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Dietitian Spotlight: Banana Oat Baked French Toast

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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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Pumpkin Panna Cotta

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Monday, September 26, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.

PUMPKIN PERFECTED GIVEAWAY: Looking to satisfy your pumpkin love? Click here and enter to win a Pumpkin Perfected goodie basket filled with our favorite items like pumpkins, pumpkin bakery treats, pumpkin coffee and more - …
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Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding

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Friday, December 8, 2017 1:00:00 PM

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

Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.

One of the easiest and versatile recipes to make is a bread pudding. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. Once you master the basic foundation of bread pudding, you’ll never need to use a recipe again.

There are many reasons why I …
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Almond Crusted French Toast

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Who says that heart-healthy eating has to be bland and tasteless? Our recipe for Almond Crusted French Toast with Fig Jam is sure to add some flavor without the extra fat!

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Besides being packed with protein, nuts contain unsaturated fats (aka the “good” fats), omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, and plant …
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Pummelo Gluten-Free Crisp

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Perhaps you’ve seen this big green monster in our stores and wondered what it was. This is the pummelo fruit which was originally called citrus maximus, for obvious reasons.

It’s a Chinese grapefruit that tastes sweet like a traditional grapefruit but a little less acidic.

When selecting a pummelo choose one that feels heavy for its size - that means it’s …
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Pumpkin Apple Bread Pudding

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Friday, October 7, 2016 3:30:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.

You’re joking.

“Nope.”

This was one of the first conversations I had with Randy, my then boyfriend now husband, when I saw him make up a monstorrous bowl of cookies and ice cream for the first time. I had never seen such a huge serving. …
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Valentine's Heart Beet Cupcakes

Tags: market street, Market Street Registered Dietitians, Color Your Basket, Color Your Basket Red, Red Foods, Heart Healthy

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Beets are a funny little vegetable, aren’t they? For some, they’re definitely an acquired taste. For others, the beets at the salad bar have no chance.

These dark hued roots have had a marketing makeover. Just like their other veggie friends, kale and cauliflower, beets are growing in popularity.

Beets are a good source of fiber, folate, antioxidants, …
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Coffee Cake Muffins

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Saturday, December 3, 2016 9:40:00 AM

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

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My children get a lot more excited when I'm baking then when I'm cooking.

Even in their young years they know baking = treats, while cooking = dinner.

When I cook, I don't get as many assistants. When I bake, both little bodies want to …
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Our Texas Favorites

Thursday, July 13, 2017 11:32:00 AM

We've (Always) Got Texas on our Minds

Our annual Best of Texas Food Fest is this weekend, y'all! We are so excited and you should be too. Only the best things come from Texas - The Alamo, cowboys and Dr. Pepper, just to name a few. We've created an entire list of our favorite Texas products that you can find in any Market Street. Pst...you can sample most of these items at Best …
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Breakfast Cookies

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 8:57:00 AM

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

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Oatmeal is always a sure-fire way to fill up my babies in the morning, which means this nutritional grain is a favorite of mine.The six and four year old never complain when a warm bowl of oatmeal is placed in front of them. I think it's …
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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

