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Tomato and Burrata Panzanella

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017 9:30:00 AM

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

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Summer salads seem to be a way of life during the hot season-- which in Texas tends to be July, August and September.I love the freshness and ease of veggies chopped and tossed in the most basic of dressings: olive oil and vinegar. …
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Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Baguette

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018 10:10:00 AM

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

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Fancy and delicious—what’s better than this combo? Oh. That’s right… “easy” would be nice too.

Now that’s a happy trio especially if it revolves around food. Which it does.

One of my favorite finds at Market Street is smoked salmon. …
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Easter Ham Sauces

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Friday, March 23, 2018 11:40:00 AM

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

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A happy and busy week is ahead—full of dying Easter eggs, preparing a celebratory menu and making family plans. Easter is near and I’m so excited.

What’s Easter without a delicious, show-stopping center piece on the table? For my family …
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Dietitian Spotlight: Breakfast Toast Strips with Yogurt Dip

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Monday, September 11, 2017 2:12:56 PM

While we wish every morning was as calm and collected as a weekend morning, that’s just not the case. These breakfast toast strips can help make those crazy weekday mornings a little less chaotic. They’re super simple to make and can even be made beforehand and frozen for when you’re in a rush to get out the door.

Not only are they easy to make, but they have many essential …
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A Pleasant Little Football Menu

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Thursday, September 14, 2017 10:49:00 AM

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

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There is a question that seems to circulate in our household every week during football season…

“What are we making for the game?”

I dunno. What sounds good to you?

“Wanna grill?”

Absolutely I want to grill.

Yup. Almost every …
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Red Meat and Heart Health Month

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

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Color Your Basket Red this month with lean cuts of red meat and red kidney beans! Now you may be surprised that we are promoting a red meat recipe during heart health month here at Market Street, but according to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines red meat is now off the list of foods to avoid. In many cases choosing lean cuts of red meat is a healthier choice as compared to …
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Breakfast How To: Runny Egg

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Friday, May 12, 2017 11:35:00 AM

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

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She’s unique among the other women in your life. Honor her this weekend and make her feel like there’s none other but her.

What does this look like? Intentional love.

Let me at least nudge you in the right direction on how to start the …
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Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Jam Buttercream Frosting

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

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

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Cookies.

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

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

Mountains moved.

…
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Salmon Burgers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:43:00 PM

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

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For half of this year my little family of four was obsessed with a newly established burger joint down the road from our house. Every Friday when we venture out as a family to eat dinner we would ask the kids, “where do you want to eat …
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How To Preserve Hatch Chiles

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Friday, August 11, 2017 11:45:00 AM

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

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When August hits, Randy and I roll up our sleeves and know it’s Hatch go time.

Prepping Hatch chiles to freeze for the months outside of August isn’t a work of art. All it takes is a little bit of heat and a few hours of your time…and …
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Tomato and Burrata Panzanella

