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Ladle Up: National Soup Month

Winter is officially in full swing, and what better way to stay warm this season than by celebrating National Soup Month all January long!

 

 

Whether you’re partial to broth or bisque, we have delicious soup recipes that will serve up comforting goodness all month long. Simply mix in your favorite varieties of Libby’s® Canned Vegetables, with meat or beans (or both!), for an easy-to-make recipe that is full of flavor and nutrition. And, don’t forget a side of golden, crusty bread for dipping!

So, ladle up with your favorite bowl of soup and celebrate National Soup Month with your loved ones.

 

Slow & Delicious

 

Add some flavor to your chilly nights with Southwest Chicken Soup, made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel White Corn, roasted chicken, trio of beans, and a mix of spices. Combine and cook low and slow in a slow cooker until the flavors perfectly blend.

SW Chicken Soup

 

Veggie Chowder

 

This is a bowl of veggies the entire family will love. A delicious mix of creamy coconut milk, vegetable broth, and veggies including Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, makes this Zucchini Noodle Corn Chowder a seasonal must-have.

Zucchini Noodle Corn Chowder

 

Ladle of Spice

 

Spice up winter with a warm bowl of Spicy Sweet Pea Bisque made with Libby’s® Sweet Peas and chili powder for a kick. Nothing beats the warmth and creamy satisfaction of sweet pea soup on a snowy winter day.

Spicy Sweet Pea Bisque

 

Gobble Up: Last Minute Dishes for the Big Day

Ready or not – Thanksgiving is here! You’ve been preparing for the holidays and getting everything in line, but sometimes things can slip through the cracks and you’re all of a sudden in a time crunch. Here at Libby’s®, we know the importance of getting back to the table and enjoying Thanksgiving dinner together. To help put your mind at ease, we have a few last minute dishes that will keep the whole family happy and full – and they won’t even realize these were last minute!

Stir Up Some Greens

Southern Style Green Beans

Green beans are a classic tradition to the Thanksgiving meal alongside the main course. Try these simple Southern Styled Green Beans made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans. Simply add onion, potatoes, pancetta, and spices for an easy and tasty side dish. 

Sweeten Your Day

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown sugar is a staple ingredient for several holiday dishes – so it’s a must that you have one at the table this Thanksgiving. If you’re in a rush, try this Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots recipe made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and just four other ingredients. This delicious recipe only takes five minutes and is easily a crowd favorite.    

Bring Something New to the Table

Easy Pickled Beets

While having the traditional meal is yummy for everyone, why not bring something new to the family gathering? A simple side dish or snack while watching football on the couch are these Easy Pickled Beets, perfect for pairing with a cheese plate and crackers.

Don’t Forget Dietary Restrictions

Vegan Creamed Corn

You may have some family members with dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan. Bring this easy-to-make Vegan Creamed Corn made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and vegan ingredients. They will appreciate you remembering their special dietary needs! 

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

Libby’s®, the nation’s second largest brand of canned vegetables, launched its fifth annual “Cansgiving” sweepstakes on Monday, November 6, encouraging fans to submit photos highlighting what makes them thankful during the holidays. Be it old or new family traditions, recipes passed down from generation to generation, or quiet but memorable moments spent with loved ones, the iconic fruits and vegetables company invites all to share their inspiration for gratitude. All month long, recipes and entertaining tips to help navigate this holiday season will also be available on Libby’s website (www.getbacktothetable.com).

To enter the Cansgiving sweepstakes, fans can snap a photo of what they are most thankful for and upload it to www.GetBacktoTheTable.com/Cansgiving, or share on the Libby’s Facebook page or their personal Twitter or Instagram pages using the hashtags #Cansgiving and #sweepstakes. Ten participants, chosen at random, will be awarded with an electronic gift card of $350 and an assortment of Libby’s fruits and vegetables for their family’s holiday feast.

For the second year, Libby’s has also partnered with three charities to further foster the spirit of this holiday season. Each winner will be asked to select one of three charities that will receive a matching monetary and product donation made on behalf of Libby’s, for a total of $3,500 in donations.

  • Meals on Wheels America, the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. This network exists in virtually every community in America and, along with more than two million volunteers, delivers the nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.
  • City Harvest pioneered food rescue in 1982 and, this year, will collect 59 million pounds of excess food to help feed the nearly 1.3 million New Yorkers struggling to put meals on their tables. Through relationships with farms, grocers, restaurants, and manufacturers, City Harvest collects nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and delivers it free of charge to 500 soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs. In addition, our Healthy Neighborhoods initiative addresses long term food insecurity through community partnerships that work to increase access to affordable and wholesome food. To learn more about food rescue, Healthy Neighborhoods and fighting hunger in New York City, visit cityharvest.org.
  • Children’s Hunger Alliancefounded in 1970 in Columbus, is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in Ohio. The organization’s mission is to ensure children without access receive healthy food, nutrition education and physical activity. The organization works with community partners including child care providers, schools, afterschool enrichment programs and summer feeding programs to provide millions of nutritious meals and snacks to Ohio’s 1 in 5 children who struggle with hunger.

The sweepstakes opened at noon EST on Nov. 6, 2017, and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 20, 2017. Official rules are available at http://www.getbacktothetable.com/cansgiving.

“Everyday life can get hectic, but the holiday season gives us the opportunity to spend time creating cherished memories with family and friends,” said Bruce Wolcott, Vice President of Marketing for Seneca Foods. “With our annual sweepstakes, we want to show our gratitude for our customers who allow us to be part of their celebration by bringing us to their kitchens and dinner tables. We are also thankful for the opportunity to join these organizations again in their incredible work to help fight hunger in America, even in a small way by matching each prize with a donation.”

