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Sweet Potato Burgers

March8

 Wildtree Sweet Potato Burgers

Recipe: Sweet Potato Burgers

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup light mayo
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ paprika
  • ½ teaspoon roasted garlic (optional)
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large sweet potato, baked and skin removed (about 2 cups chopped)
  • 1/3 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 5 buns
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  1. Mix together the mayo, sour cream, 1 tablespoon Garlic Galore, and roasted garlic; set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl crush the beans and sweet potato.
  3. Stir in the Java Rub, remaining 2 teaspoons Garlic Galore, panko, flour, and egg.
  4. Refrigerate mixture for about 20 minutes so it will become easier to work with.
  5. Shape mixture into 5 patties.
  6. Cook patties in a greased nonstick skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes on each side. (The bottom of the patty should be golden brown before you flip it.)
  7. Serve on a bun with some of the prepared spread and avocado slices.

Quick Notes

5 Servings

Mediterranean Quinoa ~ Mason Jar Salad Recipe

July14

Mediterranean Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Greek Seasoning
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts, diced
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, diced
  • ¼ cup chicken peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the Olive Oil, sherry vinegar, and greek Seasoning.
  4. Add this to the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar.
  5. Layer the roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, olives, chick peas, and romaine.
  6. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  7. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Calories: 480 Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 9g Protein: 13g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1040mg

Number of servings (yield): 4

Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

July14

Wildtree Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Recipe: Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Summary: Nutritional Information – 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons Salsa
  • ½ cup corn
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup romaine, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the Taco Seasoning, salt, diced tomatoes, and Fiesta Salsa Mix.
  5. Add this mixture to the bottom of 1 quart mason jar.
  6. Layer with bell pepper, corn, black beans, and romaine.
  7. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  8. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Nutritional Info

Calories: 470      Fat: 14g      Saturated Fat: 6g      Carbohydrates: 72g   Fiber: 13g      Protein: 22g   Cholesterol: 30mg      Sodium: 920mg

Potato Leek Soup

April12

Potato Leak Soup

Summary: J.C. Huizenga Recipe, modified by Mary
Thanks to my friend Jennifer for once preparing this yummy soup for my family.

Ingredients

  • 4 large Potatoes (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon diced Onion
  • 2 large Leeks, thinly sliced, using all of the white and some of the green
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 cups Milk or Half-and-Half (or combination)
  • 1 teaspoon or so of Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon or more Celery Salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped Parsley
  • Grated Cheddar Cheese for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the potatoes – place in a saucepan with 2 cups cold water and bring to a boil
  2. When potatoes are tender, pour potatoes and cooking water into a food processor or blender and pulse till smooth
  3. Pour the oil into the clean saucepan, and sauté onion and leeks until soft, about 4 minutes
  4. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute
  5. Add pureed potato mixture and stir till combined and smooth
  6. Add milk and cook on low heat until slightly thickened, about 5-10 miutes
  7. Season with seasonings – Taste and adjust seasoning
  8. Stir in parsley and serve with grated cheddar cheese sprinkled on top of the soup, or stir into the soup if you like

Number of servings (yield): 6

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Sarita’s Pasta Salad

August3

Sarita's Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz can Stewed Tomatoes
  • 4-6 Roma Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 small package Pine Nuts
  • Garlic to taste
  • Fresh Basil
  • Wildtree Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil, #10224 or Butter Grapeseed Oil, #10282 or Olive Oil
  • Farfalle – (Bowtie Pasta)

Instructions

  1. Put the canned tomatoes in a bowl, dice them or break them up by hand
  2. Refill the can with diced fresh tomatoes, & add that to the bowl
  3. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a small dry pan on the stove
  4. When cooled, add to the tomatoes
  5. Add salt, chopped garlic & basil and add to the bowl
  6. Drizzle with oil & stir, cover & let sit for a couple of hours before serving. Will last for a week or so in the fridge.
  7. Serve over hot or cold Farfalle pasta

Quick Notes

My friend served this fabulous, but simple, pasta recipe of her mother’s, Sarita. My family was delighted with it…

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Best Enchiladas & Healthy Too!

May16

Enchiladas

Recipe: Enchiritos

Summary: Recipe by Mary Rose – I have tried adding chicken & beef, but you know what? Everyone says they prefer the vegetarian version!

Ingredients

  • 6 8-inch Flour Tortillas
  • 1 can Vegetarian Refried Beans
  • 2 tablespoons Diced Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Diced Green Peppers
  • ½ cup Black Olives, sliced
  • 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 8 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1½ cups Shredded Cheese – Cheddar or Chedder-Jack

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° & lightly mist the bottom of a baking dish with grapeseed oil – all 6 will fit in a 12×8 or 11×7 baking dish
  2. Heat the Refried bean mixture on the stovetop or in microwave oven
  3. Lay the tortillas out & spoon a couple tablespoons of the refried beans on each tortilla, don’t overdo
  4. Add toppings – onion, green pepper, black olives
  5. Mix together the enchilada sauce & the tomato sauce
  6. Pour a couple of tablespoons of the red sauce over the toppings
  7. Sprinkle a couple tablespoons of shredded cheese on top & roll tightly, securing with a toothpick
  8. Place the tortillas in the baking dish & pour most of the red sauce over the Enchirito’s
  9. Bake for 15 minutes
  10. Sprinkle with the remainder of the cheese, and return to oven until the cheese melts to creamy – allow about 10 more minutes in the oven

Quick Notes

Add a little of Enchilada Sauce to the remainder of the refried beans. Place in a shallow pan & heat through in the oven, melting cheese on top towards the end of baking. Garnish with sliced black olives, and or green onions.

