Barbecue sauce has become a staple you’ll find in almost everyone’s fridge but did you know you can do more with it than just pour it on your steak? Here are some delicious barbecue sauce recipes for you. Try the ribs, pizza, cheese ball, sloppy joe or sandwich ideas soon. Continue reading Barbecue Sauce Recipes
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Easy Curry Chicken
This curry chicken was a huge hit at dinner last month so I made it again this week. It’s so good I just had to share it with you! Not only is it super easy, the chicken is tender and very tasty. Feel free to adjust the spices to your own family’s taste. Hubby thinks it needs more curry but I think it was just right. Since I’m the one who does the cooking you can probably guess who wins this argument! Enjoy! Continue reading Easy Curry Chicken
Easy Beef Gravy Recipe
This is hands down my favorite, easy beef gravy recipe. It goes perfectly with roast beef, hamburger steak and meatloaf or any beef dish that calls for gravy. Not only is this homemade gravy quick and easy to make, it’s delicious too.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp/45 mL pan drippings, butter or Watkins Grapeseed Oil
1-1/2 tbsp/25 mL all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Mushroom Soup and Gravy base
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Beef Soup and Gravy base
1-3/4 cups/375 mL water
1/8 to 1/4 tsp/0.6 to 1.2 ml, to taste Watkins Black Pepper
Organic Cinnamon and Spice Cookies
These organic cinnamon and spice cookies make a nice treat with a cup of coffee, herbal tea or a cold glass of milk. They are great for packed lunches and snacking any time of the day.
Ingredients
2 cups/500 mL all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp/7.5 mL baking soda
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Organic Cinnamon
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Organic Nutmeg
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
1 1/2 cups/375 mL sugar
12 tbsp/180 mL butter (1 ½ sticks), softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Organic Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup/60 mL molasses
Directions: Preheat oven to 350F/180C. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl set aside 1/2 cup/125 mL sugar.
With an electric mixer beat butter, remaining sugar, egg, vanilla, and molasses until well blended. Combine with dry ingredients until dough forms. Roll dough into 1 inch/2.5 cm balls and dip in 1/2 cup/125 mL reserved sugar.
Arrange cookies on a baking sheet, about 3-inches/7.5-cm apart. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.
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A Healthy Sausage Ball Recipe
This is a spicy and healthy sausage ball recipe that’s low in fat, sodium and carbohydrates because it’s made with lean ground turkey. Shape the meat into quick cooking two bite balls, your kids will love them or patties if you prefer. These are good for breakfast, your main course or even as appetizers. Making your own sausage means you can control the ingredients and what your family eats. Continue reading A Healthy Sausage Ball Recipe
Popcorn Seasoning
It’s easy to make your own popcorn seasoning so you can enjoy this healthy snack with your whole family while you watch a good movie or play a board game together. This recipe is a bit spicy and hot, you’ll find some more seasoning suggestions in the tips from the kitchen.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp Watkins grapeseed oil, original or flavor of choice
1 cup popping corn
6 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp Watkins cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Watkins paprika
1/4 teaspoon Watkins garlic granules
1 tsp Watkins seasoning salt Continue reading Popcorn Seasoning
Two Pancake Syrup Recipes
Here are two pancake syrup recipes for you to try. Why make your own homemade syrup? It’s quick, easy and economical, plus it’s healthier too! Since it doesn’t contain any preservatives or high fuctose corn syrup. The first recipe is made with molasses and it isn’t as sweet. Whip up a batch of one of these syrups for the next time you serve your family pancakes, waffles or french toast for breakfast or brunch.
Pancake Syrup With Molasses
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
3 cups water
2 Tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons Watkins Maple Extract
1 teaspoon Watkins Butter Extract
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla Extract Continue reading Two Pancake Syrup Recipes
French Onion Soup Recipe
Do you love soup? Here is a wonderful french onion soup recipe for you. Onions are chock full of good things for you, to make this recipe healthier reduce the amount of butter, use grapeseed oil or a combination of the two.
Ingredients:
5 medium onions
3 tbsp/45 mL butter or Watkins grapeseed oil
1-1/2 quarts/liters water
1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Beef Soup and Gravy base
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Onion Soup and Gravy base
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Black Pepper
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
Pinch of Watkins Thyme
6 slices French bread
Butter or butter and grapeseed oil mixed half and half
1 cup/250 mL (4 oz/113 g) shredded swiss cheese
Directions: Continue reading French Onion Soup Recipe
Easy Buttercream Frosting
This is a very easy and fool proof buttercream frosting. You can make the frosting in a variety of flavors including chocolate, butterscotch, vanilla, lemon, banana and more to perfectly compliment the cake you are frosting.
Ingredients:
2 cups/500 mL powdered sugar (icing sugar)
1/2 cup/125 mL Watkins Dessert Mix, Chocolate, Butterscotch, Vanilla, Lemon or Banana
1/4 cup/60 mL butter
1/3 cup/80 mL half-and-half (creamo)
Hot And Spicy Winter Cole Slaw
Here is a hot and spicy winter cole slaw recipe that’s quick and easy to make, tastes great and it’s healthy for you and your family too. Cabbage and other vegetables in the Cruciferae or Brassica family such as kale, broccoli, collards and brussels sprouts are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. You’ll get added benefits from the hot peppers so if you like hot spicy food ramp up the heat with some red pepper flakes. To preserve the most nutrients don’t over cook the cabbage in this recipe, it should be tender crisp.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Watkins grapeseed oil, original
1 (16 ounce) bag prepared coleslaw vegetables, washed or 4-5 cups shredded cabbage, and carrots
1 tablespoon Watkins cilantro
1 teaspoon Watkins chili powder
1 teaspoon Watkins sea salt Continue reading Hot And Spicy Winter Cole Slaw