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Winter Warm Up: Stick-To-Your-Ribs Recipes

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Bitter. Glacial. Biting. Mind-numbing. There are many ways to describe the dead of winter, and comfortable isn’t one of them. We’re talking about those days when the cold cuts through even your thickest of layers, lingering in your bones long after you come inside. An evening by the fireplace can certainly toast you up, but the best antidote is often a belly-warming meal. We’ve pulled together three of Libby’s heartiest recipes to help in these most frigid of times. Read on and stay warm, friends.   

Hot-Off-The-Griddle Corn Cakes

 

Begin your day feeling as snug as a bug in a rug with these Hot-Off-The-Griddle Corn Cakes, featuring Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn. They’re filling, flavorful and especially tasty when paired with a steaming mug of tea or coffee.

Vegetables Au Gratin

 

Add warmth to the dinner table with these cheese-laden Vegetables Au Gratin. They’re fortified with a hearty trio of Libby’s® Vegetables (Sliced White Potatoes, Cut Green Beans and Mixed Vegetables) and can be enjoyed as a gut-filling main course or a steamy supporting side.   

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stew

 

This Spicy Buffalo Chicken Stew brings the heat in more ways than one. Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Sliced Carrots combine with chopped chicken for a soul-warming base, and the buffalo hot sauce packs enough spice to warm your body from head to toe. 

Food Blogger Picks for Holiday Feasting

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Happy December! You survived Thanksgiving and the resulting turkey-induced lethargy. Now it’s time to make room in your refrigerator—and your belly—for more holiday delights. We’ve rounded up four food blogger recipes that fit the bill for festive entertaining. Bonus: they all feature the wholesome, nutritious goodness of Libby’s® Vegetables, so you can make it through this second round of feasting food coma-free. 

Carrot Soup Shooters

 

Lisa of Snappy Gourmet is the mastermind behind these Cinnamon Carrot Soup Shooters with Maple Glazed Bacon. It’s the type of recipe that sounds—and looks—impressively complicated, but in reality takes less than 30 minutes to pull together. The presentation is where things get fancy: homemade carrot soup (made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots) is served in a shot glass and topped with crispy, sweet bacon.

Sweet Pea Casserole

 

Tiffany over at Eat At Home perfected the creamy-crunchy combination in this Creamed Sweet Pea Casserole. The recipe coats Libby’s® Sweet Peas in a special homemade sauce and sprinkles the mixture with French fried onions. 

Skillet Corn Bread

 

Jen and Sia, the duo that runs Thrifty Northwest Mom, concocted this Old Fashioned Skillet Corn Bread. It’s made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and tastes just like that bread your grandmother used to make: sweet, moist and perfectly crispy on top.   

Green Bean Casserole Tartlets

 

We have Becky at The Two Bite Club to thank for these Green Bean Casserole Tartlets made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans. It’s an adorable and tasty twist on an old holiday favorite.  

Healthy Thanksgiving Hacks

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By Kristin Kessler, Registered Dietitian

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time for fun, family, and food indulgence. Traditional Thanksgiving comfort foods like mashed potatoes and pie may be great for sentimental effect, but they aren’t great for the waistline. Try these healthy hacks to lighten up Turkey Day while still ensuring a happy, memorable meal for all.

Lighten Up Favorites

Thanksgiving comes just once a year, so this is not the time to forgo your favorite casserole or dessert! Instead, make just a few recipe modifications to cut down on the calories, fat, and/or sugar and create a “healthified” version. Swap butter with yogurt or cottage cheese, refined grains with whole grains (think: white rice versus brown rice or white bread versus whole wheat bread), and bake those previously fried recipes. Experiment with this Green Bean & Wild Rice Casserole, featuring Libby’s® French Style Green Beans. Cream of celery soup stands in for traditional cheese and butter, keeping the dish light, yet flavorful.

BYOHD (Bring Your Own Healthy Dish)

Curb overindulgence at Thanksgiving potlucks by contributing your finest go-to veggie or fruit-filled dish. That way, you know there will be at least one guilt-free option to lean on. This Carrot and Beet Salad (made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and Sliced Beets) makes a colorful, nutrient-rich addition alongside your favorite indulgences.

Make Like A Turkey and Trot

 

Let this Thanksgiving be about more than just food! Start the day with a brisk walk around the block to get your blood flowing and appetite revved. Then, remain mobile throughout the feast by pausing for mini stretch breaks in between courses. After you’ve filled up on food, ditch the usual turkey-induced nap and instead rally the group for a friendly game of flag football (once you’ve fully digested, of course.) 🙂

Beyond the Bird: Supreme Thanksgiving Sides

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Let’s be honest: turkey isn’t the real star of Thanksgiving. Sure, the meat makes a pretty showpiece, but the true gems of the feast are those unexpectedly delightful side dishes. That salad with the uniquely zesty dressing. Those candied veggies that even the pickiest eater devours. The casserole you dream all year about. These are the eats that will have your guests talking long after the wishbone is snapped. Don’t have a knock-their-socks-off recipe? Don’t worry. Libby’s® is here to help.

