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Herbed Fondue

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Saturday, October 29, 2016 1:30:00 PM

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If food could be considered a love language, cheese would be mine. If I’m rushed in the morning, what do I grab to eat for an on-the-go breakfast? Cheese. It’s time to make dinner, but I’m hungry. I forage in the fridge and emerge with what? …
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Grilled Pork Taco Bar

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:35:00 AM

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

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When cooking for a crowd I always take a few moments to consider the meal as a whole. I also ask myself a few questions:

1. How many people am I feeding?

2. What are my guests food preferences?

3. How can I fulfill everyone’s food …
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Nacho Party

Tags: market street, APLK, Big Game, Party Recipes, Feeding a Crowd

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 7:22:32 PM

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There’s an impending large crowd to feed on Super Bowl Sunday and they are coming to your home expecting food and fun.

The amount of time available to prepare dinner is limited so not only does the meal need to be easily prepared and …
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One Bowl Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins

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

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 9:30:00 AM

One of the most common comments we dietitians hear from people is that they never, or rarely, eat breakfast. Some say they just don’t have time. Others tell us that they get hungry by noon when they eat breakfast in the morning. But that is exactly what is supposed to happen! Breakfast is just that: it breaks the fast! You more than likely have not eaten since the …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Tuscan White Bean Soup

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Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:00:00 PM

There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall evening! This recipe for Tuscan White Bean Soup, full of Italian inspired flavors and hearty nutrition, is sure to warm you to the core! Beans are an inexpensive ingredient that add bulk to recipes, along with an array of nutrients that will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Beans, including the …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Cauliflower Fried Rice

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

Friday, December 9, 2016 4:30:00 PM

Pineapple Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice is a quick, easy and healthy recipe that you can have on the table in about 15 minutes. This new spin on fried rice makes it easy to watch your weight this holiday season.

Cauliflower fried rice trades out the traditional white rice for riced cauliflower, which adds an extra serving of veggies as well as a nutritional boost. Using riced …
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Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Arugula

Tags: market street, APLK, Meatless Recipes

Friday, March 3, 2017 4:06:00 PM

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

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Italian food cravings generally involve pasta.

Flat, ribbed, thin, swirly or thick-- it’s hard to get tired of this dried good. There are many pasta shapes and sauces to consider when making this comforting Italian food.

What about …
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Breakfast Quesadillas

Friday, April 28, 2017 1:53:00 PM

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We are a quesadilla family, hopefully you are too.

Didn’t finish all the steak last night? Roasted cauliflower still not eaten? Leftover chicken? Only cheese and tortillas in the fridge?

Not a problem. Make quesadillas.

Grab some …
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Hatch Green Chile Chicken Thighs

Tags: market street, APLK, Hatch Chile Fest, Hatch, chicken

Friday, August 4, 2017 3:12:00 PM

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Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs is one of my favorite parts of this commonly cooked bird. However, too often it is the thigh that undeservedly gets the shaft.

Some cringe—It’s dark meat! It’s near the bone! There’s skin attached! …
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Sheet Pan Gochujang Chicken and Broccoli

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Monday, May 21, 2018 11:15:00 AM

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Feeling the need to branch-out a bit with your weeknight dinner routine? Then let me introduce you to gochujang.

Gochujang is Korean red chile paste and it is all things delicious, spicy and addictive. It’s been a recent favorite …
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Herbed Fondue

