Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the visual-form-builder domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the health-check domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the zox-news domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121
A chef’s advice for stress-free holiday cooking – Bowie News
Connect with us

EDIBLES

A chef’s advice for stress-free holiday cooking

Published

on

(Family Features) How many times have you heard someone say they’ve slaved away in the kitchen all day? Stress in the kitchen can easily arise for a variety of reasons, especially when you’re strapped for time and have a never-ending to-do list.

As a survivor of Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef competition, Caitlin Meade – a top 4 finalist on season 8 – understands the pressure all too well. To decrease the stress and make your hosting experience more enjoyable, consider putting these tips from Chef Meade into practice.

Prep Before You Begin
Practice the “mise en place” method – a French term alluding to having everything in place before cooking. Measure ingredients, chop vegetables and prepare utensils to create a steady workflow.

Plan in Advance – Like a Chef
Prep the main dish the night before, have easy appetizers assembled ahead of guests’ arrival and outsource sides to family and friends.

Save Money by Getting Spicy
Before it’s time to cook, pre-make spices. Since many store-bought blends can be overpriced, this is a way to save both time and money while personalizing your own flavors.

Save Table Wine for Drinking & Use Cooking Wine
A secret ingredient and important pantry staple for Chef Meade, cooking wine is perfect for when she needs to make a pan sauce or add flavor. It’s even saved her from having to open a nice bottle of table wine, as most recipes call for less than a cup. An option like Holland House Cooking Wines delivers consistent, bold flavor while standing up to high temperatures. Available in Sherry, Marsala, Red and White, there are plenty of flavor-boosting options that will have your friends and family wondering what your secret ingredient is.

Create Your Own Stock
Many recipes call for chicken stock. One way to save money and time at the store is to create your own. Save any leftover poultry carcasses, wing tips, neck and bones. Add onion peels, celery tips, carrot tops and other vegetable scraps in the freezer. When you’re ready to make a batch, fill a large pot with the leftovers, cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer 1-2 hours for stock that can last up to one year.

For more stress-free holiday recipes, visit hollandhouseflavors.com.

Spinach Feta and Artichoke Dip

Recipe courtesy of Cate Meade
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Servings: 10-12

  •             Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3          cloves garlic, minced
  • 1          package (12 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and excess liquid drained
  • 2          cans (14 ounces each) whole artichokes, drained and chopped
  • 1          can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/4    cups low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4       cup feta cheese, crumbled, plus additional for garnish
  • 1 1/4    cups low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4       teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2       cup Holland House White Cooking Wine
  • 1          package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Garnishes (optional): feta cheese, roasted red peppers
  1. Grease 6-8-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In slow cooker, mix garlic, spinach, artichokes, water chestnuts, mozzarella, feta, yogurt and red pepper flakes.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer cooking wine 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and turn off heat.
  4. Transfer cream cheese and wine mixture to slow cooker; add salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to combine ingredients.
  5. Cook on low for two hours.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with feta and roasted red peppers, if desired.

White Hominy Chicken Chili

Recipe courtesy of Cate Meade
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Servings: 8

  • 2          tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 2          medium yellow onions, diced
  • 1 1/4    pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1          packet of white chili seasoning
  • 1          cup Holland House White Cooking Wine
  • 1          jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa verde
  • 4          cups unsalted vegetable stock
  • 1          can (16 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1          large poblano or green pepper, diced
  • 1          bag (10 ounces) frozen fire-roasted corn
  • 1          can (29 ounces) white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 3          tablespoons cornmeal (optional)

Toppings recommendations: Lime wedges, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips, jalapenos

  1. Turn slow cooker on low; add oil, onions and chicken. Distribute chili seasoning evenly over chicken and onions.
  2. Add cooking wine, salsa verde and chicken stock.
  3. Cover and cook 3 hours.
  4. Remove chicken and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes before shredding.
  5. Add beans, peppers, corn and hominy to slow cooker. For thicker consistency, add cornmeal, if desired. Cook on high 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add shredded chicken back to slow cooker and serve with lime wedges, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips and jalapenos, if desired.

SOURCE:
Holland House

Continue Reading

EDIBLES

Elevate your menu for a legendary backyard barbecue

Published

on

(Family Features) Summer is here and it’s time to hit the grill. Take at-home entertaining to the next level by upgrading everyone’s favorite cheeseburger with ground pork.

