Serve with Maple Whipped Cream alongside. Maple Whipped Cream: Whisk 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup pure maple sugar, and a pinch kosher salt with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Serve immediately. Makes 2 1/2 cups. WANT EVEN MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES? FOR UNLIMITED ACCESS TO COUNTRY LIVING’S COMPLETE RECIPE ARCHIVE, BECOME A MEMBER OF COUNTRY LIVING ALL ACCESS AT COUNTRYLIVING.COM/JOIN.

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(ttohoccTeffiaoTuhTnnSlhrlehdahnipisebraoaltncooHoruoartoetaiplmcuiNhtrgiimlopiooo.swavnnto1.ta0cmewiykso6.oiimsatuth). Everyday Heirlooms Stitch in Time A 150-year-old sewing box serves as a common thread between multiple generations. THIS WOODEN SEWING BOX BELONGED TO My current project is the memory quilt for our local hospice. PHOTOGRAPH BY SHANA NOVAK/THE HEIRLOOMIST. my great-grandmother, Fannie Wibberley Hamilton. I am also the seamstress for our area’s baseball team—the It was made for her by my great-grandfather, John Reading Fightin Phils, the AA franchise of the Philadelphia Hamilton, a carpenter by trade. The inlaid maiden name Phillies—mostly sewing the names on uniforms. Many tells me the gift predates their marriage in 1879, and of our players move up to play for the Phillies, so it was I am fascinated that, all these years later, no one ever exciting to see some familiar names in the 2022 World removed the pins that spell out Fannie’s initials in the Series. Even though the sewing box is no longer in use—we pincushion. The joy of sewing has been a constant thread keep it on display in our family room—it has inspired a throughout my family’s lives. My grandmother was lifetime of creativity. I hope that Fannie and John know skilled with any type of needle, my mother was an incredible that this work of art and love is a prized possession of their knitter, and by the time I was in eighth grade, I knew great-granddaughter almost 150 years later. how to make my own clothes. I even made my prom and wedding dresses. Sewing has always felt like a part of –Diane Medinger Baldwin of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania me. Now, in my retirement years, I do volunteer sewing. (as told to writer and photographer Shana Novak) 108 COUNTRYLIVING.COM / FEBRUARY–MARCH 2023



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