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Zesty Corn Relish

Steve — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:02:27 +0000

Ingredients

2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed

1/2 cup finely diced celery

1/2 cup finely diced green pepper

1 jar (2 oz) chopped pimento, drained

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/3 cup sugar, more or less to taste

4 tsp Watkins Onion Flakes

1 tsp salt

3/4 tsp Watkins Garlic Flakes

1/2 tsp Watkins Celery Seed

1/4 tsp Watkins Black Pepper

Directions

In medium bowl, combine corn, celery, green pepper and pimento; set aside. In small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 2 minutes. Pour hot liquid over corn mixture. Place in clean glass container(s), cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.Makes 3 cups relish, 1/4 cup per serving.Directions to give with relish: Will keep in refrigerator up to five days.

Mississippi Mud Cookies

Steve — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:29:23 +0000

Mississippi Mud Cookies

Make them for the holidays!

Ingredients

1 cup Nestle or Hershey semisweet chocolate morsels

1/2 cup margarine , softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans & walnuts
1/2 cup Nestle or Hershey milk chocolate morsels
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. miniature marshmallows

Directions

1. Melt semisweet chocolate morsels in a small microwave-safe glass bowl at HIGH 1 minute or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.

2. Beat margarine and sugar on medium speed until creamy; add eggs, 1 at a time. Add Watkins vanilla and the melted chocolate.

3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in chopped pecans and 1/2 cup milk chocolate morsels.

4. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Press 3 marshmallows into each portion of dough.

5. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Watkins Meatloaf

Steve — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:03:42 +0000

Add 2 T. Watkins Meatloaf Seasoning to 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey, 1/2 c. oatmeal, 1 egg, 1/3 c. nonfat milk and freshly ground Watkins Sea Salt, if desired. Form into a loaf and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. For a rich tomato-flavored meatloaf, substitute tomato sauce for milk.

Pepper Cheese Log

Steve — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:56:01 +0000

With the holidays approaching, many of us will be looking for new festive recipes to try. Give this one a shot.

2 pkgs. cream cheese, softened

2 1/2 tsp. Watkins Italian Seasoning

3/4 tsp. Watkins Garlic Granules

3/4 tsp. Watkins Onion Granules

2 T. crushed Watkins Garlic Peppercorn Blend

Combine first 4 ingredients; place on plastic wrap and shape into a log. Place on new sheet of plastic wrap and pat cracked peppercorn onto all sides. Roll up and refrigerate until firm. Cut into thin slices and serve with crackers.

Makes 1 log, 16 servings.

Watkins Recipe – Simply Sweet Cinnamon Strawberry Shortcakes

Steve — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:42:38 +0000

2 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. sugar

1 T. Watkins Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. Watkins Cinnamon

1/2 tsp. Watkins Orange Peel

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 c. butter

1/4 tsp. Watkins Vanilla

1 1/4 – 1 1/2 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, orange peel, salt and butter. Stir in vanilla, cream and walnuts. Drop on baking sheet using a 1/4 c. measuring cup. Brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, if deisred. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown. Cool shortcakes and cover with strawberries and whipped cream.

Sweetened strawberries

4-6 c. to 1.5 quarts strawberries, 1/4 c. sugar

Hull and quarter strawberries, toss in a medium bowl with sugar, let stand at least 20 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits.

Caramel Apple Dip

Steve — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:29:38 +0000

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/4 to 1/3 c. brown sugar

1 tsp. Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla

1/2 tsp. Watkins Caramel Extract

Apples or pears, cored and sliced

Directions

Blend first four ingredients using electric mixer. Use as a dip for apple or pear slices.

Makes 1 cup.

Broiled Tarragon Salmon Steaks

Steve — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:32:04 +0000

3 T. Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil

1 T. fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp. Watkins Tarragon

1 1/2 tsp. Watkins Onion & Garlic Pepper

3/4 tsp. Watkins Marjoram

1/2 tsp. Watkins Lemon Peel

Freshly-ground, to taste, Watkins Sea Salt

4 salmon steaks, cut 1-inch thick

Directions

Combine all ingredients except salmon steaks in small bowl. Preheat broiler. Place salmon steaks on pan coated with Watkins Cooking Spray. Brush with half of seasoned oil. Broil 5 minutes. Turn steaks carefully and brush with remaining oil mixture. Broil 5 to 7 minutes longer or until salmon flakes easily.

Makes 4 servings.

Blondies (Blonde Brownies)

Steve — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:39:39 +0000

1/2 c. butter or margarine

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. Watkins Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. chocolate chips

Directions

Melt butter in 2-quart/2-liter saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except chocolate chips. Spread in greased and floured 9 × 13-inch/23 × 33-cm baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350ºF/180ºC for 25 to 40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Makes 15 servings.

Bacon Horseradish Bundles

Steve — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:12:24 +0000

1 c. sour cream

3 T. Watkins Bacon & Horseradish Snack & Dip Seasoning

8 slices bread (white or pumpernickel)

8 slices center cut bacon (not thick cut)

1/3 c. finely-diced ham

Directions

Mix sour cream and Snack & Dip Seasoning and refrigerate at least one hour to enhance flavor. Trim crust off of bread, keeping the bread a square shape. Combine ham with dip mixture and spread on bread. Bring together two opposite corners of the bread and wrap bacon around middle, securing the bundle with a toothpick. Bake at 425°F/220°C for 6 to 8 minutes or until bread is toasted and bacon begins to crisp.

You can purchase any Watkins Snack Dip Seasonings and other products by clicking on the “Buy Watkins” tab on the left.

Chili-Barbecued Chicken

Steve — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:22:40 +0000

1/2 c. ketchup

1/3 c. apple jelly

2 T. Watkins BBQ Sauce Concentrate

1 T. Watkins Chili Powder

8 Chicken quarters

2 tsp. Watkins Seasoning Salt

2 tsp. Watkins Garlic Granules

Directions

Combine ketchup, apple jelly, Barbecue Sauce Concentrate and 1 tsp of Chili Powder; set aside. Rub both sides of chicken with a combination of Seasoning Salt, Garlic Granules and remaining Chili Powder. Place on grill over medium heat; cook 45 to 60 minutes or until done, basting occasionally with barbecue mixture the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Makes 8 servings.