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Honey Grilled Peaches

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Monday, June 18, 2018 10:53:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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If the grill is hot, why stop the cooking fun when the main dish is finished. Grill dessert too.

Why, you ask? Because you can, it’s fun AND it’s unexpected.

The perfect dessert recipe to start with is honey grilled peaches.

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Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding

Tags: A Pleasant Little Kitchen, Dessert, Chocolate Bread Pudding

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 11:15:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Have you ever walked by Market Street’s bakery and thought “I want it all”?

You have too? YES!!

Market Street’s assortment of freshly baked breads makes any bread lover's heart skip a beat. One bread that I’ve always found beautiful is …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese

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Friday, July 21, 2017 9:47:00 AM

There are three reasons why this Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese is the perfect diabetes-friendly recipe.

1. This recipe is loaded with vegetables. We know that veggies are awesome for us and especially for those with chronic conditions like diabetes. A study of over 2,300 Finnish men showed that fruit and vegetables may actually reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

In fact, a …
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Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Jam Buttercream Frosting

Tags: APLK, market street, 4th of july, cookies, cherries

Sunday, July 2, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Cookies.

It’s such a powerful word. Just a whisper of it can move mountains and turn a weary heart to joy. At least it does in my house.

“If you pick up ALL the toys in the living room, you can have a cookie.”

Mountains moved.

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Granny's Cherry Tarts

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Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:06:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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There was always a sweet bite waiting for us upon arrival at Granny’s house.

Most of the time it would be chocolate chip or short bread cookies in the large glass jar that lived on the countertop. Other times there would be a sheet pan …
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Strawberry S’mores Tart

Tags: A Pleasant Little Kitchen, Valentine's Day

Friday, February 9, 2018 11:15:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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I live with three humans whose love language revolves around sweets... and even more specifically, chocolate. And it’s not just my immediate family that tends to feel loved when given a sweet treat, even my best friend is fueled by …
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A Pleasant Little Christmas Morning

Tags: A Pleasant Little Kitchen, Christmas

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:36:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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It’s 6:37 am and the presents have already been torn into and there’s a lingering gift high. The next round of celebration won’t be happening for another 5 hours but the natives are restless.

Santa’s cookies are half-eaten and out of …
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Easy & Light Lemon Ice Cream

Tags: market street, Market Street Registered Dietitians, Color Your Basket, weight management, Color Your Basket Yellow

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 9:30:00 AM

It's summertime and we all need a sweet and refreshing treat! Citrus, especially, lemon is a very popular item used for all types of cooking. To enjoy this month’s color- yellow, we're making this wonderful Easy Light Lemon Ice Cream recipe. You will find that most lemon desserts are low in fat but contain a high amount of sugar. When using lemon for dessert type …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Pecan Pie Energy Bites

Tags: market street, Market Street Registered Dietitians, weight management

Friday, November 18, 2016 4:56:29 PM

Sometimes nuts get a bad reputation because they are full of calories and fat. And although this is true, there is way more to their story that needs to be told!

For example, it is true that about 80% of the calories in nuts come from fat, however most of the fat found in nuts is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, or what we would consider “good” fat. The fact of the …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Banana Oat Baked French Toast

Tags: market street, Market Street Registered Dietitians, Build A Better Meal

Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:47:00 AM

This banana oat baked French toast recipe will put a spin on the traditional French toast that you know and love while providing you with a healthy option to begin your day. If you are tired of eating the same thing for breakfast every morning and want something new to try, this will help you add some variety to your daily morning routine.

