Thursday, March 31, 2011

Pecan Crusted Talapia with our Brew House Malt Mustard

Hi all!!  I have been neglecting my blog lately as the weather was crazy as it was for you as well, and now that we have sunshine and the snow is melting I have been busy outside!  Cleaning up the mess that winter brings and enjoying the sunshine that we so lacked for weeks!!  Nicole has been on Spring Break and have been busy with her as well!  
Taking advantage of this moment to introduce you to this wonderful recipe that I know you'll enjoy!  Let me know if you give it a try, or vary the recipe at all... I would love to share your ideas on my blog as well!!  If you are not a follower of mine yet, sign up and get in on my monthly give aways!!  
Enjoy the sunshine everyone!!  And thank you for checking out my Blog!!





Such a wonderful and easy recipe!!  Our Brew House Malt Mustard adds so much flare to this recipe!  You  have to try it!!  Below are the ingrediants you'll need to make this great recipe happen!!






Melt 1/2 cup of butter



Add Two Table Spoons of Homemade Gourmet's Brew House Malt Mustard




Baste your seasoned Talapia, don't be shy, load it on!!




Finally Chop your pecans about a 3/4 cup



Mix Pecans with 1/4 of bread crumbs



Add Two Teaspoons of Parsley



Sprinkle on your Talapia, again, don't be shy, cover both sides!



 Bake for 15 minutes or until fish flakes at 450 degrees




I place my fish on a bed of fresh spinach and garnish with a lemon slice, serve with fresh vegie and salad... perfect healthy dinner!!
I love my asparagus steamed and served with some HG Garlic Lemon Seasoning, with a little mayo to dip it in.  

To order HG's Brew House Malt Mustard and our Lemon Garlic Seasoning go to my HG catalog to the right of this page.  Click and order and have it delivered to your doorstep!!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Simply Salad!

I love my salads and am always trying to create a new and different salad to serve!  Homemade Gourmet has been helpful with their numerous salad dressings that are marvelous!  You can find salad recipes by going to my Homemade Gourmet site (to the right of this page) and click on Recipe Search, then on the side bar click on Sides and Salads.

I enjoy the Apple Pecan Vinaigrette Mix, it offers a sweet and tart flavor of fresh apples with crunchy pecans.  All you add is oil, and apple cider vinegar.  This comes in a double pack for $11.00 and each packet makes one cup of dressing/marinade.


Apple Pecan Salad can also be a main meal, add either sliced Chicken Breast or Turkey to this for a different taste.  Great for a brunch or simple and quick dinner.  Serve this with one of our four bread choices:  Three Cheese Garlic Biscuit #01.9000  $7.00,  Texas Cornbread #01.2351  $6.00, Tomato Basil Bread #01.9001  $6.00  or our classic Beer Bread #01.5100  $6.00.



Friday, March 18, 2011

Homemade Gourmets Newest Additions! Gotta try them!!

Recipes for all three! 
We also carry Sesame Ginger Dressing that I have not tried yet... that will be coming!

I know what you are thinking, “Homemade Gourmet Mustard?  Really?  Come on, what can be special about mustard?”

Yes, everything we offer in our Homemade Gourmet catalog must be something we consider special; not something you can get at any store at any time.  And trust me, this ‘mustard’ lives up to that expectation!

This mustard is a far cry from the spicy yellow spread you put on your ordinary ham and cheese sandwich.   Makes great sandwiches, hot dogs, Pork Tenderloin, and so much more!  Below I have included a wonderful Port Tenderloin Recipe that I think you'll really enjoy!

 The sweet undertones turns the ordinary into extraordinary!

SPICED CRUSTED PORK
 
This dish is wonderful served with steamed asparagus and HG's Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Asiago Cheese.  It sounds and looks fancy, but it is really easy:

Create a spice blend using:
Homemade Gourmet’s Pepper Pizzazz (1 t.)
Snappy Seasoned Salt (2 t.)
Mediterranean Medley (2 t.)
dash of ground cinnamon.  