Say Hello With Salad


 

“Salad” and “Thanksgiving” are rarely used in the same sentence, and that’s really a shame. Beginning the meal with a fresh concoction of greens–like this Peas, Carrots & Candied Walnut Salad—will thwart off the sluggish, over-stuffed feeling that usually follows the big feast. Do your guests a favor and serve this light and bright recipe featuring Libby’s® Peas & Carrots and a sweet-yet-tangy vinaigrette.

The Cornier, The Better  

 

There’s nothing wrong with being corny. In fact, this Old Fashioned Skillet Cornbread proves that in the culinary world, cornier = better. This classic recipe, featuring both Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and corn meal, cooks in a cast iron skillet, which provides a uniquely crunchy and golden crust. Top it with a dollop of honey butter for pure perfection.

Bite Me, Please

 

What’s more fabulous than your favorite casserole? Your favorite casserole in bite-sized form, of course. These Green Bean Casserole Tartlets, made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans, engage your fingers with fun and flavor.

Maintain the Magic: Quick & Easy Recipes for Holiday Entertaining

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Can you feel it in the November air? That buzzing, palpable excitement as the holidays draw near? With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, mealtime preparations are ramping up. But all too often, overwhelming obligations in the kitchen replace holiday delight with dread. This year, maintain the magic and minimize stress by prioritizing convenience and health. The following quick, easy and nutritious recipes will help you fully embrace the joy of the season.

A Palatable Warmup

 

Most guests arrive at holiday meals completely famished. Relieve their hanger with a low-maintenance, high-flavor appetizer: soup. This seasonal recipe for Roasted Carrot and Apple Soup combines Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and apples for a palate-pleasing warmup. Make the soup well in advance and freeze until the day of. Then, thaw it on the stove and keep at a low simmer until the crowds are ready to chow.

A Colorful Interlude


 

Balance out heavy side dishes with a fresh salad. This Colorful Chopped Salad, made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, Organic Garbanzo Beans and Cut Green Beans, is rich in color, flavor and nutrients. It also doubles as a next-day meal: just add protein from leftover ham, turkey, or chicken.

 A Fibrous Feature   


 

Turkey isn’t the only star in town: a tasty vegetable dish can easily steal the dinnertime spotlight. Veggies are a fiber-filled, low-calorie food option great for healthy weight maintenance and satiety. These Ginger Candied Vegetables—featuring Libby’s® Whole Baby Carrots, Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Sweet Peas— provide gut-friendly fiber and an array of nutrients. The best part? Preparation requires just one pot and five minutes of your time. Now that’s pure holiday magic.

Libby's® Thanks Fans with Third Annual "Cansgiving" Sweepstakes

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Marion, N.Y. (November 2, 2015) – Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables launched its third annual “Cansgiving” sweepstakes today, encouraging fans to submit photos that illustrate what they are thankful for this holiday. Be it favorite family traditions, secret recipes or quality time spent with friends and family, the iconic fruit and vegetable company invites all to share the images that inspire their gratitude this season. All month long, Libby’s will also share Thanksgiving-themed recipes and tips for entertaining on its website (www.getbacktothetable.com) and social media platforms.

Fans can enter the Cansgiving sweepstakes via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by posting a photo of what they are most thankful for, and including the hashtags #Cansgiving and #Sweepstakes. Libby’s will award ten participants, chosen at random, with an electronic gift card of $350 and an assortment of Libby’s fruit and vegetable products to help each family’s Thanksgiving feast. The sweepstakes opens at noon EST on Nov. 2, 2015, and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov.19, 2015. Official rules are available at http://www.getbacktothetable.com/cansgiving.

“We are thankful for our family of Libby’s customers, who bring us into their homes and cook with us each Thanksgiving. Our commitment to them extends beyond the dinner table,” said Bruce Wolcott, Vice President of Marketing for Seneca Foods. “We hope our annual sweepstakes enhances memorable Thanksgiving experiences with loved ones.”

Libby’s will host a Cansgiving Twitter party to celebrate family, food and giving thanks at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. Iron Chef Donatella Arpaia and Amy Lupold-Bair of popular blog Resourceful Mommy will host the party, wherein selected participants will receive Thanksgiving-themed prizes. Twitter users can follow along using the hashtag, #Cansgiving.

For more Thanksgiving inspiration, consumers can search for seasonal recipes – from crowd-pleasing appetizers to comforting side dishes to festive desserts in Libby’s Digital Recipe Box.

About Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables

Libby’s®, the nation’s third largest brand of canned fruits and vegetables, has been a staple on American dinner tables since the 1880s. With more than 110 products, Libby’s® offers among the industry’s most complete lines of canned fruit and vegetables, including Libby’s® Naturals, which contain no added sugar or salt, and Libby’s® Organics. Since 1983, Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables have been produced and distributed by Marion, N.Y.-based Seneca Foods Corporation, an independent, publicly traded, fully integrated food processing company. For more information on Libby’s® canned fruits and vegetables and Seneca Foods visit www.senecafoods.com. For information on Libby’s mission, visit www.getbacktothetable.com, like Libby’s on Facebook, or follow @LibbysTable on Twitter or Pinterest.