This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Strawberry Pudding blends ripe, juicy strawberries with 2 percent milk for a low fat treat. No eggs needed in this simple dessert.
Welcome to Day Two of Spring Sweets Week recipes and fantastic 7 sponsor giveaway! You can get the prize giveaway details list from Dixie Crystals, Millican Pecan, Door County Coffee & Tea Co., Anolon, Fresh April Sprinkles, Deiss Kitchenware, and Adams Extracts HERE!
Enter for your chance to win in the rafflecopter below.
Special thanks to today’s Gold Sponsor, Dixie Crystals for supplying us with their sweet ingredient that made many of our desserts possible.
I like to leave bits of fruit in the pudding. It’s the same way I like my yogurt.
You can strain the mashed berries for a smoother product if you like. Experiment with different fruits for a unique tasting dessert. Using low fast milk thickened with cornstarch is an easy lower fat pudding.
In a 2-quart saucepan, add strawberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes to soften strawberries and dissolve sugar. Set aside to cool. Mash cooled ingredients with potato masher or wooden spoon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, cornstarch and vanilla. Slowly whisk milk mixture into cooled berries,
Return saucepan to the stove. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until pudding starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Simmer an additional minute on low heat. Pour finished mixture into 3 individual bowls, approximately 1/2 cup each. Chill until set.
Enjoy these treats from today’s Spring Sweets Bloggers!
Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Millican Pecan, Door County Coffee & Tea Co., Anolon, Fresh April Sprinkles, Deiss Kitchenware, and Adams Extracts for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Seven (7) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Mint Chocolate Quick Bread satisfies the chocolate lover and adds a kiss of mint to welcome spring. Learn more about our exciting giveaway and get the recipe below!
Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2020 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the warmer weather and flowers blooming than with food and a fun giveaway? 27 bloggers from around the country have come together to share over 100 sweet recipes perfect for spring! So stop thinking about cold and snow and get ready to enjoy the best spring sweets like cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and even beverages! Our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much to Dixie Crystals, Millican Pecan, Door County Coffee, Anolon, Deiss Kitchenware, Adams Extract, and Fresh April Sprinkles for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and would love if you would take a moment to read about it and the prizes you can win!
Check out the amazing prizes you can win in our #SpringSweetsWeek Giveaway!
Prize #1: Millican Pecan is giving one winner a Tower of Treats! The Tower of Treats is a beautiful and unique gift for that special friend, family member, client or associate. The tower includes 3 decorative gift tins stacked on top of each other. The bottom tin includes our 2 lb. Chocolate Pecan Sampler, the middle tin is our Flavored Pecan Sampler and the top tin is a 8 oz. tin of Milk Chocolate Caramillicans (similar to Turtles).
Millican Pecan began when E.E. Risien, founded the West Texas Pecan Nursery in the late 1800’s at the junction of the San Saba and Colorado Rivers. He received much recognition for his experiments that altered the course of the pecan industry and helped to establish San Saba as the “Pecan Capital of the World.” From this location, they developed many great pecan varieties, as well as a prosperous orchard that serves our customers well, even to this day. Today Millican Pecan is being run by the 5th generation, the one that launched the Millican Pecan website in 2002. Visit https://millicanpecan.com/ to learn more about pecans, find delicious recipes, and buy their amazing pecans and pecan products.
Prize #2: Door County Coffee is giving one winner 20 full-pots of coffee and a Door County Coffee mug. Full pots will consist of seasonal flavors, flavored coffee, and non-flavored coffee.
Door County Coffee & Tea Co. was founded in 1993 in Door County, Wisconsin. It is a small, family-owned business, roasting coffee the old-fashioned way – in small batches to exacting specifications. The mission has always been to produce some of the best-tasting and highest quality coffee. They have over 100 types of coffee, all of which are roasted right on site. Visit https://www.doorcountycoffee.com/ to see their selection of coffees and teas as well as to find some fabulous recipes.
Prize #3: Dixie Crystals is giving one winner a set of Nordic Ware Bundt Pans. This set contains one Chiffon Bundt Pan and one Vaulted Cathedral Bundt Pan perfect for decorative baking.
Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. Our pure cane sugar products are all natural, non-GMO and provide consistently delicious results. Visit www.dixiecrystals.com for hundreds of recipes, holiday ideas, great ways to get kids baking in the kitchen, and plenty of baking videos.
Prize #4: Anolon is giving one winner an Anolon Advanced 5 piece Bakeware set. This nonstick bakeware set includes two 8 inch round cake pans, one 8 inch square cake pan, a 10 x 15 cookie pan, and a 9.25 x 14 cooling rack! It’s the perfect set for any baker.
Established in 1950’s, Meyer Manufacturing started by making and selling flashlights. In 1971 they started their journey into selling cookware and by 1986 they released the world’s first hard-anodized nonstick cookware that would revolutionize the world of home cooking because the nonstick surface didn’t flake or scratch easily. Today they sell bakeware with nonstick interior and exterior that is made with a special blend of sapphire-reinforced nonstick that is triple coated. Visit https://anolon.com to see their selection of cookware, bakeware, tools, and to get amazing recipes.
