January-Feb CL is here !!

[Rottlover]

I can't possibly be the first one to get the new CL - that never happens !!

The cover is "Great Beef Stew" and there is a "warmining winter menu" which is based on beef stew.

There is a story and recipe section of cooking with soy sauce, a section of cooking old fashioned breads (including some meat-filled breads - hmmmm....).

Cooking class section is about cookbook author Mark Bittman. Reader recipes features "Lemon Chicken and Rice with Artichokes" among others, Lighten up is "Cajun Shrimp and Catfish," Inspired Vegetarian is an "Appalachian menu," Dinner Tonight is "Red bell pepper frittata," "southern shrimp and grits," "Huevos rancheros with Queso fresca" or "Joe's special(which appears to be a scrambled egg dish)."
Finally, superfast includes "crab cakes with remoulade," "chicken and barley stew," "pork chops with country gravy and mashed potatoes" and "garlic rosemary lamb pita."

They also added a new section called "Fithouse - smart ideas for living well"

Overall, nothing jumped out at me - hopefully once I dig in a bit more I will find something inspiring.

[Deanna]

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love stew.

[Molli526]

Oh please let mine come soon! Sounds yummy so far!

[gabbyh]

So let's see how long it takes to get to South FLA:(

October arrived damaged, November was really late, and December never came...so they've added a few months to my subscription...big deal:mad:

I want my mags on time!

~Gail

[Gecko]

I will have to live vicariously through all of you 'cause I know mine is not going to get here anytime soon. I only just received December on December 18. Rather than send then on the next available ship to Hawaii I think they save and send them via rowboat. Either that, or my magazine is the most read magazine on route to Hawaii. It does sound great so I will look forward to eentually receiving it.

[Gecko]

Originally posted by gabbyh
So let's see how long it takes to get to South FLA:(

October arrived damaged, November was really late, and December never came...so they've added a few months to my subscription...big deal:mad:

I want my mags on time!

~Gail


I am with you there! OK, I know I live a lot further away, but give me a break. I also know that there is no way they will send it via air but ships arrive here at least 5 times a week (possible more). So why can't my magazine arrive 7-10 weeks later than the mainland? To be fair it is not just this magazine. I also subscribe to LHJ and for the past two months I haven't seen it. However another magazine I subscribe to faithfully arrives in record time, and it is not airflown.

[Leisa M]

Could you please post the recipe for "pork chops with country gravy and mashed potatoes".


TIA

[funnybone]

I was wondering when the first post would be for the issue. I was at Barnes and Noble the other day and it wasn't on the newstand. Hope my issue arrives soon though. Thanks for the info Rottlover!

[CindyWeightWatcher]

Sounds good! Thanks for the preview.

[Rottlover]

I'm so bummed....I just typed out the recipe for the pork chops, hit submit and got a "fatal error" and the post didn't take. Bummer. Its late and I need to go to bed, so I will try again tomorrow.....

:mad:

[Grace]

That is a bummer, Rottlover. I've had that happen to me too. Until I figured out how to avoid it ......next time you get the "fatal error" thing, instead of hitting the back button, hit your refresh button. It will resend the information and it won't be lost. But we all appreciate the effort everyone makes to type recipes and find information for all of us, so your time and kindness is very much appreciated.

[Rottlover]

Thanks for the tip - lets hope I don't have to encounter that problem again !!!

Here's the pork chops recipe -

PORK CHOPS WITH COUNTRY GRAVY AND MASHED POTATOES

Refrigerated mashed potatoes are widely available and are already seasoned, so no additional salt is needed. The five-ingredient gravy would go well over pan-sauteed or oven-fried chicken. It's also great over an open-faced turkey sandwich.

3/4 tsp salt, divided
4 (4-oz) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
1 tsp butter
1 1/3 cups 1% lowfat milk
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (20-oz) package refrigerated mashed potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt evenly over both sides of pork. Add 1 tsp butter to pan, stirring until butter is melted. Add the pork to pan, and cook polk for 3 minutes on each side. Remove pork from pan, and keep warm.

