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Taco Soup

October12

Recipe: Taco Soup

Ingredients

1 quart Vegetable or Chicken Bouillon Soup Base, prepared according to package directions
1/2 to 3/4 cup Taco Sauce
3⁄4 cup corn kernels
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
4 tablespoons unsalted butter for the roux
1⁄4 cup all purpose flour for the roux
shredded cheese, chopped vegetables, sour cream, for garnish

Instructions

In a large saucepan combine the prepared Chicken Bouillon, Taco Sauce, corn, and chicken; heat over medium heat. Try 1/2 cup Taco Sauce to taste. Add more if you like more spice.
Make a roux. [In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the roux is thick and pale yellow.]
Whisk the roux into the soup.
Bring the soup up to a boil.
Garnish with shredded cheese, vegetables, and sour cream if desired.

Quick notes

4 Servings
Calories: 290 Fat: 13g Fiber: 1g Protein: 30g Saturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 95mg Carbohydrate: 12g Sodium: 365mg (The original recipe called for more taco sauce. I reduced sodium by reducing the amount of taco sauce called for, and it still has great taco flavor.)

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Ranch Chicken Chili

January4

Recipe: Ranch Chicken Chili

Serves 10

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (about 12 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can white beans; drained and rinsed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, un-drained
1 bag package Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1⁄4 cup cilantro; chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Soup Base or Vegetable Soup Base
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cream cheese

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the black and white beans.
Add finely chopped medium onion, corn and an un-drained can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Top with Ranch Dressing Mix and chopped cilantro.
Mix together the water, seasonings and Chicken Bouillon; pour over the
top of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Finally place your cream cheese in the center. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
After it’s been cooking 5 hours, break up the cream cheese into the rest of the mix.
Cover and continue cooking the last hour (if you forget this step, it won’t hurt anything to mix it at the end).
After the 6 hours, remove the chicken breasts into a medium bowl and shred using two forks.
Place the chicken back into the slow cooker and stir to combine everything.
Serve over rice, hot dogs, or with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 190 Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 3.5g Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 4g Protein: 15g Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 490mg

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Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

July14

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

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

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Outrageous Orange Salmon

December21

Summary: Wildtree Site Recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 pound) Salmon Fillet
½ cup Wildtree Outrageous Orange Sauce, #10785

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F
Place the 1 pound salmon fillet on a foil lined sheet pan and baste with a thin layer of Outrageous Orange Sauce
Bake for 25 minutes, basting at 10 and 20 minutes
Flake with a fork to test for doneness – internal temperature of 145°F

Quick Notes

Calories 220; Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 0.5g; Carbohydrates 19g; Fiber 0g; Protein 24g; Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 520mg

Number of servings (yield): 4

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Sloppy Joes

October11

Recipe #1: Simple Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef
2 tablespoons Heinz 57 Sauce
1 6-ounce can Tomato Paste or Ketchup
1 ¼ cups Water
1/2 small Onion, diced
1/2 Green Pepper, diced
1 tablespoon prepared Mustard
Season with Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in skillet, drain off excess fat
Add remainder of the ingredients to the skillet
Cover & simmer for 10 minutes
Serve on hamburger buns

Variations

1. Add simmered Sloppy Joe mixture to macaroni for American Chop Suey
2. Make stuffed green bell peppers – add the mixture and bake

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Salmon With Lemon and Dill

November29

Summary: Recipe contributed by Marlene Spiegel – Wildtree Site

Ingredients

1 pound Salmon Filet’s
1 tbsp Wildtree Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil, #10228
2 tsp Wildtree Dill Blend, #10191

Instructions

Heat a well oiled grill to medium-high heat. Brush the salmon with the Lemon Grapeseed Oil and sprinkle with the Dill Dip Blend.
Grill for 2-5 minutes per side to an internal temperature of 145°F.

Quick Notes

I serve the Salmon with Red Devil Hot Sauce or a Dill Sauce
To create a quick Dill Sauce, mix together :

1/3 cup Sour Cream
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped Onion
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice or Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil
1 teaspoon prepared Mustard
1 teaspoon Wildtree Dill Blend
Chill for about 4 hours to allow flavors to fully develop. Add a little milk for a creamier sauce.

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Chicken Wraps

November1

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breasts or some Chicken Tenders
Flour for coating
3 tablespoons Wildtree Grapeseed Oil – Butter, #10282 or Natural, #10229
Herb Grilling Marinade, #10132
Rancher Steak Rub, #10416 -3 oz or #10473 -14 oz

Instructions

Cut chicken into tender size strips & flatten a bit with meat tenderizer.
Dip each chicken piece in flour & place in a heated skillet with about 3 tablespoons of Grapeseed Oil, add more oil if needed.
Sprinkle the Herb Grilling Marinade & the Rancher Steak Rub on the top side, turn when golden brown. Sprinkle this side. Continue to pan fry until golden brown on both sides.
Place on tortilla shells with other toppings. Wrap tightly & serve.
Topping Ideas: Mayonnaise or a Wildtree Blend blended with cream cheese, oil & vinegar, or sour cream. Such as…Garlic & Herb Blend, Mediterranean Rub, Smoked Mozzarella Blend,- Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Peppers, Mushrooms, Shredded Cheese

Notes

Omit the chicken & you have a yummy veggie wrap with any of the blends above.

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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

Mix 1 tablespoon of the Perfect Pizza Sauce Seasoning with the tomatoes or tomato sauce & let sit for about 1 hour to meld flavors
In a large bowl, whisk pizza dough with 1/2 cup warm, and 1 tablespoon Wildtree Grapeseed Oil (any flavor), until a ball forms.
Turn dough out onto a floured work surface (I use Semolina Flour), and knead for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover; let rest on floured surface for 10 minutes. Shape dough into a 12-14 inch circle on a pizza stone or sheet pan.
Bake on the lowest rack in a 450° oven for just 5 minutes.
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.
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.