Put this into a 9×13 pan
Place a 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin in the dish and roll to coat…
Now cover with 2 tablespoons of the Brewhouse Malt Mustard…
Heat about 1/2 an inch of olive oil in a skillet and sear all sides of the tenderloin until it is browned on the outside…
Put the tenderloin back into the 9×13 dish and deglaze the skillet with 1/3 cup cooking sherry.  (this simply means, put the sherry into the hot skillet and whisk until the bits are removed from the bottom of the pan!)
Let this simmer until the liquid is reduced by about 1/3.  Now pour this liquid over the tenderloin that was returned to the baking dish…
Bake this in an oven preheated to 350 for about 35-45 minutes, until it reaches the desired internal temperature of 160 (medium) to 170 (well done).  Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and then enjoy!
This is one of those items you will want to order two of.  One for the fridge and one waiting in the pantry to replace the one in the fridge when it runs out. You are not going to want to have to wait for another order to come in.  When the one from the pantry goes into the fridge…time to order a replacement.


 PINEAPPLE PEPPERCORN SALSA

Here is a wonderfully fresh and flavor Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze recipe 

There is so many things you can add this salsa to or you can just eat it with chips.  Added to grilled chicken, fish, fish tacos, even add it to chicken salad.

15 ¼ ounce can Tidbits Pineapples
1/2 small jicama or apple
1/2 orange bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed and seeded
1/2 small red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 of bottle Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze (about 7 tablespoons)
Directions:
Peel jicama or apple.  Place jicama or apple, bell peppers, jalapeno and onion in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped.
Add lime juice, salt and Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze and pulse the processor one or two times to mix completely.  
Pour salsa in a serving bowl.
Serve with tortilla chips.

Sweet Chili Sauce ~ A Taste of Thai

Today’s featured ‘Ready to Serve’ product is a little spicy but very tasty!  Right out of the jar this sauce makes an impact on anything you can dip!  Like Coconut Shrimp…  Just use the Coconut Shrimp you get at the grocery freezer section.  Fresh pineapple is amazing dipped in these sauces as well!  
Speaking of appetizer ideas, this sauce is great with precooked meatballs too!  Mix equal portions of the Sweet Chili Sauce with any jam or preserve (grape, cherry, orange, etc…) and pour over precooked meatballs that have been placed in a slow cooker.

Stir, cover and cook on low for a couple of hours and then serve on low for the duration of your party.

Speaking of slow cookers, this makes a wonderful slow cooked Spicy Asian Tenderloin.  Just mix 1/2 cup of the Sweet Chili Sauce with 1 tablespoon of Soy Sauce and pour it over a 1-2 pound pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.  Heat on low for about 4-5 hours or high for 3-4.  
Of course, my favorite way to use our new line of Ready to Serve products is stove top for last minute dinner time decisions.  This one is no exception.  We have 2 favorite stir fry meals we have been enjoying, but really just one recipe with a slight variation.  This can be done with either breaded popcorn chicken or breaded popcorn shrimp.

Into a hot skillet or wok toss your chicken or shrimp add a small amount of the chili sauce and stir to coat the chicken or shrimp.  After a quick stir to coat the chicken or shrimp, toss in the bag of frozen stir fry vegetables of choice…

Stir fry for about 10-15 minutes, until the shrimp or chicken has warmed through.  Now serve over rice as desired and enjoy!


 What? Oh ~ you want to know if you can win one?
You know you can!  If you have not signed up already on my blog AND my website, do so and you could win the Brewhouse Malt Mustard, Pineapple Peppercorn Glas, Sesame Ginger Dressing or the Sweet Chili Sauce!  You must be signed in to BOTH sites to have this chance to win one of your choice!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Panko Parmesan Chicken and Cool Lemonade Cheesecake

Panko Parmesan Casserole is an old country style Italian parmesan.  So easy to make and sure to be a crowd pleaser!  All you add is egg, chicken breasts, canola oil, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and mozzerrella cheese.  This dish is diabetic and vegetarian friendly!  It sells for $6.75 Product # 02.8050





Cool Lemonade Cheesecake is as refreshing as a glass of cold lemonade on a hot day!  Im dreaming of warm days as we are expecting more snow tomorrow!!!  Never hurts to dream!!  With this mix all you add is cream cheese, whipped topping and graham cracker crust!  This mix is Gluten Free, Diabetic friendly and vegetarian as well! Mix sales for $5.50.  Product # 08.9002


To order these products,  just click on my Homemade Gourmet website to the right of this page.  Any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or email me at lisaaschultz@yahoo.com
Thank you!

