Holi 2023: 5 Last-Minute Ideas For Festive Snacks (Recipes Inside)

Holi 2023: 5 Last-Minute Ideas For Festive Snacks (Recipes Inside)

Have you already planned what you’re going to make for Holi? Or have you left everything for the last minute? This year, Holi is falling in the middle of the week, so it’s understandable if you don’t have much time to prepare for it. But no need to worry – we have got your back! We have put together a handy list of unique Holi snack recipes. These treats are quick to make and don’t have many special ingredients – you can easily prepare them with what you have lying around and they still manage to look festive. Curious to know what they are? Check them out below:
(Also Read: How To Celebrate Holi 2023: Guide To Best Events, Restaurants And Food Offers)

Holi 2023: Last-Minute Holi Snacks | Quick And Easy Holi Recipes

1. Crispy Layered Mathri

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Holi 2023: Mathri is a great festive snack that you can easily make at home. Photo Credit: YouTube/ Cook with Parul

Who doesn’t enjoy snacking on some delicious mathri? This treat can be flavoured and shaped in a variety of ways: you can make methi mathri, achari mathari, oats mathri and even potato mathri. But if you don’t have much time, we recommend this crispy layered mathri shared by the vlogger Parul on her YouTube channel, ‘Cook with Parul.’ This version takes only 10 minutes to make and all you need is maida, ajwain seeds, salt, black pepper powder, ghee and oil. So simple, right? Check out the full recipe here.

2. Paneer Gujiya

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Holi 2023: Paneer Gujiya is a unique savoury version of the famous sweet

You are probably planning to make classic sweet gujiyas or karanjis for Holi. Here’s an idea: keep some of the covering dough aside and use it to make paneer gujiyas. These savoury gujiyas are stuffed with paneer, peas, spices and a little bit of cheese. It’s the perfect dish to enjoy when you’re tired of sweets. What’s more: people will not expect this filling when they bite into the crisp outer layer – so you are sure to make a memorable impression. Click here for the full recipe for Paneer Gujiya.
(Also read: Holi Special: 3 Different Ways of Making Puran Poli At Home)

3. Churumuri

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Holi 2023: This South India bhel dish takes less than 10 minutes to make. Photo Credit: iStock

Another crowd-pleaser on Holi is chaat. You can never go wrong with chaat items because they are so tasty and (usually) quick to put together. This Holi, try making Churumuri or ‘Masala Mandakki.’ This popular South Indian street food is like bhel puri. It doesn’t require any chutney, which makes it the perfect choice when you are in a hurry! All you need to prepare churumuri is puffed rice, roasted peanuts, chillies, onion, tomatoes, coriander leaves, and cumin. Ghee and sev are optional. This yummy dish takes a few minutes to make and will have others craving more. Click here for the full recipe.

4. Tawa Bread Rolls

For many of us, Holi is the time to gorge on fried snacks like pakoras and bread rolls. But are you looking for a non-deep-fried version of these snacks? Whether you are being health conscious or are simply running out of oil, this tawa bread roll recipe is here to save the day. You have to start by following the usual process: stuff bread slices with mashed vegetables (potatoes, onions, carrots, etc) that are seasoned with masala. Next, you have to simply coat them in a cornflour slurry and pan-fry them until golden brown. Click here for the step-by-step recipe

5. Bread Dahi Vada

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Holi 2023: Bread dahi vada is a yummy dish with festive flavours

You may have tried dahi vada and dahi bhalle, but have you tasted bread dahi vada yet? This is a yummy twist on the classic dish and is also very easy to make. While regular dahi vada usually needs urad dal, bread dahi vada uses paneer and bread to make unique vadas. The end result is a melt-in-the-mouth snack that is oozing with flavours and creamy dahi. Click here for the full recipe for Bread Dahi Vada.
Which of these snacks are you going to try first? Let us know in the comments.
(Also Read: Holi 2023: A Fully Prepared Holi Lunch Menu For A Memorable Holi Party)

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Give Lenten meals a fresh take with fruity salads

Give Lenten meals a fresh take with fruity salads
Give Lenten meals a fresh take with fruity salads

When I think of Lent I envision rejuvenation along with fresh options for meal times. This is week No. 3, and my focus is on fruit and how to incorporate these beauties into fabulous dishes to stand alone or pair with a light protein. The freshness of fruits with a protein option makes a meal filled with an abundance of flavors for family and friends. I realize produce is on the expensive side, but you as the home cook can curtail or replace different ingredients by using replacement alternatives that are perhaps less expensive in a recipe.

