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January 24, 2019
Serves 4 This smoothie bowl is so easy to make! The flavor is very fruit-forward (you don’t even taste the spinach!), and the texture is creamy and refreshing. The heart-healthy ground flax seed makes this smoothie bowl very filling, as well! Directions: |
January 24, 2019
Serves 4 If you prefer savory breakfasts, this is the power bowl for you! With a base of cheesy grits, this bowl gains additional health benefits from the blistered kale, grape tomatoes, protein-rich egg, and potassium-filled avocado. Finish it off with a dash of hot sauce and a sprinkle of chives for a very satisfying start to the day. For the Blistered Veggies: Top with: Directions: |
January 24, 2019
Serves 2 This bowl features a blend of bananas, oats, and Greek yogurt -- a tangy and filling base. The toppings add a bit of crunchiness, saltiness, sweetness, and healthy nutrients to the experience. Fun Fact: did you know cocoa nibs are actually good for you? It’s true - one ounce has 9 grams of fiber- what a delicious reason to eat them for breakfast! Directions: 2. Pour the banana and oat mixture into bowls and top with granola, banana slices, cocoa nibs, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. |
January 11, 2019
Perfect For Making Soup |
Zavor Lux Edge 8 Qt. Multi-Cooker Such a versatile appliance! It's a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, and yogurt maker. |
Breville Control Grip Blender One-touch operation for continuous or pulse modes. Puree soups right in the pot. |
Cuisipro Tempo 4oz Laddle Serve it up in style. |
Le Creuset 10 Qt. Stockpot Enameled steel for durability. Heavy bottom for even heating without scorching. |
Staub 4 Qt. Round Cocotte Enameled cast iron is comfortable on the stove or the oven. Naturally non-stick, available in other colors.
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Rancho Gordo Midnight Black Beans Midnight is a true black bean with a rich, traditional black bean flavor and texture. |
January 11, 2019
Serves 4 This chunky tomato soup assembles quickly and is filled with savory, satisfying flavors. Nothing pairs better with tomato soup than grilled cheese! For a complete meal, garnish this soup with grilled cheese “croutons.” Simply cut up a few grilled cheese sandwiches into bite-sized pieces, and add to each bowl. For extra flair, finish it off with some fresh basil, chiffonade. Directions: |
January 11, 2019
Serves 6-8 This soup features low-calorie and high in protein green lentils! - a great choice for a healthy meal. Lentils are packed with fiber and iron - making them both filling and good for you. The savory aromatics, warm spices, and flavorful coconut milk round out the flavors of this soup. Garnish with some fresh cilantro and lime juice for a feel-good meal.
For the Lentils: Garnishes: Directions: 1. In a food processor, blend together the soup base ingredients until smooth, then set aside. |
January 11, 2019
Serves 6 This soup is filled with colorful veggies, lean chicken, and savory broth. But let’s face it, the real reason we love this soup is that of the garnishes! Elevate your experience with toppings - load up on green onions, avocado, cilantro, a zing of fresh lime juice, and even a little sour cream. So delicious!
