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3| Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special SupplementTuesday, September 6, 2011 TASTE OF HOME
Drop your whisks, grab your friends,
and join us for a night of fun at the Taste
of Home Cooking School show, presented
live at the Augusta Civic Center on
Saturday, September 10.
During this interactive event, you’ll
watch top culinary expert, Chef Michael
Barna, demonstrate ten new recipes you
can easily recreate in your home. Armed
with new culinary tips and techniques,
you’ll be sure to impress your family and
friends with these sophisticated yet sur-
prisingly easy-to-make dishes.
Not only will you leave the event with
new recipe ideas, you’ll also go home with
a valuable gift bag. Our ever-popular gift
bags include an assortment of products
and coupons, including two Taste of Home
magazines. And while you’re there,
remember to enter for a chance to win one
of many exciting door prizes.
For more information about the event
and how to purchase tickets, visit
TasteofHome.com. You can also find us on
Facebook and Twitter.
The Taste of Home Cooking School is
an event you won’t want to miss. Let’s get
cooking!
Taste of Home Cooking SchoolAnnual event planned September 10 at the Augusta Civic Center
Staff photo by Michael G. Seamans
An audience member receives a make-over from one of the vendors at the Taste of HomeCooking School last year.
Staff photos by Michael G. Seamans
Chef Michael Barna holds up a ginger root during a cooking demonstration, part of the Taste of Home Cooking School at the WatervilleOpera House last year.
Special Thanks to theCapital Area TechnicalSchool Culinary Arts
students and instructorCharles Izzi for their
assistance in preparing allthe great recipes prior to
and during the show. Also thanks to
MaineGeneral andHannaford for supplying the branded ambassador
volunteers who will be helping during the show,and Fuller’s Market for
donating the meats used insome of the recipes.
Visit these businesses at the Taste of Home vendor booth area:
Sponsor Name ........................Booth #Fortin's Home Furnishings .................1
Central Maine Motors Auto Group ...2
Hammond Lumber .............................3
Hannaford ..........................................4
Steve's Appliance ...............................5
Senator Inn & Spa .............................6
Fuller's Market ...................................7
AmComm Wireless ............................8
Dead River Company..........................9
Rooster's Restaurant ........................10
Pine Tree Orthopedic .......................11
Eric's Restaurant ..............................12
New Dimensions FCU......................13
Panera Bread ....................................14
Lia Sophia ........................................15
Pampered Chef .................................16
Cabot Cheese ...................................17
Northeast Coffee ..............................18
TV Man-Dish Network/Direct TV ...19
Tastefully Simple .............................20
MaineToday Media ..........................21
Augusta/Waterville Florist ...............22
Thanks to our radio
sponsor The Mix 107.9
This special advertising supplement was produced by the Kennebec Journal/ MorningSentinel. The cover design was by Natalie Blake, Creative Services Graphic Designer.
Mary Ellen Plato can’t wait for school to
start. Neither can Ron and Linda Burke. They
were the first in line — at 6:30 am, hours
before the doors opened —to purchase VIP
tickets to the Taste of Home Cooking School,
coming to the Augusta Civic Center on
Saturday, September 10.
As fans of Chef Michael Barna, they also
savored the opportunity to meet him in per-
son during Chef Michael’s recent media pre-
view advance tour, hosted by the Kennebec
Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Tour stops took place at show sponsors
Hammond Lumber, Steve’s Appliances,
Fortin’s Home Furnishings, Central Maine
Motors Auto Group, and Hannaford’s unique
LEED-certified supermarket in Augusta.
While vacations come and go, a good meal
well prepared is always in season. During the
Cooking School, Taste of Home culinary spe-
cialist Chef Michael takes pleasure in sharing
some simple and delicious recipes, as well as
tips and techniques, to make your own
kitchen adventures more fun and satisfying.
The September 10 program at the Augusta
Civic Center will be Chef Michael’s first of
the Fall 2011 season—and likely the biggest,
in terms of audience numbers. Though Chef
Michael conducted the 2010 Cooking School
at the Waterville Opera House last year, that
landmark facility is closed for renovations. A
number of returning and new sponsors will
help to transform the civic center stage into
an inviting kitchen and dining area, to show-
case the recipe preparation and presentation.
