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  • Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Looking for a fun beverage for your next fall gathering? Infuse cider with your favorite fall baking spices and add bubbles—either sparkling juice or the adults-only prosecco. This Sparkling Spiced Cider is easy enough to pull off for unexpected guests. Don’t forget the sliced fruit for the punch bowl. It takes it to the next level! Serving this punch warm is a nod to mulled wine and the chillier temps. The addition of sparkling wine or juice keeps it festive. 

    Sparkling Spiced Cider

    Looking for a fun beverage for your next fall gathering? Infuse cider with your favorite fall baking spices and add bubbles—either sparkling juice or the adults-only prosecco. This sparkling spiced cider is easy enough to pull off for unexpected guests.
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    Servings: 7
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 gallon apple cider
    • 1 ½ cups pear juice
    • 1 (750 ml) bottle prosecco or sparkling pear juice
    • 4 oranges sliced (divided)
    • 6 cinnamon sticks
    • 6 cloves
    • 2 star anise
    • 2 Honeycrisp apples cored and sliced
    • A few sprigs of fresh thyme

    Method
     

    1. In a 6-quart stockpot, bring apple cider, pear juice, half of the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to just under a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
    2. Remove from heat and carefully strain into a large serving vessel, top with prosecco or sparkling pear juice. Serve warm, garnish with remaining orange slices, apple slices, and fresh thyme sprigs.
    3. Enjoy!

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  • Chicken with Spiced Rice

    Chicken with Spiced Rice

    Chicken with Spiced Rice

    This Chicken with Spiced Rice is a simple, flavorful one pan dinner! You can practically set it and forget it. Check your pantry and freezer; you might have everything you need to make this for dinner tonight. If not, we’ve got everything you’ll need to be the dinner hero tonight. While it bakes, you can catch up on your favorite show, do a quick load of dishes, or whip up a quick lemon yogurt sauce that pairs perfectly. Serve with a simple green salad, and for a complete meal, bake a nice snacking cake alongside the chicken. You’ve already got the oven on, right? 

    Chicken with Spiced Rice

    This Chicken with Spiced Rice is a simple, flavorful one pan dinner! You can practically set it and forget it. Check your pantry and freezer, you might have everything you need to make this for dinner tonight.
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    Servings: 4
    Course: entree, Lunch
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric divided
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons ghee
    • 1 small yellow onion diced
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 2 cardamom pods
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1 cup cold water
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ⅓ cup frozen peas
    • Cilantro for garnish

    Method
     

    1. Place chicken, olive oil, garam masala, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and salt in a bowl and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for four hours to overnight in the fridge.
    2. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Heat ghee in a 1.5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cinnamon stick, cardamon pods, and cumin seeds. Sauté until onions are translucent. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for one minute.
    3. Add rice, water, ¾ teaspoon turmeric, and salt to pan and bring to a simmer. Submerge chicken and cover.
    4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Remove from oven, add peas and rest covered for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
    5. Enjoy!

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  • Cinnamon Apple Chunk Cake

    Cinnamon Apple Chunk Cake

    Cinnamon Apple Chunk Cake

    This fall, we’re all about celebrating the abundance of the season. First up, apples! Serve this Cinnamon Apple Chunk Cake as an indulgent breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a simply rustic dessert! No matter what, it will be delicious! You can switch up the type of apple you use but be sure to ask someone in produce what are the best baking varieties we have in now.

    Cinnamon Apple Chunk Cake

    Serve this Cinnamon Apple Chunk Cake as an indulgent breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a simply rustic dessert! No matter what, it will be delicious!
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    Servings: 5
    Course: Dessert
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    Cake
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup cane sugar
    • ½ cup almond oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
    • 1 cup chopped apples
    Topping
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon cane sugar
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoons milk

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet and set aside.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt.
    3. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs until pale in color. Stir in buttermilk.
    4. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped apple and pour batter into prepared cast iron skillet. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top of batter.
    5. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
    6. Stir together powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
    7. Enjoy!