2. Combine low-fat milk and flour, stirring with a whisk. Add the milk mixture to pan, stirring with a whisk. Stir in remaining 1/2 tsp salt, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Return pork to pan. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes or until gravy is thick and pork is done.

3. While pork cooks, prepare potatoes according to package directions. Serve with pork. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop, 2/3 cup potatoes, and 1/4 cup gravy).

Calories: 322 (29% from fat); Fat 10.5g (sat 3.7g, mono 3.9g, poly 0.5g); Protein 26.7g; Carb 29g; Fiber 2.2g; Chol 65mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 908mg; Calc 125mg.


Good luck and let us know how it turns out - I'm not one for pork, but the gravy does sound good. :)

[Rottlover]

Weird....it DID happen again and I did as Grace suggested and although the post showed up, it didn't bump the thread or indicate that I added to the thread. When I clicked on it, it was there though and that's all that really matters !!

[matt]

this is a mircle i am always the last one to get it. this is the christmas miracle i have been waiting for. Somethings loook quite good.
btw happy new year to all of you!!!

[Rottlover]

Not sure whether I should submit a new post or not, but I made the "cover story" beef stew tonight. It was DELICIOUS !! DH loved it. I cooked it a bit longer than suggested (I made the "Quick Buttermilk Cornbread" from the same issue along with the chocolate souffles with creme anglais from Dec CL's cover and they took a bit longer than projected).

I also added approx 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with just enough water to form a paste and added it about 1/2 hour before serving. The base was a little too thin for our tastes prior to the addition of the cornstarch. Finally, I added a Shiraz rather than the Cabernet the recipe suggests.

I served it over mashed potatoes as the recipe suggests and it was devine. DH was even forgiving of the fact we ate about 2 1/2 hours later than usual. :rolleyes:

As a side note - the "quick buttermilk cornbread" was also a definite keeper that I would make again. I loved it (granted I did slather it with butter as I ate [New Year's hasn't arrived yet ;) ]).

I'm sure someone has already reviewed the souffles, so I shall renew that thread to talk about the yummy factor there !!!

Overall....a night of extensive cooking well worth it !!! :D :D

[MISSINDI]

Haven't received it here yet, but the meat-filled breads and meat stew sound yummy!

[granolagirl]

Glad to know it's on the way! I just re-subscribed to CL and am lookign forward to my 1st issue! :)

[greysangel]

refrigerated mashed potatoes? That doesn't sound too appealing :eek:

j

[TerriS]

I've used those Simply Potato things several times and they are not that bad, and a nice timesaver, actually.

[funnybone]

Mine arrived in the mail today! I just glanced through it quickly, but am looking forward to making some of the recipes. :D Don't forget, this one has to last us months.

[Bawstinn]

Iowa arrived today as well! I figured I was going to be one of the last ones since I changed my address with them!

Maria

[SueK]

I got mine today, too! I'm looking forward to browsing through it this weekend.

[Grace]

Boy, did I ever hit the jackpot today!!! What a start to the New Year!! I got not only my new CL, but the new Cuisine at Home AND the new Everyday Food!!! If I'd have seen the mailman deliver them, I'd have kissed him! :D :D

It's off to the couch for me right now......I'd better get comfy clothes and a BIG cup of tea ready - I won't be moving for quite awhile! :D :D

[Terrytx]

I just got mine and it's the best looking one I have seen in several months!...and wouldn't you know, I finished planning my menu for next week just a little while before I got it:( I guess I could scrap the menu, but I want to try the things already planned!

[SueK]

Originally posted by Grace
Boy, did I ever hit the jackpot today!!!

I know how you feel Grace- not only did my CL arrive, but the UPS man brought three new cookbooks that I ordered from Amazon! Woo-hoo!

