Monday, November 22, 2010

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas







Holiday Gift Giving (or keeping…I’ll never tell) 
Bundles $30 and less!
These products can easily be made by you into beautiful gift baskets
(Thank Goodness for the Christmas Tree Shop)
Email me if you are interested in any of these bundles (CCMs can order directly through my website)
Breakfast Basket-only $29 (Culinary Club Members: $24.80)
This is the perfect gift for someone who loves breakfast (and who doesn’t?)
Buttermilk Pancakes ($7) Spruce Up Your Pancakes By Adding Raisins, Chocolate Chips Or Nuts To Your Pancake Mix. For Good And Sweet Pancakes, Add Wildtree's Cinnamon Sugar Blend.
Blueberry Pancake Syrup ($8) Blueberries are very nutrient dense and full of antioxidants. Use this syrup in place of your regular pancake syrup.
Scrumptious Scones ($7) Authentic, Delicious Perfect For Breakfast, Brunch Or Mid-Morning Snack.
Strawberry & Dark Chocolate Jam ($9) Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries In A Jar. This Jam Is Packed With Antioxidants. Serve On Pancakes, Waffles, Toast, And With Scones.

Christmas Morning Delight: $30 (CCM:  $26.40)
Pumpkin Pancakes ($10) A delightful blend of pumpkin, buttermilk and warm fall spices. Serve with our Apple Cranberry Jam for the ultimate autumn breakfast. Yields 24 four-inch pancakes.
Apple Cranberry Jam ($7) Spread this scrumptious jam-inspired by Fall’s classic flavors-on your favorite breakfast bread, pancakes or waffles.
Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Bread ($9) A whole grain bread mix that’s quick and easy to make. Can also be made into muffins. Serves 12.
Classic Cocoa ($7) A Hot Steamy Mug Will Warm You Up On The Coldest Winter Day. Add Marshmallows, Peppermint, Cinnamon Sticks, Or Flavored Creamers For A Fun Variety. The List Is Endless! Include Two Bags. Each Bag Serves Six.

Popcorn Trio $27  (CCM: $24)
Movie Lover on your list-create a basket (or a cute popcorn bowl) with this Trio and 
Movie Passes or DVDs
Simply Sweet Popcorn Seasoning ($10) This blend turns boring popcorn into a sweet treat! It’s also great on fruit, ice cream, pancakes, French toast and other baked goods. Seasons approximately 77 quarts of popcorn.
Spicy Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning ($10) Sprinkle this zesty blend on your popcorn for a spicy treat. It’s also great on baked potatoes, pizza, vegetables, nachos and eggs! Seasons approximately 80 quarts of popcorn.
White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning ($10) Sprinkle this tangy cheesy blend on your popcorn for a truly delicious experience. It’s also great on baked potatoes, pizza, vegetables, eggs, and pasta! Seasons approximately 72 quarts of popcorn.

Ringing in the New Year $29 (CCM: $25.60)
Makes a great hostess gift
Wildly Delicious White Bean Dip ($7.50) This creamy bean dip is perfect for vegetables, tortillas, or as a sandwich spread. Add a dash of your favorite Wildtree blends to change it up! Yields 1 1/2 cups prepared dip.
Guacamole Seasoning  ($6) Wonderful spread to add to a summer sandwich! One wonderful layer in the ever-popular 7-layer dip. Add to refried beans to make a wonderful side dish for your Mexican cuisine. Serve with chips and salsa. Add to any Mexican cuisine sauce for great enchiladas. Top any taco salad for a wonderful rich taste.
Fiesta Salsa ($9.50) Make a fresh tasting salsa right from your pantry! Makes 2 cups salsa, five times.
Spinach, Artichoke, and Parmesan Spread ($9) Loaded with spinach and artichoke. This incredible spread can be enjoyed right out of the jar or heated. Serve with crackers for an appetizer or stuff chicken for a gourmet meal. Enjoy.

