The secret to a successful one-dish meal

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Thanksgiving means sharing food with friends and loved ones. This means that many snacking guests will spend the next few days searching the web for easy, last-minute recipes. To help inspire readers, look for suggestions. atlantic ocean‘s writers and editors answer the question: What’s your favorite dish to add to a snack?

There’s calculus for snacks. The food you bring must not only be delicious, but also delicious. But it’s also impressive, inexpensive, transportable, easy to serve, and doesn’t take too long. Not to mention the appropriateness of the theme. Years of studying mathematics have led me to a simple solution: any party. I’ll bring the meatballs, roll them, bake them, and serve them with toothpicks. And don’t forget to dip it too.

The great thing about them is that they are endlessly adaptable. A fanciful combination might call for veal and ricotta with spiced tomato sauce. Kids might like chicken meatballs with tomato sauce. And of course, it can be made vegetarian.

in previous work I was asked to donate money to a cookie-themed snack. Anxiety arises; I’m a very average baker. But math helped me again. As I placed a plate of meatballs and pork next to a tray of whoopie pies and chocolate chip biscotti. My bewildered co-workers waited for an explanation. I pulled out a label: “Meat Truffle.” After finishing my meal, there wasn’t a single one left.

— Yasmin Tayag, Staff Writer

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A staple at my family’s Thanksgiving dinners and summer barbecues, it’s the painstaking mid-century masterpiece we call “cooking.” “Rainbow Jelly”: Layers of red, orange, yellow, and green gelatin. Divide with sweetened condensed milk and cut into bite-sized cubes. Making Jell-O is an all-day affair. Each level must be set up in the refrigerator before the next level can be created above. (In practice, we’ll skip blue, indigo, and purple.)

The recipes my grandmother wrote on yellow paper now Coming from the Japanese American side of my family. which originates from Hawaii Where rainbow jelly is sold in convenience stores, the origins of Jell-O are unclear. But if I had to guess It may stem from the island’s unique culinary tradition of drawing magic from shelf-stable food and wartime rations – in the spirit of Spam. Musubi–

Is making Jell-O worth clearing out an afternoon and your refrigerator shelf? That may depend on your tolerance for shaky foods. When one of my college roommates walked past a plate of Jell-O on our first Thanksgiving. He watched them shake from side to side and politely declined.

— Andrew Aoyama, Deputy Managing Editor

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I’m a nervous cook, even in private. I like to use just a few ingredients in my meals. Instead, try using different seasonings. And it’s unavoidable to my sensitive stomach. My palate is quite limited. It may be the result of a boring diet. So I don’t know if what I eat will be delicious to the average person.

For this reason, when I was invited to have a snack, So I designated myself as the person who packed snacks. But I made it fun by leveraging my experience as an Oreo connoisseur: My contribution was to the weird and seasonally appropriate Oreo flavors available on the market right now. It’s both something you know everyone is pretty familiar with and a lot more exciting than just showing up with a simple snack. You get it at the grocery store. Plus, I’d rather have my friends taste and judge my Pumpkin Spice or Coca-Cola Oreos than watch them pretend to like my homemade chili.

— Allegra Frank, Senior Editor

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I’m pretty sure I made my first caramel rolls for my mom’s birthday when I was in high school. But I started dividing it in work. Friendsgiving potluck in college, they are Basically Cinnamon rolls, but instead of sprinkling the bread with frosting Instead, you dip it in caramel sauce. This creates a dish that is soft, chewy, and extremely sweet. Although you can use the online recipes For the bread part I used my grandma’s caramel recipe, which was on bright blue note paper in a wooden box at my parents’ house. along with other cooking tips All we got after you left I’ve heard that caramel is difficult to make. But I’ve never had a problem with her. This included two enormous tablespoons of white corn syrup. her family (My mother’s side) is from North Dakota. So I always feel like I’m sharing simple, delicious little dishes. Caramel rolls are not only a great addition to any snack and dessert for any occasion. Leftovers can be for breakfast too!

— Elise Hannum, assistant editor

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I’m a no-nonsense person who likes to be impressive around friends. I’m also a comfortable person who likes to use as little energy as possible if possible. In situations where you have to eat a snack The latter instinct took over. This is mostly because there is less time and attention put into a single dish.

This is why I love making pulled pork. Many factors must be taken into account, such as the correctness of the ingredients. Ease of preparation Amount of food received Factors that make your friends wow at The formula I use It may not be the best recipe, however, this is one of the first recipes. That I found when I Googled The best pulled pork recipe A few years ago You can wow people by providing the right accompaniments like pickles, barbecue sauce, and bread. Even just the meat goes with just about anything.

I made pulled pork for the first time at a Super Bowl party. When I have hidden doubts It was informed by my broad curiosity about flavor combinations. and my alcohol consumption history that it would go well with fries and beer I’ll be honest: despite the ease of When I said “add spices and press the slow cooker button” I messed it up – the cut of meat was too large for the lid to fully cover it and I wouldn’t let it cook long enough, but even then it came out terrible. But pulled pork was still a welcome addition, everyone loved it, although I was a little ashamed of this first attempt. Do well and you’ll be the talk of the party.

— Jeremy Gordon, Senior Editor

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This season of life does not seem to have much time for hobbies. But I like to make desserts. Whether you do it alone or give With the “help” of my 6-year-old daughter (she’s an expert on sugar injections), my favorite and most consistently delicious thing to bake is the challah I get. food recipesAll relevant modifications and instructions from my sister. It has completely destroyed all dry store-bought versions for any purpose except making French toast.

I learned the art of making challah during the pandemic. which is when other people Busy with the sourdough appetizer at the time, my husband, daughter, and I had no choice but to eat it all ourselves. Luckily, this recipe freezes well. That’s not the worst part of Covid. But I love to share challah, a Jewish dish always eaten with others. I’ve never been an expert at knitting traditional dough, so I shape it into big, fluffy loaves. It is better to tear it into pieces by hand. Try topping the challah with bagel seasoning, za’atar, or something more creative. Then eat it on Sabbath or holiday meals. And enjoy watching your loved ones come back for another loaf of warm, soft bread, and then another. And another one

— Janis Walli, Head of Copy

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Here are three Sunday readings from atlantic ocean–

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weeks ahead

1. Moana 2An animated sequel about a village chief’s daughter who travels to the dangerous waters of Oceania. (Showing on Wednesday)
2. AgencyThriller series starring Michael Fassbender as a CIA agent who is ordered out of undercover life. (Premieres Friday on Paramount+ with Showtime)
3. This is why we can’t have good things.A collection of short stories by Naomi Wood about motherhood. femininity and modern love (released on Tuesday)

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Your armpits are trying to tell you something.

By Yasmin Tayang

When was the last time I sweated through my shirt? I swear it won’t happen again. Humiliation followed me for too many years. Armpit puddles will no longer determine the color of my shirt. I will never again writhe under a hand dryer to dampen my armpits. It’s time to try a clinically effective antiperspirant.

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