Mustard-Crusted Potatoes

Mustard-Crusted Potatoes

This simple potato side dish really delivers on taste. A mix of Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes (you could also use red new potatoes or fingerlings) are roasted in a scrumptious mustard-turmeric sauce and coated with mustard seeds and coriander seeds which form a nice crust.”

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, and/or sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, slightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, slightly crushed
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

  • 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a 15×10-inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with foil; set aside. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
  • 2Combine the potatoes, oil, pepper, dry mustard, salt, and turmeric in a very large bowl; toss to coat. Spread the potatoes in the prepared baking pan. Roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
  • 3Stir in mustard seeds and coriander seeds. Roast for 10 minutes more or until the potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Herb & Tomato Risotto Mix

Herb & Tomato Risotto Mix

Prepare your own delicious risotto mix with this easy recipe. Keep it on hand for up to 3 months and cook it as needed when you’re looking for a quick, tasty side dish.”

Ingredients

  • 2 (12 ounce) packages Arborio rice (3½ cups)
  • ¾ cup snipped dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
  • 3 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

Directions

  • 1To make the dry risotto mix: Combine uncooked rice, dried tomatoes, dried minced onion, Italian seasoning, and dried minced garlic in a medium bowl. Divide the mixture among eight small resealable plastic bags (about ½ cup mixture per bag). Seal and label. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
  • 2To make 4 side-dish servings of hot risotto: Bring 1½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth to boiling. Add the contents of 1 bag of the Herb & Tomato Risotto Mix. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, adding 1 cup desired frozen mixed vegetables for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. After standing, the rice should be tender but slightly firm. If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese. Season to taste with ground pepper.
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Easy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Our popular two-ingredient dough bagels are easy to make vegan with a simple swap. Here, we use pureed pumpkin (instead of Greek yogurt) combined with self-rising flour to make a dairy-free version of the easiest bagels ever. A little pumpkin pie spice takes them to next-level deliciousness. Want to go even further? Add a tablespoon of pure maple syrup to the dough. Then spread on some nut butter or vegan cream cheese and breakfast is served!”

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups self-rising flour, preferably whole-wheat or gluten-free (see Tip)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil

Directions

  • 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Position rack in upper third of oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • 2Place self-rising flour in a stand mixer (see Tip) fitted with the dough hook. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice and mix at low speed until a smooth dough forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if the dough seems dry or a few tablespoons flour if it is sticky.
  • 3Shape the dough into a disk, then divide into 4 equal pieces. Using your hands, roll each piece into a rope, 9 to 10 inches long and ¾ inch wide. Shape each rope into a bagel and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the bagels with oil and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice, if desired.
  • 4Bake in the upper third of the oven until nicely browned on the bottom and lightly browned on top, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.”

Ingredients

  • 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 small banana, sliced
  • Cinnamon to taste

Directions

  • 1Spread toast with peanut butter and top with banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon to taste.
Very Veggie Smoothies

Very Veggie Smoothies

Adding leafy greens into your smoothie recipes is a great way to boost the nutrients in your diet. This smoothie is fruit-flavored with peach, banana and mango but it’s got chard in it for added vitamins K, C, and A.”

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 2 cups V8 V-Fusion Light peach mango juice
  • 1 medium peach, halved and pitted
  • 1 medium banana
  • 2 chard leaves, ribs removed
  • Mango wedges (optional)

Directions

  • 1Combine ice cubes, juice, peach, banana, and chard. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with mango wedges.