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 food could be considered a love language, cheese would be mine. If I’m rushed in the morning, what do I grab to eat for an on-the-go breakfast? Cheese. It’s time to make dinner, but I’m hungry. I forage in the fridge and emerge with what? Cheese. When my husband wants to surprise me with a date-night in, what is one of the things he brings home? Cheese (and wine, of course!). So when I was given an opportunity to develop a recipe for The Dallas Morning News about the 1970s, the first recipe on my list was the cheesiest thing possible. Fondue. Delicious, melty, salty (but not too salty) fondue. Then add some potatoes, cured meats and bread; that’s my kind of food heaven. Developing recipes can be a tricky task at times, especially if the recipe in development is slightly out of your wheelhouse. Fondue was legendary in my mind, a way to consume cheese with multiple vessels. I was slightly intimated by it because…how DO you make fondue? First you need a fondue set. Thankfully, my grandmother gifted me one when I got married. In her wisdom and foresight she knew I would one day need a way to melt cheese. Next, you need sterno to heat the pot. Then there’s cheese, garlic, wine, herbs and the cheese vessels– breads, meats, and vegetables. When I arrived at Market Street to choose the star of the fondue I couldn’t make up my mind. The cheese selection was immense. It not only ranged from gourmet to basic, but it was also nicely arranged in categories: soft, semi-soft, hard. Then I turn around and there was even MORE cheese to choose from in another cold case. Market Street spoke my love language and my heart was full. I went with a traditional blend of swiss cheeses (Swiss and Gruyere), so I wanted the dipping accessories to be a little less tradional. Luckily the bakery was a stone’s throw away from the cheese. I meander over and spoke with the baker behind the counter. We talked shop and after a few samples of the fresh baked bread I went with the one that tasted like a pretzel. I scooped up a bundle of adorable (and delicious!) pretzel sticks and felt satisfied. These babies will give the meal a unique twist to the traditional baguette used with fondue. Four recipe tests later, the fondue recipe was wrapped up. I finalized the recipe with a group of sweet girlfriends. Roasted fingerling potatoes, prosciutto and salami, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, apples, pretzel bread was served to them with my favorite food star. Cheese. That night we laughed, talked, drank wine and dipped to our hearts’ content in gooey delicious fondue. I hope their love tank was filled that night too. Now I am on a mission to fill more cheese love tanks. This time it’s with my kids, and I know the perfect night to do this. Halloween. I plan to pair the sugary goodness of Halloween with the gooey goodness of fondue. Sweet and salty, the perfect combination and the perfect night to start a new tradition.   Herbed Cheese Fondue Author note: This recipe can be halved. However, use 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Serve with a variety of meats, vegetables and bread. I prefer to make my fondue in a saucepan and then transfer to the fondue pot. Cook according to your preference.   Ingredients:  1 garlic clove, halved 2 cups dry white wine (like pinot grigio) 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 cup cognac 2 teaspoon corn starch 6 sage leaves 2 branches rosemary 6 branches thyme 3 cups gruyere, shredded 3 cups swiss cheese, shredded 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions:  1) Tie the herbs into a bundle with kitchen twine. 2) Place the cornstarch into a small bowl and top with cognac. Stir to dissolve. 3) Rub the halved garlic inside a saucepan (or fondue bowl) covering the bottom and sides. 4) In the saucepan (or fondue bowl), over medium heat, bring the wine, lemon juice and herbs to boil. Remove the herbs. 5) Take 1 tablespoon of the wine mixture and add to the cornstarch and cognac. Stir to incorporate. Pour cognac mixture back into the saucepan. 6) Reduce the heat to medium low. In small batches, add the cheese to the wine mixture. Stirring frequently to prevent burning. Continue to add the cheese until all is melted. Add the salt. 7) Pour the cheese fondue into the fondue bowl, set over heat and serve immediately. Read More