[Vicanddi]

Sue, what are your new cookbooks? Do tell! :D

[SueK]

Well, I got two that I posted on another thread:

Escape to Yountville: Recipes for Health and Relaxation from the Napa Valley

El Charro Cafe Cookbook: Flavors of Tucson from America's Oldest Family-Operated Restaurant

I also got:
Low Carb Sweets and the Art of Self-Indulgence

Can't wait to read them all!!

[Gecko]

Originally posted by Grace
Boy, did I ever hit the jackpot today!!! What a start to the New Year!! I got not only my new CL, but the new Cuisine at Home AND the new Everyday Food!!! If I'd have seen the mailman deliver them, I'd have kissed him! :D :D

It's off to the couch for me right now......I'd better get comfy clothes and a BIG cup of tea ready - I won't be moving for quite awhile! :D :D

Grace - this sounds like the perfect day to me. I even have the rain to round it off. What I don't have is my CL but I am going to do something a little crazy - I am going out to put a clean towel in my letterbox incase it arrives. With all this rain the last thing I need is for it to arrive and the mailman puts it in a wet letterbox. I think I would cry. Enjoy your day!

[Rottlover]

Originally posted by SueK
Well, I got two that I posted on another thread:

Escape to Yountville: Recipes for Health and Relaxation from the Napa Valley

El Charro Cafe Cookbook: Flavors of Tucson from America's Oldest Family-Operated Restaurant

I also got:
Low Carb Sweets and the Art of Self-Indulgence

Can't wait to read them all!!


I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the El Charro Cafe !!! I'm going to have to check out the cookbook !!!

[drloverde]

Originally posted by Grace
It's off to the couch for me right now......I'd better get comfy clothes and a BIG cup of tea ready - I won't be moving for quite awhile! :D :D

I'm with you Grace. I have caught this *stupid* cold again :confused: and had the opportunity to read THREE cooking magazines all in one day: latest CL, Cooks Illustrated and Everyday Food. I've already made my meus for the next week and a half!!!

Dena.

[DSH]

Still waiting in Massachusetts!! And it's a double issue so nothing to look forward to next month! BOO HOO!!

Is it worth it as a double issue, folks?

Donna

[shoefling]

I got my issue too but have not really had a chance to look through it too much yet! I hope that it is a keeper with lots of great recipes!

[Grace]

Oh this issue looks REALLY good to me!! I was just telling my DH that I think I'd like to make probably 75% of the recipes in this one, as opposed to my usual 20% or so. Good thing too, since it's a combined issue! When oh when will they quit doing that - or at least quit doing it in the dead of winter when most people stay home and cook?? :confused: :confused: Why not combine November and December? Or July and August or something like that.

[Member10000]

Originally posted by Grace
Why not combine November and December?

I agree. :D Those months would be the best to combine. Thanksgiving rolls into Christmas "before you know it" and I just don't get the chance to look at all the recipes.

:rolleyes:

[Mimeea]

I finally got my issue today, and have already marked quite a bit! One recipe that really hit me were the zwieback!! My family has made these rolls for generations, and to finally have an up-to-date lightened recipe is exciting. :)

[ssusan]

I got mine on 1/3 in Western Ma. I didn't realize it is a combined issue.

-Susan

[Vicanddi]

I really thought it would be bigger, since it's a combined issue.

[swquilts]

I finally got mine yesterday....along with 2 others I've been waiting for.....:rolleyes:

I've only looked through the recipe list in the back, some sound pretty good. Meg, I missed the zwieback, I'll have to check it out. DH's grandmother has made them for a long time too. I've made her recipe once, the little tops kept rolling off! :D

[Mimeea]

Susan- I commend you for attempting it! I haven't tried --yet--, but I think this recipe is detailed enough, that I shouldn't get to off track. But, I've never made yeast bread, either. Well, I did make pizza dough once, and it never rose! :eek: :rolleyes:

[Carolina68]

Am I the only one still without the Jan/Feb issue?

[Gecko]

Originally posted by Carolina68
Am I the only one still without the Jan/Feb issue?

No, I am still without this issue, along with most of my other Jan subscriptions.