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)

robinstuessi98@gmail.com (http://www.wildtreeclub.com) 

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

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 28^th 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.

HURRY BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!

This time of year Wildtree announces their soon soon to be Discontinued List.  I know they need to make room for new and delicious products - which I hear (from my friend, Jen who is a product tester)  are great!  But do they need to include some of my family's favorites????  Looks like I'll have to fill my pantry shelves with some of these gems before they are gone forever!

Here's the list of items to be Discontinued on January 1, 2011. The ones in red are a staple in our family. The ones bolded in black are just plain yummy! 

Zippy Cocktail Sauce

Vanilla Frosting

Rustic Eggplant Caponata

Chocolate Frosting

Yellow Cake Mix

Korma Curry Rub 

Chimichurri Blend 

Spicy Dry Rub 

Peachy Keen BBQ 

Focaccia Bread

Buffalo Wing Marinade

Sun-Dried Tomato & Horseradish Blend

Raspberry Peach Sauce

Toni’s Over the Top 

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette 

Blasted Bloody Mary Mix 

Banana BBQ Sauce   

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Spanish Rice Seasoning** 

Cilantro Lime Rice Seasoning** 

Parmesan Rice Seasoning ** 

**These rice seasonings are so much healthier then the boxed brands and you also get more for your $$

Seasonal Items to go out in January and back in Fall 2011. 

Whole Grain Pancakes 

Gingerbread 

Pumpkin Pancakes 

Mulling Spice

Orange Cranberry Bread 

Apple Cranberry Jam 

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake 

Rich Dark Chocolate Fudge Sauce 

Cranberry Spice Blend 

Pumpkin Bread

If you are local and would like to place an order through my website at www.robinstuessi.mywildtree.com. go to events and "Once a Month Ordering"  ( pay only the flat rate shipping charge of  $5.50)  Host a Tasting and earn these products and more for free, email me today robinstuessi98@gmail.com

Cranberry Spice Apple Crisp

This is so easy and so delicious.  Great way to use all those apples from apple picking! 
Cranberry Spice Apple Crisp
Serves 6

5 McIntosh apples, cored, peeled and sliced 

2 T Wildtree Cranberry Spice blend

1/3 C butter, softened 

1/3 C sugar 1/3 C flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium mixing bowl mix the apples and the Cranberry Spice Blend. Arrange the apples in a butter 8 x 8 glass baking dish. Combine the butter, sugar and flour in a bowl and mix well. Spread over the apples.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream.

October Newsletter

Falling for Wildtree
 The weather has cooled, the sun is setting earlier, and we are back in full swing with school, gymnastics, and soccer (both of my kiddos this year!) As much as I LOVE summer-this is really my favorite time of year (now if only it was not followed by winter).  Believe it or not, I've been very busy with Wildtree as well and I cannot wait to share with you all the amazing new Wildtree products! I have begun adding links and recipes to my blog so be sure to check it out at www.wildtreecookingwithrobin.blogspot.com

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Freezer Meal Workshop
My Fairhaven Workshop will be held on Sunday October 24^th at 10 am or 3pm.  Thanksgiving will be here before you know it so stock your freezer with delicious convenient meals. Look for MANY improvements J  Reserve your spot now!
Here are some of the recipes we will be making...

Kickin’ Asian Sitr-Fry

Chicken Alfredo

Tacos

Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

Honey Mustard Chicken with Crunchy Onion Topping

Haddock Provencal

Peachy Keen Pork

Lager Stew (slow cooker)

Chicken Fricase (slow cooker)

Turkey Chili (slow cooker)

