Mrs. Cubbison's Thanksgiving Day 2012 Promotion: Fig and Oregonzola Herb Stuffing

Mrs. Cubbison's Thanksgiving Day 2012 Promotion

 



Do more than cook, create with Mrs. Cubbison's Stuffing, Croutons and Toppings. Made from fresh breads, seasoned just right, Mrs. Cubbison’s stuffings and dressings have been trusted by home cooks for over 60 years as the perfect choice for the most important meals of the year.

For more information about the sponsors please visit the Mrs. Cubbison's website. You can also visit the ThanksgivingTips.com website and check out Mrs. Cubbison's "Thanksgiving Across America" survey for some fun facts. Be sure to "like" Mrs. Cubbison's Facebook page, "subscribe" to their Youtube page and "follow" them on Pinterest!

 

Fig and Oregonzola Herb Stuffing

 

Serves: 4-6
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes

5 c. Mrs. Cubbison's Herb Seasoned Cube Stuffing
1/3 c. unsalted butter, melted
3/4 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. celery, sliced
1 c. chicken broth, or more as needed for moister stuffing
1 c. dried figs, sliced or chopped
1/2 c. Oregonzola, or gorgonzola cheese crumbles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine stuffing with melted butter, onion and celery. Gradually add broth and gently stir to mix well. Also carefully mix in figs and cheese crumbles then transfer to a greased loaf pan or casserole dish. Cover and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until piping hot. Remove foil the last 10 to 15 minutes for a crisper top.


*This sponsorship is brought to you by Mrs. Cubbisons who we have partnered with for this promotion.

Next Deen Team Blogger Contest

Are you the Next Deen Team Blogger? Well...I think I am!

 

About 10 years ago is when I became borderline obsessed with the Foodnetwork, and Paula Deen was one of the reasons why. Not only does she and her handsome boys inspire me in the kitchen but also does her passion for family, friends and the abundant amount of love and comfort her aura exudes throughout all she does.

Therefore I feel I've got what it takes and would be a great fit to join the Deen Team Bloggers!!!

O & CO Specialty Mediterranean Products

O & Co.

 

 

 

For over 15 years, O&CO. has been cultivating tradition, expertise, and high standards in order to offer our customers the best selections of olive oils and delicacies from across the Mediterranean.  

With a respect for tradition, O&CO. cherishes originality where tastes and smells converge to delight the senses. Emerging from the high Alpes-de-Haute, in the village of Mane, France, O&CO. became the brainchild of two men united around a common passion, the olive tree. 

More than ten years since its creation, O&CO. has forged a new image of the olive tree, rooted in tradition but firmly anchored in the modern world. While olive oils serve as the foundation, O&CO. also offers an exclusive collection of vinegars, tapenades, spreads, crackers, and sweets as well as an organic skincare range that showcase the flavors and the spirit of the Mediterranean. 

O&CO. is a destination for your own cooking experience as well as for gifts. Founded in 1996, O&CO.s mission is to provide customer with the finest olive oils and Mediterranean food products in stores and online. 

 O&CO. offers many wonderful gift packages as well as organic skin care products made with olive oil, all of which are perfect for holiday gift giving. So start your holiday shopping early and get those stocking filled up...

 

 

For more information about O&Co. and their products please visit the O&CO. website!

Also be sure to "like" their facebook page!

 

 

“This sponsorship is brought to you by O&CO. who we have partnered with for this promotion.”

Legends from Europe Recipe Contest

I am super excited to have been chosen as one of the contestants to participate in the Legends from Europe recipe contest!!!

 

My assignment was to create a dish using Prosciutto di Parma and here's what I came up with... 

 

 

 

Prosciutto di Parma Wrapped Halibut Over a Mushroom Medley Risotto with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

 

 

Serves: 2

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 45-50 minutes

 

Ingredients:

3 c. chicken stock

1 c. mixed dried mushrooms

2 T. olive oil, divided

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 c. Arborio rice

1/4 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese

1 pinch cracked black pepper, to taste

 

2 (6 oz.) Halibut fillets, about 1 inch thick

1/4 lb. Prosciutto di Parma, sliced thin

 

1/2 c. unsalted butter

2 T. fresh sage, minced

2 fresh whole sage leaves

 

Directions:

For the risotto combine stock and mushrooms in a medium pot and bring to a boil to begin to reconstitute the dried mushrooms for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and keep warm. In a large pot heat one tablespoon of oil over medium and add onions. Cook until almost tender about 3 to 5 minutes. Add Arborio rice and stir to coat. Continue to cook another 3 to 5 minutes until rice becomes slightly golden, stirring often. Slowly begin adding broth to the rice one ladle at a time and allow for the liquid to dissolve almost completely before adding more. Complete process until broth is gone. This will take about 25 to 30 minutes. Roughly chop mushrooms and stir into risotto along with the heavy cream, parmesan and pepper.