Pumpkin Panna Cotta

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. Visit her full blog or find out more about her here. PUMPKIN PERFECTED GIVEAWAY: Looking to satisfy your pumpkin love? Click here and enter to win a Pumpkin Perfected goodie basket filled with our favorite items like pumpkins, pumpkin bakery treats, pumpkin coffee and more - good luck and happy entering!   Once upon a fall season, I succumbed to pumpkin fever and bought over 30 pumpkins to decorate my small front porch. It was glorious. I transformed the exterior of my home into the White Family Pumpkin Patch. I chose to abandon my moto of “nothing in excess, everything in moderation” in effort to satisfy my over-pinning, holiday loving heart. Visions of an annual mini “pumpkin patch” floated through my mind.   I will never forget the many photos taken with Katherine amongst the orange and white– dressed up as Olivia the Pig or in one of her cute little toddler dresses. I felt unadulterated joy. There was never a more cute two-year old OR an upset 30 year-old man. Randy did not share my zeal for our pumpkins. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Since that fall four years ago, I still think on that moment of reckless pumpkin frenzy and smile. When the pumpkins start rolling out in storefronts, I go back to that beautiful moment at Market Street when I was so overcome with the variety of pumpkins that I had no choice but to buy them all. Fairy tale! Well that sounds dreamy. Three please. Mini White Baby-Boo! Obviously I have to get some because I have a baby. Cinderella! She’s my favorite Disney princess. Of course I need five. Pie Pumpkin! I’m trying to channel my inner Martha Stewart, so I’ll also grab a few of these too. Unbeknown even to myself, I keep one can of organic pumpkin puree in the pantry all year long in honor of fall. I don’t bake pies. I hardly bake pumpkin bread. So there’s no real reason why I maintain a constant supply of canned pumpkin. But there she is. Every time I open the pantry I feel a glare radiate from this inanimate object. “Choose me!” Finally I did. I made pumpkin panna cotta. There is an ease to cooked cream that I appreciate. Sprinkle gelatin on top of cold whipping cream. Cook gently over medium heat. Add sugar and flavors. Dissolve, strain and chill. 20 minutes of effort creates a rich delicate sweet treat. What’s also nice about this dessert is that there are few ingredients. Organic whipping cream. Gelatin. Sugar. Vanilla. Cinnamon sticks. Cloves. Organic Pumpkin puree. All things I was easily able to pick up in the baking and dairy aisle at Market Street during the beginning of August (Yes! Canned organic pumpkin year round. Your obsession doesn’t have to end!). The pumpkins started to appear again outside of Market Street this past week. Katherine and Eli couldn’t hold back their excitement. The moment they saw the piles of orange they squealed with excitement and begged me to get all the pumpkins. Very tempting, little ones. Maybe I might have to make an annual White Family Pumpkin Patch after all.   Pumpkin Panna Cotta Ingredients: 4 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cinnamon sticks 4 1/2 teaspoons gelatin 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree graham cracker crumbs, optional topping whipped cream, optional topping    Directions  1) In a large sauce pan combine the whipping cream and cinnamon sticks. Evenly sprinkle the gelatin on top on the cream. Let it sit for 10 minutes. 2) Place the saucepan on the stovetop. Cook over medium. Stir constantly. 3) Once the cream is warmed (about 5 minutes) add the sugar, allspice and vanilla extract. Continue to stir until the sugar and gelatin has dissolved, for another 5 minutes, for total of about 10 minutes. 4) Add the pumpkin. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Continue to stir. 5) Strain the panna cotta into a separate bowl. Strain for a second time into another bowl. Add the panna cotta into individual serving bowls and place in the fridge until the panna cotta is set. At least 4 hours. 6) Serve cold topped with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream. Read More

