Category Archives: Main Dish
The holiday shopping season is in full swing and many of us find ourselves eating on the run. It is difficult to eat healthy during this time of year. It’s tempting to just stop for fast food or grab a pizza to feed the hungry troops at home. The next time you are wrestling with [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentThanksgiving will soon be here and if you haven’t already been thinking about a special treat for your guests — try this fabulous recipe. It will be a quick hit and it also makes beautiful leftover sandwiches! Ingredients for Onion Cherry Stuffing: 6 Tbsp salted butter 1 cup diced yellow onions 1/2 cup diced celery [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentThis latest recipe from the October 2010 issue of “Cooking Light” is tailor made for a super fast, low-calorie comfort food for the season. It boasts a 20-minute cooking time, so you can enjoy a special dinner any day of the week. Of course, using our Brownwood Acres Pomegranate Juice Concentrate makes it even better, [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentA feeling of fall is in the air and that has all of us craving comfort foods. The kids are back in school and life has once again become hectic. This recipe, adapted from one in the October 2010 issue of Prevention magazine, makes a hearty, comfort meal without the expense of a lot [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentThe following is adapted from a “Grilled Branzino” recipe by Geoffrey Zakarian, Chef/Owner, TOWN Restaurant, NYC. Since Branzino was not available, I substituted with Mahi Mahi. Ingredients: Fish 6 filets of fresh Branzino (black sea bass or farmed striped bass will substitute, scales and bones removed) Olive oil (for seasoning) Salt and [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentWarm summer evenings beckon all grill-masters and here is a tempting main course that is easy and quick. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ground red pepper 1/4 tsp ground thyme 1/8 tsp ground allspice 2 Tbsp olive oil [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentFor your Easter weekend try this Duck with FruitFast cherry cinnamon sauce. It makes the perfect entrée with the dueling flavors of sweet and sour pairing playfully with the poultry. Ingredients: 2 duck breasts 2 Tbsp FruitFast Cherry Juice Concentrate 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp butter Salt [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentI still refer to my bookshelf of cookbooks on a regular basis, but finding new culinary tips, sharing recipes and discussing alternative ingredients is so easy and quick, thanks to the computer. Case in point is FruitFast’s new collaboration with Ann, a gourmet chef at momgateway.blogspot.com. Ann, a scientist by training, publishes a blog dedicated [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentDried cherries are a great complement to soft, mild cheeses. They’re a great addition to a classic quesadilla or a nice touch on a cheese plate. Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup chopped cooked chicken or chicken luncheon meat 2/3 cup Brownwood Acres Montmorency Dried Tart Cherries 3 Tbsp [...]
(0) Comments | Post a CommentI recently returned from a lovely vacation to Europe and one of the best experiences I had was sampling the various cuisines of the regions I visited. While in Italy, I noticed that Pomegranates were in season. I enjoyed a fabulous meal in a small Tuscan restaurant where Pomegranates were used from appetizers through the [...]
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