Chef Michael has always felt at home in
the kitchen. As a child, he stood fascinated by
his grandmother’s side, as she prepared won-
derful family meals. “To me, cooking is like
breathing,” he explains. Conducting the cook-
ing school allows Chef Michael to combine
what comes naturally with his love of being
an entertainer and his emerging sense of
showmanship.
Friendly banter, small talk and humor are
hallmarks of the Taste of Home Cooking
School — and are one of the reasons why
folks come back year after year.
Chef Michael’s professional career in the
kitchen started at the tender age of 13, when
the New Jersey native began working in food
service at a local retirement facility. There, he
not only learned the value of hard work, but
also began to cultivate his lifelong enthusi-
asm for food and entertaining.
He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY, after
which he helped open three gourmet casino
restaurants in Atlantic City, NJ. Later, he and
his wife relocated near to Philadelphia, PA,
where he was hired as Executive Sous Chef
at a prestigious hotel.
He has also facilitated private and online
cooking classes, appeared in local and nation-
al television commercials and competed in
national recipe contests. He became a Taste
of Home culinary specialist a year and a half
ago.
Based in Greendale, WI, the Taste of
Home Cooking School is actually a highly
successful national venture launched by
Reader’s Digest. Chef Michael and col-
leagues have become local celebrities, known
for their informative and entertaining style.
Audience members will be converging on
the spacious Civic Center from near and far.
More and more men are attending the
Cooking Schools — and since these are fami-
ly friendly events, interested children are also
welcome. Young local culinary arts students
even assist with food preparations and some-
times share the stage at selected events.
VIP seating sold out in days; those lucky
ticket holders will enjoy early admittance, a
Tuesday, September 6, 20114 Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special Supplement |TASTE OF HOME
Newspaper holds Taste of Home media day with sponsors
Nancy McGinnis photo
Mary Ellen Plato and Beth Bruns meet Chef Michael Barna, of the Taste of Home Cooking School, attended the media day at Steve’sAppliance. They are big fans of the Taste of Home cooking school and were first in line at the Augusta Civic Center at 6:30 a.m. the firstday of ticket sales to reserve their VIP seats for the show.
Nancy McGinnis photo
More fans ask for autographs from Chef Michael Barna at the Cony Street Hannafords inAugusta during media day.More on MEDIA, Page 5
5| Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special SupplementTuesday, September 6, 2011 TASTE OF HOME
“meet and greet” session with Chef Michael
before the show, and a front row seat. Plenty
of good seats are still available via ticketmas-ter.com or the Augusta Civic Center box
office by calling 626-2400. Prices start at
only $10.
In a positive and energized atmosphere, all
those attending will enjoy the opportunity to
learn step-by-step techniques from the expert,
demonstrating ten recipes in the course of the
two and a half hour program. Each partici-
pant also receives a gift bag filled with prod-
ucts, coupons, a Taste of Home cookbook,
and a copy of the Taste of Home magazine.
When asked to share his own favorite
aspect of the Cooking School experience,
Chef Michael replied, “I love being on stage,
entertaining and sharing my love of cooking,
and bringing the family back to the dinner
table!”
MediaContinued from Page 4
Nancy McGinnis photo
Michelle and Michael Fortins of Fortin’s Home Furnishings with Chef Barna.Nancy McGinnis photo
Hammond Lumber employess, back, Kelsey Stevens and Bill Nutting, front left to right,Michelle Kenney, Chef Barna and Lori Witham.
Nancy McGinnis photo
Chris Gaunce and Jessica McQuillan from Central Maine Motors Auto Group with Chef Barna.
Nancy McGinnis photo
Chef Barna with Steve Barrows owner ofSteve’s Appliance.
Nancy McGinnis photo
The crowd at Hannafords surrounds Chef Barna during the media day in Augusta.
Exclusive Level Sponsors:Amcomm Wireless
Dead River CompanyFullers MarketMaineGeneral
Senator Inn and Spa
Gourmet Level Sponsor:Roosters
Appetizer Level Sponsors:Augusta/Waterville Florists
Erics’ RestaurantJoseph’s MarketNew Dimensions
Federal Credit UnionNortheast Coffee
Panera BreadPine Tree Orthopedic
Florists who donated door prizes:
Sunset FlowerlandBerry & Berry Floral
Thanks to our sponsors:
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Tuesday, September 6, 20116 Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special Supplement |TASTE OF HOME
Revamp a standardcookie exchange and create a new holiday classic
Hot Buttered Yum Chex® Mix Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
Ingredients
Directions1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereals. In 2-cup microwavablemeasuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and honey uncoveredon High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is bubbly. Stirin spices and rum flavoring. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring untilcoated. 2. Microwave uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowlafter every minute. 3. Cool slightly; about 5 minutes. Stir in marshmallows. Spread onwaxed paper. Store in airtight container.