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Summer salads seem to be a way of life during the hot season-- which in Texas tends to be July, August and September.I love the freshness and ease of veggies chopped and tossed in the most basic of dressings: olive oil and vinegar. However, some days I want more than just veggies in my salad and on those days I'm thankful I know the joys of panzanella -- Italian bread salad. If you're thinking crouton let me redirect your mind. I'm talking bite-sized crusty Italian bread tossed with a variety of ingredients or flavors.The bread is the star of the panzanella show and the veggies are just the extras. Recently, I was inspired to whip a summer bread salad when passing through the bakery at Market Street. The friendly bakers were busy arranging freshly baked loaves and the temptation was too great.I was torn between the sourdough and the organic Italian loaf, so the natural solution was to grab both. And conveniently located right below the loaves of freshly baked bread was a variety of exceptional olive oils and vinegars, perfect for my highly anticipated dinner salad. At this moment I instantly knew I needed mozzarella, tomatoes and basil to finish of the panzanella so off I went to grab some ciliegene (small mozzarella balls) from the glorious cheese haven at Market Street.Hold up. Change of plans. As I was reaching for the fresh mozzarella I paused. There it was, an ample supply of burrata. How in the world have I missed this delicious extravagant cheese with all my trips to Market Street's cheese department? Burrata would be the cherry on top of this dish, because burrata is cheese heaven. Let me explain. Burrata is fresh mozzarella with a surprise inside---cream and more cheese. When sliced in half there is a cheesy buttery goodness that flows from the burrata ball. It's perfect on pizza and all sorts of pasta… and in that instant I knew it was going to be even better in my panzanella come dinner time.I couldn't think of a more perfect salad to add to my list of summer no cook meals-- toasted crusty Italian bread, covered in red wine vinegar and then tossed with tomatoes, burrata, basil and olive oil. Summer salad at its finest. Tomato and Burrata Panzanella    Ingredients 4 cups Italian bread, crust removed and cubed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes 20 basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 2-ounce burrata balls, quartered  Instructions 1. Turn the broiler on to 500 degrees. 2. Place the cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Broil for 1 minute. Remove and stir the bread to prevent burning. Place back into the oven and broil for 1 minute. 3. Place the toasted bread into a bowl. Evenly coat the bread with the vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes. 4. Add the tomatoes and basil leaves to the bread. Toss with the olive oil. 5. Evenly sprinkle the kosher salt on top of the salad. Toss well to make sure the salt is distrusted evenly. 6. Add the burrata to the salad and stir. 7. Serve immediately. Read More

Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Baguette

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Fancy and delicious—what’s better than this combo? Oh. That’s right… “easy” would be nice too. Now that’s a happy trio especially if it revolves around food. Which it does. One of my favorite finds at Market Street is smoked salmon. Found by the fish monger, this salty, cured fish can be found packaged and ready to go. It’s versatile, full of flavor and requires no cooking. A few of my favorite ways to use it is to: 1) dice it and put it on salads 2) puree it and create a dip 3) gently fold to place on toast So many options…and the one that I’m directing you to today rests with #3. Smoked Salmon Crostini is so full of classic flavor combinations and cooking ease that you’ll want to give it a go ASAP. How can I make this happen, you ask? Simply fold in a spoonful or two of prepared horseradish (found in the produce section!) into cream cheese. Stir in lemon zest, a bit of salt and a splash of vinegar. Stir and you’re good to go. Give a healthy smear of this amazingly flavorful cream cheese concoction on a few slices of Market Street’s toasted bakery French baguettes (they’ll slice it for you if you ask—so helpful!), top with a bit of smoked salmon and a few mint leaves. You’ve got yourself some fancy, delicious and EASY crostini that is perfect for almost any occasion. And if you’re wondering where exactly you can use this easy and oh-so-tasty recipe, let me help you out: 1) brunch (don’t forget the mimosas!) 2) packed lunch (lunch doesn’t have to be sad, this will make it a delight) 3) dinner date at home (serve with something bubbly) 4) baby/wedding showers (because the color POPS…think bright pink and green) 5) appetizer to Easter lunch (don’t forget, the horseradish cream can be made in advance) Hopefully this will become your signature trio that everyone, including yourself, looks forward to you sharing. Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Baguette Yields: Servings Vary Author note: If you prefer toasted bread, slice the baguette and then lightly toast in the oven before adding the horseradish cream, smoked salmon and mint.    Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup prepared horseradish zest of one lemon french baguette fresh mint    Directions 1) Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. 2) In a medium-size bowl add the cream cheese, vinegar, salt, horseradish and lemon zest. Stir well to combine. 3) Slice the baguette in half (hot dog style). Add a generous smear of horseradish cream on each slice of baguette. Top the cream with slices of smoked salmon and fresh mint. Serve at room temperature.     Read More