 

In the meantime prepare halibut by wrapping each fillet evenly with the Prosciutto di Parma. Heat remaining oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium and add wrapped halibut. Cook on each four sides for about 5 minutes each to ensure a crisp crust and cooked through fish. This will take about 20 minutes total. Remove fillet and set aside, keeping them warm.

 

In the same skillet add butter and let melt over medium-low. Add whole sage leaves and cook just until crisp, about a couple minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel. Add minced sage to butter and continue cooking to release flavor into the butter another couple minutes and until a nutty aroma fills the air.

 

Assemble dish by spooning mushroom risotto onto the bottom of a bowl or plate, place the Prosciutto di Parma wrapped halibut on top of the risotto, drizzle with brown butter sage sauce and garnish with one crisp sage leaf. Enjoy!

 

For more information about the Legends from Europe visit http://legendsfromeurope.com/about/!!!

Green Leaf's & Bananas

 

The folks at Green Leaf's & Bananas are giving away a Vitamix, just like them on their Facebook page to enter!   

Fresh tossed salads made-to-order, delicious wraps, grilled panini sandwiches and hearty homemade soups make Green Leaf's the perfect choice for a fresh, healthy, great-tasting meal.

The refreshing fruit smoothies, cool fresh fruit frosties and delicious frozen yogurt at Bananas make for the perfect assortment of fun treats. Bananas will delight the entire family with products that offer traditional goodies and health conscious options as well.

Founded in 1976, Green Leaf's continues to offer guests a healthy meal made from the freshest, top-quality ingredients. It's the perfect healthy alternative to fast foods. Green Leaf's 'Pick & Mix' salad bar offers dozens of fresh ingredients and countless possibilities to make sure our customers get exactly what they want. A garden fresh salad made to their taste and tossed especially for them. 

 

Get in the mix and win a Vitamix!
Just head on over to the Green Leaf's & Bananas Facebook page to enter for the Vitamix Giveaway!


This sponsorship is brought to you by Green Leaf's & Bananas who we have partnered with for this promotion.

Kleenex Hand Towels Brand Fan Program

#1 Kleenex Hand Towels!!!

 

 

 

With the flu season approaching it's important that we keep our families and friends healthy by keeping the germs to a minimum. A good way that could help make this happen would be to give Kleenex Hand Towels a try in your home, work place or child's school. Check out some of the benefits of Kleenex Hand Towels:

 

- In the U.S. alone, people dry their hands on cloth bathroom towels approximately 200 billion times per year. Just because a towel looks clean doesn't mean it is. Even after they're washed, hands are only as clean as the towel used to dry them.

 

- Skip the damp, overused cloth towel because with a fresh, dry hand towel for every use, you can cut down on the spread of germs in your home when you have those extra guests.

 

- Kleenex Hand Towels' Dry-Touch fibers are absorbent enough to dry hands but also have enough left over for quick clean-ups around the bathroom sink. They'll save you time and cut down on overall post-party mess.

 

Everyone want his or her loved ones to stay healthy and germ-free, especially when opening up his or her home to guests. For more information about Kleenex Hand Towels and how to join the Clean Hands Campaign visit www.kleenex.com/HandTowels!

Marx Foods Cocktails & Mocktails Mixology Contest: Silly-Dilly Salty Dogtini and Pineapple Mojito Mocktail

Marx Foods Cocktail & Mocktail Mixology Contest!!!

 

 ~ Silly-Dilly Salty Dogtini ~

 

~ Pineapple Mojito Mocktail ~

 

I always have so much fun participating in Marx Foods recipe contests, they have the most unique gourmet ingredients (which they send you for FREE!) you can get super creative with. Here's what I came up with...

 

Silly-Dilly Salty Dogtini

 

 

3 oz. quality vodka

1 large grapefruit, juiced
ice, as needed
1 t. salt
1/2 t. Marx Foods dill pollen

Combine vodka, grapefruit juice and ice in a mixer and shake well. In a small shallow dish combine salt and dill pollen and mix well. Use the grapefruit to wet the rim of a martini glass and dip into the salt and dill pollen mixture to lightly coat. Pour cocktail into glass and serve.


Pineapple Mojito Mocktail

2 T. fresh mint leaves
1 t. Marx Foods demerara sugar
1 Marx Foods dried pineapple ring, half minced and half reserved for garnish
1 c. pineapple juice
1/4 c. sparkling water

Combine mint, sugar and minced dried pineapple in a glass and using a muddler smash well to release aromas and blend flaovrs. Add pineapple juice and sparkling water and mix. Garnish with reserved dried pineapple half and a sprig of mint.

To vote for my recipes visit http://marxfood.com/cocktails-and-mocktails-recipe-challenge/, thanks!!!