16 servings (1/2 cup each) Other party pleasing recipes that work well for a Chex Party Mix-Change include: The Original Chex®Party Mix; Chex®Caramel-Chocolate Drizzles; Chex®PB and Chocolate Blast; and Chex®Pumpkin Pie Crunch. For additional information and great-tastingrecipes, visit www.ChexPartyMix.com, or www.ChexPartyMixChange.com.
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The concept is simple: host a party, ask-
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7| Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special SupplementTuesday, September 6, 2011 TASTE OF HOME
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Tuesday, September 6, 20118 Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special Supplement |TASTE OF HOME
West Bend® launches newplatinum edition™ electric
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Gary’s Citrus-Honey Glazed Pork ChopsServing Size: 6 Prep: Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:6 center cut pork chops4 tablespoons vegetable oil4 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon iodized salt1/4 teaspoon finely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic1 - 15 oz. can mandarin oranges1/4 cup honey1 lemon1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 cup green onions, slicedDirections:In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. Patthe pork chops dry with a paper towel. Preheat the West Bend®PlatinumEdition™ Non-StickElectric Skillet to 375ºF and add the oil. While the oil is heating, tossdredge the pork in the seasoned flour. Place the pork chops in the skilletand sear until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn the chops over and sear forabout 2 more minutes. Add the juice from the lemon and the mandarinoranges, honey, and Dijon. Reduce the heat to 200ºF and simmer thechops in the sauce for 15 minutes. Garnish with the mandarin orange andgreen onion and simmer the chops in the sauce for 15 minutes.
Before you reach for the salt shaker, con-
sider this: according to the Mayo Clinic, the
number-one health threat for both men and
women is heart disease. And a big part of
preventing heart disease is reducing the
amount of sodium, or salt, in your diet.
So, how can you eat better without sacri-
ficing flavor?
Think fresh. The less processed the food
you eat, the better; processed foods (canned
soup, frozen entrees and other prepared
items) tend to be high in sodium. Instead,
load your grocery cart with fruits and veg-
etables; lean meat, fish and skinless poultry;
low fat or fat free dairy products; and whole
grains and pastas.
Taste as you cook. When a recipe calls
for salt “to taste, don’t just automatically
dump it in. Use salt sparingly as you taste
your food at various cooking stages. If you
re used to that salty taste, give it some time;
your palate will soon adjust to foods that
contain less or no salts.
Use herbs. Either fresh or dried, herbs
enhance foods flavor without sodium. Try
basil, oregano, parsley, dill, onion or garlic
powder, freshly ground or cayenne pepper.
Citrus is another flavor-booster. Try grating
lemon zest, or add citrus juice to finished
dishes.
Cook with stock. A great way to add fla-
vor to pasta, rice, potatoes, and meat dishes
is to cook them in or with a lower sodium
stock (chicken, beef/meat, seafood, or veg-
etable), a healthier choice than high-sodium
bouillon cubes or canned broth. If you make
your own stock, keep extra in the freezer to
always have some on hand.
Load your pantry with prepared stock,
being sure to choose a brand that s lower in
sodium and as close to homemade as possi-
ble. Kitchen Basics stocks contain even less
sodium than the leading reduced-sodium
broth.
Kitchen Basics Real Cooking Stocks are
slowly simmered from meat, bones, vegeta-
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stocks are ALL NATURAL without added
MSG, chemicals, fillers or excess salts. A
great pantry addition for soups and meals or
to flavor your favorite fall vegetables.
Whether you are controlling ingredients
for weight loss, heart health, renal health, to
avoid certain foods due to allergies or to
simply stay true to your culinary
basics...Kitchen Basics Stocks enable ingre-
dient conscious cooks to control the sodium
level without over seasoning.
Try this fantastic recipe for Asparagus
Risotto and see how using wonderful ingre-
dients can add flavor without having to pile
on the salt!