Snickerdoodle 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.  One of the easiest and versatile recipes to make is a bread pudding. And I’ll let you in on a little secret. Once you master the basic foundation of bread pudding, you’ll never need to use a recipe again. There are many reasons why I enjoy making bread pudding. This recipe can be either sweet or savory. can use fresh or stale bread. can be made the day ahead is easy to reheat for leftovers is one most people are going to enjoy it (let’s face it, you’re never going to satisfy EVERYONE’S cravings) There is a general equation that I follow when making bread pudding: toasted diced bread + flavored custard + 50-60 minute bake time = bread pudding Now this equation can also include accessories depending on whether the bread pudding is sweet or savory. For a sweet pudding the add-ins could be nuts or dried fruit while a savory pudding could include bacon fresh herbs or cheese. A few essential things to remember about the ingredients used in the equation are: 1– quality bread will enhance the overall product. Market Street has a lovely variety of breads from Organic Rustic Italian to Cinnamon Chip to satisfy your bread pudding needs. 2– a robust and flavorful custard will add layers of taste to your bread pudding. The custard (warm milk/cream combined with eggs) is where the overall flavor comes from. Choose pastured eggs with a good yolk. Don’t be afraid to be a little heavy handed with the flavors added (cinnamon, vanilla, herbs). The bread absorbs a lot of this flavor and it’s easy for it to get lost. But wait!! I know you’re super pumped and ready to race over to Market Street to grab all the ingredients to make bread pudding but I haven’t shared the recipe yet. This month, try your hand at Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding. That beloved cookie is now ready to be incorporated into a make-ahead easy to assemble treat. And the accessory to this sweet treat is homemade caramel sauce. But don’t worry if making caramel doesn’t sound appealing, just grab your favorite brand and get baking! NOW you can bolt over to Market Street and grab a few loaves of freshly baked bread and quality ingredients to bake your new favorite dessert. Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding Serves: 6-8   6 cups challah bread, crusts removed and diced into 1 inch cubes 2 cups half and half 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 cup sugar 4 eggs streusel (recipe below) caramel sauce (recipe below)   1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place the bread on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes. 3. Remove from the oven and let cool. 4. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan combine the half and half, cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract and cinnamon stick. Warm on low heat for 15 minutes. 5. Place the eggs and sugar into a medium sized bowl. Whisk well to combine. 6. Remove the liquid from the stovetop and temper the sugar egg mixture. To temper, whisk the egg mixture quickly while slowly adding the warm liquid (about 1/4 cup at a time) until all the liquid is combined. Now you have created a custard. 7. Place the bread into a 9x9 baking pan. Pour the custard over the bread. Be sure the tops of the challah are coated. 8. Place into the oven and cook for 15 minutes. 9. After 15 minutes, open the oven and add the streusel evenly on top of the bread pudding (you will not have to use all of it, just enough to lightly dust the top). 10. Close the oven door and increase the heat to 375 degrees. Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the bread pudding is cooked through. 11. Serve warm topped with caramel.   for the streusel 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (click here for recipe) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes   1. Place the sugar and butter into a bowl. With your fingers combine until the sugar and butter are well mixed.   for the caramel sauce 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons water 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 3/4 cup cream 1 teaspoon kosher salt   1. Add 3/4 cup of sugar, cream of tartar and water into a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for six minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. 2. Add the remaining 3/4 cups of sugar to the sauce pan and increase the heat to high. Stir well. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the sugar is a golden amber color. Stir occasionally. 3. Remove from the heat and add the butter, stirring constantly. Slowly add the cream in about 4-5 batches. Stirring constantly. 4. Add the salt and stir to incorporate. 5. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. 6. Store up to 3-4 weeks.     Read More

Almond Crusted French Toast

Who says that heart-healthy eating has to be bland and tasteless? Our recipe for Almond Crusted French Toast with Fig Jam is sure to add some flavor without the extra fat! Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Besides being packed with protein, nuts contain unsaturated fats (aka the “good” fats), omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, vitamin E, and plant sterols, which can help lower your cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) is one of the primary causes of heart disease and eating nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet can lower this type of cholesterol in your blood. Nuts may even improve the health of the lining of your arteries, which can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. When following a heart-healthy eating style, it is important to swap out higher fat foods for lower fat versions whenever possible. For example, using skim milk instead of whole milk cuts out about 8 grams of fat per cup! Not quite ready for skim milk? Even switching to 2% or 1% milk can make a significant difference. When shopping for dairy products, choose cheeses that are labeled “part skim” or “reduced fat,” and look for nonfat and low-fat varieties of yogurt. You can even use Greek yogurt in place of eggs and oil in when baking! Our Almond crusted French Toast with Fig Jam is a great heart-healthy breakfast recipe that incorporates almonds and low-fat dairy products!            Almond Crusted French Toast with Fig Jam Ingredients: For the Filling: 3/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese 1/4 cup reduced fat cream cheese, softened zest of 1 orange For the French Toast: ½ cup sliced almond 3 eggs ¾ cup low fat milk splash vanilla pinch salt 8 thick slices of challah or brioche bread 2 tablespoons butter Fig Jam    Directions  1) Whip the ricotta and cream cheese until smooth with an electric mixer. Stir in orange zest. 2) In a shallow wide bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Spread the almonds out on a plate. 3) Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt half the butter in the skillet. Dip half the bread slices in the egg mixture, letting it soak in for about five seconds on each side. Place both sides of the bread in the almonds, pressing them into the side. Put the bread in the melted butter and grill until browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Melt the rest of the butter in the skillet and repeat with remaining bread slices. 4) Top each slice with a dollop of filling mixture and finish off with a little fig jam. To learn more about the Fruits & Veggies More Matters campaign, please click here.  Read More

