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Midwest Living January/February 2021 Recipes

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By Hannah Agran Updated December 23, 2020
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Flat-Iron with Chimichurri and Smashed Potatoes
Credit: Brie Passano

Try comforting, globally inspired recipes from a Milwaukee chef; fresh ideas to show off the caramel-sweet goodness of dates; a decadent chocolate cookie; gluten-free cake; yogurt recipes, and more.

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Flat-Iron with Chimichurri and Smashed Potatoes

Flat-Iron with Chimichurri and Smashed Potatoes
Credit: Brie Passano
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In a riff on French steak frites, Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, pairs grilled steak with an herby sauce and rustic baby potatoes.

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Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
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Angela Garbacz, owner of Goldenrod Pastries in Lincoln, Nebraska, features recipes that adapt to gluten- and dairy-free needs in her new cookbook, Perfectly Golden. This simple, sweet cake reminds her of her time in Poland.

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Pork and Tomatillo Pozole

Pork and Tomatillo Pozole
Credit: Brie Passano
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Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup thickened with hominy. This version, from Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, only gets better the next day, so keep extra slaw around for round two.

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Mediterranean Dip

Mediterranean Dip
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This recipe spins the flavors of Greek spanakopita into a pita chip or veggie dip. It's tasty enough to serve at a party, but healthy enough to keep in the fridge for afternoon munchies.

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Lemon Posset

Lemon Posset
Credit: Blaine Moats
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This brilliant (and totally old-school) British dessert uses just heat and kitchen magic to turn lemon and cream into luscious pudding.

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Date-and-Nut Energy Bars

Date-and-Nut Energy Bars
Credit: Paul Lowe
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These chewy, crunchy snacks provide a definitive answer to the question: Why on earth would I DIY a granola bar? So much better than the ones off the shelf!

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Chicken with Olives and Dates

Chicken with Olives and Dates
Credit: Paul Lowe
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This dish couldn't be easier, but the payoff is succulent, sweet, savory and so much more than the sum of its parts.

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Mood-Booster Cookies

Mood-Booster Cookies
Credit: Brie Passano
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Slip yourself one of these insanely rich morsels, which fall somewhere between a truffle and a cookie, on those gray afternoons when only chocolate will do.

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Wine-Braised Short Ribs

Wine-Braised Short Ribs
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With marrow-rich bones and fatty marbling, short ribs deliver flavor and richness that cubed stew meat never will. Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, recommends using grass-fed beef which tastes less sweet than corn-fed.

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Citrus-Date Salad

Citrus-Date Salad
Credit: Paul Lowe
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This fresh and colorful salad is a perfect side to grilled chicken or pork tenderloin. As you eat, the citrus juices mingle with the oil, so you don't even have to mix up a dressing.

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Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine
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For this recipe, Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, marinates thighs and drumsticks in saffron, mint and ras el hanout (a blend of cinnamon, coriander, ginger, turmeric and black pepper), then simmers them with olives and preserved lemons for pops of briny flavor.

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Mango Lassi Smoothie

Mango Lassi Smoothie
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You can make this Indian-inspired smoothie with fresh mango, but unless you score a really ripe fresh one, you'll get better flavor using canned or frozen. (And they're much easier to work with!))

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Mexican Potato Soup

Mexican Potato Soup
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A favorite comfort food gets a bit of a kick with spicy chorizo sausage and chiles. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight.

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Smoked Salmon Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Smoked Salmon Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning
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Turn breakfast into dinner! This salad is loaded with all the flavors of your favorite bagel shop—smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, jammy eggs, bagel chip "croutons" and creamy dressing.

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Char Siu Pork Belly Buns

Char Siu Pork Belly Buns
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This recipe from chef Karen Bell of Milwaukee's Bavette La Boucherie is a weekend-long event—but a fun project that's well worth the effort. Rich, hoisin-glazed pork belly nestles in soft white steamed buns with cilantro and pickled veggies.

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Spiced Rice Pudding with Date-Pepper Syrup

Spiced Rice Pudding with Date-Pepper Syrup
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Egg yolks make this rice pudding extra indulgent. The spices are bold but are tempered by the rich sweetness of the dates.

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Date Shake

Date Shake
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Made by blending dates into a vanilla milkshake, date shakes are a roadside icon in Palm Springs, California.

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Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons
Credit: Brie Passano
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Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, uses these in her Chicken Tagine (also on midwestliving.com), but preserved lemons go anywhere you want a kicked-up version of lemon. Try them in braised meat dishes, rice pilaf, salads, pasta dishes, and even cocktails.

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Fruited Couscous

Fruited Couscous
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Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, makes this sweet and nutty couscous to serve with her Chicken Tagine.

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Chicken Liver Mousse PB&J

Chicken Liver Mousse PB&J
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This silky mousse is a staple at Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee. Chef and owner Karen Bell tops it with a piquant strawberry jam in this playful appetizer. If you've never dared cook with chicken livers, this is a great place to start.

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Buttermilk and Brown Sugar Cornbread

Buttermilk and Brown Sugar Cornbread
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Everyone needs a good cornbread recipe in the back pocket. This one, from Karen Bell, chef and owner of Bavette La Boucherie in Milwaukee, is a keeper.

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    1 of 21 Flat-Iron with Chimichurri and Smashed Potatoes
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    6 of 21 Date-and-Nut Energy Bars
    7 of 21 Chicken with Olives and Dates
    8 of 21 Mood-Booster Cookies
    9 of 21 Wine-Braised Short Ribs
    10 of 21 Citrus-Date Salad
    11 of 21 Chicken Tagine
    12 of 21 Mango Lassi Smoothie
    13 of 21 Mexican Potato Soup
    14 of 21 Smoked Salmon Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning
    15 of 21 Char Siu Pork Belly Buns
    16 of 21 Spiced Rice Pudding with Date-Pepper Syrup
    17 of 21 Date Shake
    18 of 21 Preserved Lemons
    19 of 21 Fruited Couscous
    20 of 21 Chicken Liver Mousse PB&J
    21 of 21 Buttermilk and Brown Sugar Cornbread

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