Grilled Pork Taco Bar

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  When cooking for a crowd I always take a few moments to consider the meal as a whole. I also ask myself a few questions: 1. How many people am I feeding? 2. What are my guests food preferences? 3. How can I fulfill everyone’s food cravings? 4. Will this meal make them content? 5. Will they want to try to make this at home? Welcoming others into my home is something I take seriously and am honored to do— that’s why I ask these questions. I want anyone who walks through my door to feel welcomed, loved, special and… well-fed. For my upcoming July 4th grilling menu I plan to grill Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloins in the form of kebabs to be used for a taco bar. The answers to those questions listed above for this 4th of July gathering would be: 1. I’m feeding a handful of people. 2. The food preferences are minimal (i.e. not very many picky eaters) with my guests. 3. There needs to be options to meet all the cravings—must have lots of taco toppings! 4. This meal will make them very happy and satisfied. 5. Absolutely yes! Anyone could totally make this at home especially with the ease and tastiness of Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloins. It all started when I noticed the Smithfield pork tenderloins at Market Street. These were not the average plain pork tenderloins. I noticed they were pre-marinated and there were several options. Applewood Smoked Bacon! Smoked Mesquite! Roasted Garlic and Herb! Hooooray! With Smithfield by my side, I know I can easily provide multiple options of deliciously marinated pork for my dinner guests. The variety of marinades are great which means everyone will be happy with the selection of the protein. Plus with a trusted friend like Smithfield I don’t have to worry about the outcome. I know the pork is going to be perfect. To make the grilling experience a little bit unique I opted to not just grill the pork tenderloin but to cube the tenderloin and place it on skewers with alternating vegetables. The vegetables on the kebabs will vary—red onion, asparagus and garlic or bell pepper, potato, and white onion, just to name a few combinations. This taco bar will include not only a variety of Smithfield marinated pork but also a variety of veggies. Guest can grab the skewers that have their favorite pork flavor and vegetable combination. There will also be corn tortillas, flour tortillas, salsa, guacamole, fresh onions, fresh cilantro, queso fresca and Mexican crema to finish off the tacos. Grilling with Smithfield and Market Street by my side makes for a happy and a much anticipated meal. Removing one of the most involved elements, creating several different marinades, allows me to be a more involved with the different vegetables and toppings for the tacos. Ultimately my dinner guests will feel welcomed, loved, happy and…well-fed. What a great find! Market Street and Smithfield are the perfect partners for this grilling season. Delicious fresh pork combined with quality fresh produce-- it makes my dinner-hosting grill-loving heart extremely happy. I know it will do the same for you.   Save big on the star of the show and download your digital coupon here for $3 off Smithfield Fresh Pork. Just search "Smithfield." Expires 7/10/18 Grilled Pork Taco Bar Serves 4-8 Author note: Smithfield offers a variety of marinated pork cuts and flavors that work wonderfully for this recipe. I prefer to choose 2-3 different marinated pork tenderloins to provide a variety of flavors for this meal. The marinated pork options are: roasted garlic and herb, slow smoked mesquite, applewood bacon and sweet teriyaki. Remember, the amount of vegetables used is dependent upon how many people you plan to serve and how many kebabs you plan to make. I’ve listed the vegetables that I like to use in ingredient list below. Have fun with the toppings for the tacos too! The more options there are, the more taco varieties that can be created.   Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces yellow onion, cut into bite-sized pieces red onion, cut into bite-sized pieces asparagus, tough ends removed and remaining pieces quartered yellow squash, cut into bite-sized pieces bell peppers, seeded and cut into large chunks small golden potatoes, halved or quartered garlic cloves, peeled flour tortillas corn tortillas salsa, for topping guacamole, for topping queso fresca, for topping Mexican crema, for topping yellow onions, diced, for topping chopped fresh cilantro, for topping   1) Heat the grill to 350-400 degrees. 2) Assemble the kebabs. I prefer four pieces of meat per kebab with two to three veggie combinations. For example: onion, asparagus, pork, bell pepper. 3) Place the kebabs on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the pork reaches 140 degrees. 4) Remove the kebabs and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. 5) Heat up the tortillas in a skillet, microwave or oven. 6) Serve the kebabs with the tortillas and an assortment of toppings. Read More

