Friday, November 30, 2012

Product Highlight: Cucumber & Dill Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasoning & Roasted Turkey Gravy

Cucumber & Dill Gourmet Snack Dip Seasoning


Turn "ordinary" into "extraordinary" with our versatile Gourmet Snack & Dip Seasonings. Just mix with regular or low fat sour cream, puréed cottage cheese or plain yogurt to create delicious dips and spreads for everything from crackers to crudités. Mix with cream cheese for flavorful spreads for roll-ups, cheese balls and canapés. (3.9 oz/110 g)  Top 50




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Roasted Turkey Gourmet Gravy Mix

There's nothing like Grandma's homemade gravy over mashed potatoes. Inspired by an original recipe from Grandma Watkins, our new mix makes it simple to enjoy this comforting favorite every day. Just add water, simmer, and savor the rich, made-from-scratch flavor.



  • Makes 8 cups of gravy per can
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    Wednesday, November 14, 2012

    Non Turkey Thanksgiving Alternatives

    Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Alternatives 

    From Your Independent Watkins Consultant 
    Michelle Klimchuk #336326

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    Wild Rice Stuffed Pork Loin
    1 whole boneless pork loin roast (4 lbs.), trimmed
    1 tsp. Watkins Sea Salt
    1/2 tsp. Watkins Organic Garlic Powder
    1/4 tsp. Watkins Black Pepper
    2 cups wild rice, cooked and drained
    1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped dried apricots
    1 cup chopped onion
    3/4 cup finely chopped celery
    3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
    1/2 tsp. Watkins Sage
    1/2 tsp. Watkins Thyme
    1/2 cup chicken broth (made with 1/2 cup warm water and 1 TBSP Watkins Chicken Soup Base)
    5 bacon strips, cut in half
    Cut roast down the center lengthwise to within 1/2 inch of bottom.  Open roast so it lies flat.  On each half, make a lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 inch of bottom.  Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
    In a large bowl, combine the rice, apricots, onion, celery, parsley, sage, thyme and broth.  Divide half of the stuffing among the three slits.  Roll up roast from a long side; tie with the kitchen string at 2 inch intervals.  Place the remaining stuffing in a greased shallow 2 qt. baking dish; set aside.  
    Bake roast, uncovered at 350o for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.  Carefully remove string.  Place bacon strips over top.  Bake 30 - 45 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160o.  Cover and bake reserved stuffing for 30 minutes or until heated through.  Let roast stand for 10 minutes before slicing.  Yields 8 - 10 servings.

    Breaded Swiss Chicken
    6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
    1 tsp. salt, divided
    2 eggs
    1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
    1/2 cup Watkins Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor
    1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
    2 TBSP butter
    3 TBSP all-purpose flour
    1/8 tsp. Watkins Black Pepper
    2 cups milk
    3 TBSP white wine or chicken broth made with 3 TBSP warm water and 1/2 to 1 tsp. Watkins Chicken Soup Base
    Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.  Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt.  In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.  Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.  Dip chicken in eggs then roll in crumbs.  Let stand for 5 minutes.
    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in grapeseed oil in batches for 6 - 8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear; drain.  Place chicken in a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan; sprinkle with cheese.  Bake at 350o for 2 - 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    Meanwhile,in a large saucepan, melt the butter.  Stir in flour, pepper and remaining salt until smooth; gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from the heat; stir in wine or broth.  Serve with chicken.  Yield: 6 servings.

    Peppery Beef Roast
    1 boneless beef rump roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
    1/2 cup ketchup
    3 TBSP brown sugar
    1 TBSP Watkins Mustard, dry
    1 TBSP lemon juice
    2 tsp. celery salt
    2 tsp. Watkins Black Pepper
    2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    1 tsp. Watkins Organic Garlic Powder
    1 tsp. Watkins Organic Onion Powder
    1 tsp. liquid smoke, optional
    1/2 to 1 tsp. Watkins Sea Salt
    1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
    Cut roast in half; place in a 5 qt. slow cooker.  Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over roast.  Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender.  Thicken cooling juices if desired.  Yield: 10 - 12 servings.