Pummelo Gluten-Free Crisp

  Perhaps you’ve seen this big green monster in our stores and wondered what it was. This is the pummelo fruit which was originally called citrus maximus, for obvious reasons. It’s a Chinese grapefruit that tastes sweet like a traditional grapefruit but a little less acidic. When selecting a pummelo choose one that feels heavy for its size - that means it’s super juicy.   You’ll notice when you cut into it that there is a large rind. Simple peel or spoon out the fruit and enjoy. Its flavor is just as impressive as its size! Now… what to do with it? Well, it is national oat month so how about a delicious pummelo crisp for a warm and filling breakfast (or dessert)?   This simple recipe is perfect for a leisurely morning or can be prepared ahead of time and heated the morning of. For our gluten free friends, if you use certified gluten free oats, you can enjoy it too!   Pummelo Gluten-Free Crisp Ingredients: 1 pummelo 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon almond (or vanilla) extract 1 cup plain 1 minute oats 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg (optional) Ground ginger, to taste (optional)     Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 F Quarter the pummelo and remove the fruit between each section. Cut into bite size pieces and place on one half of a cookie sheet. Combine the butter, almond extract and oats. Spread on the other half of the cookie sheet. Combine the cinnamon and nutmeg and ginger (if desired). Sprinkle as much or as little as you like over the pummelo and oats. Cook the pummelo and oats for ~10 minutes making sure the oats don’t get too brown. Place the pummelo in a bowl and top with oat mixture. Serve warm! Makes 2-4 servings, depending on the size of the pummelo.   Now we know that the outside is green and the inside is a beautiful pink, but adding a pummelo is still a delicious way to color your basket green this January. These guys are only around during the winter months so don’t miss out. Read More

