(Family Features) If blustery conditions are giving you the blues, come inside from the cold for a winter warmup in the comfort of your own kitchen. Cold-weather favorites that are baked, roasted or slow cooked are usually equal parts easy, delicious and filling, making them perfect solutions for chilly, snowy days.

Add a bit of comfort to your weeknight menu with this Loaded Chicken Bake that’s ready in about half an hour. A short list of ingredients and allowing your oven to do most of the work for you mean it’s ideal for saving time (and money at the grocery store) while still satisfying winter appetites.

Serving as the hearty base is READ German Potato Salad, made with thinly sliced potatoes and bacon in a traditional sweet-piquant dressing. While it’s delicious when served chilled, heated or at room temperature on its own, it can also be the star of the show in family meals.

For another true cent saver, try Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Beets. This savory side dish highlights the flavors of the season in a recipe that’s as easy to assemble as it is to enjoy with loved ones.

Picked and packed at peak ripeness, antioxidant-rich Aunt Nellie’s beets are pickled with a delicate balance of sweetness and vinegar for a homemade flavor that’s perfect in this roasted side that can accompany winter meals of all sorts. Versatile jarred whole pickled beets are always in season, meaning you can enjoy them chilled, warmed or worked into recipes.

Find more favorite wintertime recipes by visiting READSalads.com and AuntNellies.com.

Loaded Chicken Bake

Recipe courtesy of Hungry In LA
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) READ German Potato Salad
• 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or other cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cups crumbled, cooked bacon
• French fried onions (optional), plus additional for serving (optional), divided

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Lightly coat 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Spread German potato salad evenly in dish. Top evenly with chicken.
4. In small bowl, stir heavy cream, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over chicken.
5. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and onions, if desired.
6. Bake 15 minutes, or until casserole is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with additional onions, if desired.

Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Beets

Servings: 4

• 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Whole Pickled Beets
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 pound) peeled and cubed (1/2-3/4-inch cubes)
• 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 red onion, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
• 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, plus additional for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Drain beets. Discard liquid or save for another use.
2. In large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper and onion until coated.
3. Place silicone mat on baking sheet or line with aluminum foil.
4. Pour contents of bowl onto baking sheet in single layer. Remove rosemary from stems; sprinkle over vegetables. Bake 30 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.
5. Add beets to baking sheet. Return to oven 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and beginning to brown. Garnish with additional rosemary, if desired.

SOURCE:
Seneca Foods



Seneca Foods



 

(Family Features) Apple, cherry and blueberry crumbles may get all the adoration, but when fall comes around, you may as well lean into the flavor of the season: pumpkin. This simple dessert satisfies the sweet tooth with some fiber to boot.

Discover more desserts designed for pumpkin lovers at Culinary.net.

Pumpkin Crumble

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 8-12

• 1 can pumpkin
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 box cake mix (yellow, white or spice)
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup chopped white chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups melted butter

Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In bowl, mix pumpkin, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin spice and cinnamon. Pour into greased 9-by-11-inch baking dish.
3. In separate bowl, mix cake mix, pecans and white chocolate chips. Sprinkle over pumpkin mixture. Pour butter evenly over top. Do not mix or stir. Bake 1 hour.
4. To make whipped cream: Using hand mixer, whip heavy whipping cream and sugar until thick.
5. Serve crumble with whipped cream.

SOURCE:
Culinary.net

(Family Features) Many people would agree the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year – but also one of the most stressful. Replace the stress with smiles by cooking easy, delicious dinners that can help make the season a breeze and bring a little holiday happiness to mealtime.

Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family by turning to easy-to-prepare potato recipes that can make the whole family happy.

For example, when you’re busy trying to cook multiple things at once, free up precious oven real estate while saving time with these Herby Holiday Air Fryer Little Potatoes. For a busy weeknight during the holiday season, potato dishes like this one can be made in an air fryer and customized with a few of your favorite pantry staples. If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, dried will do the trick.

This recipe and many others can be streamlined with Little Potatoes, which come pre-washed, are small enough they don’t need to be cut and are a fresh, whole food grown on family farms so you can feel good about serving them to your loved ones.

Remember, easy can still be fabulous and festive. This Warm Winter Potato Salad with Cranberries offers the best of both worlds as it comes together in around 7 minutes with seasonal pops of red and green.

This family-friendly side features A Little Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme Microwave Ready Little Potatoes that simply need to be steamed in the microwave for 5 minutes then tossed with the included seasoning pack – no boiling or peeling required. It’s truly a holiday shortcut, and you can make the recipe even easier by using store-bought honey mustard vinaigrette if you’re short on time to make it from scratch.

Visit littlepotatoes.com to find more ways to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family.

Herby Holiday Air Fryer Little Potatoes

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 pounds Little Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh or dried herbs, such as parsley, rosemary, sage or oregano, chopped

1. In large bowl, toss potatoes with oil or melted butter. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Place in air fryer basket.
2. Air fry potatoes at 390 F for 25 minutes.
3. Once air-fried, sprinkle potatoes with herbs and serve.

Warm Winter Potato Salad with Cranberries

Prep time: 2-5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

• 1 package A Little Roasted Garlic, Rosemary & Thyme Microwave Ready Little Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 small apple, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or other nuts (optional)
• fresh parsley (optional)
• green onions (optional)

1. Prepare potatoes according to package instructions, about 5 minutes, tossing with olive oil and included seasoning pack once cooked.
2. In small bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and honey or maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. In large bowl, toss warm potatoes with cranberries, thinly sliced apple and walnuts, if using.
4. Drizzle mustard dressing over top and gently mix until well-coated.
5. Top with fresh parsley or green onions, if desired, for pop of color. Serve warm.

Tips: If you like more texture, toast walnuts for extra crunch. For added creaminess, mix 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or mayonnaise into dressing. To save time or reduce ingredients needed, use storebought honey mustard vinaigrette.

SOURCE:
The Little Potato Company