    The statements made and opinions expressed on this page are those of the Independent Watkins Associate who is the publisher of this document, and are not to be construed as the statements or opinions of Watkins Incorporated.

    Monday, November 12, 2012

    Winter Cobblers and Crisps

    Winter Cobblers and Crisps

    From Your Independent Watkins Associate ~ Michelle Klimchuk 

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    Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

    4 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)
    3/4 cup packed brown sugar
    1/2 cup rolled oats
    1. tsp. Watkins Cinnamon
    1/3 to 1/2 tsp. allspice
    1/3 cup cold butter
    Vanilla ice cream, optional
    Place apples in a greased 8 inch square baking dish. In a bowl, combine brown sugar,
    flour, oats, cinnamon and allspice; cut in butter until crumbly.  Sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender.  Serve warm with ice cream if desired.

    Peach Crisp
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/2 cup butter
    Filling:
    2 cans (16 ounces each) sliced peaches
    1 cup sugar
    1/4 cup cornstarch
    1 tsp. Watkins Vanilla
    Topping:
    1-1/2 cups rolled oats
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1 tsp. Watkins Cinnamon
    5 T. butter
    In bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a
    9 inch square baking pan. Bake at 360 for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, drain the peaches
    and reserve juice in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar and cornstarch; bring to a boil, stirring
    constantly. Boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; add vanilla and
    stir in peaches. Pour into crust. For topping, combine oats, brown sugar and flour and
    cinnamon. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling; Bake at 350 degrees for
    25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

    Cherry Cobbler

    5 cups pitted canned tart red cherries
    1/3 cup sugar
    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    2 1/2 T. cornstarch
    1 tsp. Watkins Cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. Watkins Nutmeg
    2 1/2 T. lemon juice
    Topping:
    1 cup all purpose flour
    1 T. sugar
    1 tsp. Watkins Baking Powder
    1/4 tsp. salt
    2 T. butter
    1/3 to 1/2 cup milk
    Drain cherries, reserving 1 1/4 cups juice; discard remaining juice; set aside. In a
    saucepan, combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir in cherry and lemon juices.
    Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; boil 2 minutes. Add cherries; pour into an ungreased 9 inch square baking dish. For topping, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut
    in butter until crumbly. Stir in enough milk to moisten. Drop by tablespoonfuls over
    cherries. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.

    Pear Crisp
    8 medium ripe pears, peeled and thinly sliced
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 tsp. Watkins Cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. allspice
    1/4 tsp. Watkins Ginger
    Topping:
    1 cup all purpose flour
    1 cup old-fashioned oats
    1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    1/2 tsp. Watkins Baking Powder
    1/2 cup cold butter
    Garnish with fresh mint or addition pear slices, optional
    Toss pears with orange juice; place in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. (Spray with
    Watkins Cooking Spray!) Combine the sugar, cinnamon, allspice and ginger; sprinkle
    over the pears. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and baking powder; cut in
    butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pears. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or
    until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender. Serve warm. Garnish with mint and
    additional pears if desired.

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    Sunday, November 11, 2012

    How to Speed-Peel A Potato

    Chicken Dishes You Order When You Dine Out!

    Chicken Dishes You Order When You Dine Out!

    From Your Independent Watkins  Associate, Michelle Klimchuk ~ www.productsof1868.com
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    Easy Chicken Marsala
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper
    1/2 teaspoon Watkins Oregano
    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick
    4 tablespoons butter
    4 tablespoons Watkins Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor
    1 cup sliced mushrooms
    1/2 cup Marsala wine
    1/4 cup cooking sherry
    In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
    In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. Pour in wine and sherry. Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

     

     

     

    Non-Alcoholic Marsala Substitute

    Although most of the alcohol is evaporated during the cooking process, some people prefer to cook without using Marsala due to its alcohol content. Try this
    1/4 cup of white grape juice
    1 tablespoon Watkins Vanilla Extract
    2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar
    Mix the ingredients thoroughly and continue making your dish.
    Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata
    4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    cayenne pepper, or to taste salt and Watkins Black Pepper to taste
    all-purpose flour for dredging
    2 tablespoons Watkins Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor
    1 tablespoon capers, drained
    1/2 cup white wine
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    1/4 cup water
    3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
    2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