Oats and “hearty” choices of bread …
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Honey Grilled Peaches

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  If the grill is hot, why stop the cooking fun when the main dish is finished. Grill dessert too. Why, you ask? Because you can, it’s fun AND it’s unexpected. The perfect dessert recipe to start with is honey grilled peaches. Grab a brown paper bag full of peaches at Market Street and let them ripen at home (if they’re not already ripe). Cut these golden beauties in half and then drizzle with local honey. Place face down onto the grill and warm them up for about six minutes. What’s wonderful is that the steps to this summer-fresh dessert are few and the outcome is a sweet dessert that is healthy and appealing to many. Looking for something a little more indulgent? Not a problem! Take a jaunt down the freezer aisle at Market Street and pick up some Tillamook vanilla ice cream to pair with the grilled peaches. If you’re craving a little bit more goodness with your grilled peaches and vanilla ice cream snag a freshly baked pound cake from the Market Street Bakery. Easy peasy. Honey Grilled Peaches (with ice cream and pound cake) is a summer-fresh dessert that carries on the beauty of outdoor cooking— no mess inside and a sweet summer experience. Honey Grilled Peaches Serves 4-8 Author note: The more ripe the peaches are, the less grilling time is necessary.   4-8 peaches honey pound cake, sliced (optional) vanilla ice cream (optional) fresh mint, for topping (optional)   1) Heat the grill to 350-400 degrees. 2) Slice the peaches in half. Remove the pit. 3) Drizzle the peach halves with honey. Place on the grill face down and grill for 4-6 minutes. 4) Remove and top with fresh mint. Serve immediately. Or place 1-2 peaches into a bowl with a slice of pound cake and a scoop of ice cream. Top with mint, serve immediately. Read More

Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Have you ever walked by Market Street’s bakery and thought “I want it all”? You have too? YES!! Market Street’s assortment of freshly baked breads makes any bread lover's heart skip a beat. One bread that I’ve always found beautiful is the challah bread. Challah bread is a traditional Jewish bread that is served on the Jewish Sabbath. It is a golden, light and sweet bread that is easily recognizable by its braided exterior. Typically I reach for a baguette or sourdough, but not on this occasion. I have decadent plans for this golden beauty: Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding with homemade chocolate syrup. Challah bread is perfect for a dessert bread pudding because the bread itself is sweet. It also has an airy texture that when combined with custard (a half and half egg mixture) and baked results in an irresistible dessert. Besides chocolate, one of the other key components of this bread putting is the espresso. Instant espresso powder is used to create coffee flavor throughout the desert. Not sure where to find instant espresso? No worries! It is easily found next to the ground coffee and coffee beans at Market Street. Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert. It’s perfect for a sweet bite at lunch or after dinner. Pair with vanilla ice cream and top with a homemade chocolate syrup (or store bought if making chocolate syrup isn’t your thing). It will become a go-to dessert that everyone will love. Now, next time you walk past the array of bread at the Market Street bakery no doubt you will lock eyes on the Challah bread and think about this Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding.   Chocolate Espresso Bread Pudding Yield: makes 6 servings   For the Bread Pudding 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups Lucerne half and half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons instant coffee 6 cups challah bread, crust removed and cubed into 1 inch pieces chocolate syrup, for topping (see recipe below) vanilla ice cream, for serving   1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until well combined. Set aside. 3) In a small saucepan, warm the half and half and vanilla over low heat for 15 minutes. 4) After 10 minutes of warming the half and half, place the cocoa in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup of warm half and half. Whisk well until the cocoa powder is fully combined to the half and half. 5) Add the cocoa slurry and the instant coffee to the half and half mixture. Stir well to combine. Continue to cook for 5 minutes. 6) Strain the cocoa half and half into a medium sized bowl. 7) While whisking the egg and sugar mixture, add a spoonful of warm cocoa half and half. Continue to whisk to prevent scrambling of the eggs. Continue this process three more times until the custard is warmed. 8) In a steady stream pour the remaining cocoa half and half into the custard, whisking continually. 9) Stir well and set aside. 10) Place the challah into a square baking pan. Pour the custard over the challah bread. Be sure that the tops of the bread are coated by the custard. Place in the oven and cook for 50 minutes, or until the custard is set. 11) Remove the bread pudding. Let cool for 5 minutes. 12) Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup (see recipe below).   For the Chocolate Syrup 1 cup cocoa powder pinch of salt 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 cup water   1) Place the sugar and water into a small saucepan, and make a simple syrup. Cook on low heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Combine the vanilla and salt into the simple syrup. Stir well. 3) Place the cocoa powder into a large bowl. In three batches, whisk the simple syrup into the cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly. 4) Strain the cocoa mixture back into the pan. Add corn syrup and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. 5) Remove from the stovetop and bring to room temperature. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge, up to three weeks. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese

There are three reasons why this Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese is the perfect diabetes-friendly recipe. 1. This recipe is loaded with vegetables. We know that veggies are awesome for us and especially for those with chronic conditions like diabetes. A study of over 2,300 Finnish men showed that fruit and vegetables may actually reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. In fact, a New York Times article from June of last year put it simply “Good plant-based foods are known to be rich in fiber, antioxidants, good fats and a wide array of micronutrients, and have been shown to improve glucose metabolism and lower inflammatory markers.” Basically, veggies are super cool! 2. This recipe is packed with fiber. Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate. So, essentially it isn’t absorbed and thus doesn’t affect your blood sugar. Fiber also slows down digestion so that the carbs you do eat enter the bloodstream as glucose and at a much slower rate. You are getting fiber from the peppers, zucchini, squash and onion as well as the sandwich thins! Each serving provides 9 grams of fiber which is about one third of what we need per day. 3. The pizza has a pulse! Well, technically it has pulses (plural) and by pulses I mean beans/peas from the garbanzo beans in the hummus. The hummus offers both protein and fiber which slow down the absorption of the carbohydrates in the pizza. Sadly, many people avoid pulses because they fear the carbohydrates but they overlook the fiber that comes with it. The Bean Institute (yes, that’s a real thing) reports that people with diabetes who eat beans/pea/lentils consistently have lower blood sugars after a meal, and even lower HbA1c’s (the long term measurement) than people with diabetes who don’t eat these tasty little gems. So, basically, there’s no reason not to eat this easy summer meal. Fire up the grill, ignite your taste buds and set aside any diabetes dinner doubts because you’re gonna love this grilled pizza recipe.   Grilled Pizza with Goat Cheese   Ingredients 1 each red, green and yellow bell peppers, sliced 4 small zucchini, sliced 2 yellow summer squash, sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tbsp Olive oil 6 oz Lone Star goat cheese (from deli) 6 Sandwich thins, halved 1 small container (10 oz) Sabra hummus     Directions 1. Heat grill. Place vegetables in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat.   2. When ready to grill, place vegetables in a grill basket. Cook 10 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly on all sides and removing vegetables from grill when crisp-tender. (Cooking time will vary depending on moisture content of each vegetable, grill temperature and distance from heat.) 3. On one half of sandwich thin, spread a few tablespoons hummus. Top with some grilled vegetables and crumble on goat cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 4. Return pizzas to grill for 1-2 minutes, just to heat through. Read More

Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Jam Buttercream Frosting

  Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Cookies. It’s such a powerful word. Just a whisper of it can move mountains and turn a weary heart to joy. At least it does in my house.   “If you pick up ALL the toys in the living room, you can have a cookie.” Mountains moved.   “Please. Stop crying. If you get your emotions together, I’ll give you a cookie.” Hearts turned from weariness to joy. Cookies, what would I do without you?    Because this little bribe, I mean treat, is going to the people I love the most shouldn’t I make sure it’s the best quality? Absolutely yes. The best quality you can provide varies for each family and this is okay. For us it’s homemade. King Arthur’s All-Purpose flour from Market’s Street baking aisle, along with Neilson-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract and Imperial Sugar: quality, trustworthy products.   Don’t get me wrong, I do buy boxed cookies and divvy out with joy, but when I can give my children homemade baked goods it’s an even bigger sugar rush. One of my favorite and easiest cookie recipes involves only five ingredients and about 15 minutes of my time. Plus, the dough is freezer friendly and is likened to the slice-and-bake variety that is oh so fun.     Shortbread cookies. Gently cream sugar and room temperature butter. Add flour, salt and vanilla extract. Separate into two dough balls and place onto parchment. Roll into a cylinder and freeze for 30 minutes. Slice. Bake. The world rejoices. Warm, fresh homemade cookies--- ready to treat your family. This cookie is a shortbread cookie. Simple, delicious and full of eating options. Crumble and add it to homemade ice cream. Or smear ice cream between two cookies and, viola, an ice cream sandwich. Even better, now that July 4th is right around the corner, grab some cherries from the produce section at Market Street and whip up a cherry butter cream frosting. Serve with a side of blueberries and there’s a patriotic dessert waiting to be enjoyed by all your American patriots. Cookies. Mountain movers, joy givers--- lovingly made by you.   Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Buttercream Frosting Makes about 28 cookies Ingredients: 2 cups butter, room temperature 3/4 cups sugar 2 1/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoon vanilla extract cherry butter cream frosting, optional (see recipe below)   Directions: 1) Heat the oven to 375 degrees. 2) With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar on low until incorporated, about 30 seconds. 3) Add the flour, salt and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until just incorporated, about 30-40 seconds. 4) Turn off the mixer and form two dough balls. 5) Rolls the dough into parchment paper or plastic wrap, forming a cylinder. 6) Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes. 7) Remove from the freezer and slice the cookies about ¼ inch thick. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. 8) Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for 2 hours. 9) Once the cookies are room temperature. Add the cherry butter cream frosting on top of the cookies.   for the cherry buttercream frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoon cherry jam (see recipe below)   1)With an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar. Slowly add the remaining ingredients until fully incorporated.   for the cherry jam 3 pounds fresh cherries, pitted pinch of kosher salt 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick   1) In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Remove the lid, stir the mixture and increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook for 35-45 minutes (the cherries should maintain a steady boil). Stir frequently to prevent burning. When the mixture is reduced, thickened and coats the back of a spoon it is finished cooking. 3) Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge. Read More

Granny's Cherry Tarts

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  There was always a sweet bite waiting for us upon arrival at Granny’s house. Most of the time it would be chocolate chip or short bread cookies in the large glass jar that lived on the countertop. Other times there would be a sheet pan chocolate cake. Or there would be the not-so-tempting jello fruit cocktail, that wouldn’t get eaten. On certain days, always based on Granny’s whim, there would be mini cherry tarts. They were small, and individual—perfect for her six grandchildren to gobble up. How fun was my grandmother? Each year when summer rolls around and the cherries start popping up at Market Street I always think back on those weekly visits to Granny’s and those sweet little cherry tarts. Knowing my grandmother, the cherries used for the pies were of the canned variety. She didn’t use fresh because access to fresh cherries was limited. I, on the other hand, do have access to great produce at Market Street and intend to utilize it. I’m bringing a recipe from the past back to life. Going through my grandmother’s recipes I couldn’t find one for cherry filling. More than likely her cherry filling recipe came from the back of a can. I’ll have to wing it. It shouldn’t be that hard though. Cherries, sugar, vanilla and something aromatic, maybe a cinnamon stick? Combine all ingredients into a saucepan, let boil and reduce. Essentially this concoction is cherry jam. It could be spread on biscuits, placed on top of ice cream or used in a peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. While the VIP pastry shells bake, whip up a batch of vanilla whipped cream-- one of my staple recipes. Once the cherry filling is cooled and added into VIP pastry shells, top with whipped cream. It’s feels like being back at Granny’s house. Warm individual pies out of the oven waiting for little hands to grab and devour. I’m thankful my grandmother had a heart to fill us with homemade treats. She was intentional about loving her grandchildren in so many ways—and one of those were with baked goods.    Cherry Tarts for the filling Ingredients    3 pounds fresh cherries, pitted pinch of kosher salt 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick   Directions 1)In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Remove the lid, stir the mixture and increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook for 35-45 minutes (the cherries should maintain a steady boil). Stir frequently to prevent burning. When the mixture is reduced, thickened and coats the back of a spoon it is finished cooking. 3) Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge.   for the whipped cream Ingredients cup cream 1/2 cup crème fraiche 3 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract   Directions 1) Place a mixing bowl (stainless steel preferred) in the fridge and let chill for 15 minutes. 2) Once the bowl is chilled, remove it from the fridge and place all ingredients into the bowl. 3) With an electric mixer whip the cream mixture on medium until peaks form. 4) Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge until ready to use.   for the tarts Ingredients pastry shells cherry filling whipped cream   Directions 1) Follow the pastry shells baking instructions. Let cool. 2) Add the cherry filling to the baked shells. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve chilled. Read More