Easter Ham Sauces

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  A happy and busy week is ahead—full of dying Easter eggs, preparing a celebratory menu and making family plans. Easter is near and I’m so excited. What’s Easter without a delicious, show-stopping center piece on the table? For my family it was always fried chicken, but for many it’s ham. The beauty of centering the Easter family meal around ham is that little cooking is involved (hooray!), unlike Thanksgiving or Christmas. Pick up a pre-smoked spiral cut ham at Market Street, and then, once it’s dinnertime gently heat it in the oven until the ham is warmed through. Serve with scrummy sides from Market Street’s Food-to-Go department and, voila, dinner is served. But what’s ham without its sauces, right? Instead of using the little packet of sauce that comes with the pre-baked ham, use homemade sauces instead. Lucky for you I have three sauce recipes to dress-up the prized Easter ham that will please an array of palates. Dijon Maple Herb Honey Brown Sugar Jalapeno Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ From traditional to trending flavors, Market Street has got what you need to make an Easter ham that is full of flavor, easy to prep and make-ahead friendly. Easter lunch (or dinner) just got even more pleasant. Easter Ham with Three Sauces 1 cooked and spiraled ham, brought to room temperature or gently warmed in oven. Author note: The sauce recipes are easily doubled. Remove the ham from the oven and then cover with your favorite sauce or serve on the side. If you plan to serve all three sauces cut the ham into three portions and place on different platters.   Dijon Maple Herb Sauce This flavorful and aromatic sauce requires no heating, just stirring. 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup maple syrup Combine all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Brush the sauce over the spiraled ham to coat. Honey Brown Sugar Jalapeno Sauce Sweet and spicy, this recipe requires only stirring. 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup jarred jalapenos (or more), chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon jarred jalapeno juice Combine all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Pour the sauce over the spiraled ham and brush to coat.     Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce Grab Bibigo Korean BBQ sauce at Market Street to prep this spicy and addicting sauce. 1 cup Korean BBQ sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium tamari sauce (or soy sauce) 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar juice of 1 lime Pour ingredients into a saucepan and warm over low heat for 5-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Pour the glaze over a spiral ham, brushing to coat. Read More

Dietitian Spotlight: Breakfast Toast Strips with Yogurt Dip

While we wish every morning was as calm and collected as a weekend morning, that’s just not the case. These breakfast toast strips can help make those crazy weekday mornings a little less chaotic. They’re super simple to make and can even be made beforehand and frozen for when you’re in a rush to get out the door. Not only are they easy to make, but they have many essential nutrients that will keep you and your family full closer to lunchtime. The base of this recipe is Kodiak Cakes which are versatile and can be made into waffles, pancakes, or these yummy breakfast strips. It’s also a great combination of whole grain and protein and there are no fillers, added sugars, added fat or artificial ingredients. The combination of Kodiak Cake mix and the Naturi yogurt will provide plenty of protein to help your children’s growing bones. While this breakfast is definitely kid-friendly, it’s great for every member of your family.   Breakfast Toast Strips with Yogurt Dip Yield: 1 serving   Ingredient: • 1 ¼ cup Kodiak Cakes Protein Packed Pancake & Flapjack Mix • 1 cup milk • 1 XL egg • Cooking spray • Naturi Yogurt of choice • Cinnamon • Sliced bananas • Sliced strawberries • Walnuts • Honey   Directions: 1. Prepare 1 serving Kodiak Cakes (1 ¼ cup Kodiak cake mix, 1 cup milk, 1 egg) , stir to combine. Spray waffle iron with cooking spray. Fill iron with waffle batter and cook until golden brown. Cut 1 waffle into 3-4 pieces of toast sticks. *If preparing ahead, cool for 5 minutes and freeze in proper storage bag. 2. Mix yogurt and cinnamon. 3. Top waffle sticks with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey. Dip the waffle stick into the yogurt mixture and enjoy with fresh fruit. Read More