Salads are a refreshing, nutritional option for lunch and dinner service. I like to pair these beauties with a light soup, crackers, bread sticks or crusty bread, thus keeping the meal to the lighter side during the Lenten season.

How ChatGPT Recipes Compare to Chef Recipes

How ChatGPT Recipes Compare to Chef Recipes

The heat generated by ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence software has entered the kitchen — or at least the kitchens of TikTok, where creator Michelle Meng, aka @hashslingers, has been pitting recipes generated by AI against those created by professional chefs, restaurant chains, food brands, and the occasional celebrity. With over a dozen videos released so far, Meng’s ongoing experiment has included McDonald’s apple pie, Claire Saffitz’s focaccia bread, and Taylor Swift’s chai sugar cookies, each of which Meng has pitted against an AI-generated recipe for the same dish.

The project, which was inspired by Patrick Zeinali’s YouTube short “Robot Vs Human Bake Off,” was born earlier this year after Meng was laid off from her job as a software engineer. Meng started @hashslingers in 2021 as a creative outlet — she also has a YouTube channel — and, following her layoff, has decided to give herself a year to pursue her passions. We talked to her about the winning and losing recipes, ChatGPT as a cooking tool, and the debate around AI.

Eater: What have you found so far? Do real chefs tend to win out in this, or does AI?

Michelle Meng: It’s really been a toss-up. Mostly, chefs and restaurants and creators typically win, but there hasn’t been an obvious pattern.

I’ve noticed that with dishes that require very technical skills, like baking or using yeast, the AI does okay, as in it’s edible. But the chefs usually take the wins on those because the AI’s directions aren’t really fleshed out. Baking’s just very exact. In cultural dishes, like Uncle Roger’s fried rice or Golden Gully’s mango kulfi, the chef typically wins because they better understand the background and the flavor of the cuisine.

[But] AI does surprisingly well every time. It wins mainly against food chains, and occasionally other recipes, because it throws in more complex ingredients.

What recipes have you noticed that AI does really well?

Mainly food chains. We’ve done Panda Express orange chicken and In-N-Out animal style fries.

I think some of it has to do with actually cooking it at home, and giving attention to the food, versus just assembling the food at a fast food chain. I do try to keep that in mind when doing the judging.

The only case where the AI has actually won against the chef is with Gordon Ramsay’s scrambled eggs, which was really surprising.

What do you think this means for recipe creation?

There’s been a lot of debate about this in my comments. Similar to the conversation about AI-generated art, there’s the notion that AI is taking chefs’ and food bloggers’ online recipes — which are their creative and intellectual property — and using them without due credit. There is a discussion to be had there.

In general, with the rise of AI and machine learning, a lot of people are scared that it’s taking over. But as someone who’s studied and built this technology, it’s difficult to reassure people that it’s more of a tool and less of a replacement.

In my opinion, things like ChatGPT are a great cooking tool. If I was a new chef or a home cook who wants to learn more, ChatGPT is a single source that I can go to ask for a recipe and subsequently ask for different cooking tips or techniques. It’s less effort than scouring the internet for different recipes. But in terms of recipe creation, it’s hard to replicate the history, emotion, and human touch that’s so important in food.

Do you think then that we should be worried about AI in the recipe space?

I’m not sure if I stand firmly on one side or the other. AI is kind of doing what humans do, but on a larger and faster scale. When humans watch content or look up recipes or even look at art, we consume that knowledge, and it impacts what we do. If I’m researching recipes, I note the directions and ingredients, and I make it my own. But it is inspired by other content that I’ve consumed before. Technically speaking, I don’t necessarily think AI is violating intellectual property, but, morally, I’m unsure.

Do you think that using AI in cooking is going to grow more popular? Have you seen other creators follow your lead?

I’ve seen a couple of similar videos pop up on my TikTok. I find it super interesting to see people trying different chefs, recipes, and techniques. It has been a pretty popular thing on social media right now, and I hope people actually give it a try.

I’m not sure if it’s just a fad of the times. Right now, ChatGPT and AI is a pretty popular topic, so I hope that it stays relevant and people find it a useful tool.

Have you noticed whether the ChatGPT recipes are getting better as time goes on?

I’ve noticed that all of the recipes actually work out pretty well, and sometimes they’re super tasty. I’ve never had one fail horribly. As the videos go on, I see that the directions get more sophisticated in terms of describing the actual steps of the process, which would be really helpful to people who are going to use ChatGPT as a cooking tool.

What do you want to see come out of the experiment? Is it a fun thing to do, or do you hope that it makes people think differently about how AI can be used in the kitchen?

A little bit of both. It was just a fun way to merge tech and cooking, which are my two passions.