Strawberry S’mores Tart

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  I live with three humans whose love language revolves around sweets... and even more specifically, chocolate. And it’s not just my immediate family that tends to feel loved when given a sweet treat, even my best friend is fueled by chocolate. I’ve come to accept this fate to shower favorites with chocolate love. For my love-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe I went with a dessert that my favorite people would appreciate. One particular sweetie I’ve always wanted to make at home is marshmallow fluff. It does seem a bit intimidating, but after a bit of research I realize that marshmallow fluff is in fact: 1. marshmallow crème. 2. easy to make. In order to create marshmallow crème just a few ingredients and a little bit of boiling and whipping time is needed. Corn syrup, water, sugar, egg whites, and vanilla extract is all that’s needed to make a delectably gooey marshmallow fluff. There are so few ingredients that I think it would be just an 8 minute pop in to Market Street to make this marshmallow crème dream come true. (OK if you bring the kids along it’ll probably be 15 minutes because there’s always a need to get a free cookie at the bakery and a free piece of fruit from the Kids Club produce stand in the produce department. Either way, you’re going to have a quick trip to a delightful grocery store.) Once home add about 20 minutes of work time and homemade marshmallow crème “fluff” will be yours. So why all this talk around marshmallow fluff? Well because it is the topper to a decadent Strawberry S’mores Tart that I plan to create for my loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The tart contains a graham cracker crust (I opted for a store bought crust) that’s filled with homemade chocolate ganache. Once the chocolate is chilled and hardened, the tart is topped with a layer of strawberry jam and homemade marshmallow crème “fluff”. It is a delightful treat that is rich, decadent and perfect for celebrating those you love to love on Valentine’s Day…. …especially those dears who fill their love tank with chocolate. Strawberry S’mores Tart Serves 8    Ingredients graham cracker pie crust chocolate ganache filling (recipe below) strawberry jam marshmallow crème “fluff” (recipe below)   Directions 1. Fill a graham cracker pie crust with the warm chocolate ganache. Place in the fridge and chill until the filling is hardened, about 2 to 3 hours. 2. Remove the tart from the fridge. Spread a generous amount of strawberry jam on top of the chocolate ganache almost covering the entire top of the tart. Leave a little bit of space between the jam and the top edge of the crust. 3. Spread a generous amount of marshmallow fluff on top of the jam. Serve chilled. for the chocolate ganache filling Ingredients 12 ounce unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/8ths pinch of salt 1 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract   Directions 1. Place the chocolate, butter and salt into a large mixing bowl. Set aside. 2. Place the cream into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove the cream from the heat and strain into the mixing bowl over the chocolate. 3. Stir until the chocolate and butter has melted and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Use as directed in recipe. (For the s’mores tart pour the chocolate ganache into a graham cracker pie crust. Place into the fridge and chill until hardened, about 2-3 hours).   for the marshmallow crème “fluff” Author note: This recipe requires a candy thermometer.   Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon water 4 egg whites 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract   Directions 1. Combine the water, sugar and corn syrup into a sauce pan. Stir to combine. Cook over high until it reaches 240 degrees (about 15 minutes). Do not stir while the corn syrup mixture is cooking. 2. Meanwhile, with an electric mixer on high whip the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large stainless steel bowl until stiff peak forms, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Add the vanilla extract to the egg whites. 4. Once the corn syrup mixture has reached 240 degrees, remove it from the heat. Lower the mixer speed to low and slowly pour the corn syrup mixture into the egg white peaks. Once the syrup has been poured into the egg whites, increase the speed to medium high and continue to whip until the marshmallow crème is fluffy, about 7 to 8 minutes. 5. Let the marshmallow crème “fluff” cool. Place in airtight containers and store in the fridge up to two weeks. Read More