A Pleasant Little Football Menu

  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 is a question that seems to circulate in our household every week during football season… “What are we making for the game?” I dunno. What sounds good to you? “Wanna grill?” Absolutely I want to grill.  Yup. Almost every Wednesday when I’m headed to Market Street for weekly grocery shopping this question is tossed into the air and waits a reply. The answer is typically some form of grilling along with other grab and go types of food. I love this about football season. What I also love about football season is the culture of food and gathering it creates. There’s nothing quite like watching a game with friends and family while eating food that’s just as exciting as the game (or in some cases, better than the game). If you’ve experienced (or plan to experience) the same question I get asked weekly, today is your lucky day. Now you have an immediate answer. This weekend you’ll be cooking: green onion bacon dip + Market Street tortilla chips sirloin, sweet potato and garlic kebabs loaded fries cinnamon brown sugar popcorn with dark chocolate drizzle Now it’s your turn to pop on over to Market Street and make all your football watching, food grazing dreams come true. Oh! And don’t forget to throw in some Austin Eastciders Texas Honey, one of my favorite local beverages Market Street’s wine and beer department has available.  Soooooo… Wreck ‘Em Tech! Hook ‘Em Horns! Sic ‘Em Bears! Gig ‘em Aggies! Whatever your rally cry may be—happy watching AND eating!  Green Onion Bacon Dip    Ingredients 2 cups green onions, roughly chopped 1/2 cup chives, roughly chopped juice of 1/2 a lemon 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup heavy cream zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound bacon chives, finely chopped (for topping)   Directions 1. In a food processor, puree the green onions, chives and lemon juice. 2. With a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth. 3. While mixing the cream cheese, slowly pour in the cream. 4. Add the onion and chive puree, lemon zest and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to combine. 5. Line a sieve with a few layers of cheese cloth (with excess hanging over the sieve). Pour the dip into the sieve, cover with the excess cloth, and place over a small bowl. Chill overnight. 6. The following day, cook the bacon until crispy and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. 7. Once the bacon has cooled, chop it into bite-sized chunks. 8. Remove the dip from the fridge and uncover. Take the desired serving plate and place it on top of the sieve (make sure to align the sieve in the center of the serving plate). Holding both pieces together, carefully flip the sieve upside down (recruit a helping hand the first time you do this; it makes it easier). The dip will fall onto the serving plate. Remove the cheese cloth. 9. In large handfuls, cover the exposed surface of the dip with bacon. Continue this process until the entire cheese ball is coated. Sprinkle with chives. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or crackers. Sirloin, Sweet Potato and Garlic Kebabs   Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 sweet potato, peeled cut into 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch long slices 1 onion, cut into 1x 1 1/2 inch pieces garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon kosher salt extra-virgin olive oil pepper skewers yogurt sauce, for dipping (see recipe below)   Directions 1. 1 hour before grilling, soak the skewers in water (if using wooden skewers). 2. Heat the grill to 350-400 degrees. 3. On a skewer, alternate the pieces of meat, sweet potato, onions and garlic. Up to 3 pieces of meat per skewer. Be sure to leave a little room between each ingredient to help them cook evenly. 4. Coat each skewer with 1/2 teaspoon of oil, salt and pepper. 5. Grill 6-7 minutes per side. 6. Serve warm with garlic red pepper yogurt sauce. For the garlic red pepper yogurt sauce: Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt 2 garlic cloves, rough chopped 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil juice of 1 lemon   Directions 1. Combine all ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Loaded Fries Author note: Be creative with toppings for these fries. Guacamole, pimento cheese, brisket, shredded pork shoulder, brown gravy or fried onion strings could also be decadent toppers. If serving a crowd, set up a bar of toppings and let each guest decide how they want to top their french fries. There are no measurements listed on the amount of cheese to give you the flexibility to add as much as you would like.   Ingredients 1 bag frozen crinkle cut french fries shredded cheese 1 package of bacon, fried and chopped 1/2 red onion, diced sour cream 1 bundle of green onions, chopped 1/2 bundle of cilantro, chopped hot sauce   Directions 1. Cook the french fries according to the instructions on the back of the package. 2. Once the fries are cooked, lower the oven to 400 degrees and top the fries with a generous amount of cheese, bacon and red onions. 3. Place back into the oven until the cheese is melted. Finish the fries with dollops of sour cream, green onions, cilantro and hot sauce. Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Popcorn with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Author note: I prefer to pop my own popcorn for this snack, but when time is short and I use purchased popped popcorn.   Ingredients 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup brown sugar 10 cups popped popcorn 3/4 cup dark chocolate candy coating   Directions 1. Heat the oven to 250 degrees. 2. In a small sauce pan, combine the butter, corn syrup, cinnamon extract and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. 3. Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the corn syrup mixture on top of popcorn and stir to coat. 4. Next sprinkle the sugar evenly over the popcorn and stir to coat. 5. Lay the popcorn on one large parchment-lined baking sheet (or two small ones). Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. 6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. 7. Melt the chocolate candy coating per the instructions. 8. Drizzle on top of the popcorn to the desired amount. Let harden and serve. Read More