Shake the Salt HabitAnd take control of your favorite recipes
Asparagus RisottoSubmitted By: Chef Edward Marlier
Ingredients1 pound asparagus4 Tbsp butter1/2 cup chopped onion or shallots1 cup arborio rice1/2 cup dry white wine32oz. carton Kitchen Basics UnsaltedChicken Stock1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup cooked bacon, cut into smalltrips (pancetta)DirectionsPrepare the asparagus by breaking off dis-carding the tough ends (about the lastinch of the spear). Cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Bring a saucepan with aquart of water to a boil. Blanch theasparagus pieces for 2 minutes. Removethe asparagus pieces to an ice water bathto shock the asparagus into a vibrantgreen color and to stop the cooking. Drainand set aside.In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan, heat 3tbsp.butter on medium heat. Add the onionsand cook until translucent. Add rice andcook for 2 minutes more, stirring untilnicely coated.While the onions are cooking, bring thestock to a simmer in a saucepan. Add thewine. Slowly stir, allowing the rice toabsorb the wine. Once the wine is almostcompletely absorbed, add stock to therice 1/2 cup at a time until the liquid isalmost completely absorbed. Stir often toprevent the rice from sticking to the bot-tom of the pan. Continue cooking and stir-ring rice until the rice is tender, but stillfirm to the bite. Remove from heat.Gently stir in the grated Parmesancheese, the remaining butter, and theasparagus. Garnish with bacon and shavedparmesan and serve immediately. Serves6. And for more recipes go to www.kitchen-basics.net.
9| Kennebec Journal | Morning Sentinel | Special SupplementTuesday, September 6, 2011 TASTE OF HOME
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Next time you’re searching for fla-
vor inspiration in the kitchen, take a
closer look at your favorite cut of
pork.
Whether you’re planning a festive
party or a relaxed weeknight meal,
pork’s versatility makes it a go-to for
quick, delicious dishes in a spectrum
of vibrant flavors. Pork chops with
applesauce is tried and true, but what
about pairing a juicy roast tenderloin
with ginger and soy sauce?
No matter the occasion, pork is the
perfect mate for all your favorite fla-
vors — and some flavors you might
never expect. Succulent tenderloins
pair with sweet and savory glazes
like honey and sesame, but are also
suited for more tart and intense fla-
vors like a refreshing pickled onion
relish or a cocoa and coffee rub. And
because many cuts, like pork tender-
loin, chops and loin roasts can be
cooked up in less than 30 minutes,
pork pairs perfectly with your busy
schedule too.
And...have you heard? The USDA
lowered its temperature recommen-
dation for pork. For juicy, tender
meat, cook loins, chops and roasts to
145ºF with a three minute rest time.
This temperature will yield a product
that’s typically pinker in color and
juicier than any pork you ve ever
made.
Give the new temperature a test-
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Tenderloin. Roast up a couple for a
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playful dinner for two with tasty left-
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Flavorful Pork PairingsPork’s versatility brings exciting flavors to the forefront
Honey Sesame TenderloinIngredients:1 pork tenderloin, (about one pound)1/2 cup soy sauce2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tablespoon ginger root, grated1 tablespoon sesame oil1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons brown sugar4 tablespoons sesame seedsCooking Directions:Place tenderloin in self-sealing bag; add soy sauce, garlic, ginger andsesame oil; seal bag and toss to mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 2-24hours. Heat oven to 450º degrees F. Remove tenderloin from marinade, dis-carding marinade. On a shallow plate mix together honey and brownsugar; place sesame seeds on another plate. Roll tenderloin in honeymixture to coat evenly, and then roll in sesame seeds. Place in shallowpan and roast for 20-27 minutes, until internal temperature reads 145degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time. Slice to serve.Serves 4Serving Suggestions:Pork tenderloins are often packaged two to a bag; plan a meal anothernight with pork tenderloin medallions or kabobs. Nutrition:Calories: 311 calories Protein: 28 grams Fat: 8 grams Sodium: 830 milligrams Cholesterol: 65 milligrams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Carbohydrates: 32 grams
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The holiday season is a time to rejoice and celebrate. Delicious meals
are prepared as friends and families gather together and toast the season.
It is also an important time of year to think about the members of our
communities who don’t have a table to sit around filled with food and
loved ones. With your help, Gallo Family Vineyards will make strides to
ensure that seniors in need in local communities will have access to warm
and nutritious meals with the second annual Every Cork Counts program
— a campaign to raise up to $50,000 to benefit the Meals On Wheels
Association of America®.