The initial thought behind the experiment was whether AI could be a useful tool in the kitchen. I’d like to make people more open to the idea of trying out new technology, especially with cooking, since it’s an area where tradition is a big part of it, and things are usually done a very specific and certain way.

Is your plan to continue doing this indefinitely, and see how AI evolves with cooking? Or is there another goal?

I don’t have anything seriously planned out right now, but I would love to continue the series if people are enjoying it and getting something from it — and, somehow, maybe evolve it.

Ultimately, do you foresee AI replacing humans in the kitchen?

I don’t think that AI will be replacing humans in the kitchen. It’s just an interesting tool to try. And if it’s useful, that’s cool.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton reports on the business beat at the Denver Post, and previously covered agriculture and trade policy for Bloomberg Government. She also writes for Eater, Smithsonian Magazine, Delish and more.

13 Superfood Dinner Recipes To Make ASAP

13 Superfood Dinner Recipes To Make ASAP

Simple dinners that are packed with healthy foods.

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Usually after a long, busy day, the absolute last thing you want to do is cook a meal, especially when you can order takeout with the click of a button. But if you’re trying to pack more nutrients into your meals, these superfood dinner recipes may be just what you’re looking for. We put together a list of the most flavorful recipes that are packed with superfoods, like leafy greens, hearty beans, creamy yogurt, and more. The best part is, most of these meals can be whipped up in about 30 minutes, which is ideal for those hectic weeknights.

From tangy buffalo cauliflower and chia pilaf with pesto, to citrus baked salmon and smoky beef sliders, you may want to try them all!

Related:14 Superfoods to Stock in Your Pantry—and Recipes You Need to Know

Slow-Cooker Curried Chicken With Ginger and Yogurt

José Picayo

José Picayo

This simple slow-cooker chicken recipe has it all: flavor, aromatic spices, and superfoods like fresh ginger and creamy yogurt. The best part is, you can easily throw this meal together in the morning and it will be ready by dinnertime.

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Smoky Beef Sliders With Dill Yogurt Sauce

Greg DuPree

Greg DuPree

A Mediterranean twist on traditional sliders? Yep, they’re as delicious as they sound. Whether served with pita or on top of a salad, the combination of mouthwatering spiced beef patties with creamy, garlicky tzatziki (made with superfood yogurt!) is hard to beat.

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Buffalo Cauliflower With Yogurt Ranch

Victor Protasio

Victor Protasio

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable—one you can transform into pizza crust, gnocchi, and even Buffalo “wings”. If you’re craving Buffalo chicken but want a healthier, non-fried alternative, try these delectable cauli bites (and make sure you don’t skimp on the homemade yogurt ranch!)

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Chia Pilaf With Pesto

Alison Miksch

Alison Miksch

Chia seeds are most commonly used in smoothies, acai bowls, or to make an overnight pudding, but did you know you could also add them to savory meals? Take your typical rice pilaf up a notch by adding this tiny yet powerful superfood. And since chia seeds absorb liquid, they’ll help make your standard rice dish extra creamy.

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Green Risotto With Pistachio Pesto

Victor Protasio

Victor Protasio

What happens when you swap walnuts for pistachios in pesto? You get a vibrant, refreshing sauce or condiment. Make this hearty and herby meal for an upcoming celebration, or for a casual date night at home.

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Salmon Fillet With Citrus and Thyme

Con Poulos

Con Poulos

Baked salmon is delicious, and it’s also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help decrease inflammation in the body. Aside from that, it has countless vitamins and minerals that are important for our overall health. This 30-minute meal is nutritious, flavorful, and only requires six ingredients.

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Related:16 Superfoods You Can Keep in the Freezer—and How to Cook With Them

Fast Italian Fish Stew

Caitlin Bensel

Caitlin Bensel

Here’s another heart-healthy dinner that tastes gourmet but can be made in 30 minutes. This is the perfect meal to make on a cold winter’s night, plus it’s loaded with superfoods like halibut, cannellini beans, and olive oil.

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Skillet Quinoa With Olives and Crispy Tofu

Victor Protasio

Victor Protasio

This plant-based dish is infused with Moroccan spices like cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and allspice, which perfectly complements the superfood quinoa and tofu. The fact that you can make this dish in just one pot is enough to make it a five-star meal.

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Salmon With Creamy Cucumber-Fennel Salad

José Picayo

José Picayo

Simple, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes? Now that’s the ultimate weeknight meal. This baked salmon is lightly seasoned and then paired with a light and refreshing yogurt, cucumber, and fennel salad. It will surely become a family favorite.