A Pleasant Little Christmas Morning

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  It’s 6:37 am and the presents have already been torn into and there’s a lingering gift high. The next round of celebration won’t be happening for another 5 hours but the natives are restless. Santa’s cookies are half-eaten and out of the corner of your eye you see the youngest child eye the dessert like he’s about to devour it. Your oldest child keeps trying to open up the remaining presents (that are intended for extended family) under the tree because, why not? You’ve got two options. Pour a bowl of cereal and turn on a Christmas movie and pretend like it’s any other day OR bring the family into the kitchen for a post-present kitchen celebration. I hope you choose option two. Let Market Street help you with a menu and the best ingredients that all your little elves (big or small) will enjoy creating AND eating. Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows Winter Citrus Salad Chocolate Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream Baked Eggs with Crusty Bread Hot Chocolate with Vanilla Marshmallows This recipe will require a little bit of prep work. However if time is short, grab some Organics Cocoa Mix and Dandies All Natural Vanilla Marshmallows from Market Street.   Ingredients chocolate syrup (recipe below) whole milk pinch of kosher salt homemade marshmallows (recipe below)   Directions 1) Place the whole milk and chocolate syrup into a saucepan. Stir well to combine. 2) Warm over low heat until syrup is incorporated with chocolate. Add a pinch of salt and stir. 3) Serve warm with homemade marshmallows   for the chocolate syrup Ingredients 1 cup cocoa powder pinch of salt 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 cup water   Directions 1) Place the sugar and water into a small saucepan, and make a simple syrup. Cook on low heat until the sugar has dissolved, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Combine the vanilla and salt into the simple syrup. Stir well. 3) Place the cocoa powder into a large bowl. In three batches, whisk the simple syrup into the cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly. 4) Strain the cocoa mixture back into the pan. Add corn syrup and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. 5) Remove from the stovetop and bring to room temperature. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge, up to three weeks.   for the vanilla marshmallows Author note: Store the marshmallows in an air tight container for up to three weeks. A candy thermometer is required for this recipe.  Also, a hand held mixer would work for this recipe, however a stand mixer makes it easier.   Ingredients 3/4 cup corn syrup 1 1/2 cups sugar pinch of kosher salt 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of ice cold water 3 packages plain gelatin 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons corn starch cooking spray (canola or vegetable oil)   Directions 1) In a large mixing bowl add 1/2 cup water. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the water. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water to any dry spots of gelatin. Dissolve the gelatin for 10 minutes. 2) Add the corn syrup, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of water into a small saucepan. Attach the thermometer to the side of the pan. Cook the mixture over high heat until it reaches 250 degrees F. 3) Turn the mixer on to slow speed. Slowly pour the corn syrup mixture down the side of the bowl while the mixer is running. Once the entire mixture is poured into the bowl whisk on high speed for 12 minutes. 4) With one minute remaining add in the vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated. 5) Meanwhile, combine the powdered sugar and corn starch into a medium sized bowl, stir well. Set aside. 6) Spray the inside of a 13×9 baking pan with canola oil. With a sifter, then add an even layer of powdered sugar inside of the pan.Evenly pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan. Smooth out the top of the marshmallows with a lightly oiled spatula. 7) Spray the top of the marshmallows with canola oil and add another even layer of sifted powdered sugar mixture. Keep the remaining powdered sugar mixture for later use. 8) Let the marshmallows set for 5-8 hours.   To cut the marshmallows: 1) Spray a spatula with canola spray. Move the spatula around the edges and bottom of the marshmallow to loosen it from the pan. 2) Place the marshmallow onto a cutting board lightly covered with powdered sugar. 3) Using a lightly oiled pizza cutter or knife, cut the marshmallows into 1 inch squares. 4) Once the marshmallows are cut, place a few batches of marshmallows at a time into the powdered sugar mixture. Coat the marshmallows on every side. Store in an airtight container. Winter Citrus Salad This salad is colorful, simple and healthy. It also can be made a night ahead so when it’s time to start breakfasting there will be something ready to nibble. There are no amounts listed on the fruits. This is to let you add the preferred quantity of whichever citrus is your favorite. If you prefer chunks of fruit opposed to slices of fruit, feel free to prepare the fruit according to your preference. The dressing may need to be doubled depending on how much fruit is used.   Ingredients Oranges Grapefruit Mandarins Tangerines Lemon Limes pomelos (if available) honey lime dressing (recipe below)   Directions 1) Slice each citrus to your preferred thickness. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with honey lime dressing. 2) Serve chilled or at room temperature.   for the Honey Lime Dressing Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey juice of 1/2 a lime zest of 1 lemon pinch salt 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped   Directions 1) Place all ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk well to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Mini Peppermint Pancake Muffins These mini peppermint pancake muffins will feel like a Christmas morning treat when you bake them up alongside your loved ones. Be sure to pick-up your favorite brand of pancake mix from Market Street (I prefer Stonewall) to make these lovelies. Don’t forget the toppings too-- it might be the best part!   Author note: To make these mini pancake muffins a bit more “minty” add a drop of peppermint extract to the batter.   Ingredients 3/4 cup candy canes, crushed (about 7-8 candy canes) 2 cups pancake batter (use your favorite mix) cooking spray chocolate syrup, for topping maple syrup, for topping whipped cream, for topping sprinkles, for topping   Directions 1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. 2) Add the crushed candy canes to the pancake batter. Mix well. 3) Coat mini muffin tins with cooking spray. Fill the tins about 2/3 of the way. 4) Place in the oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, or until golden on the edges. Broiled Eggs with Garlic and Goat Cheese Every sweet bite deserves a salty one as well. Speak to your savory breakfast eater with a tantalizing batch of baked pasture raised eggs and toasted crusty bread made fresh from the Market Street bakery. A glass or ceramic pie pan also works for this recipe. If you want to double the recipe, use two pie pans. This is a easy way to serve breakfast to a crowd.   Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup cream 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup arugula, chopped hot sauce   Directions 1) Heat the broiler to 500 degrees. 2) Crack the eggs and set aside. Prepare all other ingredients (chop garlic, chop arugula, crumble goat cheese). 3) In a 9 inch tart pan, add the butter and cream. Adjust the oven rack so the pan is 6 inches from the broiler and broil for 3 minutes. 4) Remove pan. Add the eggs and then evenly distribute the salt, garlic and goat cheese. Place back into the oven. 5) Broil for 4-5 minutes and remove (4 minute for a runny egg, 5 minutes to a cooked egg). 6) Top with arugula and hot sauce. Serve warm with crusty bread. Read More