Monday, March 14, 2011

Fresh Baked Beer Bread and Loaded Baked Potato Soup!

I hope this rainy Monday morning finds you all feeling well rested after a wonderful weekend!  It's very chilly up here in the Motherlode today and some hot fresh Beer Bread and Soup is sounding sooo good to me!  I love a good hot bowl of soup on a wintery day, just warms the soul!!  Homemade Gourmet has many soups to offer, this being on of my favorites.  This particular soup mix comes in a double pack, which makes it nice to have in the pantry!  We also offer three other breads along with our delicious Beer Bread.   Just click on my Homemade Gourmet site to the right to start your shopping!  You'll also find many wonderful recipes there as well!


Below I have included the Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe.  It's so simple, anyone can prepare this.  You can also add your choice of vegetables for a fresh and delicious soup!  

Fresh Baked Beer Bread
Beer Bread Product # 01.5100 $6.00
Nothing welcomes family and friends to the dinner table like the aroma of fresh-baked bread.  This mix is not only easy to prepare but can be the base for a wide variety of fresh-flavored breads and muffins!  All you add is beer or milk, cheddar cheese and butter.  It makes one loaf or about 18-20 muffins.  


Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Baked Potato Soup mx #02.9010 Double pack $12.00

1    Homemade Gourmet® Baked Potato Soup Mix  (#02.9010)
5  tablespoons  Homemade Gourmet® BLT Mix  (#05.9006)
1  cup  milk  
4  cups  water  
1  medium  potato, diced  
    a dollop of sour cream  

Directions
1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

This recipe is labeled ‘diabetic friendly’ but is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
If you have a medical condition (including, without limitation, diabetes or diabetic symptoms), consult with and seek the approval of a physician or other qualified health provider before consuming any recipes found at recipes.homemadegourmet.com (the “Recipes”). The (i) use of the information above and/or, (ii) preparation of any food pursuant to the Recipes is/are at your own risk, and Homemade Gourmet expressly disclaims any liability related thereto or resulting therefrom. Neither the information set forth herein (including, without limitation, the use of the term “diabetic-friendly”), has been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the American Diabetes Association or any other health-related governing body.


Friday, March 11, 2011

Who knew dinner could be SO EASY!!

When you are raising a family, you know it's so hard to get a good healthy dinner on the table all the time.  The kids activities, work... it's all mind boggling and often dinner is the last thing on your mind!  With Homemade Gourmet, it's easy, meals are healthy, and quick to prepare.   Our mixes and seasonings make cooking a snap!  I invite you to take a look on line at our new Spring/Summer catalog.  I think you'll like what you see!!

Pictured below is Cilantro Citrus Salmon made with our Cilantro Citrus Seasoning
This seasoning is cilantro and lemon, and combined it is a naturally delicious and distinctive spice blend.

Cilantro Seasoning is gluten free, diabetic friendly and vegetarian.  You find this in our catalog under seasonings.  Or search the online version and search by product number 03.9005
It sales for $10.00 and is sold as a double pack.  Each pack serves 8


Monday, March 7, 2011

St. Looey Gooey Cake Mix


This is an old fashioned gooey butter cake that is dripping with YUM!!!  It's wonderful served with a side of Homemade Gourmets Spice Dip and fresh fruit for an extra special treat!  You add eggs, butter, and cream cheese.  It serves 12   

St. Looey Gooey Cake Mix  product number #08.1700  This mix sales for $6.50
Spiced Dip Mix  product number #05.9014  This mix sales for $8.00 double pack mix

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Homemade Gourmet Updates



We are retiring the following Fall/Winter products.   They will be back in the Fall.  They will be on sale while supplies last:

     *  White Chocolate Cran Orange Cookie Mix, sale price $5.70
     *  Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix, Sale price $ 5.70
     *  Spiced Molasses Cookie Mix, Sale price $4.69
     *  Super Sugar Cookie Mix, Sale price $4.36

Quantities of these cookies are very limited... so hurry and order if you'd like to stock up for the summer!

