FFF Halloween Linky Party!

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

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Welcome to the week’s Foodie Friends Friday Halloween Party!

This week we are looking for your best Halloween recipes, crafts and DIYs.
But before we start, congrats to last week’s winners!

HOST FAVORITES

NOW ON TO THE PARTY!



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#falltasteparty2013 mega #spon-#Giveaway

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner


You have been hearing me talk about #FallTasteParty2013 for weeks! Well Sunday October 20th I had my first tasting party and it was a huge success!

I had the pleasure of showcasing new as well as popular products from a wonderful array of sponsors.
party time
I was so fortunate to have my friends and family attend. Everyone was given a program with a score card and asked to rate each product on a scale of 1 to 5. Open comments were welcomed too!
rating samples
Enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win the tasting products featured at the live party!

fall taste party giveaway sponsors

fall taste party giveaway sponsors

Here was the lineup:

  • King Arthur Flour brought Butternut Squash and Apple Soup mix as well as a very flavorful Tomato Basil.
  • StarKist sent Tuna Creations, single serving packets for your lunch or munch in Sweet and Spicy flavor, Hickory, Ranch and lemon Pepper. Everyone seemed to have a personal favorite!
  • Kerrygold USA tempted our taste buds with Irish Stout cheese, Irish Whiskey cheese and Aged Dubliner cheddar.
  • Mario Foods sent their snack packs with garlic, Kalamata, Servillan and Savory Pepper along. My grandson, already an olive connoisseur at age seven said after the tray passed, “Hey Gram where did you hide the olives?”
  • Moody Dunbar shared some delicious yams, very fall festive and generously provided enough roasted red peppers, yams, for everyone AND as a door prize!
  • Kyvan Foods sent me sample jars of their Honey Apple Salsa and Honey Apple Butter. I served their Honey Apple Salsa on toast with brie and the Honey Apple Butter was spooned onto graham crackers. So good!
  • Sabra sent their Classic and Spicy Guacamole, Mango Peach Salsa and Roasted Garlic Salsa also Classic and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and a veggie dip with cucumber and dill. A nice mix for any party.
  • Intensity Academy provided Carrot Karma hot sauce, Chai Sweet chili and a bottle of Chai Chipotle Chup. These were served with chicken wings and fries. Yum!
  • I ended the tasting on a high note with Datz of Tampa. They sent me individual packets of Caramel, Bacon Popcorn.

caramel bacon popcorn
caught eating popcorn
I had to try a pinch before the fun started!
A special thanks to SweetStackers for supplying the stacking system to transport the desserts!

Did all this sound good to you? Enter the rafflecopter below to win taste products from our sponsors!

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Stop by daily for a new question and another chance to win!

I received free product for the tasting party and giveaway without further compensation from the above sponsors. Opinions are my own. Prizes subject to change without notice.

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Peach Applesauce #RecipeReDux

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner

peach applesauceThis month The Recipe ReDux is challenging us to use our slowcookers in a new way. Skip the soup and ditch the casserole! Members were asked to get creative with our cookers and try our hands at breakfast lunch or dinner keeping in mind the goal of our recipes: redo meals into more healthful versions of new and old favorites! I chose a twist on applesauce by cooking fresh apples with cling peaches. I added a bit of unsweetened juice and a little bit of allspice to spice up!

recipe redux

Peach Applesauce

Ingredients

  • 6 *apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sliced cling peaches, canned in natural juices, frozen or fresh peeled
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice

Place all ingredients in your slowcooker and cook on high for 2 hours, occasionally stir if necessary.
peach applesauce crock
When apples are soft, puree with an immersion blender or remove from the crockpot and puree in a conventional blender.
peach applesauce cooked
Cool and serve as is or use in baked goods for an added flavor boost!
*use a natural sweeter variety like a Honeycrisp or Gala for a sweeter version.

Here are more great slow cooker ideas from The Recipe ReDux Challenge!

Peach Applesauce #RecipeReDux
 
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Ingredients
  • 6 *apples, cored, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sliced cling peaches, canned in natural juices, frozen or fresh peeled
  • ½ cup unsweetened apple juice
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in your slowcooker and cook on high for 2 hours, occasionally stir if necessary.
  2. When apples are soft, puree with an immersion blender or remove from the crockpot and puree in a conventional blender.
  3. Cool and serve as is or use in baked goods for an added flavor boost!
  4. *use a natural sweeter apple like a Honeycrisp or Gala for a sweeter version.
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Chicken Fiesta Salad #TheSaladBar

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Cindy Kerschner


The Salad Bar
This month The Salad bar is celebrating the taste of Mexico in our salads! Thanks Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet for being our hostess and The Salad Bar Tender!
I thought I’d add a light chicken Tostada to the Salad Bar this month. A very simple layered or tossed version featuring all the goodness for lunch, snack or even dinner!

Chicken Fiesta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1/2 cup avocado, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup canned black beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 4 mini flour tortillas or pre-made tostada shells
  • oil for frying
  • 1 lime, optional
  • olive oil

 



Directions:
Fry tortillas in moderate oil (350 degrees) until lightly brown and crisp. set aside to drain on a paper towel.
Mix together chicken and taco seasoning. Divide ingredients between taco shells. Drizzle with lime and olive oil.

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Chicken Fiesta Salad #TheSaladBar
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • ½ cup avocado, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup canned black beans, drained
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 4 mini flour tortillas or pre-made tostada shells
  • oil for frying
  • 1 lime, optional
  • olive oil
Instructions
  1. Fry tortillas in moderate oil (350 degrees) until lightly brown and crisp. set aside to drain on a paper towel.
  2. mix together chicken and taco seasoning. Divide ingredients between taco shells. Drizzle with lime and olive oil.
  3. note: Sometimes I like to stack the shells for a different effect.
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Enjoy more tasty Mexican style salads from The Salad Bar Group!

 

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