Red Meat and Heart Health Month

  Color Your Basket Red this month with lean cuts of red meat and red kidney beans! Now you may be surprised that we are promoting a red meat recipe during heart health month here at Market Street, but according to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines red meat is now off the list of foods to avoid. In many cases choosing lean cuts of red meat is a healthier choice as compared to some fatty cuts of poultry. To take it a step further, studies have shown that grass-fed red meats contain more omega 3 fatty acids (heart healthy fats) as compared to grain-fed red meats. This recipe also includes delicious and filling red kidney beans, because we wanted to add even more red to your basket and your plate. Studies show that including fiber in your diet is an effective way to protect your heart and lower cholesterol. Be sure to rinse and drain your canned beans to reduce sodium by nearly 50% - another heart healthy habit!     While this recipe is a heart healthy option, the benefits don’t stop there! If someone is gluten intolerant, has Celiac Disease or is simply avoiding gluten, this recipe is also gluten-free! Sometimes it can be hard to find ways to spice up your meals when you are gluten-free, but this recipe makes a for a wonderful dinner that is naturally gluten-free and a simple heart healthy meal that all will love!   Chili-Lime Beef and Red Kidney Bean Bowls with Avocado Cream Sauce    4 Servings   Ingredients 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice (about 4 medium limes) 1 tablespoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon ground Chipotle Pepper 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 pound boneless thin beef sirloin tip steak 1 can Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained 2 ripe medium Tomatoes, diced ¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped 1 ripe Avocado 5 tablespoons Fat Free Half and Half ¼ tsp. Salt ¼ tsp. Pepper 2 cups Brown Rice, cooked (1 cup uncooked= 2 cups cooked) Sliced fresh Jalapeno and Lime Wedges (garnish)   Directions 1) Combine Lime Juice, Chili Powder, Chipotle Pepper and Kosher Salt in a medium bowl. Set aside 1 teaspoon of mixture for later use. 2) Place half of remaining Lime juice mixture in a large zip-top bag. Add Beef to bag and shake to coat meat. Marinate meat in refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to overnight. 3) Add Kidney Beans, Tomato and Cilantro to reserved Lime Juice mixture in medium bowl; toss and store in refrigerator until ready to serve. 4) Slice Avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop flesh into bowl of a small food processor. Add the reserved 1-teaspoon of Lime Juice mixture, Half-and-Half, Salt, Pepper and a sprinkle of finely chopped Cilantro and pulse just until combined and creamy in food processor. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve. 5) When ready to prepare, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove meat from bag (discard marinade). Grill Beef 2 - 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into ¼-inch strips.   6) Arrange Rice among serving bowls. Top evenly with beans and beef. Drizzle with Avocado Cream Sauce.   Today’s Blog is provided by Jessica Thorman, Texas Woman’s University Dietetic Intern. Jessica is working to complete a Dietetic Internship and M.S. in Nutrition on her journey towards becoming a Registered Dietitian. She has a B.S. in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University.   Inspired by: http://healthyaperture.com/blog/post/chili-lime-beef-and-black-bean-bowls-with-avocado-crema Read More