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Avocado Grain Bowl With Beet Ginger Dressing

Greg Dupree

Greg Dupree

This grain bowl is anything but ordinary. In fact, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The protein-packed quinoa and avocado help make it satisfyingly filling, and the beet and ginger dressing adds a smooth yet tangy flavor.

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Grapes and Feta

Greg Dupree

Greg Dupree

If you haven’t roasted a whole head of cauliflower before, what are you waiting for? This is an incredible plant-based dinner option because it’s easy to throw together and calls for tasty ingredients like salty feta, juicy grapes, and fresh oregano.

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Mole-Spiced Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl

Jen Causey

Jen Causey

Since making mole from scratch can be time consuming, the secret to this dish is grabbing a pre-made jar from the store. It adds such depth and flavor to a classic quinoa and black bean bowl, and it’s a great meal to prep on busy weeknight.

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Related:These Two Items Are Now Superfoods, Per More Than 750 Registered Dietitians

Ginger Meatball Ramen With Greens and Scallions

Caitlin Bensel

Caitlin Bensel

If you’re looking for a protein-packed dinner, look no further than this Asian-inspired ginger meatball bowl with bok choy and ramen noodles. The pork meatballs are seasoned with fresh ginger, scallions, and soy sauce, which make them absolutely mouthwatering. And the broth, which is spiked with superfood miso, will warm your belly after the first spoonful.

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Fun With Fish Recipes | Seasonal Food and Country Style Recipes

Fun With Fish Recipes | Seasonal Food and Country Style Recipes

Parmesan-Baked Salmon

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 10 Ritz crackers, crushed

Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix together mayonnaise, cheese and lemon juice; add pepper until well-blended.

Place salmon on foil-lined shallow baking pan. Spread mayonnaise mixture to evenly cover salmon. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Recipe by Barb Smith, Barto, Pennsylvania


Stuffed Fish

  • 2 fish fillets (of equal size)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
  • For stuffing:
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs (you can use bread cubes)
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix ingredients together. Place between fish fillets. Brush top with butter.

This is very good. We always enjoy fish made this way and hardly ever make it another way.

Recipe by Janice Martin, East Earl, Pennsylvania


Golden Baked Whitefish

  • 2 pounds whitefish fillets
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 14 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion juice or 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • Fresh dill and lemon wedges, optional

Place fish in greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Beat egg white with salt if desired until stiff peaks form. Fold in mayonnaise, dill and onion juice; spoon over fish. Bake, uncovered, at 425 F for 15-20 minutes or until topping is puffed and fish flakes.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Snowcapped Salmon

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Sprinkle flour over salmon fillets. Place in a greased 11x7x2-inch baking dish. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard; fold in egg whites. Spoon over salmon. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Salmon Rice Puff

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 can salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Stir in salmon, rice, onions, celery, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a greased, shallow 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Bake uncovered at 375 F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Southern Pecan Catfish

  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup pecans, cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat catfish with pecan mixture. In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium high heat; fry fillets for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm.

In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add remaining pecans; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add cream, lemon juice and remaining salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Serve with catfish.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Vegetable Trout Bake

  • 4 small red potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cut fresh green pieces (2-inch pieces)
  • 8 to 10 frozen pearl onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
  • 2 trout fillets
  • 1/4 cup pitted Greek or ripe olives, halved
  • 3 teaspoons minced parsley, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, beans and onions; cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until beans and onions are crisp tender; drain.

Place vegetables in a single layer in a shallow 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of garlic. Place trout skin side down over vegetables. Sprinkle with olives, 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley, pepper and remaining salt and garlic. Top with tomatoes and remaining parsley.

Pour wine over top. Cover and bake at 400 F for 35-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Bluegill Parmesan

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound bluegill, crappie or perch

Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese and seasonings. Dip fish in butter, then coat with crumb mixture.

Place in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Tomato-Basil Salmon Steaks

  • 4 salmon steaks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 large plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Hot cooked linguine

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook salmon in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook and stir onion until crisp-tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, basil, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; carefully return salmon to pan. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve over hot linguine.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Salmon Patties

  • 1 (15-ounce) can salmon, bones and skin removed
  • 1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Mix all ingredients and form into 8 patties. Roll each in fine breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown on both sides.

This is how my mother, Florence Whisler, always made salmon.