Nacho Party

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’s an impending large crowd to feed on Super Bowl Sunday and they are coming to your home expecting food and fun. The amount of time available to prepare dinner is limited so not only does the meal need to be easily prepared and make-ahead friendly, but it also needs to be delicious. Within this hungry football crowd are sleeping food dragons. These are the difficult eaters—smug ‘foodies’ or an adult with a picky palate. May I suggest a nacho bar? A “Nacho Night” get-together is a winner for all, regardless of the team you root for. For the host, it is easy to plan and prepare. Meats and sauces can be made ahead, or even purchased from Market Street the night before and gently reheated before service. Clean-up is a cinch (disposable foil pie pans for all!). Toppings can be chopped and refrigerated a few hours before everyone arrives. You’ll be casually sipping on a margarita when everyone arrives…and silently laughing. You’re actually making them do the cooking. And they’ll love you for it. It’s a win for the guests because they are pleasantly surprised. Conversations become livelier as the diners dive into the nacho building process. There’s food options for the pickiest eaters. But the overarching point of a nacho bar is that it’s tasty, memorable fun. You’ll be adding a memory to their food story and that’s awesome. When people come knocking at your door ready for kick-off, you’ll be ready to score big with your fans. Offer up chips, a selection of toppings and lots of cheese. It’s nacho night in America! Here’s a brief game plan to follow for the nacho building: Chips- make sure the tortilla chip is thick, not thin. Also, open the tortilla chip bag at the bottom instead of at the top. This allows all the small chips to be on the bottom of the nacho pile instead of on top. Market Street provides an abundant selection of tortilla chips that are perfect for nachos. It ranges from Tia Rosa to Xochitl to Market Street's very own, house-made seasoned deli chips (that make my heart skip a beat). Cheese- Goopy “queso” is not invited to this nacho party. This makes the chips soggy and undesirable. Use a neutral blend of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack is a good option). Be very generous when adding the cheese. If your nachos are based on a theme (like Greek or Italian) use a meltable cheese that compliments the other ingredients. Meat- offer a variety of meats or just stick to one. Market Street’s premade rotisserie chicken is perfect for nachos. Shred and then season with a bit of salt and lime juice—it’s an easy way to add flavor. BBQ brisket is also another excellent option. Layers- When building the nachos, think lasagna: chips, meat, cheese and repeat. I generally go with two layers, you may want more. Simplicity- Keep it simple on what initially goes on the chips and into the oven. Meat and cheese is all that’s needed at first (add beans and diced onions at the most). Leave the rest of the show up to your party guests and the toppings you put on your nacho bar. Toppings- This is where the fun begins and Market Street’s deli and premade sections are the perfect place to grab a few goodies. Go BIG when it comes to nacho toppings, here are a few suggestions. raw onions: white, red, green. crumbly cheeses: blue cheese, feta, goat cheese. greens: cilantro, parsley, chopped romaine lettuce. sauces: buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, pesto, tzatziki. vegetables: pico de gallo (also available in the Market Street ready to eat section), radishes, cabbage, bell peppers, jalapeños. beans (canned and drained): black, pinto, cannellini. Or if you prefer to skip the nacho bar and stick with pre-made nacho options, try these recipes for Buffalo Chicken Nachos or Chicken Pesto Nachos. Happy Nacho-ing! Buffalo Chicken Nachos Author note: This recipe is a non-recipe. The ingredients are listed; however, the amount of chicken, chips, cheese and toppings is really up to you. The buffalo sauce is adapted from Alton Brown's Buffalo Wing Sauce. Feel free to use store bought buffalo sauce and ranch dip if time is limited. For the nachos:  Ingredients:  canola spray thick tortilla chips roasted chicken, shredded Lucerne shredded three-cheese blend cheese For the toppings: red onion, diced radishes, thinly sliced fresh cilantro leaves, lightly chopped buffalo sauce (see recipe below) buttermilk ranch sour cream drizzle (see recipe below)   Directions:  1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with canola oil. 3) Make 1 even layer of chips on the baking sheet and top with chicken. Then add a generous amount of cheese (and I mean a lot of cheese). Repeat this step one more time (think lasagna). 4) Place the nachos in the oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted and slightly browned. 5) Remove from the oven and top (to your liking) with the red onions, radishes, cilantro, buffalo sauce and sour cream drizzle.   For the buttermilk ranch sour cream drizzle: Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dip (see below) water   Directions:  1) In a small bowl, add the buttermilk ranch dip and water (1 tablespoon of water at a time) until the dip is a nice, drizzly consistency. For the Buttermilk Ranch Dip: Author note: This recipe is adapted from Food52’s Basil Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. If you plan to serve this with salty chips, decrease the salt content to 1 teaspoon to 3/4 teaspoon. 1 cup sour cream ¾ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons garlic (about 3 cloves), chopped ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt zest of ½ lemon   Ingredients:  1.Combine all ingredients into a bowl and stir well to combine.   For the buffalo sauce: Author note: If you love buffalo sauce, like I do, double the recipe. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Texas Pete or Cholula) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt   Directions: 1) In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. 2) While the butter is still very hot, add the garlic, hot sauce and salt. Stir well to combine.   Chicken Pesto Nachos Author Note: Nachos are a personal creation, preferences for meat, cheese and toppings differ from person to person. Because of that this recipe has no measurements for the ingredients, it is a non-recipe. Be prepared to be addicted. After I make a batch, I’m already planning when to make them next. Keep in mind when making these, the more cheese the better. Store bought pesto also works if time is limited.   Ingredients: tortilla chips roasted chicken, shredded or diced mozzarella cheese goat cheese basil arugula pesto (for recipe, see below) tomato and red bell pepper salad (for recipe, see below) crème fraiche drizzle (for recipe, see below)   Directions: 1) Set the oven to 350 degrees and spray a rimmed baking sheet with canola spray. 2) Place one layer of tortilla chips, (evenly distributed and not a jumbled mess) onto the baking sheet. Top with a hearty sprinkling of mozzarella. 3) Top the mozzarella with 1/2 the chicken and then place chunks of goat cheese evenly over the top. 4) Continue steps 2-3 one more time. 5) Finish the nachos with a final sprinkling of mozzarella. Place the nachos into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. 6) Before serving top the nachos with the tomato red bell pepper salad, spoonfuls of pesto and drizzles of creme fraiche.   Basil and Arugula Pesto Ingredients: 2 cups basil 1 cup arugula 1/3 cup pine nuts 3/4 cup finely grated fresh parmesan 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 cup pine nuts juice of half a lemon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil   Directions: 1) Place all ingredients, except olive oil into a food processor. Puree the ingredients until smooth. 2) While the pesto is still being pureed, pour the olive oil into the mixture in a steady stream. 3) Remove from the food processor and store in an airtight container.   Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Salad Ingredients: 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1/4 cup shallot, finely diced 2 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil   Directions: 1) Place all ingredients into a small bowl, stir to combine.   Crème Fraiche Drizzle Ingredients: 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 1 tablespoon water   Directions: 1) Combine the two ingredients into a small bowl. Mix well. Read More