Family and friends will love this elevated twist on a summer favorite that is oh-so-deliciously different than the traditional beef patty. These Pork and Bacon Burgers are made with Heritage Duroc pork, known for its rich flavor and juiciness, and will be a hit at your next barbecue. The crispy bacon adds another level of texture and flavor, making these juicy burgers a gourmet treat that rivals any takeout burger. Celebrating 150 years as the premium all-natural meat choice for families, Coleman All Natural Meats offers a variety of products that are sourced from American family farmers who humanely raise livestock with no antibiotics ever and no added hormones.

Find more recipes to elevate your grilling experience at ColemanNatural.com.

Pork and Bacon Burgers

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

  • 2 pounds Coleman Ground Pork
  • 1/4 pound ground pork chorizo
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cheese slices (optional)
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 6-8 strips Coleman Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon, cooked
  • tomato slices (optional)
  • red onion slices (optional)
  • lettuce (optional)
  • ketchup (optional)
  • mayonnaise (optional)
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. In large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chorizo, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Gently mix ingredients, being careful not to overwork meat.
  4. Divide meat into six burger patties.
  5. Cook burgers 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145 F or desired doneness.
  6. During last 2-3 minutes of cooking, place cheese slices on top of burgers to melt, if desired.
  7. Transfer burgers to platter. Assemble burgers with buns, bacon, tomato slices, red onion slices, lettuce, ketchup and mayonnaise, as desired.

Tip: Burger patties may be frozen up to 1 month. Fully defrost before cooking.


SOURCE:

Coleman Natural Foods

Continue Reading

EDIBLES

Tackle your family’s hunger with a touch of heat

Published

on

(Family Features) It’s easy to get into a recipe rut when every day feels the same – work, kids’ activities, social events and bedtime routines make it tough to experiment in the kitchen. If your family’s meals are growing boring, all you need is a touch of heat to bring new life to the menu.

Add a delicious blend of savory, sweet and a hint of spice to mealtime with Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cups, which are ready to serve fast for busy families. Packed with flavor, they complement main courses, snacks and sides without the hassle.

With just the right balance of heat and honey, they add delicious sizzle and mouthwatering flavor to recipes like Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs. Perfectly toasted hoagie rolls are packed with spicy, sweet chicken meatballs and smothered in melted provolone for a tough-to-top taste. Ready in 35 minutes, the subs offer a blend of convenience and gourmet flavor, making this meal an unbeatable choice at dinner time.

Sandwiches deliver an easy way to make mealtime customizable so all your loved ones are satisfied. Try topping your subs with coleslaw for a crunchy, creamy texture or pickled vegetables for an added touch of tanginess to complement the sweet, rich meatballs. For fans of spice, turn up the heat with extra hot sauce.

Solve afternoon hunger pangs with these Hot Honey Chicken Rice Crackers and Ranch Dip, loaded with the sweet heat of hot honey chicken and baked to crispy perfection. This inventive snack is uniquely crunchy and flavorful, blending fiery sweetness with savory chicken flavor as a convenient way to shake up snack time.

For the adventurous types, these homemade crackers pair with more than just ranch. Engage your taste buds further with these suggestions:

  • Spicy cheese dip: Add a little extra kick with cheese dip that’s spiced up with jalapenos or chili flakes.
  • Cucumber dill yogurt: A perfect match for the sweet heat of hot honey chicken with its refreshing, cooling effect.
  • Barbecue sauce: Smoky and slightly sweet, it pairs well with the honey in the crackers.
  • Garlic aioli: Rich and garlicky, this dip brings a robust flavor contrast to the table.

Discover more ways to shake up mealtimes by visiting MinuteRice.com.

Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

  • 1          Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cup
  • 1          pound ground chicken
  • 1          teaspoon salt
  • 1          teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4       cup breadcrumbs
  • 4          hoagie rolls
  • 2          tablespoons butter
  • 4          slices provolone cheese
  • garlic sauce, for garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat rice according to package directions.
  2. In large bowl, mix rice; chicken; salt; cayenne, if desired; and breadcrumbs.
  3. Use cookie scoop or hand roll chicken mixture into balls. Place on aluminum foil-lined sheet tray, leaving small space between each ball. Bake 25 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway through.
  4. Slice hoagies in half, lengthwise. Remove some bread from middle to make room for meatballs. Butter inside of each hoagie and place on sheet tray.
  5. Once meatballs are cooked through, turn broiler on high and place buttered hoagies in oven. Cook 1 minute, or until butter is melted and hoagie has browned.
  6. Remove hoagies from oven, place 3-4 meatballs inside (depending on size) and cover with slice of cheese. Broil on high 30 seconds to melt cheese.
  7. Drizzle garlic sauce on top.