Easy & Light Lemon Ice Cream

It's summertime and we all need a sweet and refreshing treat! Citrus, especially, lemon is a very popular item used for all types of cooking. To enjoy this month’s color- yellow, we're making this wonderful Easy Light Lemon Ice Cream recipe. You will find that most lemon desserts are low in fat but contain a high amount of sugar. When using lemon for dessert type recipes, it can be overpowering and require a lot of sugar to take away the sourness of the fruit. Unfortunately, too much sugar can have a negative impact on your overall health and lead to weight gain. Beware of these types of treats, especially when you are trying to slim down and stay healthy during these summer months. So, enjoy this cool and refreshing sweet treat, but remember to use moderation and small portions!   The Easy Light Lemon Ice Cream is still a great alternative to regular ice cream. The ingredients used in this recipe make it “light” because they are all low in fat, which helps if you are trying to stay fit (but do not forget about the sugar)! Also, lemons provide an excellent source of vitamin C, which is necessary for our immune system and maintaining tissue. This recipe doesn't even require an ice cream maker. All you have to do is combine the ingredients and freeze to make a lush treat! This is the perfect recipe to share with family and friends! Easy Lemon Ice Cream Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small lemons 1 can fat-free sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) ½ teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract 2 containers Truwhip (8 ounces each) *Can also use Cool Whip   Directions 1) Zest and squeeze the juice of either 1 large lemon or 2 small lemons 2) Stir together the lemon zest and juice, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon or vanilla extract depending on the flavor desired 3) Fold Truwhip into the mixture to create a smooth and fluffy texture 4) Place in an airtight container and freeze until hardened, at least 6 hours or overnight    We can help you eat more fruits & vegetables! Fruits & Veggies--More Matters is a health initiative focused on helping Americans increase fruit and vegetable consumption for better health. The program is spearheaded by Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit organization that has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to help spread the word about the health benefits of adding MORE fruits and veggies to your diet. Products and recipes that carry the logo must meet strict nutrition criteria. These standards are set by CDC, the leading public health authority for the brand, to ensure products and recipes promoting the brand offer an overall healthy nutrient profile.  Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Pecan Pie Energy Bites