One Bowl Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins

One of the most common comments we dietitians hear from people is that they never, or rarely, eat breakfast. Some say they just don’t have time.  Others tell us that they get hungry by noon when they eat breakfast in the morning.  But that is exactly what is supposed to happen!  Breakfast is just that: it breaks the fast!  You more than likely have not eaten since the night before.  This means you have probably gone without food for 8-12 hours.  But, your body is made to get you through that time.   Much of that time was resting while you slept.  Your metabolism slows down during that time since your activity also slows.  But, when you get up in the morning and you start moving around, your metabolism should start moving faster again and needs energy to do so.  However, by skipping a meal, your body thinks you are not able to replenish with food.  So, your natural response is to slow down the metabolism in order for your body to still do the things you demand of it in the morning.  Skipping breakfast can often work against us in a quest to lose weight!  Those who do eat breakfast often lose weight faster and/or are able to maintain a healthy weight! Now let’s tackle that other comment we hear:  there is no time for breakfast.   Keeping ready-to-go items on hand is a great way to have a breakfast prepared for those hectic mornings!  These muffins are a great example of something you can make ahead of time.  Plus they are full of great nutrition!  Most people will associate carrots with good eye health.  And that is true, they do help promote vision.  But they also can help promote skin health, prevent cancer and decrease your risk of heart disease!  Good thing they also taste good! This is  an easy way to sneak in more veggies for those who may not be so enthusiastic about eating veggies…it will be our little secret!     One Bowl Healthy Carrot Banana Muffins Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, mashed 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour  1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup dark (or semi sweet if you prefer) chocolate chips or raisins   Directions 1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 12-cup regular muffin tin with nonstick spray or paper liners. Set aside. 2) In a medium mixing bowl, combine the banana, applesauce, carrots, coconut and almond milk. Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Add the salt, baking soda, cinnamon and flour and stir until just combined -- avoid over stirring to ensure your muffins are light and fluffy. Stir in the waluts and chocolate chips or raisins. 3) Fill each muffin cup ⅔ full. You'll have about ⅓ of the batter left over -- for an additional 6 muffins. Bake the first 12 for about 22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a cooling rack and spray half of the tin again with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. Fill with the remaining batter and bake.  Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Tuscan White Bean Soup

There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall evening! This recipe for Tuscan White Bean Soup, full of Italian inspired flavors and hearty nutrition, is sure to warm you to the core! Beans are an inexpensive ingredient that add bulk to recipes, along with an array of nutrients that will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day. Beans, including the cannellini beans used in this recipe, are a part of the legume family. Other legumes include lentils, peas, chickpeas, peanuts and soybeans. Legumes are considered a nutrient-rich food, as they provide a large variety of nutrients and only a moderate amount of calories. Beans are a great protein source, and can serve as a meat alternative. Additionally, beans are full of folate, iron, potassium and magnesium. A couple of things you won’t find much of in beans are fat, sodium and cholesterol, but we are just fine with that! The impressive fiber content of beans (an average of 7 or more grams of total dietary fiber per ½ cup serving!) as well as the nutrition facts previously mentioned make beans a great food to consume for reducing the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Fiber content helps to keep you feeling full, and it is also an important part of the digestive system. Along with the heart healthy benefits, consuming fiber can help decrease the risk for developing diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and gastrointestinal diseases! When buying canned beans, a low-sodium or no-salt-added variety is the best choice, as it leaves you in control of the amount of salt added to the recipe! Buying reduced sodium chicken or vegetable stock will also help lower the sodium content of this soup. Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon, finely diced 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 8 cups low sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock 4 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 bay leaf 1 large sprig fresh rosemary salt and freshly-ground black pepper *for serving: freshly-grated Parmesan, 100% whole grain bread Directions: Heat bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.  Cook until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a separate plate, using a slotted spoon, reserving about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the stockpot.  (Discard any extra grease, or you can substitute olive oil in place of the 3 tablespoons of bacon grease.) Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.  Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Add chicken stock, beans, bay leaf, rosemary and half of the cooked bacon.  Stir to combine.  Continue cooking the soup until it reaches a simmer.  Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and let the soup simmer for 10-20 minutes so that the flavors will meld. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf and rosemary. Serve warm, topped with the extra bacon.  Garnish with Parmesan and serve with bread. Recipe adapted from gimmesomeoven.com Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Cauliflower Fried Rice