    Directions

    Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2-inch thick.
    Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
    Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds.
    Pour white wine into skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
    Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
    Return chicken breasts to the pan cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

    Chicken Cordon Bleu
    6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
    6 slices Swiss cheese
    6 slices ham
    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon Watkins Paprika
    6 tablespoons butter
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1 teaspoon Watkins Chicken Soup & Gravy Base
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
    Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.
    The statements made and opinions expressed on this page are those of the Independent Watkins Associate who is the publisher of this document, and are not to be construed as the statements or opinions of Watkins Incorporated.


    Beautiful Breads


    Beautiful Breads


    From Your Independent Watkins Consultant, Michelle Klimchuk

    Cheesy Sesame Flatbread
    1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust
    2 tablespoons Watkins Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor
    1 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Powder
    To taste, Watkins Black Pepper 6 oz
    To taste, Watkins Coarse Sea Salt
    Watkins Sesame Seeds
    3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Unroll dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; flatten dough to 13 in. x 9 in. and build up edges slightly.
    Brush with oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds, pepper and salt and cheeses.
    Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until crisp. Cut into squares; serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.
    Knots
    3 Cans of Refrigerator Biscuits
    Take each piece, divide into thirds, roll, and tie into a knot. Bake as directed.
    Mix together:
    ½ C. Watkins Garlic and Parsley Grapeseed Oil (can use Original also)
    ½ C. parmesan cheese
    2 tsp. Watkins Garlic powder granules
    1 T. Watkins Italian Seasoning
    ¼ tsp. Watkins Pepper 
    1 T. Watkins Parsley flakes
    Pour this mixture over baked knots!  Serve warm!

    Poppy seed Bread
    3 C. All-purpose flour
    1 ½ tsp. Watkins Baking Powder
    12 tsp. salt
    2 ½  C. Sugar
    1 ½ C. Milk
    1 1/3 C. Watkins Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor
    3 Eggs                                                                      
    1 ½ T Watkins Poppy Seeds
    1 ½ tsp. Watkins Vanilla Extract
    1 ½ tsp. Watkins Almond Extract
    Mix first 10 ingredients together; beat for 2 minutes.  Bake in 2 bread pans sprayed with Watkins Cooking Spray and lightly floured at 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes until bread tests done.  To make glaze, mix  following ingredients together and drizzle over bread.

    Glaze
    ½ C. Powdered Sugar
    ½ taps. Watkins Extract of choice
    1 T. melted butter
    ½ to 1 T. Water or Milk
    Crisp Vanilla Shortbreads
    1/2 cup butter
    1/4 cup Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil, Original Flavor
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    1/2 tsp Watkins Original Vanilla
    1/4 tsp Watkins Almond Extract
    1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
    3 tbsp cornstarch
    1/8 tsp salt
    3 tbsp large grain sugar or sugar
    *Optional 1/2 cup toffee bits or mini semi-sweet choc chips
    Heat oven to 350 o F. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and beat until
    creamy. Add next 3 ingredients and beat until well mixed. If adding chips, stir
    them in by hand.
    Pat dough into an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with
    sugar. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately
    cut into squares, rectangles or triangles while still warm. Remove from pan
    when cooled.
    The statements made and opinions expressed on this page are those of the Independent Watkins Associate who is the publisher of this document, and are not to be construed as the statements or opinions of Watkins Incorporated.

    Pumpkin Pie

    Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie 
    1 cup sugar
    1 tbsp all-purpose flour
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon Watkins Nutmeg
    1/4 teaspoon Watkins Cloves, ground
    1/2 teaspoon Watkins Ginger
    3 large eggs
    1- 1/2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin (or use canned)
    1 cup evaporated milk
    1 unbaked 9-inch pastry pie shell
    Combine sugar, flour and salt; beat in eggs. Stir in pumpkin and
    milk. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 400°F for 50 minutes or until a
    knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with sweetened
    whipped cream and a sprinkle of Watkins Cinnamon 

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