South of the Border Sensations $28 (CCM: $24.80)

Think Super Bowl Party

Guacamole Seasoning  ($6) Wonderful Spread To Add To A Summer Sandwich! One Wonderful Layer In The Ever-Popular 7-Layer Dip. Add To Refried Beans To Make A Wonderful Side Dish For Your Mexican Cuisine. Serve With Chips And Salsa. Add To Any Mexican Cuisine Sauce For Great Enchiladas. Top Any Taco Salad For A Wonderful Rich Taste.
Fiesta Salsa ($9.50) Make a fresh tasting salsa right from your pantry! Makes 2 cups salsa, five times.
Fajita Seasoning ($9) This Wonderful Blend Has All The Right Seasonings For Delicious Fajitas - Even The Lime.
Taco Seasoning($7) Made With An Authentic Blend Of Spices - Makes Perfect Tacos Every Time!

Slow Cooker Smorgasbord $25 (CCM: $21.40)

Beef Stew Sauce ($10) Just like mom used to make! Simply add this delicious sauce to the crock pot with beef, carrots, celery, and onions and let it simmer all day. By dinnertime there will be a delicious hot meal waiting in your kitchen!
Wicked Good Slow Cooker Sauce ($8) This is a "Wicked Good" and "Wicked Easy" slow-cooker sauce for ribs, bone in pork roast, chicken thighs or pot roast.
Southwest Stew ($8.75) This slow cooker meal has all of the flavor of the southwest with a minimal amount of prep time. Serves 8.


Comfort Food $23/Choose 3; $31/Choose 4 (CCM: $21/3; $27.40)

Robust Tortilla Soup ($8) Turn up the heat with Wildtree's Robust Tortilla Soup! This combination of Cajun spices, cumin, and coriander entices the senses. This crowd pleaser will be a hit every time. Add shredded cheddar cheese to top of soup before serving.
Hearty Turkey & Barley Stew ($8.75) This New England style hearty stew has all the right fall vegetables coupled with the perfect blend of herbs to make a delectable and hearty slow cooker meal. Serves 8.
Mama Mia’s Minestrone Soup Mix  ($8.75) Meaning “big soup” in Italian, this delicious soup is hearty enough for a main course and easy to make. Just add water and a can of diced tomatoes; makes eight-1-cup servings.
Southwest Stew ($8.75) This slow cooker meal has all of the flavor of the southwest with a minimal amount of prep time. Serves 8.

Pizza Party $28 (CCM: $24.80) (Includes recipe booklet)

So Quick & Easy Pizza Dough ($6) Our pizza dough mixes are light, healthy and delicious. They are truly two of our most versatile products. From pizzas to calzones to soft pretzels, you'll find that there's no limit to the wonderful dishes you'll be able to make. Talk about your all purpose flour!
So Quick & Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough ($6)
Hearty Spaghetti Sauce ($7) Why pay outrageous prices for prepared sauce loaded with fats and preservatives? Contains just the right herbs and spices. Add 1 tablespoon blend to a 28oz can crushed tomatoes for a great tasting sauce. Personalize by adding onions, mushrooms, meatballs, peppers, olives, olive oil or whatever.
Scampi Blend ($12) You can make shrimp scampi that is as good as the best restaurant. The wine, garlic and butter is in the blend. Brush on chicken before grilling too! Whip up a wonderful, impressive meal in minutes. simple directions.

Chocolate Lover’s Dream $24 (CCM: $21.20)

Molten Lava Cake ($9) An intense chocolate cake with a molten center that is so simple to prepare it can be made any day of the week. Serves 6.
O’ So Heavenly Brownie Mix ($7.50) The perfect solution for any chocolate lover. Just like mom used to make!
Heavenly Chocolate Mousse Mix ($10)  This mousse is light & creamy. A perfect dessert for everyday or for entertaining. There are four delicious servings in each bag. TWO 1.7 OZ BAGS