Recipe by Jean Koser, Millerton, Pennsylvania


Sesame Salmon Spread

  • 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 (14-3/4-ounce) can salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Assorted crackers

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy. Add salmon, sour cream, garlic, sesame seeds, Liquid Smoke if desired, cilantro, parsley, dill and salt. Stir until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Spinach Catfish Skillet

  • 10 baby carrots
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 catfish fillet
  • 1 package fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

In a skillet, stir fry carrots in oil 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add catfish; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add spinach. Sprinkle with vinegar and sugar. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove to a warm serving dish; spoon pan juices over fillet.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Citrus Baked Fish

  • 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 4 red snapper or tilapia fillets
  • 2 orange slices, halved
  • Paprika

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine orange juice concentrate, oil and dill; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Drain and discard marinade. Place fillets in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Cover and bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Dip cut edges of orange slices in paprika. Serve with fish.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Walleye Delight

1 pound walleye, pike, perch or trout fillets

2 teaspoons butter, softened

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Coat an 18-inch-square piece of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Place fillets on foil. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice, basil, lemon pepper and garlic salt. Top with mushrooms.

Seal the foil tightly. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Carefully remove foil to allow steam to escape.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania


Grilled Salmon With Black Bean Salsa

  • 1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 salmon fillets

For salsa:

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

In a small bowl, combine wine, soy sauce and brown sugar. Set aside 2 tablespoons mixture for basting. Stir garlic into remaining mixture. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; add the salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate salmon for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and chill until serving.

Drain and discard marinade.

Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with the reserved wine mixture. Serve with salsa.

Recipe by a reader in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Authentic Mexican Pozole Rojo Recipe (Pork Stew): Comfort Food From Mexico | Mexican Recipes

Authentic Mexican Pozole Rojo Recipe (Pork Stew): Comfort Food From Mexico | Mexican Recipes


Sometimes we just crave comfort food. Maybe it’s more like a need than a craving. The Today Show recently released 72 best comfort food recipes to nourish your soul. They had me at their headline! These comfort food recipes are “sure to soothe your soul and warm you from the inside out.” Sounds good to me! Their list is long and varied, and I had trouble deciding where to start.


I love learning about international recipes and have a soft spot for the recipes of Spanish-speaking countries because I studied Spanish for many years. Hence, Mexico’s pozole rojo caught my eye (though I should note that while 90 percent of Mexico’s residents speak Spanish, about 10 percent speak one of Mexico’s native languages). 

Pozole is one of Mexico’s most iconic dishes, a stew made with pork (or chicken or seafood today). It was first prepared by the Aztecs hundreds of years ago. The word pozole means “foam” (pozolli in Nahuatl, the Aztecs’ language). The type of kernel used was white (cacahuazintle) and, once cooked, resembled a beautiful white foam.


According to Marcela Valladolid, whose recipe is featured in the Today Show article, the most challenging part of this authentic Mexican recipe (her family’s recipe!) is “cleaning the maiz of its small caps at the base.” This process takes about one hour. According to Valladolid, “you can skip the whole process of cooking it by simply purchasing canned hominy and adding it at the end.” As someone who doesn’t like to spend more time in the kitchen than necessary, I appreciate the time saver myself.


If you’d like to make (and eat) a traditional, comforting Mexican dish, this pork pozole recipe is a winner!


Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Cook Time: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours to 3 1/2 hours

Servings: 6


Ingredients


  • 4 cups, maiz pozolero tip caps removed from kernels (this can take up to an hour) or 4 cups canned, drained hominy
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 1 head garlic, halved on “the equator”
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 pounds pork butt, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup cooking liquid (water, stock or wine)
  • 10 guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed, torn into pieces


For Serving


  • shredded cabbage (seasoned with red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper)
  • sliced radishes
  • minced white onion
  • crumbled Mexican oregano
  • hot sauce (or salsa macha)
  • lime wedges


Here’s how to make it:


  1. If you are cleaning the hominy, add it to a very large pot along with enough water to cover by 4 inches (about 26 cups of water). Add the halved onion and both garlic halves to water and cover. Bring to a boil over high heat (it takes about 30 minutes to bring to a boil). Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. If you have canned hominy to add at the end, begin by adding onion and garlic to the pot of water.
  2. Remove onion and garlic and discard. Add bay leaves and pork butt pieces, then stir in salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for another 1 hour.
  3. While the pork simmers, make the chile puree. Place chile pieces and 2 cups of water in a small pot and boil for 5 minutes. Transfer chiles to a blender with 1/2 cup cooking liquid (water or stock or wine) and blend on high until smooth. Strain the blended chiles into the pozole pot and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes longer.
  4. To serve, scoop some broth, pozole and pork pieces into a bowl. Top with cabbage, radishes, white onion, oregano and hot sauce, if desired. Squeeze lime wedges over the top.

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