Tip: Garlic sauce can be substituted with topping of choice.

Hot Honey Chicken Rice Crackers andRanch Dip

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Heat rice according to package directions.
  2. Lay rice on parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top. Use rolling pin to roll out rice into thin layer.
  3. Bake 20 minutes.
  4. In medium bowl, mix sour cream and ranch seasoning.
  5. Once crackers are cooked, cut into squares while still hot. Allow to cool.
  6. Serve crackers with ranch dip.

Tip: Ranch dip can be substituted with hummus or any flavored dip.


SOURCE:
Minute Rice

Continue Reading

EDIBLES

Create fresh, filling springtime salads

Published

on

(Family Features) When the crisp air of spring tickles your face and sunrays splash you with warmth, you know salad season has arrived. With fresh flavors abounding this season, the options are nearly endless – just choose your favorite base, toppings and dressings and you’re set with a delicious first course or hearty meal all on its own.

Not every salad requires leafy greens for the base, however. Consider this Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad, a Greek-inspired Jasmine rice dish loaded with fresh, tangy flavors that are sure to please your taste buds. Made with Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice that cooks up soft and fluffy every time, this recipe offers a hint of floral, sweet flavor to keep you feeling full. In just 10 minutes, you can have sweetly aromatic Jasmine rice that’s perfect for your lifestyle needs – it’s naturally gluten free, non-GMO Project Verified and free of MSG and preservatives.

Fruit salad may be nothing new, particularly when using fruits like oranges, cherries or grapes, but watermelon may be the fun new spin you need at your next cookout. The pairing of sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, refreshing mint, earthy beets, nuts and fluffy rice offers a winning combination. Quick tip: Make sure the rice is fully cooled after cooking to avoid a warm, watery result.

Fresh herbs, tomatoes, corn, basmati rice and a simple vinaigrette make Spring Corn and Rice Salad another delicious seasonal side that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Step out of your salad comfort zone with this refreshing solution that makes it easy to add veggies to your diet. When you’re drawing up weekly meal plans and tired of relying on traditional lettuce-based salads, consider rice salads as an alternative for enjoying chopped vegetables – plus, hearty rice can help keep you full longer.

Better yet, you can make this rice salad your own by experimenting with the ingredients. Try adding shredded chicken, hard-boiled eggs, fresh mango, ground cumin, fresh grated ginger, grilled corn or any other springtime flavors.

Remember, high quality doesn’t have to be high maintenance. Aromatic, premium long-grain  Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice is a no measure, no mess option that cooks up perfectly every time. Aside from being naturally gluten free, it’s also free of preservatives and MSG and is non-GMO Project Verified. It’s no stranger to versatility either – in 10 minutes, you can enjoy basmati rice’s subtle, nutty flavor and unique texture alongside other warm-weather favorites.

Find more ways to enjoy spring salad season by visiting SuccessRice.com.

Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

  • 1          bag Success Jasmine Rice
  • 1/4       cup olive oil
  • 2          tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4       teaspoon salt
  • 1/4       teaspoon black pepper
  • 1          cup thinly sliced, cooked golden beets
  • 1          cup thinly sliced watermelon
  • 1/4       cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4       cup pitted black olives, halved
  • 1/4       cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1          tablespoon fresh mint, thinly sliced
  • 2          tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped, for garnish
  1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In medium bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Add rice to bowl with dressing and stir to combine. Let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer rice to serving platter. Lay beet slices down one side of rice. Lay watermelon slices down opposite side. Top with feta, olives, red onion and mint. Garnish with walnuts.

Tips: Substitute capers for olives, if preferred.

To diminish “raw” flavor of onions, soak in ice water at least 5 minutes before using in recipe.

Use roasted, boiled, steamed or grilled beets.

Spring Corn and Rice Salad

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

  • 1          bag Success Basmati Rice
  • 1          cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 2          Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2       cup minced fresh basil
  • 1/2       cup diced red onion
  • 1/2       cup vinaigrette dressing
  • 2          green onions, chopped
  • 1/2       teaspoon salt
  • 1/2       teaspoon black pepper
  1. Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool completely.
  2. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, basil, red onions, vinaigrette and green onions. Fold in rice, salt and pepper.
  3. Serve salad at room temperature or chilled.


SOURCE:
Success Rice

Continue Reading
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad

Trending