Thursday, November 4, 2010

November Freezer Meal Workshops


Freezer Meal Workshop
Each month I offer Freezer Meal Workshops where you prepare 10 different meals that each feed a family of 4 in less than 2 hours. November's workshops include lots of Slow Cooker recipes. Don't worry if you do not have one - recipes are easily adjustable. This is a great way to break out of that dinnertime rut and try some new recipes. The day before, just pop one into the fridge to defrost, and it's marinated and ready to cook. Dinner will be ready in no time and it will be healthy, delicious, easy & economical!  My second Freezer Meal Workshop went much smoother than the first and I am so happy with the positive feedback I have received.  Those who have attended have loved the meals and how easy they are to prepare.  The best part is the knowing what’s for dinner and that it will be healthy and delicious. Christmas will be here before you know it so stock your freezer with delicious convenient meals.
 My Fairhaven Workshop will be held on Sunday November 28th at 10 am or 3pm. 
Cost is $35 ($30 if you are one of my Culinary Club Members).
For an additional $20, I will prep the meals for you to pick up. 
Reserve your spot now, space is limited!-I need to close by 11/13-to place the order.
There will be lots of slow cooker recipes! Here are a few of the recipes we will be making...

CITRUS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)
GARLIC GALORE CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)
BOLOGNESE SAUCE (SLOW COOKER)
HARVEST PORK ROAST( SLOW COOKER)
FAJITA STEW (SLOW COOKER)
BALSAMIC DRUMSTICKS
LIME DILL FISH
CHICKEN CURRY SWEET POTATOES (SLOW COOKER)
CARIBBEAN PORK

Thanksgiving Recipes

Basil Pesto Turkey
Provided by Wildtree Herbs from Warwick, RI
SERVINGS: 10
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup Wildtree Basil Pesto                  
1/3 cup Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
12-14 pound turkey, fully thawed
PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine basil pesto and oil. Remove neck and giblets from cavity and pat turkey dry with paper towels. Tie legs with kitchen twine and tuck wings under bird. Rub basil pesto paste all over turkey and under the skin. Place turkey on a roasting rack and bake uncovered until the thickest part of the breast meat registers 160ºF and thigh meat registers 175ºF; about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.



Mashed Potato Casserole
Serves 6-8

4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1/2 cup of half & half
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
2 Tablespoons Onion & Chive Blend

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Bring potatoes (covered with water by an inch) to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Heat half-and-half, broth, butter and Onion & Chive Blend on low heat. Keep warm. Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed beat potatoes slowly adding half-and-half mixture until smooth and creamy. Scrape bowl and beat in eggs one at a time until well blended. Pour into a 2 quart greased baking dish. Bake until potatoes rise and begin to brown about 35 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes.

Make ahead ~ The baking dish with the potatoes can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let the casserole sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Increase the baking time by 10 minutes.



Alan's Amazing Sweet Potatoes
Provided by LINDA YOUNG from WICHITA, KS
SERVINGS: 8
INGREDIENTS:
4 medium sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 cup Wildtree Natural Butter Flavor Grapeseed Oil
2-3 Tablespoons Wildtree Cranberry Spice Blend
1/4 cup unpacked light brown sugar
PREPARATION:

Pre-heat oven to 375º F.  Place sweet potatoes, Butter Oil and Cranberry Spice Blend in a large bowl and stir to coat. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, stir and sprinkle brown sugar over potatoes. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Calories 220 ; Fat 14 g ; Saturated Fat 1.5 g ; Protein 1 g ; Carb 24 g ; Fiber 2 g  ; Chol 0 mg ; Sodium 35 mg 



Toni's Thanksgiving Panini
Provided by Wildtree
SERVINGS: 2
INGREDIENTS:

 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
 2 tablespoons Wildtree Cranberry Spice Blend
 2 slices provolone cheese
 1/4 pound turkey breast, thinly sliced
  3 tablespoons Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil
 
  1 package Wildtree Old World Style Focaccia Bread, prepared according to package directions
    * 1 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons water
    * 2 tablespoons Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil


PREPARATION:

Mix the mayonnaise with the Cranberry Spice Blend and set aside at room temperature.  In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook the turkey in the Grapeseed Oil.  Cut the focaccia loaf into 4 slices.  Build a sandwich with the suggested ingredients.  Brush the outside of the sandwich with Grapeseed Oil and saute in a pan until golden brown.