Pineapple Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice is a quick, easy and healthy recipe that you can have on the table in about 15 minutes. This new spin on fried rice makes it easy to watch your weight this holiday season. Cauliflower fried rice trades out the traditional white rice for riced cauliflower, which adds an extra serving of veggies as well as a nutritional boost. Using riced cauliflower to replace grains in recipes has become more popular and it is a great way to decrease calories while increasing nutrition. In addition to cutting calories, the cauliflower and variety of other vegetables are good sources of fiber which can help keep you feeling full longer, both of which aid in managing weight. With the addition of pineapple, peas, carrots and green onion, you have a very colorful meal that is perfect for this month’s Color Your Basket Rainbow. Adding a variety of fruits and vegetables to your meals is a great way to add fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals, as each food has its own unique set of nutrients. This recipe is also Paleo friendly, meaning it is dairy free and grain free. If you are looking for a quick and simple intro to Paleo that is friendly to your waistline, then try this recipe below.      Pineapple Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice GF, Dairy Free, vegetarian option Yields: 3 Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 10 min   Ingredients One small head of cauliflower 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 3 tbsp tamari sauce (gluten free) 1/2 cup pineapple (diced). Keep a tbsp or two of juice for later. 2/3 cup chopped green onion red pepper flakes 3 oz gluten free spicy or sweet jerky (beef, turkey, or bison), chopped - optional Black pepper/sea salt to taste   Instructions 1) For the cauliflower rice, just chop into sections with knife first then pulse in food processor or blender a few times until "riced" texture forms. Pulse for 1 or 2 seconds each time. 2) In a small bowl, beat your eggs and set aside. 3) Next heat a medium skillet or wok on medium high heat and add in your cauliflower rice, peas/carrots, sesame oil, eggs, and garlic. Stir around for a 2-3 minutes until coated. 4) Add in your tamari sauce, pineapple, and jerky (if using). Stir fry for another 2 minutes then add your onion last. Place on medium to medium high heat until everything is coated and hot. Add in a few tbsp of pineapple juice if you want it more sweet. 5) Mix again then plate or place in serving bowl. Iif there is any sesame/tamari/pineapple juice left in the skillet or wok, then pour that on top of your bowl before serving. 6) Top with crushed red pepper and black pepper/sea salt to taste if desired.   Calories: 335 Total Fat: 20g (5g saturated) Cholesterol: 140mg Sodium: 700 mg Total Carbs: 22g Fiber: 6g Sugars: 11g Protein: 19g   Contributor: Marian Browning, Texas Woman’s University Dietetic Intern. Marian is working to complete a Dietetic Internship and M.S. in Nutrition, in pursuit of becoming a Registered Dietitian. She has a B.S. in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. Marian enjoys trying new recipes as well as cooking family favorites to share with others. Read More

Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Arugula

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Italian food cravings generally involve pasta. Flat, ribbed, thin, swirly or thick-- it’s hard to get tired of this dried good. There are many pasta shapes and sauces to consider when making this comforting Italian food. What about gnocchi though? This billowy dumpling sometimes gets left out of the mainstream Italian game and that’s unfortunate. Gnocchi are Italian dumplings. My favorite variety is made from a combination of flour and potato. Sometimes cheeses and herbs are included in the ingredients. They are delightful and need to be readily stocked in your pantry because: They take just a COUPLE of minutes to cook. The dumpling are filling and easily dressed (sometimes all it takes is some browned butter and chopped sage leaves). They lend itself to being a more “fancy” meal but are actually easier to prepare than dried pasta (which is hard to believe, but true). One of my favorite ways to eat gnocchi is with homemade tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano and chopped arugula. It is a meal that requires minimal effort for a high end result. To make the sauce, combine crushed tomatoes, diced onion, kosher salt, dried oregano and butter. Once the ingredients have simmered for 15 minutes, add an optional dollop of mascarpone for an extra creamy touch. Meanwhile, add the gnocchi to boiling water. After two minutes, they float to the top. Remove the gnocchi, dump the water and then put the gnocchi back into the pan with the cheese and arugula. Stir. Add the sauce. Stir some more. Now smile. This decadent meal took only minutes to prepare and is now a staple for your kitchen. Shopping for this recipe is just as easy as cooking it. When collecting the ingredients at Market Street you don’t have to wander far. On the way to the produce section to pick up the pre-washed arugula and local Texas onions, snag the mascarpone, pre-grated pecorino romano and gnocchi (it’s tucked between the cured meats and imported cheeses).   Hopefully there’s unsalted butter and kosher salt stocked in your pantry. No biggie if not, a stroll through Market Street is always tasty - you never know what delicious samples there will be to enjoy. On your way to check-out, grab a box of diced tomatoes and then you’re golden. Next time you’re craving Italian, think of gnocchi with creamy tomato sauce and arugula. It’s filling, comforting and fancy. Oh, and don’t forget the crusty bread from the Market Street bakery—it’s kinda the cherry on top.   Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato Sauce and Arugula Author note: Spinach can also be used to substitute the arugula. Be generous with the amount of arugula added to the gnocchi. Parmesan can also be substituted for the Pecorino Romano. Toasted pine nuts are a delicious topper for this meal.   Ingredients:  1 17.5 ounce package of gnocchi 1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes 1/4 cup diced onions 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoon mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup pecorino romano, grated Organics arugula, chopped   Directions:  1) Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. 2) Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, onions, butter, oregano and salt into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. 3) Add the mascarpone to the sauce, and stir. Continue to cook for 5 minutes. 4) Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. Once it floats to the top, remove the gnocchi and set aside in a bowl. 5) Discard the water from the pan and add the gnocchi back into the pan. Add the pecorino and chopped arugula to the gnocchi. Stir. 6) Top with the creamy tomato sauce. Stir and serve warm. Read More