Breakfast How To: Runny Egg

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  She’s unique among the other women in your life. Honor her this weekend and make her feel like there’s none other but her. What does this look like? Intentional love. Let me at least nudge you in the right direction on how to start the day: breakfast with fresh flowers. This Mother’s Day, surprise the woman in your life with a perfectly cooked runny egg on toasted rosemary garlic toast and a bowl of fresh fruit. Throw in a few favorite photos of you two together with a handwritten note on why she is a treasure. To make this morning happen, first swing by Market Street to pick up the goods. Everything you need is waiting to be found. Grab a dozen pasture raised eggs, pop over to the bakery and select the perfectly baked loaf of bread (be sure to ask the baker to slice it for you!), and then select an array of pre-sliced watermelon and berries. Then meander to the floral department and pick, pick, pick to your heart’s content. Food, flowers and love. That’s the start to a beautiful, meaningful day. Next is cooking the breakfast. A perfectly cooked egg is one of my love languages. When made for me, I know the person that cooked it took the time to pay attention to the details of this delicate ingredient. When I’m craving a fried egg, I want the yolk to be the star and melt out of the whites when pierced. Eggs are delicate and require minimal cook time but are prone to being over-cooked-- which is why achieving the perfect runny egg is simple but tricky. To make the perfect run there are only a few requirements to keep in mind: the pan, heat, egg and cook time.  The Pan: Go for a thick, flat bottomed pan that efficiently distributes heat. Non-stick is not necessary as long as the pan is well heated and oiled properly. Size matters. For one to two eggs, choose a smaller sized skillet. When I want a runny egg, I reach for a de Buyer Blue Steel Crepe Pan. It has a flat thick base that’s efficient for heating, and with more use, it becomes more nonstick. Heat: To achieve a runny yolk, the heat needs to be minimal and well distributed throughout the pan. To achieve this state of heat, set the pan at medium low heat for about 3 minutes before adding the egg.  Eggs: I don’t want to spend a fortune on a dozen eggs, but I do want to eat quality products. I tend to buy pasture-raised eggs from Vital Farms. Spending a bit extra for eggs translates to a tastier and prettier yolk, and cleaner eating. When ready to cook, don’t crack the egg directly into the pan but into a small bowl. When the pan is ready, add the egg from the bowl to the pan. This will help prevent a broken yolk in the pan (which can be quite upsetting) and an unsightly shell or two. Cook Time: Cook time varies depending on the stovetop, how well-heated the pan is and the type of pan used. Anywhere between 2 ½ to 3 minutes of cook time, and 30 seconds off the heat will do the trick for a nice runny yolk. But keep in mind that cook time also requires watch time. Watch the yolk and the whites. When the whites are cooked and the clear coating that covers the yolk is almost gone, remove the pan from the heat. The egg will continue to cook once off the heat. If you remove the egg from the stovetop when you think it’s finished cooking, you may be too late. There are several tricks to creating the perfect run. One in particular is covering the pan while it cooks. This move will steam the yolk and lead to a more evenly cooked egg. Sometimes I omit this step out of laziness. I don’t need any more dishes to clean, why add another element when the proper pan, heat and watch time achieve the same goal? These four methods lead to a pleasantly runny egg void of fuss.   Mother's Day Runny Egg Makes 1   Author note: Depending on the size of pan, a tad bit of oil might be necessary.    Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 egg pinch of salt    Directions 1) Place the oil in a small skillet. Place the skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Let the pan warm up for 3 minutes. 2) Meanwhile, crack the egg into a small ramekin or bowl. 3) Once the pan is evenly heated gently pour the egg into the skillet and salt. Set a timer for 2 ½ minutes. 4) After 2 ½ minutes examine the egg. Continue to cook for 30 seconds if the whites are not cooked all the way and the clear coat covering the yolk is still present. 5) Remove from the heat and let sit in the pan for 30 seconds. 6) Carefully remove the egg from the pan with a spatula. Serve on top of toast. Read More

Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Jam Buttercream Frosting

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

Salmon Burgers

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  For half of this year my little family of four was obsessed with a newly established burger joint down the road from our house. Every Friday when we venture out as a family to eat dinner we would ask the kids, “where do you want to eat tonight?” The answer was almost always the beloved new restaurant. When it comes to eating out I’m not one to stick with repeating a menu item. With every repeat restaurant visit I tend to bounce around the menu to sample all the meal offerings to best decide how well I like the food of the restaurant. With Randy’s assistance, I made it through most of the “land” burgers (beef, chicken and lamb) at the new burger joint. So one day I wandered over to the burgers of the sea and there was one that caught my attention: salmon burger with horseradish. It struck a craving I didn’t know existed. Mmmmm…salmon burger with horseradish. Yes and yes. Great anticipation grew in me during those moments I waited for dinner to arrive. I had actually never had a salmon burger before. It was just too exciting. When my dinner was plonked down in front of me, my excitement halted. Quickly. What I ordered was a salmon burger, but what I got was a salmon sandwich with a sad piece of ice berg lettuce and a sorry spread of horseradish. Bummer. I was so not impressed. I politely ate the sandwich but slowly built within myself determination to one day eat the salmon burger of my dreams. However, I knew I was going have to make it. That wasn’t going to be a problem. All I needed was a grocery store to make all my salmon burger dreams come true. Easy peasy. Off to Market Street I went. After a conversation with the fish monger I determined the type of salmon needed to make the burger (fresh Atlantic salmon that had already been deboned!). He politely skinned the fish for me (because I asked, which I suggest you do the same…they want to help make your kitchen prep easier) and I was off to gather the other ingredients. There wasn’t many items to get, because this recipe contains some of the most basic ingredients: mayonnaise, salt, lemon, rosemary. Then time to pick up the toppings, which will make the burger even better: green onions, green apples, horseradish and cream cheese. I’m in salmon burger heaven just thinking about all of it. Finally, there’s the buns--- the heavenly slider buns made fresh from Market Street’s bakery. Dinner time couldn’t come fast enough. Once home, it was a matter of minutes before I had the salmon burgers prepped and on standby to cook up in a cast iron skillet come dinnertime. This meal was homemade goodness and one that finally fulfilled my salmon burger dreams just like I imagined.   Salmon Burgers with Green Onion, Green Apple and Horseradish Makes 10 burgers Author note: Be sure the salmon used is deboned. Use an instant read thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked salmon burgers.   Ingredients 2 pounds salmon, skin removed and deboned 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 rosemary sprigs, leaves removed zest of 1-2 lemons 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 bunches green onions, ends trimmed off and the green parts halved 3 green apples, thinly sliced slider buns, toasted horseradish cream, for topping (see recipe below)   Directions 1. Cut the salmon into large chunks. Place in a food processor with the salt, mayonnaise, rosemary leaves and lemon zest. Pulse 10-12 times. 2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 6 inch wide patties with the salmon mixture. Place on the baking sheet. 3. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. 4. In a skillet, heat the canola oil over moderately high heat. Once the pan is thoroughly heated and the oil shimmering, add the salmon patties to the skillet (about 3 to 4 patties, depending on the size of the skillet). 5. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, for a total of 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. 6. While the patties are cooking, add the green onions in small batches. Cook until they are softened and browned. Set aside. 7. Add a generous smear of horseradish cream to a toasted bun, top with a salmon patty, a handful of green onions and apple slices.   For the horseradish cream 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 3/4 cups whipped cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt zest of 1 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Read More

