February food tackles the frigid outside temperatures head-on with hearty roasts and heart-warming chocolate desserts, but leave it to the food magazines to put in some snazzy twists including an issue devoted to cocktails.  Not surprisingly, Valentine's Day get lots of attention too this month.  And for the sports minded foodies, not to worry - Super Bowl snacks abound. Read on for Team Project Foodie's look at these and the many other fabulous February recipes to try in this month's magazines… 

Bon Appetit - recipe list

Many secondary holidays are celebrated in this month’s issue. That special someone will appreciate a dessert from the Milk Chocolate feature; I’m glad to see this type of chocolate get a some press again because a true chocolate fan appreciates every variety. Super Bowl Sunday (yes, to some it is considered a holiday) is also represented with some classic snack fare in the Super Snacks feature. This month’s Family Style column features a Kid-Friendly Chicken Masala dish and accompanying sides. The palates of little ones are growing more sophisticated as young families turn to ethnic restaurants to enjoy a quick, economical meal out. And the Vegetable Soup feature is spot on, wedged right in between the decadent desserts of Valentine’s Day and the snack foods of Super Bowl Sunday. - written by Sophia Markoulakis

Recipes to try:

Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwiches with Pickled Caramelized Onions and Arugula is the cover shot and is the ultimate grilled sandwich. Consider serving the short ribs for dinner one night and making the sandwiches the next day.

Grilled Cheese And Short Rib Sandwiches With Pickled Caramelized Onions And Arugula (Bon Appétit, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:32 pm spm said: This is the cover shot and the ultimate grilled sandwich. Consider serving the short ribs for dinner one night and making the sandwiches the next day. On February 19, 2010, 4:32 pm spm said: This is the cover shot and the ultimate grilled sandwich. Consider serving the short ribs for dinner one night and making the sandwiches the next day.

Milk Chocolate Soufflés with Nougat Whip is made easier thanks to the steps at the back if the issue. Everyone should attempt a soufflé at least once.

Milk Chocolate Soufflés With Nougat Whip (Bon Appétit, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:32 pm spm said: This is made easier thanks to the steps at the back if the issue. Everyone should attempt a soufflé at least once. On February 19, 2010, 4:32 pm spm said: This is made easier thanks to the steps at the back if the issue. Everyone should attempt a soufflé at least once.

Celery Root and Apple Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette is great for those with celery roots that take up space in their refrigerator crispers.

Celery Root And Apple Salad With Hazelnut Vinaigrette (Bon Appétit, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:32 pm spm said: This is great for those with celery roots that take up space in their refrigerator crispers. On February 19, 2010, 4:32 pm spm said: This is great for those with celery roots that take up space in their refrigerator crispers.

Food & Wine - recipe list

February's Food and Wine focuses on cocktails, giving you everything you need to brave the usual blast of February cold.  Find out where the best bars in the world are and learn about the new wave of Bar Chefs who are taking the usual bar fare to the next level with bites like "Boudin in a Blanket" or "Shrimp Sous-vide Style".  Ready for that annual ski-trip? Give Park City, Utah a try and be sure to check out their High West Distillery and Saloon.  Looking for a creative way to entertain friends on Valentine's Day? How about an "Invent you own Cocktail" party? And finally learn how to get your money's worth out of that next bottle of wine: choose un-corked wines that last.  - written by Heather Jones

Recipes to try:

Creamy Semolina with Roasted Mushrooms - Semolina is for more than just making pasta, give this dish a try alongside your favorite roast chicken.

Creamy Semolina With Roasted Mushrooms (Food & Wine, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: Semolina is for more than just making pasta, give this dish a try alongside your favorite roast chicken. On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: Semolina is for more than just making pasta, give this dish a try alongside your favorite roast chicken.

Spice Crispies - I'm always on the hunt for delicious new snacks. This one definitely has those other calorie laden snacks beat.

Spice Crispies (Food & Wine, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: I'm always on the hunt for delicious new snacks. This one definitely has those other calorie laden snacks beat. On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: I'm always on the hunt for delicious new snacks. This one definitely has those other calorie laden snacks beat.