Items listed in Red, will NOT be coming back:

     * Cinnamon Spice Makes everything Nice Tea, $4.02
     *  Country Sytle Gravy Mix, $5.03
     *  Italian Red Pepper Bread Dippin Mix, $5.36
     *  Presto Italiano Breakfast Skillet Mix, $4.52
     *  Season 'n' Steam Broccoli Beef Mix, $4.52
     *  Southwest Seasoning, $5.70
     *  Tres Queso Breakfast Skillet, $4.52
     *  Zentastic Blackberry Jasmine green Tea, $4.02
Order while supplies last.


New Products in our New Spring/Summer Catalog are as follows:

     *  Asian Chicken Salad
     *  Brew House Malt Mustard
     *  Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Icing Mix
     *  Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Mix
     *  Classic Favorites Collection
     *  Fajitas Stir Fry Seasoning
     *  Great Grilling Collection
     *  Orange Ginger Stir Fry Seasoning
     *  Orange honey Biscuit Mix
     *  Pineapple Peppercorn Glaze
     *  Sesame Ginger Dressing
     *  Simple Simmer Brisket Mix
     *  Sweet Chili Sauce
     *  Super Slow Cooking Collection
     *  Yo! It's Queso
     *  Tropical chicken Salad Mix

Correction for the Spring/Summer Catalog
Italian Mozzarella Meatloaf is mistakenly marked as gluten free on Page 16 in the Spring/Summer Catalog.  All supporting documents and product packaging correctly list the contents of this mix.

Any questions, please contact me!!
Lisaaschultz@yahoo.com
209 559-3085
or leave a comment below!!
Thank You for visiting Homemade Gourmet and Me!!









Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Season' n' Steam fajitas and Balsamic Garlic Basil Tomato and Feta Salad


 Diabetic friendly!!

Season and Steam Fajita Mix is a favorite of Homemade Gourmet.  A wonderful meal for the family, it even includes the steamer bag!!  So simple to prepare, the kids can do it!  Twenty minutes in the Microwave and you have a wonderful Fire-grilled flavor that adds a mild zing to this traditional favorite.  Add steak or chicken, bell pepper, onion and flour tortillas.  It serves 6.
You'll find this in our catalog under "meal solutions".  #02.1002 $6.75
We also offer three other Season and Steam in the Microwave dinners:
     Season 'n' Steam Broccoli Beef Mix #02.1001 $6.75
     Season 'n' Steam Philly Cheesesteak Mix X02.1000 $6.75
     Season 'n' Steam Orange Giner Chicken Mix #02.1006 $6.75


Balsamic Garlic basil Tomato and Feta Salad




I enjoy salads with dinner, but often want something besides a green salad.  One of my favorites is so simple and so tasty either alone, or even over baked chicken.  Homemade Gourmet spices are wonderful to have on hand.  They come in individual size or pantry staple size as seen above.  

For the salad above, just cut up tomoato, sprinkle with HG's Garlic Basil Seasoning, #03.9002 $8.50 for double serving, or $18.00 for Pantry Staple #17.1002

Pour Balsamic Vinegar (as much or little as you like) and mix in some Feta Cheese if you like, or freshly grated parmesan cheese.  Really any cheese of your choice works!  These are the two that I prefer.  Our Garlic Basil Seasoning adds a wonderful Mediterranean spice to any dish!



Cooking is always fun with Homemade Gourmet!  I welcome you to give it a try and share your favorites with me!!
You can check out my catalog at the top of this page on the right hand side!  Just click and browse!  
Happy Cooking!