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The Best Potato Salad Recipe Ever

Melody — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:48:40 +0000

Potato salad is a summer staple in many homes since it can be prepared ahead so you won’t need to heat up your kitchen during the hottest part of the day. Potato salad recipe is great for lunches, picnics, barbecues and pot luck dinners. This recipe is so quick and easy you can enjoy it year round!

6 medium potatoes, cooked and peeled if desired

3 tbsp vinegar

2/3 cup mayonnaise, regular or low fat

2 tsp Watkins Potato Salad Seasoning

Directions: Cube cooked, cooled potatoes, mix remaining ingredients in a bowl, add potatoes and gently toss to distribute dressing. Refrigerate until serving, enjoy!

The secret is the Watkins potato salad seasoning, try it and see for yourself! Why not make the best potato salad ever?

Raspberry Mustard Salad Dressing

Melody — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:11:23 +0000

If you love fresh, just picked raspberries, this raspberry mustard salad dressing will let enjoy the summer fresh flavor of raspberries all year round. We were served this salad dressing at Watkins business conference today at a special leadership luncheon. I promised everyone I’d keep them up to date so here’s what you missed. When you eat this you can image you were there with us!

1 cup fresh or frozen thawed raspberries
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp honey mustard
1 1/2 tbsp honey
2 tsp Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
1/2 tsp Watkins Thyme
1/2 tsp Watkins Black Pepper

Directions: Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Chill until serving time. Makes about 3/4 cup.

Serve over mixed baby salad greens, mmmm!

This won’t taste the same with out Watkins ingredients, you deserve the very best and you can get it here in the US store or the Canadian store.

How To Make Croutons

Melody — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:28:58 +0000

If you have been wondering how to make croutons, you’ll be delighted to know it’s really easy. Homemade croutons are economical to make, taste better than store bought and they can be healthier for you too. You’ll find several crouton recipes here which are a delicious addition to your soups and salads. Try the whole wheat garlic croutons or one of the herb variations. I prefer to use whole wheat but you can use any type of bread you like, from white, sour dough to rye!

Whole Wheat Garlic Croutons
3 medium slices day-old whole wheat bread, or your bread of choice
1 to 4 tablespoons Watkins grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon Watkins garlic granules, or to taste

For Herb Croutons
Add 1/4 teaspoon of each:
Watkins parsley
Watkins Basil
Watkins Minced Green Onion
Watkins Marjoram
Watkins Thyme

For Spicy Croutons
Add 1/4 teaspoon of each:
Watkins Chili Powder
Watkins Cilantro

For Dill Croutons
Add 1/4 teaspoon of each:
Watkins Dill and parsley

For Greek Croutons
Add 1/4 teaspoon of each:
Watkins Oregano
Watkins Parsley

For Rosemary Croutons
Add 1/4 teaspoon of Watkins Rosemary, crumbled

Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the bread into small cubes, you can cut off the crusts if you want. Place the bread cubes into a bowl. Drizzle bread with the grapeseed oil, sprinkle on garlic granules and herbs if desired and toss to mix.

Spread the seasoned bread cubes onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Tip: Use the smaller amount (1 T) of grapeseed oil to keep the calorie count down on your croutons. While grapeseed oil is the healthiest available all oils have the same calories.

Watkins grapeseed oil comes in three flavors; original unflavored, garlic and parsley and citrus cilantro so you can use the one that will enhance the flavor of your croutons.

What type of croutons are your favorites and what do you use them as a garnish for?

Hot And Spicy Winter Cole Slaw

Melody — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:02:08 +0000

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
1 teaspoon Watkins ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon Watkins ground turmeric
3 tablespoons lime juice
Optional – 1/2 – 1 teaspoon Watkins Red Pepper Flakes, for more heat

Instructions: Heat the oil in a large skillet until hot over medium high heat. Add the coleslaw mix, cilantro and chili and blend together. Sprinkle in the salt, and cumin; stir well to incorporate the flavors. Continue cooking and stirring continuously for 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Pour in the lime juice and cook an addition 1 minute.

Makes 6- 8 servings. This healthy slaw goes great with both a Mexican and a south western menu. Learn more about cooking with hot peppers and their associated health benefits.

You’ll find Watkins grapeseed oil, coleslaw seasonings, spices and more in the US store and the Canadian store.