Sometimes nuts get a bad reputation because they are full of calories and fat. And although this is true, there is way more to their story that needs to be told! For example, it is true that about 80% of the calories in nuts come from fat, however most of the fat found in nuts is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, or what we would consider “good” fat. The fact of the matter is that all of us need fat in our diets! We believe that you should get fat from good sources, and if you are anything like us, you like to get the most bang for your buck! That’s why nuts are such a great food to incorporate into your diet, because not only are they full of good fats, but also protein, vitamins and minerals as well! Some of the vitamins and minerals that are found in nuts include Vitamin E, Magnesium, Copper and Folic Acid. All of these nutrients play a part in heart health. In fact, one research study found that consuming greater than 4 servings of nuts per week lowered the risk of heart attacks by 51% and decreased the risk of heart disease by 48% compared to consuming less than 1 serving of nuts per week (Adventist Health Study). However, a healthier heart is not the only benefit of consuming nuts; people with diabetes and those working on weight management may also reap the benefits of adding nuts to their diet. Since November is white/brown month, purchasing pecans, almonds and other nuts are a great way to color your basket white and brown! Eating these Pecan Pie Energy Bites will give you the taste of fall, without all of the guilt. These energy bites made with pecans and flavored with cinnamon have that familiar flavor of Thanksgiving dessert! And because they are full of protein and “good” fats, they will give you sustained energy to get you through these busy holiday months!   Pecan Pie Energy Bites:   Ingredients 1 1/2  cups pecans 1/2 cups almond, cashews, or walnuts 10-11 medjool dates, pitted 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp sea salt Pecan halves for garnish (optional) Instructions In a food processor, process pecans and almonds until a fine, grain like consistency. Add dates, cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt and process until a dough begins to form. Roll the mixture into balls and then press a pecan on top of each. Chill for about 10 minutes or so to set. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Adapted from bewholebeyou.com Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Banana Oat Baked French Toast

This banana oat baked French toast recipe will put a spin on the traditional French toast that you know and love while providing you with a healthy option to begin your day. If you are tired of eating the same thing for breakfast every morning and want something new to try, this will help you add some variety to your daily morning routine. Oats and “hearty” choices of bread contain good amounts of fiber, a vital nutrient to get your metabolism kicked into drive for the day. You may be wondering what is considered hearty bread. It’s bread filled with good cholesterol and fibrous carbs, making it a healthier option for your heart. Whole grain breads, such as wheat and rye bread, are a good example of this. Need a gluten free-dish? Try switching out the bread to a certified gluten free bread choice!       Fiber will give you the strength and energy needed to carry you through that busy schedule of yours. Eating a good amount of fiber will work to lower the amount of cholesterol in your body, therefore reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and stroke. Plus, the bananas in this recipe add a great source of potassium that also works to promote a healthy heart. Whether you add this to recipe to your Easter brunch menu or you mix it into your weekly breakfast routine, your health goals and your taste buds will be happy you did!    Banana Oat Baked French Toast   Ingredients 1/2 medium sized ripe banana, mashed (50 g or 1/4 cup)1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk1 Tbsp (16 g) nut butter (optional, but recommended)1 tsp (5 ml) maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 slice of hearty bread, cubed1/4 cup (20 g) quick oats   Instructions 1) Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease an individually sized oven safe dish. Set aside.2) Combine banana, almond milk, nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large shallow bowl, mixing until fully combined. Pour bread cubes into the mixture and use a fork to lightly press down so that they absorb most of the liquid. Add oats and gently stir until everything is evenly incorporated. If the mix seems too dry, add a splash of extra milk.3) Transfer mixture to your prepared dish, adding a few slices of banana on top if desired. Bake for 20 minutes, until the bake has set and the top has turned golden brown.4) Remove from oven and top with toppings of choice or simply enjoy as is! Read More

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