Maple meats all around!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Kelly Diamond

Here in New England, we love our (PURE) maple syrup. And any Vermonter can tell you that maple inspired foods are a-plenty here. But even when we’re not pouring maple syrup on our entire breakfast (not just the pancakes!), enjoying a maple creemee (that’s soft serve ice cream, if you’re not familiar) from the local creemee stand or buying maple cotton candy at the fair, there’s other ways to enjoy that fantastic maple flavor. And you can, too! Here are SIX different maple-inspired meat recipes you should try:

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH ORANGE-MAPLE GLAZE from allrecipes

MAPLE & BLUE CHEESE STEAK from Taste of Home

MUSTARD-MAPLE PORK TENDERLOIN from Eating Well

MAPLE SALMON from allrecipes

MAPLE-ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE from Food Network

PAN-SEARED MAPLE VENISON from Cooking Club of America

And if that doesn’t get your maple fix, you can always just chug some syrup instead.

What is your favorite way to eat maple syrup?
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SGFSC Day 2: Ramen gets creative

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Kelly Diamond

Welcome to day 2 of our Social Grocery Food Stamp Challenge!

This afternoon, Laura S. tweeted a picture of her SGFSC lunch:

Now I won”t lie to you, I love ramen. Chicken flavor Maruchan noodles have been a closeted favorite of mine since I was younger (despite my mother”s disapproval). I have come to learn that there are so many more closeted-ramen-lovers out there — and for all of you, I write this blog post.

Now when I saw Laura”s tweet this afternoon, I got to thinking. I have heard the many strange ways that people eat their ramen — without the broth (WHAT?!), without the seasoning (UNTHINKABLE), dry (okay, I do sometimes, too), dry with a seasoning sprinkle .. the list goes on and on. What I didn”t realize was just HOW MANY RECIPES there are to give your ramen a little jazz. There are a ton out there, but here are three I found pretty intriguing — brace yourself, because ramen just got a little creative:

EASY RAMEN STIR-FRY

Call me strange all you like, but this Easy Ramen Stir-Fry is a keeper. Look at it, it”s practically Japanese takeout worthy! Add some chicken or beef strips to really get a full meal out of this, or even shrimp if you”re feeling the need for seafood. Y-U-M. (Food.com)

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES

I love chicken. I love chicken salad. I love ramen. I”m pretty sure that this Oriental Chicken Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles is a WIN WIN WIN. Maybe even worthy of another WIN, just for good measure. Add some sunflower seeds and slivered almonds? NOW YOU”RE TALKING. I”m making this ASAP. (Food.com)

RAMEN FRITTATA WITH HAM AND CHEESE

It”s like quiche meets noodle casserole. I have never had a frittata of any kind, but I can only imagine that this Ramen Frittata with Ham and Cheese is bursting with flavor. Chicken flavored ramen, with cheese and ham? There”s nothing wrong with that combination, in my opinion! (AllRecipes.com)

How do you like to eat your ramen? Share your creative recipes with us!

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Fall means time for cider

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Kelly Diamond

Not really sure why I”m on such an apple kick lately. In addition to the post from yesterday, I have also been eating apples nonstop. Over the weekend I made chocolate dipped apples topped with coconut and crushed Reese”s pieces (yes, they are AMAZING), I sit here now typing this with a locally picked honeycrisp apple in my hand. But I need more. So I think of the apple cider in my fridge and it comes to me — time to hit the kitchen.

Typically during the Fall season we”ll enjoy a nice warm cup of apple cider and call it a day. I”ve been known to drink a cup or two alongside a cider doughnut. But this year I think I want to step it up a notch. Alas, I give you these few recipes that I cannot wait to try! But first, we have to go a traditional route (with a twist):

CIDER DOUGHNUT MUFFINS

Cider doughnuts have taken a whole new form. This recipe from Tablespoon.com transforms the traditional cider doughnut into a muffin treat — sorry blueberries, you”ll have to wait! I can”t wait to have these for breakfast. (Or lunch. Or dinner. Or a midnight snack ..)

CARAMEL-STUFFED APPLE CIDER COOKIES

Even just looking at these cookies make me think of lounging in front of the fireplace on a crisp Fall evening. Am I right? The cider cookie with caramel center seems like the perfect companion for a cup of hot tea. Thank you to Scrambled Henfruit for sharing this amazing treat!

APPLE BUTTER CINNAMON ROLLS W/ CIDER ICING

Cinnamon rolls just got even better — apple butter cinnamon rolls. Add cider icing for noming bliss. These rolls from Babble.com would be a perfect addition to your next Sunday brunch. As someone who loves breakfast, I feel I might be making these sooner rather than later.

APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Apple cider chicken! Who says cider has to be used only in baking? There are many recipes that use apple cider in gravies and marinades, but I found this Food Network recipe to be exceptionally interesting. Maybe it”s just the picture, but that chicken looks like its bursting with Fall flavor. A great way to use up any leftover apple cider in the fridge!

What”s your favorite Fall treat? Share with us!

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