EatingWell - recipe list

The February EatingWell helps us keep healthy New Year's resolutions while eating yummy foods that don't pack on the pounds.  Start the day with whole grain breakfast treats like Honey & Goat Cheese-Filled Fig Muffins or Whole Grain Waffles with Cherry Sauce.  Satisfying 500-calorie dinner recipes teach how to make every calorie count: Black Bean Soup and a spinach salad; Eating Well Fishsticks with Cheesy, Broccoli-Potato Mash; and an elegant Rack of Lamb with Warm Apple & Lentil Salad. If it's hard to give up fried foods try using the oven to bake up crispy Onion Rings and Jalapeño Poppers. And you can still have sweets with your sweetie on Valentine's Day with one of six chocolaty dessert creations made with heart-healthy anti-oxidants for less than 100 calories per serving! - written by Rosemary Mark

Recipes to try:

Greek Walnut Spice Cake is made with a combination of white whole wheat flour and barley flour that I'm looking forward to tasting. Barley flour has a slightly sweet-malty flavor, and is high in fiber with a low-glycemic index.

Greek Walnut Spice Cake (EatingWell, January/February, 2010) A rich, flavorful syrup infuses this Mediterranean-inspired walnut coffee cake with the bright aroma of oranges and cloves. Heart-healthy olive oil and whole-grain barley flour add subtle complexity and texture to this nutty treat. Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On January 29, 2010, 6:09 pm reciperose said: Slightly grainy texture, great walnut flavor. Nice with honey yogurt for breakfast, or vanilla ice cream for indulgence! On January 29, 2010, 6:09 pm reciperose said: Slightly grainy texture, great walnut flavor. Nice with honey yogurt for breakfast, or vanilla ice cream for indulgence!

Sauteed Cauliflower & Grape Tomatoes with pancetta, garlic and anchovy fillets will make an Italian-inspired side dish to serve with fish or roast chicken.

Sauteed Cauliflower and Grape Tomatoes (EatingWell, January/February, 2010) This Italian-inspired saute of cauliflower and tomatoes spiked with anchovies, garlic and vinegar pairs well with white fish or roasted chicken. Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:37 pm reciperose said: With pancetta, garlic and anchovy fillets this will make an Italian-inspired side dish to serve with fish or roast chicken. On February 19, 2010, 4:37 pm reciperose said: With pancetta, garlic and anchovy fillets this will make an Italian-inspired side dish to serve with fish or roast chicken.

Sunset - recipe list

The month we celebrate Valentine’s Day would not be complete without special chocolate recipes. Few among us do not love chocolate. Right? Sunset’s collection of bite-size desserts are certainly worth a try. Three recipes use Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder; two use bittersweet chocolate. Both provide more flexibility to balance the rich-sweet component with other ingredients in the recipes. The article also gives terrific ideas for drinks to accompany chocolate, such as ruby port.

If you adore cheese, and like to experiment, the 3-page spread on making you own ricotta and fromage blanc will interest you. Do-able, expert instructions are provided by two highly-regarded California artisan cheese makers, Cowgirl Creamery and Bellwether Farms. - written by Rita Held  

Recipes to try:

Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups is a bit different – part cake, part mousse. The desserts are baked in oven-proof coffee mugs which makes an appealing presentation. You might try melting the chocolate and butter in the microwave oven, on medium power. My colleagues at Guittard Chocolate Company prefer the microwave method for melting chocolate versus a double-boiler.

Molten Chocolate Mousse Cups (Sunset, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:40 pm ritacartalano said: This is a bit different part cake, part mousse. The desserts are baked in oven-proof coffee mugs which makes an appealing presentation. On February 19, 2010, 4:40 pm ritacartalano said: This is a bit different part cake, part mousse. The desserts are baked in oven-proof coffee mugs which makes an appealing presentation.

Cherimoya with Chile Lime Shrimp. The cherimoya, a subtropical fruit now grown in California, is not pretty to look at but might be fun to try in this citrusy, slightly spicy recipe that pairs the fruit with papaya and cilantro.

Cherimoya With Chile Lime Shrimp (Sunset, February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:40 pm ritacartalano said: The cherimoya, a subtropical fruit now grown in California, is not pretty to look at but might be fun to try in this citrusy, slightly spicy recipe that pairs the fruit with papaya and cilantro. On February 19, 2010, 4:40 pm ritacartalano said: The cherimoya, a subtropical fruit now grown in California, is not pretty to look at but might be fun to try in this citrusy, slightly spicy recipe that pairs the fruit with papaya and cilantro.