Pumpkin Apple 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. You’re joking. “Nope.” This was one of the first conversations I had with Randy, my then boyfriend now husband, when I saw him make up a monstorrous bowl of cookies and ice cream for the first time. I had never seen such a huge serving. The man loves his sweets like no one I know and it’s slightly comical that he married a woman who avoids desserts on most occasions. The apples don’t fall far from the tree– our children have inherited his love for sweet treats. With each fall season I find myself more in the kitchen baking goodies to feed my people, because of their love for sugary sweets. Their squeals (yes, even Randy’s) of anticipation and excitement fill my heart. With each successful bake, my level of baking confidence rises and I want to do it more. When I develop desserts my children are more interested in it than when I work on savory meals. They want to be a part of the whole process, so I engage them in their interest through questions. While driving to Market Street the questions begin “Mommy is making pumpkin bread this week– what ingredients do I need?” “Pumpkin!” Yes! “Flour! Eggs!” Correct! “Salt!” Right on. “Chips!” Maybe not with this one. “Apple slices.” Ooooooh I like that idea. We walk into the store, greet our friends and start to pick apples. It was if we were in an orchard– the apple selection at Market Street is abundant and bright. Shades of red fill the boxes in front of the produce section. Apples were the perfect addition to the pumpkin bread. When I bake, I like little paws assisting me. There is one rule when cooking with mommy though “if you don’t follow mommy’s instructions, you aren’t allowed to help.” They take this very seriously. It keeps the chaos to a minimum, BUT don’t fool yourselves; it’s messy and it takes more time. Yet these factors don’t outweigh the benefit of having additional help with the pouring and stirring. When cooking together we’re all learning how to work together as a team, and brother and sister are learning how to interact with one another by: taking turns “Eli, it’s Katherine’s turn to add the brown sugar, you added the flour.” sharing “You both get to stir with this spoon.” patience “There’s raw egg in the batter, we have to wait to taste it.” It also harbors an academic environment– math (measuring out ingredients), science (how different ingredients create particular results) and artistic expression (what would you put in the bread?). Kitchen and kids. The two go together. After an afternoon of baking the house smells of cooked pumpkin and apple. It greets Randy as he walks in from work. “Mmmmm. Whatcha making?” Browned Butter Pumpkin Apple Bread. “How about you turn the leftovers into bread pudding?” Oooooooh, I like that idea too. With some kind of sweet sauce on top? I know exactly what to add. Back to Market Street I go to snag some organic cream, pasture-raised eggs and Stonewall Kitchen Dulce de Leche sauce. This is going to be the best Pumpkin Apple Bread Pudding ever. “Don’t forget the ice cream!”   Pumpkin Apple Bread Pudding *Author Note: Be sure to use a smaller baking pan with this recipe. I use a 2.2 quart baking pan. A larger pan (like 9×13) will result in a thin, over-cooked bread pudding that is not as appealing as a thick one. If you cannot find a Dulce de Leche Sauce, your favorite caramel sauce or sweet topping will work.   Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon whole cloves 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 egg yolk 6 cups Browned Butter Pumpkin Apple Bread (recipe below), cubed Stonewall Kitchen Dulce de Leche sauce    Directions  1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Combine the milk, cream, cinnamon, salt, whole cloves, vanilla extract and sugar into a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stir occasionally. Do not let this mixture boil. 3) Meanwhile, place the eggs and yolk into a large mixing bowl and set aside. 4) Place the bread cubes into a 2.2 quart baking pan (for Browned Butter Pumpkin Apple Bread, see below). 5) Once the milk mixture is heated, strain it into a bowl. Measure out 2 cups of this milk mixture. 6) With the warm milk mixture, temper the yolk mixture. To temper the yolks, whisk the eggs quickly while slowly adding the warm liquid (about 1/4 cup at a time) until all the liquid is combined. (Congrats! You just made a custard.) 7) Pour the custard over the cubed bread, make sure to evenly distribute the liquid. With your hands, gently press down the bread cubes to absorb the custard and work out air bubbles. 8) Place the bread pudding into the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the custard is set. 9) Drizzle the Dulce de Leche sauce over the bread pudding. Serve warm.   Browned Butter Pumpkin Apple Bread Author note: If you’re running low on time, don’t brown the butter. Melt it in the microwave. The bread will not have the distinctive browned butter flavor, but the result is still delicious. The size of the dices are up to you. I prefer smaller apple bites. Nuts would also be a nice addition to this bread. However, we are a tree-nut free kitchen due to food allergies and I have not experimented with this addition.    Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground all spice 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, plus more for coating baking pan 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 cups apple, finely diced   Directions 1) Heat oven to 350 degrees. 2) Combine flour, cinnamon, kosher salt, all spice and baking soda into a bowl. Set aside. 3) Coat the inside of a bread pan with unsalted butter. Set aside. 4) In four small batches, brown the butter. To brown butter, use a large skillet, and heat the butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter is golden brown. Pour the browned butter into a small bowl and continue this process until the 1 1/2 sticks of butter are browned. Let the butter cool slightly. 5) With a mixer, cream the pureed pumpkin and sugar for 4 minutes. 6) With the mixer still running, add the butter, vanilla and eggs to the pumpkin mixture. 7) In small batches, add the dry ingredients. Continue to mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. 8) Turn off the mixture and add the apples. Stir well. 9) Pour the batter into the buttered bread pan. Place in the oven and cook for 75-85 minutes (or until the bread is cooked all the way through). If the top of the bread begins to look too brown, place a piece of foil on top of it. I usually do this about 50 minutes into the baking process. 10) Serve warm with butter. Read More