Prize #5: Fresh April Sprinkles is giving one winner their choice of three 4 ounce bags of sprinkles! Winner can choose from favorites like the Birthday Party Blend, Cotton Candy Blend, Pink Lemonade Blend, and so many others!
Fresh April Sprinkles was founded in the summer of 2019 by Lynn April who runs the food blog Fresh April Flours. They produce small batch, hand blended sprinkles in a suburb outside of Philadelphia. Their sprinkle blends are carefully crafted with beautiful desserts in mind and can be company based out of a suburb of Philadelphia. Our sprinkle blends are carefully crafted with beautiful desserts in mind and can be custom blended just for you! Visit https://freshaprilsprinkles.com to see the collection of sprinkles available or to find recipes from Lynn!
Prize #6: Adams Extract is giving one winner an Adams baking pack with 4-6 items including their amazing 4oz Adams Best® Vanilla Flavor. This prize package is great for anyone who loves to bake!
John A. Adams began making and selling his Green Plant Sarsaparilla extract in 1888 in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1905, he moved his family to Beeville, Texas. Working with just $6.71 worth of materials on top of an old icebox, John A. Adams created a new formula for vanilla. His wife tested it by whipping up a cake and announced, “John, this is the BEST flavoring I have ever used.” “Well, that’s old man Adams BEST,” he responded. The name stuck, and Adams Best was born! Today, Adams manufactures and markets under several Adams Brand banners, including Adams Best®, Adams Extract®, Adams® Seasoning & Spice, and many more. To learn more about Adams Extract, to shop their products, or to find delicious recipes visit https://www.adamsextract.com.
Prize #7: Deiss Kitchenware is giving one winner a kitchen utensil prize package! The winner will receive a digital thermometer, a grater, an apple slicer and corer set, and a 5 piece utensil set!
Deiss Kitchenware is a small, family driven company that believes it’s easy to cook with pleasure when you have the right tools. This company will bend over backwards to make you happy and the president of the company will even answer your letters! They create easy to use, innovative, and reliable products for use in your kitchen. To learn more about the company and the products they sell visit https://deisskitchenware.de/.
Wow! Those are really great prizes! Today I want to give special thanks to Anolon. for supplying me with this bakeware set for our event. The loaf pan I used to bake my Mint Chocolate Quick Bread in is truly nonstick. I love the silicone grips on this Advanced Anolon series!
No need to grease the pan!
This quick bread is perfect for a breakfast or brunch treat. Even an after school or after work snack ;).
Preheat oven to 350 grease a 9x5-inch pan if not using Advanced Anolon. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and peppermint.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Alternate adding buttermilk and dry ingredients to the mix.
Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes before removing from pan to complete cooling.
Mix together powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of water at a time to reach desired consistency. Pour glaze over cooled bread.
Enjoy these delicious treats from the Sweets Week Bloggers!
Thank you #SpringSweetsWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Millican Pecan, Door County Coffee & Tea Co., Anolon, Fresh April Sprinkles, Deiss Kitchenware, and Adams Extracts for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #SpringSweetsWeek giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Seven (7) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #SpringSweetsWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #SpringSweetsWeek posts or entry.
Blueberry Ginger Slaw. Tangy, refreshing blueberry and vegetable slaw with 2 kinds of ginger. Part of our Recipes from Our Family Table Spring sides Celebration!
I’m so excited about this week’s post! It’s time to put away the heavy, sides of sweet potatoes, stuffing ad garlic mash. Bring out some salads, fresh peas, spears of asparagus, and such as side dishes.
Spring salads just taste better with a bit of fruit. Blueberries with red and green cabbage, carrots, broccoli in a light vinaigrette make a delicious slaw.
But wait! Ginger two ways? Absolutely!
Fresh ginger and crystallized ginger add a bit of spice as a nice touch to perk up crispy veggies like cabbage and carrots.
Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs serve tender ground chicken in a sweet, mirin rich teriyaki glaze. You will never buy bottled sauce again!
This week’s challenge… Meatball Day is March 9. So, get rolling and make some epic meatballs to celebrate this day. From traditional Italian meatballs, Swedish, and even Asian there’s plenty of meatballs to choose from.
Thanks to Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting our Meatball Madness Event!
I love chicken meatballs and I like teriyaki sauce so I decided to combine these two for our event.
This sauce is very easy to make and adjust to your own tastes. Cut back on the brown sugar, for a less sweetened version. If your don’t have fresh ginger or fresh garlic, you can use powdered or granulated versions. For each pound of chicken meatballs I’d use 1/2 teaspoon of each in the sauce.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together chicken, onions, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
In a large oven-safe skillet, Heat oil on stovetop over medium heat until shimmering, about a minute. While oil heats, divide meat mix into 1-inch meatballs about 16.
Add meatballs and gently turn to brown on all sides. Place skillet with browned meatballs in the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, turning once, until thoroughly cooked (165 degrees). While meatballs bake, prepare sauce.
sauce
In a 1-quart saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, mirin and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Whisk in ginger, garlic and sesame oil. Cook 1 minute.
Dissolve cornstarch in water. Slowly whisk into pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Add sauce, stir to coat and heat an additional 5 minutes to thoroughly heat through. Serve over rice if desired. Sprinkle with onion and sesame seeds if desired.