Breakfast Quesadillas

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  We are a quesadilla family, hopefully you are too. Didn’t finish all the steak last night? Roasted cauliflower still not eaten? Leftover chicken? Only cheese and tortillas in the fridge? Not a problem. Make quesadillas. Grab some homemade flour tortillas at Market Street, add some Organics shredded cheese (Mexican blend is my favorite) and if there’s a bit of time, sauté a Texas sweet onion or two. What about eggs? Glad you asked. Eggs are a perfect addition to the quesadilla formula. Combine scrambled goodness with crispy bacon, cheese and maybe some green chiles or avocado slices. Serve warm topped with cilantro and sides of sour cream and salsa. Breakfast quesadillas have become a regular in A Pleasant Little Kitchen because they are a tasty, satisfying meal that no one complains about. Plus, quesadilla fillings and toppings can be individualized to each eater’s taste, which helps us out. My family tends to be very opinionated about their food... who would have thought? Recently when shopping for breakfast quesadilla night at Market Street, I looked down into the cart and sighed. The Handsome Brook Farms Pastured Raised Eggs, Pederson’s bacon and tortillas looked lonely. They needed company. So in went the fresh tomato salsa, verde cilantro salsa and creamy jalapeno dip from the chilled prepared case (next to the salad bar). That’s better. What a good decision. Adding this kind of topping variety made the meal even better. Everyone had fun selecting their toppings and it made quesadilla night even more enjoyable. The quesadillas became even more individualized. A few other reasons I love breakfast quesadillas: It works for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The whole family can get involved with the cooking process (like cracking and scrambling the eggs, and building the quesadillas). Scrambled eggs and bacon can be cooked ahead of time for a quick dinner prep. Leftover quesadillas make great packed lunches for littles the next day. Add breakfast for dinner to your monthly meal rotation, and make sure it’s in the form of a quesadilla. Breakfast Quesadillas Servings vary   Author note: This is a basic recipe without measurements to allow you to make as many or few quesadillas as needed. I typically account 2 eggs and 2 slices of bacon per person for this recipe. If you want to get fancy with the quesadilla filling, consider adding slices of avocado or sautéed bell peppers and onions.   Ingredients scrambled eggs cooked bacon, rough chopped flour tortillas Mexican style shredded cheese Market Street’s chilled salsa (available in the food-to-go department), optional topping sour cream, optional topping   Directions 1. Heat a medium sized skilled over medium heat. 2. Place one tortilla into the skillet. Add a layer of cheese, then a layer of scrambled eggs, then a layer of chopped bacon. Top with a final layer of shredded cheese. 3. Place a second tortilla on top of the egg and cheese layers. Cook until the bottom layer tortilla is golden brown. With a spatula, carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook the remaining side until golden brown. 4. Put the quesadilla onto a cutting board and let cool for 3-4 minutes, then quarter. Serve warm with a side of salsa and sour cream. Read More

