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Survive the Holidays With Simple Weeknight Dinners

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Now that Thanksgiving has passed, holiday season is in full swing. With more holidays just around the corner, your schedule will most likely start to fill up with office, school, and family festivities, making it hard to stay focused on your everyday standards – like getting a nourishing dinner on the table. It can be easy to prioritize your holiday to-do list, such as getting the cookie cutter collection ready, and of course, the so it seems endless shopping trips to guarantee the perfect gifts for everyone, over all other duties.

We know that staying motivated and on track to be healthy during this chaotic time of year can be proven difficult. But, that doesn’t mean your weeknight dinners have to suffer just because your plate may already be full. Follow these simple and delicious meals to get you through the holiday madness that are effortless, nutritious, and delicious all at the same time.

Pea Perfection

Mini Pea Soup Bread Bowls

We absolutely love these Mini Pea Soup Bread Bowls from Lisa at Snappy Gourmet. The bread bowls are versatile – you can serve them as a fun, quick appetizer or as an entrée, and are packed with Libby’s® Sweet Peas. The best part? Total time to create this tasty recipe is only 20 minutes! If you’re looking to save the carbs for your next Holiday meal – serve the soup in your bowl of choice.

Getting the Most out of a Salad

Easy Three Bean Salad

What if we told you that we had the secret to not only a fresh, simple salad – but also one that will awaken your taste buds and come full of vegetables? This Easy Three Bean Salad can be whipped together as a simple solution for a weeknight meal. Try serving as a salad, or get creative and pair with chips and dip right in.

Healthy Wraps, Please!

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Looking for a fun way to incorporate protein and veggies to make dinner preparation more enjoyable? These Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps combine all the wholesome and delectable ingredients that will have everyone at the table asking for more. Gather the kids together to help fold the ingredients together for these crispy healthful wraps – a great trick for more family time in the kitchen!

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. 

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.

Quick, Easy & Flavor-Saving Tips for a Reduced-Sodium Diet

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By Kristin Kessler, RD

The old adage “too much of a good thing can be a bad thing” rings true for the nutrients we eat! Take sodium, for example: our bodies need this mineral to function, but too much salt can lead to high blood pressure and potentially other chronic diseases. There are varying recommendations out there for how much we should consume daily (the USDA says no more than 2300mg while the American Heart Association suggests less than 1500mg), but no matter your target amount, it’s important to realize that reduced sodium doesn’t need to mean reduced flavor. Check out the following tips to help you scale back the salt without sacrificing flavor and fun!

Season with Herbs

One of the most nutritious and delicious ways to cut back on sodium is to ditch the table salt and season instead with fresh and dried herbs. Not only are herbs sodium-free and low in calories, but they offer truly exceptional flavors. Taste them for yourself in this Vegetable Sausage Soup seasoned with basil, oregano, and marjoram and made hearty with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans, Sliced Carrots and Whole White Potatoes. To cut the sodium even further, swap regular chicken broth for a reduced-sodium option. We promise you won’t even notice the difference!

Cook Restaurant-Worthy Meals at Home

We all love a meal out every once and a while, but did you know that restaurant fare is often chock-full of sodium? In lieu of dining out, try whipping up your favorite dishes at home. By playing chef, you have total control over how much salt goes into the recipe. Craving a burger? Try this easy at-home recipe for Mexican Salsa Veggie Burgers made with Libby’s® Organic Pinto Beans and Whole Kernel Sweet Corn. Toss together a quick salad for the side, and you’ve got yourself a healthy restaurant-worthy meal!

Swap Instant for Wholesome

Beware! Packaged foods (think: frozen meals, instant noodles and ramen) are sneaky sources of sodium. Instead of turning to a bag of instant Lo Mein, why not try a more nutritious and home-cooked version? This Sweet Pea & Ginger Garlic Shrimp Lo Mein (made with reduced-sodium soy sauce as well as Libby’s® Organic Sweet Peas) will give you those Asian flavors you crave without the extra sodium. Now that’s a meal worth celebrating!

 

Perfect the Picnic: Recipes for Al Fresco Feasting

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Is it just us or is summer whizzing by? Before we know it, we’ll be back in back-to-school mode. Until then, soak up the last of these lazy days with the kids. One particularly fun and no-fuss way to do so is with a picnic. The following recipes are quick, healthy and ideal for open-air dining. Plus, they’re all finger-friendly, so you can ditch your cutlery and dig in!

 

Dip Into This

 

Start things off on a healthy high note with this Sweet Pea Dip, a light, creamy and easy peas-y concoction starring Libby’s® Sweet Peas. It’s a dipping delight with pita bread, raw veggies and multi-grain crackers, and you can also spread any leftovers on the next day’s sandwiches (although we’re betting it will be devoured on-site!).

Whimsical Meets Wholesome

Research has shown that giving nutritious food a fun name increases a child’s likelihood of eating it. Test out the theory yourself with these Green Wheels and Ham Sandwiches, made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans, whole-wheat tortillas, ham and spreadable cheese. They’re tasty, quick to pull together and easily portable—a prime pick for a picnic.

Mini Morsels

 

The only thing better than cake is cake you can eat with your hands. Complete your feast with these gooey, guilt-free Carrot Cake Bites. They’re full of whole wheat flour and Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and low in sugar and fat. Go ahead – have another…it’ll be one less thing to pack up!