I call them Enchiritos because I was trying to copy a Taco Bell dish by that name. They are pretty close!

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Potato Soup

February15

Recipe: Potato Soup

Summary: Recipe by Mary Rose

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups Water
  • 2 tbsps Wildtree Chicken Boullion, #10756
  • 1 tbsp Minced Onion
  • ¼ tsp Oregano
  • 5 tbsps Butter, melted
  • 5 tbsps Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¾ tsp Pepper
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half
  • 4 cups Cubed Potatoes, with or without skins
  • Cheddar Cheese, grated for garnish
  • Crisp Cooked Turkey Bacon bits, crumbled for garnish
  • Sliced Green Onions, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix the water & chicken bouillon in a large pan
  2. Reserve about a cup of the broth, bring this to a boil & add the diced potatoes
  3. Meanwhile, add minced onions & oregano to the batch of broth, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes
  4. Add melted butter
  5. Stir in flour slowly
  6. Add salt and pepper
  7. Add half-and-half
  8. Cook until bubbly
  9. Stir in the potatoes
  10. Cook until done over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally
  11. Garnish each bowl with the grated cheese, crisp cooked bacon, and chopped green onion

Variations

For a vegetarian version, use the Vegetable Boullion Soup Base, #10757

Number of servings (yield): 6

www.MyWildtree.com/maryrose

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Asparagus & Mushroom Quiche

February8

Recipe: Wildtree Asparagus & Mushroom Quiche

Asparagus & Mushroom Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil, #10229 or Olive Oil
  • 1 cup baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup Onion, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen Asparagus, chopped
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Wildtree Alfredo Mix, #10643
  • about 1/2 – 3/4  tsp Rancher Steak Rub, #10416 -3 oz or #10473 -14 oz – optional
  • 1 frozen 9-inch deep dish Pie Crust, thawed or a crust from scratch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent
  3. Add mushrooms and asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes – Remove from heat and let cool
  4. In a bowl whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream and Alfredo Mix
  5. Fold in cooled vegetables and shredded cheese and pour into deep dish pie crust
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown

Quick Notes

Calories 360; Fat 24 g; Saturated Fat 9 g; Carb 24 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 15 g; Chol 175 mg; Sodium 590 mg

*Nutrition facts – using 1% milk

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So Good Veggie Pizza

September19

Recipe: Wildtree Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 package Wildtree So Quick & Easy Pizza Dough, #10682 or Whole Wheat Pizza Dough, #10684
  • 1 tablespoon Wildtree Grapeseed Oil – Butter, #10282 or Garlic, #10226
  • ½ cup Warm Water, 120° to 130°
  • 14.5 ounce can Tomato Sauce or Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Wildtree Perfect Pizza Sauce Seasoning, #10755 or Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend, #10197
  • 2 cups Vegetables – red, green & yellow peppers, mushrooms, black olives, broccoli, try green olives, artichoke hearts or jalapeno peppers for a little zip

Instructions

  1. Mix 1 tablespoon of the Perfect Pizza Sauce Seasoning with the tomatoes or tomato sauce & let sit for about 1 hour to meld flavors
  2. In a large bowl, whisk pizza dough with 1/2 cup warm, and 1 tablespoon Wildtree Grapeseed Oil (any flavor), until a ball forms.
  3. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface (I use Semolina Flour), and knead for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover; let rest on floured surface for 10 minutes. Shape dough into a 12-14 inch circle on a pizza stone or sheet pan.
  5. Bake on the lowest rack in a 450° oven for just 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven & poke any air bubbles with a fork. Than add about 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce, followed by vegetables & mozzarella cheese. Freeze the extra pizza sauce for the next pizza, or use on English muffin mini pizzas, or as a dipping marinara for bread sticks etc.
  7. Return to oven for another 5 – 7 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Variations

1. Before Wildtree carried the Pizza Sauce Seasoning, this is the recipe we used to make a fabulous pizza sauce.
1 can Crushed Tomatoes, 28 ounce
1 tablespoon Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend, #10197
When I use this pizza sauce recipe, I divide the extra sauce into freezer containers & label – 1/2 cup for pizza or 1 cup or more for pasta dishes.

2. To make 8 mini-pizzas, use 2 crust mixes. Follow package directions, & then roll each mix into a flattened ball & cut into 4 equal sections. Roll out & layer the pizza sauce, toppings and cheese. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Or bake the crust-only for about 5 minutes & another 7 minutes or so with the toppings.




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