For the second year in a row, the Every Cork Counts program will
invite Americans across the country to send in the corks from their Gallo
Family Vineyards wine bottles as a pledge to end senior hunger and raise
funds for Meals On Wheels. From October 1 – December 31, 2011 a $5
donation will be made to Meals On Wheels for every Gallo Family
Vineyard cork returned in the mail.* Americans will also be invited to join
the campaign through Facebook to get their networks of friends and fami-
ly involved in the cause.
“We believe the world’s a better place when families don’t just take
care of their own, but take care of each other,” says Stephanie Gallo, a
third generation Gallo family member. “It’s important to find ways to give
back. We’re proud to partner with Meals On Wheels as they seek to help
such important members of our community. It has become an important
holiday tradition for us.”
In honor of its newest tradition, Gallo Family Vineyards would like to
share a signature holiday dish from its family cookbook. This baked but-
ternut squash risotto recipe is a comforting seasonal dish, ideal for sharing
with others. It pairs wonderfully with the buttery notes in the Gallo
Family Vineyards Chardonnay. And remember to save your cork!
*Gallo will donate $5 for each Gallo Family Vineyards cork mailed
between 10/01/11 and 12/31/11 and received by 01/10/12 to Meals on
Wheels®, up to $50,000. To learn more about Every Cork Counts and
where to send your corks visit the official website at
www.EveryCorkCounts.com, www.mowaa.org or join in at
www.Facebook.com/GalloFamilyVineyards.
Start a new holiday tradition
with a simple way to
help others
Baked Butternut Squash Risotto
From the Gallo Family recipe bookThis delicious, seasonal, low-maintenance risotto bakes in the oven — there is nostirring, no careful watching, no stress! Serve this with pork loin, turkey, chicken,and beef — or all by itself as a casual, meatless entrée. Tastes best with the but-tery flavors in our Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay.Ingredients:4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup water2 cups butternut squash cubes, fresh or frozen and thawed2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as chives, tarragon, Italian parsley,oregano, dill) or 2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs1 1/2 cups Arborio or short grain rice1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper1 cup grated Parmesan, Asiago, or Gruyère cheeseArborio or short grain rice can be found in most grocers’ Italian aisles.Directions:Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a large saucepan, bring broth, water, and butternutsquash to a boil over high heat. While broth mixture is heating, place butter, onion,herbs, rice, and pepper in a 3-quart casserole dish. Pour boiling broth mixture overthe rice mixture and stir to blend. Carefully transfer casserole to oven. Bake for 40to 45 minutes, or until rice and squash are tender. Stir in the cheese and serve hot.Yield: 8 servingsPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 45 minutes
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The holidays are a key time for bak-
ing, whether you are hosting the family
get together, bringing a hostess gift for a
party, or plan on giving dessert treats as
presents. Yet, holiday baking can leave
some feeling intimidated at the thought
of toiling away for hours in the kitchen.
Make this year s holiday baking enjoy-
able, by having a few quick and delicious
recipes in your repertoire.
Pies are always popular, and are easy
to make ahead so they are ready when
you need them. A perennial favorite that
always impresses and can be prepared in
no time, is the Eggland s Best Amazing
Pecan Pie. The recipe infuses the flavors
of the holiday season and calls for less
than 10 ingredients, including a pre-made
pie shell, to save you time.
“The Amazing Pecan Pie is one of my
favorite go-to recipes to make during the
holiday season,” said Barbara Seelig
Brown, Chef and Cookbook Author of
Stress Free Cooking. “It is so easy to
whip up that I usually make a couple of
pies at once and freeze them, so I have
desserts on hand for company, or to give
out as holiday gifts.”
Another tip Barbara recommends for
baking is to use high-quality ingredients
that will help ensure your dishes come
out perfectly every time.
“Eggs are an essential ingredient in
baking, which is why I only use
Eggland’s Best eggs. Not only are they
consistently fresh so they tend to per-
form better in recipes, but also offer
superior nutrition, with less saturated fat
than ordinary eggs,” said Barbara Seelig
Brown.
For more information, cooking tips
and recipes, visit
www.egglandsbest.com.About Eggland’s Best
Eggland’s Best is the No. 1 branded
egg in the U.S. and contains less saturat-
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3 fatty acids, as well as 10 times more
vitamin D as ordinary eggs.