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 second largest brand of canned vegetables, has been a staple on American dinner tables since the 1880s. With 117 product varieties, 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. 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® 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.

Veg It Out: How to Incorporate More Veggies Into Your Daily Routine

Halloween has come and gone, and holiday prepping is in full swing. Between all of the leftover candy from trick-or-treating, holiday sweets and comforting meals at family and office parties, you’re likely not keeping your daily veggie intake top of mind.

Now is the time most of us could use a boost when it comes to enjoying more greens, especially with kiddos often being picky eaters. Although eating veggies can be looked at as a chore – there are several tips and recipes that will inspire to get your daily dose. Here are some ideas to spice up those vegs:

Sprinkle Some Sweets

Sauteed Peas with Honey and Feta

We all love caving into our sweet tooth – so why not do so with vegetables? There are several ways you can make your greens less boring and add some sweetness to them. Try taking Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and adding a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar to them or trying this Sautéed Peas with Honey and Feta recipe.

Sneak Them In

Mixed Veggie & Chicken Quesadilla

A perfect way to incorporate more veggies is to sneak them into your favorite recipes. The kids won’t even notice there are greens in Haylie Duff’s delicious Mixed Veggie & Chicken Quesadilla made with Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables Pouch. You can also take classic recipes, such as creamy mac & cheese, and add your favorite Libby’s® vegetables – this way, you won’t have to sacrifice taste!

Dip Them In

Smoky Carrot Hummus Spread

When a snack attack strikes, veggies aren’t always the first thing we crave, but you’ll be much more tempted to eat them when dip is made to dunk in. Bring your favorite veggies with you to work and pack them in lunchboxes with some Sweet Pea Dip and Smoky Carrot Hummus.

Celebrate the Pumpkin This Halloween: Guide to Upgrading Your Greens

By Dylan Bailey, MS

With Halloween being a mere 6 days away, it’s time to recognize a favorite of the scary season – the pumpkin! This staple has been used to celebrate Halloween for hundreds of years. Commonly, we see pumpkins transformed into jack-o-lanterns, complete with carvings of just about anything (check out these DIY jack-o-lantern ideas). But, did you ever take pause and notice what is produced while prepping your pumpkin?

Seeds. Lots and lots of seeds. Instead of chucking them out this season, let’s try something different and fun for the whole family.

Also known as pepitas, pumpkin seeds are the unofficial hero of Halloween. Not only are they a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with healthy fats, fiber, protein and necessary micronutrients like manganese (important for metabolism and antioxidant protection) and iron (necessary for growth, development and cell functioning), but they add a crunchy texture and savory bite to just about any recipe, including salads.

Making your own pepitas is a fantastic activity that kids will love and can be done as you carve your jack-o-lanterns. You can follow these steps here to make your own pepitas and get inspired to add pumpkin seeds to some of Libby’s® favorite salad recipes to enjoy post-pumpkin carving.

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

Try sprinkling a tablespoon of your freshly roasted pepitas on top of this tasty Taco Salad featuring Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn. The crunch from these seeds will add a nice texture to compliment the tortilla chips and black beans.

Checkered Flag Chicken, Corn and Bean Salad

Checkered Flag Chicken, Corn and Bean Salad

This zesty salad screams for the extra crunch. Dressing with garlic, ginger, red pepper and lime juice among other delicious ingredients will pair perfectly with the roasted goodness of fresh roasted pepitas. Aim to add one to two tablespoons of your pumpkin seeds.

Warm Baby Green Salad with Peas Pistachios and Pecorino 

Warm Baby Green Salad with Peas, Pistachios and Pecorino

Try substituting the pistachios used in this Warm Baby Green Salad with Peas, Pistachios and Pecorino recipe for your fresh roasted seeds. Use a half cup of your seeds to add a savory and nutty bang to this already wonderful salad.

Recipes to Fall Back Into Your Routine

Summer is officially over, and as we transition into a new season, it’s time to “fall” back into our routines, whether it be adjusting to the kids back at school, late night study sessions, or gearing up for holiday season. The transition back to those long and hectic days can be a struggle and as schedules fill up – certain priorities, such as preparing a nutritious meal and spending quality time with family can begin to slip.

We know the importance of eating meals together, which is why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes to get you back into the swing of things and back to the table!

Get Your Greens

Easy Three Bean Salad

You don’t have to search too hard for a simple, delicious, and nutritious meal with this Easy Three Bean Salad made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans. This salad is perfect for serving up a quick family weeknight meal or as an appetizer during football Sunday.

Get Cozy with Soup

Thai Coconut Corn Curry

As the temperatures will begin to drop, there’s nothing like warming up on a crisp autumn day with a hearty bowl of homemade soup. However, some recipes can take hours to make, leaving you with less time to spend with family and friends. This Thai Coconut Corn Curry will allow you to savor the flavors of fall, while spending quality time together.

Wrap up in Healthy

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Just because schedules get busy again and vacation is over, doesn’t mean enjoying nutritious meals has to be as well. These Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps combine important nutrients, vegetables, and savory Asian-inspired ingredients making for the perfect appetizer or lunch. Even better, they require minimal kitchen labor! To compliment the wraps, try whipping up a Quinoa Salad with Corn and Peas – also perfect for next day leftovers.