Valentine's Heart Beet Cupcakes

  Beets are a funny little vegetable, aren’t they? For some, they’re definitely an acquired taste. For others, the beets at the salad bar have no chance. These dark hued roots have had a marketing makeover. Just like their other veggie friends, kale and cauliflower, beets are growing in popularity. Beets are a good source of fiber, folate, antioxidants, phytonutrients and nitric oxide (which sound like a race car propellant doesn’t it), which make them perfect for a heart healthy diet. Their beautiful red color is a perfect way to Color Your Basket Red and make an all natural dye. The antioxidants and phytonutrients in beets are noteworthy. Check out these facts: -Beets have more antioxidants than all other common veggies with the exception of artichokes, red cabbage, kale and bell peppers -The red hue of beets is a phytonutrient called betalain which have proven to be potent cancer fighters Now, on to the nitric oxide. The nitrates in beets have 2 benefits. But before we get to that, let’s make sure that you know this is not the nitrates of processed meats but rather sodium nitrate found in leafy greens, beets and a few other lucky veggies. Okay, back to the benefits. First, the nitrates in beets can help reduce blood pressure (which is perfect for this Heart Health month). Second, they can reduce the amount of oxygen needed by our muscles during exercise. A study determined that subjects who ate a serving of whole beets daily for several days could run faster than they could after eating any other vegetable! Some Olympic athletes were motivated by this study and decided they’d use beets in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Let’s just say that one British athlete in particular, Mo Farrah, won the gold metal in the men’s 5- and 10-kilometer races. I mean, we’re just saying.... So if we haven’t convinced you yet, let us leave you with one last beet plea - A survey found that those who eat beets on a regular basis have a lower risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and diseases of the digestive tract. Okay, let’s say we’ve convinced you but you’re not quite sure how to begin adding beets. If you aren’t one of those that clear out the beets from the salad bar then let us suggest this amazing Chocolate Cupcake recipe perfect for anyone you love this Valentine’s Day weekend.   The beets’ earthy taste is perfectly masked by the chocolate but provides the perfect amount of moisture for a delicate cupcake and the 3g of fiber, which is unheard of in a cupcake, will help you stick to just one. Happy Color Your Basket Red, Valentine’s Day, Heart Healthy Month!   Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Active: 35 minTotal: 1.5 hrs   Ingredients: 2 cups diced peeled beets (½ inch, about 2 medium) or 1 can (15 oz.) sliced beets ⅔ cup buttermilk 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large egg ¼ cup canola or grapeseed oil 1 ¾ cups packed confectioner sugar, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract 5 oz reduced fat cream cheese, at room temperature   Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Line 12 (½ cup) muffin cups with paper liners. (Hopefully the fresh cut beets can replace this step) Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add beets, cover and steam until tender, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Add buttermilk and puree until smooth.Reserve 2 tablespoons of the beet puree. Pour the rest into a large bowl. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk egg, oil, 1 cup confectioners sugar and vanilla or almond into the beet puree in the large bowl. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. To prepare frosting: combine the remaining ¾ cup confectioners sugar and cream cheese with the reserved beet puree in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. top each cooled cupcake with a generous 1 tablespoon frosting.   12 cupcakes, 1 cupcake each Calories: 221, Fat 8 g (2 g saturated), cholesterol 25 mg, carbs 34 g, total sugars 20 g (added 17g of 20g), protein 5g, fiber 3g, sodium 252 mg, potassium 194 mg Read More

Coffee Cake Muffins

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  My children get a lot more excited when I'm baking then when I'm cooking. Even in their young years they know baking = treats, while cooking = dinner. When I cook, I don't get as many assistants. When I bake, both little bodies want to help. I like my kitchen buzzing with conversation and activity-- it's what makes the space pleasant. Christmas. It brings out the sentimental, ritual and tradition seeking part of my inner being. I want the days to be filled with expectation and a sense of coming joy. As a young family, we already have a few holiday rituals in place-- however there is still a slot to fill in the kitchen tradition department. We are missing the "baking together" holiday tradition. This fall I started to brainstorm what exactly this goodie could be. It needed to have cinnamon, cloves and brown sugar. Cleanup needed to be fairly easy. Most importantly, the kids needed to be a part of the process. I landed on a baked good that could not only could be eaten for breakfast, but could also be considered a treat (did I mention freezer friendly too?). It's my intention that it will become a recipe my children anticipate yearly, and hopefully pass on to their little assistants. Coffee Cake Muffins. Fluffy, buttery, cinnamon-y, the kind of baked goods that make people smile and not secretly wish they never received it (you know what I'm talking about). Luckily, I had almost everything needed to bake in my pantry from weekly (okay, bi-weekly...it's just so much fun!) trips to Market Street. Pasture raised eggs. Normally I go for Vital Farms, but have noticed another brand of these beautiful eggs available, Handsome Brook Farm. Unsalted butter. There is always a nice selection of butter. Challenge Butter is appealing because it is not treated with rBST and the price point is attractive. And the other pantry basics of sour cream, sugar, flour and spices. The only thing missing was cupcake liners. After school I took the little ones to the bakery aisle at Market Street and had them pick out the liners they felt were the most “Christmas-y.” I had to agree to pink and blue, even though I begged for red. We were now ready for the test kitchen. Coincidently, a recipe test for the coffee cake muffins occurred the night we were decorating the Christmas tree. The house was a buzz. Football was playing and Randy was retrieving Christmas treasures from the attic. Katherine and Eli couldn't decide what was more entertaining-- going through boxes of Christmas decorations or helping with the muffins. They kept ping ponging their way between the kitchen and living room. It didn't matter. The fact that both activities got them excited and they were participating in both was all I needed. This is how traditions start. Serendipitous moments you want to repeat. The muffins came out of the oven. My audience cheered. I smiled. To keep little paws from their dessert, we hopped into the car for Tex-Mex. Once back home we put on Christmas pajamas, decorated the tree and nibbled on coffee cake muffins. I can't wait to do it all over again, next year. And the next. And the next.    Coffee Cake Muffins Author note: My daughter suggested adding icing to this muffin. I agree with her. These muffins are freezer friendly.   for the batter Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks room temperature unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour cream brown cinnamon streusel (recipe below)   Instructions 1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder. Add the salt. 3) With a stand mixer (or an electric mixer) cream the butter and sugar for 3 minutes. 4) Add the eggs one at a time while continuing to mix. 5) Slowly mix in the flour mixture in small batches to the creamed butter and eggs. 6) Once the flour is well incorporated add the vanilla extract and sour cream. 7) Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Place a small scoop in each liner and then add a sprinkle of streusel. 8) Add another small dollop of batter on top of the streusel. Top again with streusel. Continue this process until batter is gone. Be sure not to fill the cupcake liners full of batter. Aim to fill them a little less then 3/4 full. 9) Place in oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the muffins are cooked through. 10) Let cool and serve.   for the streusel Ingredients 1/2 stick unsalted butter (cold), cubed 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt   Instructions 1) In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the streusel. Mix well by hand. Place in the fridge until ready to use. Read More