The distinctive “EB” stamp on the
shell assures consumers that the eggs
meet the highest standards of taste,
nutrition and quality. Eggland’s Best
hens are fed a strictly controlled, high-
quality, all-natural, all-vegetarian diet
without added hormones, antibiotics or
steroids of any kind. EB eggs are avail-
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free and organic varieties, and are certi-
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Bakers, start your ovensAmazing Pecan Pie
Ingredients3 Large Eggland’s Best eggs, lightly beaten1 cup Dark Corn Syrup2/3 cup Sugar1/3 cup Butter, melted1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract1/4 teaspoon Salt1 cup Pecans, halved1 9-inch Pie Shell, unbaked
PreparationIn medium bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter (melted andcooled), vanilla and salt until well blended. Evenly arrange pecan halves overbottom of pie shell. Carefully pour egg mixture over pecans. Bake in preheat-ed 350º F oven until filling is set, and crust is brown, about 45 to 50 min-utes. Cool on wire rack.
YieldMakes 12 servingsNutritional Facts1 Serving: Calories 311; Fat 16g (45.5% calories from fat); Protein 3g;Carbohydrate 41g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 58mg; Sodium 252mg.
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Birds Eye® Voila!® announces the
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Whole grains are an important part of
a healthy diet, but sometimes they’re a
challenge to incorporate into your daily
menu. Once you’ve made the decision to
include more whole grains in your diet,
the easiest place to start might be —
perhaps surprisingly with cookies.
After all, who doesn’t indulge in cook-
ies? According to King Arthur Flour
Whole Grain Baking, “Studies show that
when American bakers turn on the oven,
they’re more likely to bake cookies than
anything else.”
Cookies are sweet and flavorful, full
of chips and nuts, candy and dried fruit.
And that s why they re so easy to con-
vert to whole grain. Exchange whole
wheat flour for some of the all-purpose
flour in a cookie laden with dark brown
sugar, butter, toasted pecans, and choco-
late chips, and no one will be the wiser.
“Our best hint: Let the baked cookies
rest for 24 hours, at room temperature,
before serving,” says Susan Reid, editor
of The Baking Sheet at King Arthur
Flour. “This rest gives the bran a chance
to soften, lessening the ‘gritty’ mouth
feel some folks get from whole wheat.”
These cookies are a great way to con-
vince yourself (and your family) that
baking with whole grains can be a tasty
experience. Once you give them a try,
you’ll look for reasons to bake with
whole grains. More delicious whole
grain recipes are available at kingarthur-flour.com.
Cookies get healthierwith whole grains
Basic Whole Grain Cookies
Directions: (Beat together the butter, sugars, salt, baking soda, baking powder, andvanilla until well combined. Add the egg, beating till smooth. Scrape the sides of thebowl, and beat again until smooth. Add the flour and oats, beating to combine. Beat inthe orange juice, then the add-ins. Cover the cookie dough, and refrigerate until thor-oughly chilled; at least several hours, or overnight. When you’re ready to bake, preheatthe oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets. Drop thecookies by the traditional teaspoonful (about 2 measuring teaspoons, about a 1” ball)onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2” apart. If the cookie dough hasbeen refrigerated, bake the cookies for 13 to 14 minutes, until they’re a very light gold-en brown, and a bit darker around the edges. For non-refrigerated dough, bake for about11 minutes. Remove them from the oven, and cool right on the baking sheets. Yield:about 5 dozen small cookies. Whole-Grain Cookie TipsIn plain-textured and/or light-colored cookies, exchanging the all-purpose flour forwhole wheat flour produces a noticeable but pleasant change. To temper the some-times tannic flavor of the whole wheat, add 2 tablespoons orange juice per cup of flourif the recipe calls for liquid (milk or water).In “craggier” cookies, substituting up to 50 percent whole wheat for the all-purposeflour is almost unnoticeable. Substituting 100 percent whole wheat, with no all-purposeflour, often works well, though we can t guarantee it for every recipe.If your cookie recipe directs you to chill the dough, do it! Chilling will create a moretender, lighter-textured cookie that won t spread too much when baking.
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3/4 cup King Arthur 100%White Whole Wheat Flour orPremium Whole Wheat Flour3/4 cup quick rolled oats2 tablespoons orange juice2 cups chips, nuts, and/ordried fruit
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