Dips and Condiments
Recipe Type: Dips and Condiments
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Continue ReadingJazz up ordinary vanilla ice cream with this easy-to-make compote! Tasting of late summer/early fall with sweet-and-tangy ripe plums, fragrant cinnamon, bright lime, and aromatic anise, this elevated spiced compote is a great way to dress up a dinner party. Ingredients: 1 lbs. Pittman & Davis Empress Plums, chopped ¼ c. light brown sugar ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground anise (or ½ tsp. anise seeds, lightly crushed) Zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Pinch fine sea salt Directions: Stir together the plums and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce…
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Continue ReadingBeer nights, football parties, and days when there are games on are great for spicy chicken wings because they just make the beer and the game even better! Just think of the perfectly baked crispy chicken wings oozing with sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, slathered with an amazingly sweet and sticky glaze that you would happily lick off your fingers in a jiffy. Family and friends will surely enjoy this treat and will ask you to prepare it again the next time they come over. With this Chipotle Peach Baked Wings recipe, you would only be making use of fresh…
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Continue ReadingEating healthy and staying fit is easier said than done. Imagine how easy it is to just open a bag of chips or order fast food over the counter compared to preparing your own dishes at home. But did you know that not all healthy food takes a long time to prepare? For example, making salsa is easy. Prepare it one time, and it can last you a few days. By eating salsa paired with whole-grain tortilla chips or other alternatives you can increase your vegetable intake while curtailing the sodium, calories, and fat you eat. Also, depending on the…
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Honey Cara Cara Orange Jam
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingNow that Pittman & Davis Cara Cara Oranges are in season we not only get to enjoy eating this sweet delicacy out of hand or as a quick glass of juice when we need an energy boost. You will need proper canning jars and lids, and a canning pot to process finished jars in a boiling water bath. This easy, do-it-yourself jam makes between 2 to 3 pints, and is great for sharing. Ingredients: 4 pounds of Pittman & Davis Cara Cara Oranges 1 1/3 cups honey fresh juice from one lemon Instructions: Clean and sterilize three, half-pint canning jars and…
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Pittman & Davis Peach Salsa
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingSalsa has become popular due to its wide range of variety and flavor potential. Once considered mainly a dip for tortilla chips and a topping for tacos, salsa is now used to add taste and texture to salads, grilled fish, chicken dishes, and more. This Peach Salsa Recipe combines juicy, fresh peaches with traditional salsa ingredients to add the perfect touch of sweetness. Making your own fresh fruit and veggie salsa is fun, easy, and a great way to use peaches in an unexpected yet brilliant way. One taste of this zesty tropical Peach Salsa is sure to make you…
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Pittman & Davis Peach Bourbon Jam
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingSlather this tasty jam over some fresh buttermilk biscuits to bring southern flare to your breakfast table! The bourbon pairs perfectly with the peaches, making this a decadent start to your day. Ingredients: ½ vanilla bean 1 lb. Pittman & Davis Georgia Peaches or Sweet Peaches, halved, pitted, and cut into ½” pieces 1 c. sugar ½ c. peeled and grated Granny Smith apple (1/2 apple) 1 c. bourbon 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Directions: Place two small plates in freezer to chill. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Using tip of paring knife, scrape out seeds. Stir vanilla bean and…
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Continue ReadingSweet and luscious peaches are great to have in your pantry during summer. Aside from eating fresh out of hand, you can use peaches for making sweet and savory meat dishes, baking pastries and cakes, salads, and healthy smoothies. Peaches may also be used for making salad vinaigrette to add color and flavor to the dressing. This type of dressing works well with all types of green salad but may also be used for chicken and fish dishes. This easy-to-make vinaigrette can be modified according to your tastes. If you want it sweeter you may add a tablespoon of honey,…
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Pear Honey Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingPears are considered to be one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits. Pears are versatile and have a long storage life. This allowed them to be traded as a valuable and much-desired commodity in ancient times. They are so beloved that even the Greek poet Homer paid homage to pears and lauded them as a “gift of Gods.” Today, the pears grown in the United States are very similar to the pears cultivated in France and Belgium, which are prized for their delicate flavor and buttery texture. They are mostly eaten fresh or used in salads or desserts. However, they…
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Nectarine Salsa Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingSummertime should be fun, exciting, and filled with memories you can take with you. It is a time for being out and about having thrilling adventures and learning something new with family and friends. When I was young, my mom taught me how to bake cakes and pastries, make dips and cook different dishes during summer since that was the when I had the time to sit down and watch her do her thing in the kitchen. One of the dips I really like making, since then until now, is the Nectarine Salsa. It is sweet, tangy and a tad…
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Peach Preserves Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingI like the outdoors. I love the sunlight touching my face when I look up to the sky, the smell of grass, the rustling sound of leaves as the wind blows, and the sound of birds happily chirping in the trees. This is why summer is my favorite time of the year. This is also the time when we get to enjoy doing fun outdoor activities like swimming, biking, hiking, camping, picnics, and more with our friends and families. One other thing that I look forward to in summer is the time when lusciously plump, sweet, and juicy peaches ripen.…