Our Texas Favorites

We've (Always) Got Texas on our Minds Our annual Best of Texas Food Fest is this weekend, y'all! We are so excited and you should be too. Only the best things come from Texas - The Alamo, cowboys and Dr. Pepper, just to name a few. We've created an entire list of our favorite Texas products that you can find in any Market Street. Pst...you can sample most of these items at Best of Texas this weekend. Yay! First on our list is WATERMELON! How could you possibly go wrong with Texas-grown Watermelon? It's deliciously juicy and actually good for you. It's the perfect snack for both kids and adults, so it's a win all the way around. You can even ask one of our produce team members to cut one open for you right there at our store. Talk about ultimate service! Homemade. Vanilla. Wafers. Our mouths are watering just thinking about them and these are even better because they're from Slaton Bakery (yes, from Slaton, Texas)! They've been around for almost 95 years so they've obviously perfected the recipe, making them the best vanilla wafers you'll ever eat. You might as well head on over to Best of Texas and try them for yourself. Just chomp on one, or 20 by themselves, or add them to some homemade banana pudding and you're day is golden.  ZigenBock from Houston, Shiner from Shiner, Revolver Brewing from Granbury and Alamo from San Antonio - How much more Texan can you get? We've picked out just a few of our favorite beers from all across Texas, but our beer department has so much more to choose from. Mix and match with our Build-Your-Own Six Pack section and ask our very knowlegable team members for suggestions if you're stumped. So, crack open a cold one and celebrate all things Texas with us. Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! Sorry, we're a little hyped up on all this deliciousness. These Texas-sized brownies (no, you don't have to share) are made from scratch every single day in our bakery. They're made with 100% all-natural butter & Ghirardelli® Chocolate, which explains why they're so amazing. You can only find them at Market Street so that makes them even better. ;) Ah, Texas-Grown cantaloupe. Refreshing. We love buying our produce from local growers like these cantaloupes from Dixondale Farms in Carrizo Springs, TX. These beauties are a good source of Vitamins A and C, so what have you got to lose? Come by Best of Texas to sample some and ask our team members for tips on how to find the perfect one. Wella, Wella, Wella, what do we have here? Oh, just a delicious and healthy protein bar! These Wella Bars are organic, gluten-free, NON-GMO verified and are from Lockhart, TX. They come in several varieties, so you'll just have to try all of them to find your favorite! Texas Tea! These tasty Texas Teas are sure to quench your thirst. They're made with real fruit and organic tea, but our favorite thing is that they named every tea after a different town in the Lone Star State. Pecos Cantaloupe White Tea, Fredricksburg Peach Tea and, of course, Sugar Land Sweet Tea are just a few of their amazing, all-about-Texas flavors. All-Natural Jalapeño Cheese Bread fresh from our bakery (insert a thousand heart-eye emojis) - so incredibly delicious with that Texas heat baked right in. Eat it by itself or make it into a gourmet sandwich with a kick; either way, we wouldn't mind if you shared with us. It's made every single day in our Market Street bakery, and you can try some this weekend!  Last, but certainly not least is yellow and orange watermelon. We know we've already covered Texas-grown watermelon, but just listen: this fruit is amazing. It tastes like a regular red watermelon, but with something a little extra...probably magic. Yellow watermelons are definitely sweeter and some people say they taste a bit like honey! Orange watermelons are also super sweet, but they have "crunch." The best part is that they are locally grown by Kinley Sorrels in Comanche, Texas.   Come see us at your local Market Street from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday (July 15 and 16) at our Best of Texas Food Fest. We will have so many different Texas products for you to sample that you'll fall in love with Texas all over again. Y'all come back now! Ya hear? Read More