How To Preserve Hatch Chiles

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 August hits, Randy and I roll up our sleeves and know it’s Hatch go time. Prepping Hatch chiles to freeze for the months outside of August isn’t a work of art. All it takes is a little bit of heat and a few hours of your time…and if you like, a few friends accompanied with some tasty drinks. Make Hatch preservation an experience that makes you want to do it every year. Buy a case, invite friends over and grill. While we buy the pre-roasted Hatch chiles at Market Street for ease of use, we also enjoy stocking up on fresh chiles and roasting our own. Rest assured and know Hatch chiles are easy to preserve and worth the time it takes. If you follow our lead and stock up (whichever method you choose), come January when you crave the unmistakable Hatch flavor, all you’ll have to do is forage in the freezer, thaw and enjoy. A few pointers when roasting chiles: Flat chiles are the easiest to roast. An oven or a grill is all you need. It takes time to work through the steps. Rubber gloves can be helpful when peeling and seeding the chiles to keep hands from getting too “Hatchy.” A Hatch Margarita makes this experience even more enjoyable (see below for the recipe). Pop on over to your local Market Street and load up your cart with Hatch green chiles. Whether you’re roasting your own or letting Market Street do the roasting work, it’s well worth it to freeze fresh Hatch green chiles to enjoy all year long. Happy Hatching! How to Grill Hatch Green Chiles 1) Heat the grill to 450-500 degrees. Be sure that the coals (or burners) are ignited everywhere that you want to place the chiles. This process works best with direct heat. 2) Wash and dry the chiles. 3) Arrange the chiles on the grate leaving space between them. Be sure to lay them perpendicular to the grate to keep them from sliding through. 4) Roast for about 5 minutes. Flip the chiles and rearrange if needed for even cooking. Roast for another 5 minutes. You are looking for a good char on most of the chile and should see the skin bubbling up from the meat. Remove any that are done roasting and continue to flip and rearrange until the whole batch is done. How to Broil Hatch green chiles 1) Heat the broiler to 500 degrees. 2) Wash and dry the chiles. 3) Place the chiles on a foil lined baking sheet on the top rack. Broil for 6 minutes. 4) Once blackened and blistered, flip the chiles over and continue to broil for an additional 5 minutes. If not blistered enough, broil for an addition 1 minute.   The final steps to preparing Hatch green chiles: Once the chiles are well blistered (the chiles need to be blistered all over, this helps to loosen the skin) place in a airtight container (or zip-close bag) and let cool for about 15 minutes. This process captures steam and continues to loosen the skin from the meat. *If you bought your chiles already roasted and don’t plan on roasting your own, you can skip straight to here.* Once cool to the touch, remove the chiles from the container and peel off the outer layer of skin. This process, if the chile skins are well blistered, is simple. Take any loose bit of blistered chile skin and begin to pull. The outer layer will come off in a two to three peels, or if well charred the skin will flake off. Be sure to remove as much as the skin as possible. Next, cut off the stem and slice the chile down the middle (hot dog style). Be sure not to cut through the chile, just the top portion of it. Using your hands or a paring knife, gently remove the seeds. Place the chiles in an airtight container and place in the fridge to use throughout the week. How to freeze Hatch green chiles: Once the skin, stem and seeds have been removed, let the chiles come to room temperature. Place the chiles into a freezer safe bag and remove as much air from the bag as you can before sealing. Lay flat in the freezer. *an optional freezing technique is to vacuum seal the Hatch green chiles. Hatch Green Chile Margarita Author note: The amount of agave needed may vary depending upon the sweetness of the limeade used. Adjust accordingly.   Ingredients: ice 2 ounces Hatch infused tequila (see below) 1/2 ounce grand marnier 2 1/2 ounce limeade juice of 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon agave syrup   Directions: 1) Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker (or a cup) and shake. 2) Strain and pour over ice, serve immediately.   for the Hatch infused tequila Author note: The heat level of the infused tequila will be determined by the chile.   Ingredients: 1 Hatch green chile, stem removed and seeded 1 1/2 cups Tequila   Directions: 1) Place the green chile into a glass container. Pour the tequila over the chile. 2) Seal and let infuse for 24 hours. 3) Remove chile and strain tequila into an glass airtight container. Read More

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