Food Network Magazine - recipe list

Even if you don’t know who’s vying for the title of world champ, you can still throw a Super Bowl party. That’s what the magazine editor in chief, Maile Carpenter, wants you to do.  Next come homemade chocolate truffles in honor of Valentine’s Day. With instructions from master chocolatier Jacques Torres, they’re bound to be amazing. And if you haven’t quite had your fill of candy (or truffles) from the holidays, there’s a feature on creating cupcakes from favorite candy bars. Thank goodness this month’s Weeknight Cooking feature offers meals that top out at 600 calories per serving.  - written by Sophia Markoulakis

Recipes to try:

Shrimp and Chicken Etoufée is part of a Marti Gras menu and can become a family favorite since it’s fast and easy to prepare.

Shrimp And Chicken Etouffee (Food Network Magazine, January/February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:33 pm spm said: This is part of a Marti Gras menu and can become a family favorite since it’s fast and easy to prepare. On February 19, 2010, 4:33 pm spm said: This is part of a Marti Gras menu and can become a family favorite since it’s fast and easy to prepare.

Grilled Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings is a nice alternative to the typical Buffalo wing appetizer.

Emeril Lagasse’s Grilled Vietnamese-Style Chicken Wings (Food Network Magazine, January/February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:33 pm spm said: This is a nice alternative to the typical Buffalo wing appetizer. On February 19, 2010, 4:33 pm spm said: This is a nice alternative to the typical Buffalo wing appetizer.

Lamb Chops with Fennel and Tomatoes comes in at 416 calories per serving, yet is completely satisfying for a busy weeknight meal.

Lamb Chops With Fennel And Tomatoes (Food Network Magazine, January/February, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:33 pm spm said: This weighs in at 416 calories per serving, yet is completely satisfying for a busy weeknight meal. On February 19, 2010, 4:33 pm spm said: This weighs in at 416 calories per serving, yet is completely satisfying for a busy weeknight meal.

Fine Cooking - recipe list

At first glance the February/March issue of Fine Cooking immediately put a smile on my face. Why you wonder? Because the cover dish was a big skillet of mac and cheese with pulled pork.   If that doesn't pull you out of the winter doldrums then I don't know what will.  Of course this issue has other goodies inside including seasonal ingredients the editors are currently loving (Sunchokes, grapefruit, sweet onions, and broccoli); suggestions to help you get that stash of olives out of your pantry and into your cooking rotation; and why an electric skillet may be the next piece of cookware that you need for your kitchen.  And for that very special Holiday see why breakfast in bed is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. - written by Heather Jones

Recipes to try:

Penne all Puttanesca plus Shrimp - This meal shows you just how easy it can be to serve vegetarians and meat eaters in the same household, a tough feat for many families.

Penne alla Puttanesca with Shrimp (Fine Cooking, February/March, 2010) Anchovies are a traditional component of this classic Italian dish, but they’re optional. Shrimp, on the other hand, may not be authentic, but they’re completely at home in the spicy, briny sauce.This recipe is easily adaptable to serve meat-lovers and vegetarians alike: see the variation below to serve one vegetarian, or check out the totally meatless version: Vegetarian Penne alla Puttanesca. Ingredients: finding recipe... *Some Fine Cooking recipes require an on-line subscription to view recipes finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: This meal shows you just how easy it can be to serve vegetarians and meat eaters in the same household, a tough feat for many families. On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: This meal shows you just how easy it can be to serve vegetarians and meat eaters in the same household, a tough feat for many families.

Crispy Catfish Po' Boys - Reminiscent of the New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boys, Catfish is a flavorful and less expensive alternative.

Crispy Catfish Po’ Boys (Fine Cooking, February/March, 2010) Topped with creamy coleslaw and pickles, this rendition of the classic New Orleans sandwich makes a satisfying dinner. Ingredients: finding recipe... *Some Fine Cooking recipes require an on-line subscription to view recipes finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (1) close comment | cooking notes close notes | foodie tags close tags | share close share Edit Tags Rename Tag to My Notes: - Private info just for you! Add Comment: Comments: On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: Reminiscent of the New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boys, Catfish is a flavorful and less expensive alternative. On February 19, 2010, 4:35 pm foodieprincess said: Reminiscent of the New Orleans Shrimp Po' Boys, Catfish is a flavorful and less expensive alternative.

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