Breakfast Cookies

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Oatmeal is always a sure-fire way to fill up my babies in the morning, which means this nutritional grain is a favorite of mine.The six and four year old never complain when a warm bowl of oatmeal is placed in front of them. I think it's because they know what follows.Peanut butter and an array of their favorite toppings normally attend the oatmeal party. The pb and brown sugar is spooned into their bowl. They stir. Then all the toppings are placed in front of them, buffet style: raisins, bananas, chocolate chips and sometimes sprinkles if I'm feeling generous. Sometimes if I'm feeling extra-fun I place them in cupcake tins. They go bonkers for it.However there are weeks when putting together this somewhat simple meal seems too daunting.It's not fast enough! It takes too much time! I have to get ALL these toppings out? During these moments I’ve thought "I need an oatmeal cookie. One that contains all these pieces balled up together so I can just toss them to my kids and still know I've given them a hearty breakfast.After multiple instances of wishing I had made oatmeal cookies and had a stash stored in the pantry and freezer I finally bit the bullet. Okay. I'll bake. Thankfully this didn't require a trip outside my house. I had everything in my kitchen...including the over-ripe bananas.Out comes the stand mixer and all the measuring cups. The kids pull up their cooking stools and we go to baking town.The kids add the over-ripe bananas and brown sugar. I add the freshly ground peanut butter from Market Street. The local Texas honey is squeezed out of the container in turns. And then I add the oatmeal. Ugh.Let me retract the earlier statement I did NOT have enough ingredients. There wasn't enough oatmeal which means 1) I could toss what we've mixed up or 2) just pop into the car and make a quick trip to the grocery store.To Market Street we go.The kids didn't mind because that meant they got a free cookie from the bakery and a piece of fruit from the kids’ club station in the produce department. They were happy. I grabbed the oatmeal and decided that these cookies would be eaten up in jiffy so I probably should just pick up more items to make another batch of cookies. I threw in a gallon of organic milk for good measure because...cookies and milk.This was the cherry on top for the little ones. More cookies meant they got to turn on the peanut butter contraption. Down the baking aisle we went and they each took turns turning on the grinder as it pumped out freshly ground unsalted peanut butter.Once home the cookie batter was completed with the newly purchased oatmeal. Then the batter was scooped into perfectly sized balls using an ice cream scoop. 20 minutes later I had 30+ cookies filled with oatmeal, peanut butter, bananas and honey ready to help me with the morning scramble. Breakfast Cookies Makes 30 cookies Author note: These cookies are very basic. Raisins, nuts and chocolate chips would be great additions. Additional salt sprinkled on top of the cookies is a nice finishing touch. These cookies are freezer friendly.   Ingredients: 1/4 c unsalted butter, melted 1/2 c brown sugar 4 over-ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup honey 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups rolled oats   Directions: 1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a large bowl cream the butter, sugar and bananas using a paddle attachment until the bananas are well mashed and all ingredients are well mixed. 3) Add the eggs, vanilla extract, salt and baking soda. Mix well. 4) Add the peanut butter and honey. Continue to mix. 5) Add the oats and mix until well incorporated. 6) With an ice cream scoop, scoop out the batter onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. 7) Bake for 22-25 minutes. Read More

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