While it may not seem like Spring yet, the official start of Spring is just a few weeks away.  For the March magazines, the transition from winter to spring can be difficult. That may be why many of this month's magazines focus on other things including an issue devoted to Los Angeles, memory focused stories, and snacks. You'll also find more seasonal focuses with St. Patrick's day, winter get-aways and spring gardening. Mix it all together and the March cooking magazines present an interesting mix of recipes that are sure to keep you happy cooking this month.

Saveur - recipe list

This month's issue is all about Los Angeles' food scene, starting with the cover image of an almost life-size photo of Pizzera Mozza's astoundingly delicious squash blossom-burrata pizza. You'll find yourself drooling as you read about the popularity of hot-sweet and garlic-soy Korean fried chicken; the kitschy, tiny tiki bar in Los Feliz that has been going strong for 49 years; the phenomenon of the chopped salad that was born in Southern California; and the incredible variety of singular good eats available, from the high-end dining of celeb chefs,Wolfgang Puck and Suzanne Goin, to the low-brow artistry of street food served from taco trucks only a tweet away. - written by Carolyn Jung

Recipes to try:

Moroccan Chicken with Carrot Puree. Chef Suzanne Goin wakes up boring chicken with a mix of spicy, sweet and bitter flavors.

Moroccan Chicken With Carrot Purée (Saveur, March, 2010) A mix of spicy, sweet, and bitter flavors gives this dish its distinctive character. The recipe comes from chef Suzanne Goin. Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Crispy Duck with Udon Noodles. Soft, thick noodles tossed in a sauce of soy, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and Dijon make a fine bed for tender duck legs.

Crispy Duck With Udon Noodles (Saveur, March, 2010) The recipe for this entrée was given to us by Off the Shelf, a film catering company. Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Bon Appetit - recipe list

For magazine editors, months like March and August must be a challenge. They fall in between benchmark holidays and at the tail end of a season. For readers, it can be a hit or miss. I say that this month's issue of Bon Appetit is a hit. It's nice to see stories that stand on their merit alone, without the lead in of a holiday or special theme. Several stories are anchored by memories of their respective authors and I'm always a sucker for those. But their accompanying recipes are as great as their stories. There's Molly Wizenberg's reflection on British Flapjacks, Diane Chang's tribute to her grandmother's Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens, and Andrew McCarthy's elusive search for a memorable slice of Mrs. O'Callaghan's Soda Bread. Other great features include great citrus recipe ideas in Desserts with a Twist, and slightly healthier versions of classic comfort food casseroles in One-Dish Wonders. - written by Sophia Markoulakis
 
Recipes to try:

Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup with Pickled Mustard Greens. This looks more challenging than it actually is. And it is aromatic enough to fill the entire house with mouth-watering flavors like star anise and Sichuan peppercorns.

Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup With Pickled Mustard Greens (Bon Appétit, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Broiled Pineapple with Rum Caramel and Macadamia Toffee.  This is actually three recipes in one: double the caramel and toffee when preparing and use each over vanilla ice cream at a later time.

Broiled Pineapple With Rum Caramel And Macadamia Toffee (Bon Appétit, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

 
Food & Wine - recipe list

As I sit here awaiting the next big snow storm, early spring and lighter, healthier meals are the last thing on my mind, but flipping through the March issue of Food and Wine magazine does much to improve my mood.  This month's issue opens up with a feature on Iceland where some of the planet's healthiest, and happiest people reside.  If you're looking to escape the last of the winter cold, check out the Caribbean and Mexican get-a-way suggestions. Still looking for health and happiness, find out why Thai food can be the key. Wine Goddess Lettie Teague uses social media to find like minded wine drinkers in the North Fork of Long Island. And, last bit not least, one time British "it" girl and Model Sophie Dahl wins the battle of the bulge with a moderate approach to eating that includes small amounts of "voluptuous delights".   - written by Heather Jones

Recipes to try:

Green Lentil Hummus. An ingenious way to use one of my favorite legumes, that makes a wonderful alternative for a party favorite.

Green Lentil Hummus (Food & Wine, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Coconut-Mango Frozen Yogurt. Nothing says tropical getaway like creamy coconut with sweet mango.

Coconut-Mango Frozen Yogurt (Food & Wine, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Food Network Magazine - recipe list

The Food Network likes to snack. A lot. Well, I do too and their story on Best Supporting Snacks is just one of the stories that carries an Oscar and movie night theme. The snacks keep coming with Get Your Greens, a story pairing St. Patrick's Day and, yep, snacks. Who knew that green food could look so appealing and fun to make? I love the weekend cooking feature that contains four different menu ideas with accompanying recipes, each tailored to the meat, fish, or poultry lover. A Ravioli primer, stir-fry breakdown, and Pizza pull out insert round out this issue. As usual, there's something for everyone. - written by Sophia Markoulakis
 
Recipes to try:

Teriyaki Hens with Bok Choy is a great reminder of how fast and convenient Cornish game hens are to prepare.

Teriyaki Hens With Bok Choy (Food Network Magazine, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Chicken Mole has intense and layered flavors that can't be replicated with bottled sauce.

Chicken Mole (Food Network Magazine, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Lobster-Avocado Cocktail could easily be prepared using cooked shrimp meat instead of lobster, just don't tell Bobby Flay I said so.

Lobster-Avocado Cocktail (Food Network Magazine, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

 

Sunset - recipe list

With Spring officially blooming this month, Sunset articles turn to the garden and fresh vegetables that will soon be available in many West-coast states. Of particular interest is a feature article about Napa Valley "vegetable king", Jeremy Fox. Until very recently, Fox was the chef at Ubuntu, one of very few vegetarian restaurants to earn a Michelin star and be cited on the New York Times list of best restaurants in America. "Fox believes in whole-vegetable cooking. 'You serve meat on the bone. Why not serve vegetables in their own skin'?" Using vegetables from the restaurant garden, Fox has a unique approach to vegetable cookery: The entire vegetable is often used, all in one piece, roots and leafy tops included. An example of this is his Japanese-Mexican fusion recipe (see below).  Two more refreshing topics this month include dandelion greens, and gluten-free pasta dishes. Sunset lists their preferred gluten-free pasta brands. And last, an article all about meatballs--big, little, entrée, appetizer--is worth checking out. - written by Rita Held

Recipes to try:

Soba "fideos" with sea vegetables.  This is too intriguing to pass-up: Soba noodles done Mexican fideos-style, tossed with a mixture of shiitake mushrooms, lemon, miso, assorted dried sea vegetables, baby carrots and radishes.

Soba "Fideos" With Sea Vegetables (Sunset, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Creamy lemon soup with lamb mint meatballs. Minty mini meatballs in a soup of chicken broth, eggs, arborio rice and lemon zest.

Creamy Lemon Soup With Lamb Mint Meatballs (Sunset, March, 2010) Ingredients: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

Dandelion greens with currants and pine nuts. I typically would not pair dried fruit with sautéed greens, but this sounds tasty, fast and healthy.

Dandelion Greens With Currants And Pine Nuts (Sunset, March, 2010) Ingredients: View: finding recipe... finding ingredients... My Rating: 1 2 3 4 5 View: finding recipe... More Actions: add comment cancel add comment | view comment (0) 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:

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