Our new system can send Evites for you to invite your family & friends to a Live or Virtual Tasting as well as provide a link for them to order online and ensure you receive the full credit. When they order, they can choose to have the items sent to you (for the discounted party shipping price of $5.50) or directly to them at regular web rates.
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Once a Month Ordering
A NEW service I am providing is “Once a Month Ordering”. Wildtree has made many changes due to a new computer system and I am now able to set up virtual tastings that allow you to order online but connected to a Tasting. If you go to www.mywildtree.com/RobinStuessi and click on 'SHOP', then click on 'SHOP NOW' next to 'Once a Month Ordering'. Your order will become part of my tasting party (you can select “ship to host” to have your order come to me for the discounted party rate of $5.50, or have it direct shipped to you at regular web rates). The October monthly specials will apply (see below). All of our NEW August 1st products are available under the “new releases” tab in the online catalog. This virtual tasting will close on October 14th.
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Culinary Club Changes
With Wildtree's new computer system come a few changes to the Culinary Club. You NO longer need to go to www.wildtreeclub.com, instead you can just go to my website, www.mywildtree.com/RobinStuessi and click LOGIN in the upper right hand corner. Then sign in as a Culinary Club Member with your password to receive your 20% discount. If you are not a Culinary Club Member and would like to become one, please let me know or you can sign up through my website www.mywildtree.com/RobinStuessi. Go to “our opportunity” > “enroll now” and click on “culinary club member”
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October Specials
Customer Special: Spend $75...receive our Hearty Spaghetti Blend + Quick and Easy Pizza Dough. ($13.50 value) 

Host Special: Have a $400 party or 10 buying guests and receive Chicken Cacciatore Sauce ($9 value)
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Come join my Facebook Group Page at Wildtree Cooking with Robin and check out my blog for lots of easy recipes!  Let me know if you have any questions or need any help!  My business is successful due to the wonderful recommendations my customers give to friends and family - so please feel free to share my info with anyone whom you think may benefit and enjoy! No matter where you live, I can help you with all your Wildtree needs.

Happy, healthy cooking!
Robin

Wildtree Representative

508-993-3622
robinstuessi98@gmail.com
 www.wildtreecookingwithrobin.blogspot.com

www.robinstuessi.mywildtree.com
 

Wildtree products contain NO additives, preservatives, food dyes, MSG, high fructose corn syrup, use minimal or no salt & sugar and are 100% PEANUT-FREE. Wildtree is committed to using ingredients with no GMOs and their Grapeseed Oils are expeller pressed.

Pumpkin Trifle Recipe

This is the recipe for the Pumpkin Trifle I made at the Freezer Meal Workshop.  It was yummy!!

Pumpkin Trifle 

adapted from a recipe by Patricia B. from Indiantown, FL

Serves 6  

1 package Wildtree Pumpkin Quick Bread, prepared according to package directions 

2 T Wildtree Pumpkin Cheesecake Blend
1 jar caramel sauce 
1 can whipped cream 
10 ginger snap cookies (crushed)

Mix pumpkin cheesecake blend with whipped cream. Layer pumpkin bread, whipped cream, and caramel sauce in small individual glasses or a trifle dish. Top with whipped cream and drizzle caramel sauce on top.  Sprinkle crushed ginger snaps on top.
 
I made whip cream (use 2-16oz cartons of whipping cream-I found 1 was not enough) and caramel sauce (make 1/2 the caramel sauce recipe below) from scratch so I was guaranteed to have no HFCS or other unpronounceable ingredients! 

Caramel Sauce  (from Ina Garten)

1 1/2 cups sugar 

1/3 cup water 

1 1/4 cups heavy cream 

nocoupons

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Direction 

Mix the water and sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sugar dissolves. Do not stir. Increase the heat to medium and boil uncovered until the sugar turns a warm chestnut brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, gently swirling the pan to stir the mixture. Be careful – the mixture is extremely hot! Watch the mixture very carefully at the end, as it will go from caramel to burnt very quickly. Turn off the heat. Stand back to avoid splattering and slowly add the cream and vanilla. Don't worry - the cream will bubble violently and the caramel will solidify.

Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel dissolves and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, at least 4 hours. It will thicken as it sits.