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  • Festive Popcorn Balls

    Festive Popcorn Balls

    Festive Popcorn Balls

    Festive Popcorn Balls are in your future! Trading in crispy rice for popcorn gives you a cross between kettle corn and a marshmallow crispy treat. Roll the popcorn balls in colorful candies for a festive seasonal flair. Perfect for enticing kitchen amateurs into the mix, you can even melt the marshmallow and butter mixture in the microwave if you want to keep your stovetop free. Just combine the ingredients in a large microwave save bowl and microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring thoroughly, until the mixture is just melted and combined. 

    Festive Popcorn Balls

    Trading in crispy rice for popcorn gives you a cross between kettle corn and a marshmallow crispy treat. Roll the popcorn balls in colorful candies for a festive seasonal flair. Perfect for enticing kitchen amateurs into the mix. 
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    Servings: 6
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 cups plain popcorn
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 10 ounces small marshmallows
    • ½ cup white chocolate covered pretzels rough chop
    • ½ cup peanut butter pieces

    Method
     

    1. Place peanut butter candy pieces and chopped pretzels on a baking sheet and set aside.
    2. Heat marshmallows, butter, and vanilla in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth and creamy
    3. Fold in popcorn to coat evenly. Form mixture into balls about the size of a baseball and roll in candy.
    4. Place on a parchment lined tray until set, approximately 30 minutes.
    5. Enjoy!

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  • Cherry Oatmeal Bakes

    Cherry Oatmeal Bakes

    Cherry Oatmeal Bakes

    Make these cute Cherry Oatmeal Bakes for individual portions of a delicious and nutritious hot breakfast! The juices keep things flavorful and moist. Eat together or people can grab theirs when they’ve stumbled out of bed.

    Cherry Oatmeal Bakes

    Make these cute Cherry Oatmeal Bakes for individual portions of a delicious and nutritious hot breakfast! The juices keep things flavorful and moist. Eat together or people can grab theirs when they’ve stumbled out of bed.
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    Servings: 3
    Course: Breakfast
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¾ cup R.W. Knudsen Family Just Tart Cherry Juice
    • ¼ cup R.W. Knudsen Family Organic Apple Juice
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ apple chopped
    • ½ cup dried tart cherries
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Topping
    • ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
    • ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Milk if desired

    Method
     

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place six six-ounce custard cups in 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
    2. Combine oats, cinnamon, and salt in medium bowl. Stir in juices, milk, egg, apple, cherries, butter, and vanilla. Divide evenly into custard cups.
    3. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over oat mixture. Cover pan with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 20 minutes more or until centers are set and topping is golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool. Serve with milk, if desired.
    4. Enjoy!

    Recipe Provided by INFRA

  • Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

    Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

    Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

    It may be hard to find gluten- and grain-free doughnuts—why not make your own! These Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins will satisfy that craving without additives or unpronounceable ingredients.

    Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

    It may be hard to find gluten- and grain-free doughnuts—why not make your own! These Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins will satisfy that craving without additives or unpronounceable ingredients.
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    Servings: 3
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • ¾ cup water
    • 1 box Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Mix
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    Method
     

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray or lightly grease two mini muffin pans and set aside.
    2. Mix together wet ingredients.
    3. Slowly mix in Simple Mills Pumpkin Muffin & Bread Mix.
    4. Pour batter into muffin tins.
    5. Bake for 10 minutes, until the tops are domed and firm to the touch, and a tester comes out clean. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
    6. While the muffins are cooling in the pan, whisk together the coconut sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
    7. As soon as the muffins are cool enough to handle, place each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, firmly rolling it around so that the cinnamon-sugar sticks. Gently toss it around a couple of times until the whole muffin is covered. Once covered, place each muffin back on the wire rack to finish cooling.
    8. Enjoy!

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  • Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

    With all the flavors of the fall, these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the season! Although we’d gladly open a can just for these cookies, if you’re already cooking with pumpkin puree, these cookies are the perfect way to use the last bit.

    Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

    With all the flavors of the fall, these Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the season! Although we’d gladly open a can just for these cookies, if you’re already cooking with pumpkin puree, these cookies are the perfect way to use the last bit.
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    Servings: 4
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter room temperature
    • ¾ cup sugar divided
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg yolk
    • ¼ cup Farmers Market Pumpkin Puree
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Method
     

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2. In a medium size bowl, cream the butter, ½ cup sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla together.
    3. Add in the egg yolk and pumpkin puree and stir until combined.
    4. Sift in the flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until a stiff batter forms.
    5. In a small bowl, toss together 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ cup sugar for coating.
    6. Scoop out two tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball, toss into the sugar and cinnamon mixture, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.
    7. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
    8. Remove from oven, let cool, and enjoy!

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  • Tempeh Edamame Crunch Salad

    Tempeh Edamame Crunch Salad

    Tempeh Edamame Crunch Salad

    Tempeh is a savory and super versatile addition to your next dish. The nutty flavor and simple, clean ingredients pair perfectly with this crunchy edamame salad.

    Tempeh Edamame Crunch Salad

    Tempeh is a savory and super versatile addition to your next dish. The nutty flavor and simple, clean ingredients pair perfectly with this crunchy edamame salad.
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    Servings: 2
    Course: entree, Lunch
    Ingredients Method

    Ingredients
      

    • Olive oil
    • 1 package Lightlife Original Tempeh cut into triangles or strips
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 cups kale leaves of choice washed and chopped
    • ½ cup edamame shelled and cooked
    • 1 avocado diced
    • 1 large beet steamed and peeled, sliced into ¼" pieces
    • ¼ cup slivered almonds
    • 4 tablespoons peanut vinaigrette

    Method
     

    1. Cook tempeh according to package directions until nicely browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper while cooking.
    2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients and toss to combine. Serve immediately, enjoy!

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  • Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    It’s always a good idea to have a can of beans in the pantry. With a few fresh ingredients, canned black beans transform into a tasty fresh salsa. Perfect on its own, with some corn chips, or in your favorite taco.

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    Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa

    It’s always a good idea to have a can of beans in the pantry. With a few fresh ingredients, canned black beans transform into a tasty fresh salsa. Perfect on its own, with some corn chips, or in your favorite taco.
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Keyword appetizer, salsa, side, snack
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup organic sweet corn, fresh or frozen blanched 1 to 2 minutes
    • 15 ounces Eden Black Beans drained
    • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper diced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ cup onion diced
    • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro or dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup green onions chopped
    • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño or to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients together and serve room temperature or chilled with your favorite organic corn chips.

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  • Red Thai Curry Noodles

    Red Thai Curry Noodles

    Red Thai Curry Noodles

    Vegan, flavorful and budget-friendly, this Thai-inspired noodle recipe is a keeper! Add raw or cooked veggies, whatever’s lingering in your fridge, to bulk it up!

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    Red Thai Curry Noodles

    Vegan, flavorful and budget-friendly, this Thai-inspired noodle recipe is a keeper! Add raw or cooked veggies, whatever’s lingering in your fridge, to bulk it up!
    Course dinner, entree, Lunch
    Keyword dinner, entree, lunch, noodles, vegan
    Servings 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 packages Lotus Foods Organic Traditional Pad Thai Rice Noodles
    • 1 14 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
    • ¼ cup vegetable broth
    • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
    • 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • Salt to taste
    • Peanuts chopped, to taste
    • Scallions chopped, to taste

    Instructions

    • Prepare Lotus Foods Organic Traditional Pad Thai Rice Noodles per directions on package. Drain and set aside.
    • While noodles are cooking, whisk together coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, curry paste, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger, and garlic in a medium pan.
    • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat. Simmer uncovered for ~10 mins or until sauce starts to thicken. Add salt to taste.
    • Mix in noodles and warm through. 
    • Garnish with chopped peanuts and scallions. Serve immediately.
    • Enjoy!

    Recipe by Cooking for Peanuts for Lotus Foods

    Photo Credit Anett Velsberg

    Recipe Provided by INFRA