Hatch Green Chile Chicken Thighs

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs is one of my favorite parts of this commonly cooked bird. However, too often it is the thigh that undeservedly gets the shaft. Some cringe—It’s dark meat! It’s near the bone! There’s skin attached! All the reasons that makes this cut of chicken the tastiest and the best. Due to the varied opinions of this cut of chicken, the thighs tend to be a bit cheaper. Frequently you will find it on sale at Market Street and so frequently I’ll grab a few packs and put it in my grocery cart. Not only are chicken thighs tasty and inexpensive (and frequently on sale!), but they are also easy to prep and quick to cook. A bit of salt and olive oil and then a hot roast in the oven for 35 minutes and dinner is done. However, if you’re feeling fancy and want to utilize all the gorgeous Hatch green chiles Market Street has available---because it is that glorious time of the year, let me give you a nudge in the right direction. Hatch Green Chile Tomatillo Tequila Marinade + Chicken Thighs = ☺ ☺ ☺ A quick blitz with the food processor, an overnight marinade and a high-heat roast in the oven will yield one of the tastiest chicken thigh dinners you’ve ever had. If you want a nice little side with this dinner, double the marinade and set it aside to eat with Market Street’s addictive freshly made tortilla chips. Hatch heaven. Chicken thigh heaven. Dinner heaven.   Hatch Green Chile Chicken Thighs Serves 4-6   Ingredients 8 chicken thighs, fat trimmed Hatch green chile tomatillo tequila marinade (see recipe below) extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt fresh cilantro, chopped   Directions 1) Make the marinade and reserve 1 1/2 cups for later use. 2) Place the chicken into a container and cover with the marinade. Cover the container and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours. 3) Thirty minutes before roasting, take the chicken from the fridge. Remove the chicken from the marinade, pat dry and place on a rimmed baking sheet. 4) Lightly drizzle the thighs with olive oil and evenly distribute the salt on the thighs. 5) Heat the oven to 450 degrees. 6) Roast the chicken for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degree (if the tops of the chicken began to burn while roasting, cover them with a piece of foil). 7) Remove from the oven, top with reserved marinade and chopped cilantro.   for the hatch green chile tomatillo tequila marinade Ingredients 2 cups roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled and seeded 1 1/2-2 cups tomatillos, rough chopped 1 bunch cilantro (bottom stems removed) 1 cup scallions, rough chopped 1 garlic clove, quartered 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 5 tablespoons Mexican crema 1 tablespoon tequila juice of 1 lime   Directions 1) Place all ingredients into a food processor. Pulse to the desired consistency. Read More

Sheet Pan Gochujang Chicken and Broccoli

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Feeling the need to branch-out a bit with your weeknight dinner routine? Then let me introduce you to gochujang. Gochujang is Korean red chile paste and it is all things delicious, spicy and addictive. It’s been a recent favorite ingredient of mine and I want to pass this excitement on to you. Not sure how to use this ingredient? No worries, I’ve got you covered. Gochujang Chicken and Broccoli is the perfect dinner to incorporate this spicy Korean condiment. Take a quick jaunt down Market Street’s abundant International Aisle and you will find a selection of Asian ingredients. Pick up the gochujang, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and some sesame oil and you will have begun to stock your pantry with flavor-packed Asian ingredients to create delicious homemade Korean food. Sheet Pan Gochujang Chicken and Broccoli is essentially a one pan wonder. Add chicken, broccoli, red bell peppers, onions into a large bowl and then toss with delicious gochujang sauce. Pop it into the oven let it cook for 35 minutes. Serve this simple and scrumptious Korean inspired dish over a bed of cooked jasmine rice. This recipe is one-of-a-kind and one of my new favorites not just because the flavors are so on-point but also because it is an easy meal to put together. Plus if you have a busy night ahead, it’s incredibly easy to prepare in advance. Once everything is prepped and placed on a baking sheet, just cover with foil and place into the fridge up to 24 hours before cook time. Easy, peasy. Don’t let the unfamiliarity of this word or ingredient deter you from pressing on to try something new. Gochujang is a trending food condiment that many home cooks are getting excited about. You can find this ingredient in the comfort of your local market Street. And my guess is that you’ll find yourself adding gochujang to many of your weeknight meals (like stir frys, grilled chicken, scrambled eggs and my personal favorite hot wings). Add this one-pan wonder to your weekly rotation next week. It will become a kitchen staple in no time. Sheet Pan Gochujang Chicken and Broccoli Serves 8   3 1/2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks (with skin on and bone-in) 1 pound of broccolini, woody ends and leaves removed 1-2 red bell peppers, seeds removed and thinly slice 1 onion, cut into bite-size chunks 9 tablespoons gochujang sauce 5 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey 4 teaspoons of rice wine vinegar cooked jasmine rice, for serving lime wedges, for topping chopped fresh cilantro, for topping   1) Heat the oven to 450 degrees. 2) Place the vegetables and chicken into a large bowl. 3) Place the gochujang, soy sauce, ground ginger, sesame oil, honey and rice wine vinegar into a medium-size bowl. Whisk well to incorporate. Set aside. 4) Pour 3/4 to 1 cup of gochujang sauce on top of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to thoroughly coat the chicken and vegetables. Set aside the remaining sauce to use later on. 5) Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture onto a foil lined baking sheet. Be sure that the chicken is on top of the vegetables to evenly cook the chicken. 6) Place baking sheet into the oven and cook for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees. 7) Remove the chicken from the oven and serve on top of cooked jasmine rice. Top each serving with a bit of remaining gochujang sauce, a squeeze of fresh lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro. Season to taste with soy sauce. Read More

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