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January 04, 2019
Gifts For Everyone On Your List |
All-Clad Stainless Saute Pan w/ Lid, 3 Qt An essential pan that's exceptional, well-made, and versatile in the kitchen. |
Staub 4 Qt. Round Cocotte, Turquoise This enameled cast iron pot will soon be a favorite in any kitchen. |
CDN Pro Accurate Grill Thermometer Such a great gift for the griller (or any cook!) on your list! |
Zwilling Pro Santoku, 7" A fabulous knife with a gently curved edged blade. |
Wusthof 8-Piece Steak Knife Set, Black Quality steak knives are essential for the meat lover on your list. |
Le Creuset Buffet Casserole w/ Lid 3.5 Qt, Marine For the entertainer on your list - this casserole works well for braising, roasting, and serving! |
November 30, 2018
Makes about 50-60 cut-out cookies Unleash your creativity with some easy, edible art. Rolled sugar cookies, iced and embellished, create plenty of visual appeal on the holiday cookie plate, or as gifts for friends. Cookie Directions: 2. Combine the flour and salt in a medium bowl; stir to mix evenly. Add, one-third at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture on low speed until thoroughly mixed. 3. Gather the dough into a rough ball, and divide in half. Flatten each half into an oval shape that’s about 1/2-inch thick. (The oval shape will help in the next step of rolling.) Wrap each oval well, and chill for an hour or up to 3 days. The dough may also be frozen at this stage for later use. 4. Remove a dough disk from the refrigerator and allow to soften slightly at room temperature until it rolls out easily to a 1/4-inch thickness using a pastry mat or piece of parchment paper as a rolling surface. Dust with flour as needed, but sparingly so. Re-chill the rolled out dough for 15-20 minutes. Chilling will help cut and retain the detailed shapes in the next step. Repeat with the second disk. 5. Cut out shapes from each chilled, rolled sheet of dough. Place the shapes, leaving space in between each cookie, on a baking sheet (lined with a silicone baking mat, or parchment paper, if desired), and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before baking; this will minimize spreading in the initial baking phase and assist in retaining the detail of the shapes. 6. Combine scraps from the first cutting of both sheets and roll out again, chill, and cut additional shapes. Repeat until all the dough is prepared. (The less re-rolling of dough, the better it is for a tender cookie). 7. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the chilled, cut-out shapes for 12-14 minutes or until a light fingertip press in the center of the cookie springs back. (For smaller cookies, bake for less time.) Don’t allow more than a hint of browning to occur. 8. Allow the cookies to set by cooling on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for completion of the cooling. Cooling on a rack allows the cookies to crisp and resist excess moisture retention that might make them soggy. 9. Once completely cooled, the cookie shapes may be stacked and stored in an airtight container until time to decorate. (See Icing Recipe below) |
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Sugar Cookie Icing Icing Directions: |
November 29, 2018
SPREAD THE GOOD CHEER WITH ARTFULLY ICED SUGAR COOKIES!
IN THIS ISSUE, we feature an easy-to-approach sugar cookie and icing recipe. Then, we get creative by decorating cookies with a variety of techniques and embellishments. These cookies are sure to delight your loved ones this holiday season.
For Holiday Baking |
OXO Cookie Sheet We keep four baking sheets busy during cookie season. Quality pans result in evenly baked cookies. |
OXO Cookie Press Festive cookie cutters. |
Norpro Parchment Paper Parchment paper is a baking essential. |
OXO Cooling Rack Cooling cookies is an important step. Several cooling racks are needed as cookies are baked and readied for decorating. |
Harold Silicone Half-Sheet Silicone baking mats are ideal for cookie baking. They create a non-stick surface every time. Reusable again and again.
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OXO Cookie Spatula The cookie spatula makes moving hot cookies to a wire rack easy. |
November 16, 2018
Our Favorite Holiday Baking Gear |
Ankarsrum Mixer
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Fat Daddio's 9" x 3" Springform Pan A sturdy buckle keeps cakes secure while baking. Nonstick, and sturdy metal for even baking. |
Chef'n Switchit Mixer Scrapper Great for scrapping and getting every bit of batter! |
Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Pan We love this classic Bundt Pan shape. Bonus- it's nonstick for easy release and easy cleanup.
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USA Baking Pan A baking pan with so many uses! A kitchen essential nonstick! |
Emile 8" x 8" Square Baking Dish Perfect for baking and serving holiday bars this season. |
November 02, 2018
Thanksgiving Dinner Essentials |
Mauviel Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack An excellent pan for roasting the turkey, and for baking dishes for a crowd. |
Epicurean Natural Cutting Board Choose a cutting board that is kind to your knives. This one is our favorite, as well as dishwasher safe.
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Zwilling Pro 7" Santoku The most valuable knife for Thanksgiving and all the chopping and slicing involved in dinner preparation.
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RSVP Potato Ricer Make fluffy, lump-free mashed potatoes with ease! |
OXO Swivel Peeler A sharp peeler makes a quick work of prepping vegetables. Keep a couple around for any extra helping hands. |
Wusthof Carving Set This set is indispensable when it's time to carve the bird. The fork steadies while the sharp knife carves with ease.
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