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Greatest Hits: 2011

January 01, 2011
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All Cooking Light recipes have to meet our high standards, but a few each issue are so great they end up as staff favorites. Keep checking here each month for the best of 2011.
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January: Guinness Lamb Stew

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"The touch of mustard at the end adds a little tangy punch that sets off the robust flavors of the hearty, slowly simmered broth," said Robin Bashinky, recipe taster and developer.

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January: Chicken Fried Rice with Leeks and Dried Cranberries

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"Love this different take on fried rice," said associate food editor, Tim Cebula. "Tastes like Thanksgiving." With only 26 minutes from start to table, this one is a no-brainer.

 

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January: Crispy Chickpea Salad with Grilled Prawns

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"I could eat these fried chickpeas like popcorn, they're so addictive. I don't feel guilty when they come with a bright, fresh salad," said intern Hannah Klinger.

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March: Brazilian Feijoada

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"Meaty and starchy and absolutely comforting: I went out and bought a slow cooker just for this," said Sidney Fry, Nutrition Editor.

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March: Crispy Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Gratin

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"This creamy, crunchy dish will make you learn to love Brussels sprouts." said Tim Cebula, Associate Food Editor.

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April: Onion Tart

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"The flavor from a handful of ingredients is amazing: sweet onions, woodsy thyme, tangy cheeses..." said Ann Taylor Pittman, Executive Food Editor.

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May: Paella with Poblanos, Corn, and Clams

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"Love the crunchy rice on the bottom of the pan, and clams lend the dish a delicious sweet brininess," said Tim Cebula, Associate Food Editor.

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May: Striped Bass with Cilantro-Onion Salad

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"The crisped skin and meaty texture of striped bass are fantastic," said Adam Hickman, Recipe Tester and Developer.

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May: Browned Butter Asparagus

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"Such a simple treatment, with incredible flavor. Tarragon is an unexpected, fresh touch," said Vanessa T. Pruett, Test Kitchen Director.

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June: Grill-Braised Clams and Chorizo in Tomato-Saffron Broth

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"The rich saffron broth and smoky flavor from the hickory chips make this dish worth the effort," said Tim Cebula, Associate Food Editor.

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June: Brown Sugar Soufflés with Crème Anglaise

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"I am not a real sweets eater, but I sneaked into the kitchen to get another," said Tiffany Vickers Davis, Assistant Test Kitchen Director.

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    1 of 11 January: Guinness Lamb Stew
    2 of 11 January: Chicken Fried Rice with Leeks and Dried Cranberries
    3 of 11 January: Crispy Chickpea Salad with Grilled Prawns
    4 of 11 March: Brazilian Feijoada
    5 of 11 March: Crispy Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Gratin
    6 of 11 April: Onion Tart
    7 of 11 May: Paella with Poblanos, Corn, and Clams
    8 of 11 May: Striped Bass with Cilantro-Onion Salad
    9 of 11 May: Browned Butter Asparagus
    10 of 11 June: Grill-Braised Clams and Chorizo in Tomato-Saffron Broth
    11 of 11 June: Brown Sugar Soufflés with Crème Anglaise

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