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NYFW: Cocktail Recipes
Whether you’re behind the stage, sitting front row, or reading updates online, sip in style during the trendiest week of the year with these Fashion Week inspired cocktail recipes from VOGA Italia and SPARKLING ICE.Pretty in PinkIngredients- 3 oz. Grapefruit Sparkling ICE
- 1 ½ oz. vodka
- 1 oz. lime juice
- Lime wedge
- Sliced fresh jalapeño
- Chili salt for rim of glass (Kosher salt mixed with chili powder)
Directions- Use a lime wedge to rub the entire rim of a chilled martini glass, and dip into chili salt mixture.
- Combine vodka and jalapeno slices with ice in a shaker.
- Strain and pour into the chilled martini glass.
- Top with Grapefruit Sparkling ICE.
- Garnish with a few Jalapeno slices.
Haute CoutureIngredients:· 1 oz Vodka· 3 oz VOGA Pinot Grigio· 1 oz. Cranberry or pomegranate juice· Fresh berries (for garnish)Directions:· Pour VOGA Pinot Grigio and vodka into chilled martini glass· Top with cranberry or pomegranate juice· Garnish with fresh berriesLittle Black DressIngredients:· 4 oz VOGA Merlot· 3 oz. Coca-Cola· Lemon/lime (for garnish)Directions:· Pour VOGA Merlot, then Coca-Cola over ice· Garnish with lemon or lime slices around the rim of the glassFlirty FashionistaIngredients:- 3 oz. Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE
- 2 oz. VOGA Prosecco
- Sliced white peaches for garnish
Directions:- Pour VOGA Prosecco, then Peach Nectarine Sparkling ICE over ice
- Garnish with sliced peaches, raspberry and basil
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OMG Granola Cookies
Oat My Goodness craft granola is a family business, created and run by mother-daughter duo Shohreh and Yasaman Vojdani, and led by Shohreh’s background in nutrition and their unsuccessful search for a healthy granola option that didn’t sacrifice amazing taste — so they headed to the kitchen and made some herself.
OMG fans have also gotten creative in the kitchen with making their own recipes using the three delicious flavor combinations of Oat My Goodness: Vintage, reminiscent of fresh baked oatmeal cookies, energizing Sunrise featuring bright flavors such as orange, coffee and mango and Bad Money highlighting sweet flavors such as peanut butter and banana.
Bad Monkey Cookie Bars
Made by Oat My Goodness
11Ž2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1Ž4 teaspoon salt
1Ž2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1Ž4 cup coconut oil, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup Oat My Goodness Bad Monkey granola
Vintage Granola Cookies
Created by Jessica Fiorillo of FeedmeDearly.com
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup Oat My Goodness Vintage granola
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
Oat My Goodness is based in New York and Maryland, and you can purchase OMG online at omgcraftgranola.com
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Get Baked: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with @ZulkaSugar
The holidays are a great time to experiment in the kitchen. I was recently inspired to mix up a recipe for peanut butter chocolate chip cookies using a substitute for both white and brown sugars. Zulka makes sugar that is minimally processed and comes straight from freshly-harvested sugar cane. Their brown sugar is non-GMO project verified and blended with fresh molasses. Together, they perfect an already stellar recipe. Have at it and watch them disappear within a few minutes.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup softened, unsalted butter 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 3/4 cup Zulka Morena pure cane sugar 1/2 cup packed Zulka Brown pure cane sugar 1 egg 1 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 cup chocolate chipsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, and both sugars until well blended and creamy. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Combine the two mixtures, then mix in both chips. Roll about 2 Tbsp of dough into a balls and place about 2” apart on an ungreased or paper lined baking sheet. Press down lightly onto the baking sheet just enough to slightly flatten. Bake for about 10 minutes and allow to cool completely before enjoying. This recipe makes about 24-30 cookies.
Read more about Zulka all-natural and unrefined granulated sugar at zulka.com. Other creations of theirs include powdered pure cane sugar and picante sugar, which adds a touch of chili spice! This is the good stuff, and it tastes great in coffee too. SWEET.
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Soup Starters for You @pacificfoods
With Hurricane Sandy on the horizon, everyone is staying home to stay dry and cozy inside. Our friends from Pacific Foods sent over these Soup Starters and they could not have come at a better time! A new line of bold and authentic soup bases that capture all the depth and complexity of the flavors of on-trend ethnic soups. To complete the soup, just add your choice of protein and other fresh signature ingredients for an authentic taste experience at home. I am looking forward to making these today! Dinner in 20 mins? Yes please!
Find out more on http://www.pacificfoods.com
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Pecans……Just Not Another Nut!
Ways to Incorporate Pecans into a Healthy Lifestyle
Pecans are easy to add to your eating plan; simply grab a handful! Pecans are healthy and delicious, and just a one-ounce serving (15- 20 pecan halves) packs more than 19 vitamins and minerals, fiber and protein to keep you going. They’re a perfect snack for both children and adults. Often associated with indulgences and occasional treats, pecans can also be eaten in healthier forms and cooked or baked in a wide variety of foods to add flavor and nutrition. Delicious recipes can be found or created using pecans for breakfast, salads, entrees and side dishes.
Warm Pasta Salad with Pecans and Spinach
Check out these recipes at http://ilovepecans.org/
Heart-Healthy Pecans
Nearly 60 percent of the fats in pecans are monounsaturated and another 30 percent are polyunsaturated, leaving very little saturated fat in pecans. The unsaturated fat in pecans is heart-healthy fat meeting the new Dietary Guidelines that recommend Americans keep intake between 20 and 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from heart-healthy sources like fish, nuts and vegetable oils. In addition, pecans contain no trans fat.
Nutrient-Dense Pecans
Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals – including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins and zinc. One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber. Pecans are also a natural, high-quality source of protein that contain very few carbohydrates and no cholesterol. Pecans are also naturally sodium-free, making them an excellent choice for those on a salt- or sodium-restricted diet.
For much more information on Pecans go to http://ilovepecans.org/
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Go Nuts with @SanteNuts !
Candied, spiced, sweet, or savory, who doesn’t love a little crunch? Santé‘s delicious array of packaged nuts have become my go-to add on to almost any dish. Their convenience makes them great for snacking, and their flavor makes for great recipe add-ons! I adore their candied variety; it adds a subtly sweet crunch to my favorite salads.
Their also great for taking on the go! The 1 oz packaging is perfect to stick into a lunch bag or purse. I keep a bag in the glove compartment of my car for when I’m in a rush with no time for breakfast.
Available in nine assorted flavors — Chipotle Almonds, Garlic Almonds, Cardamon Cashews, Candied Pecans (LOVE), Cinnamon Pecans, Roasted Salted Pecans, Sweet and Salty Pecans, Candied Pistachios, and Candied Walnuts.
Their website also has a list of easy recipes and serving ideas that’s definitely worth checking out.
How do you enjoy Santé Nuts?