Monday, May 21, 2007

Pick of the Week Recipe Prize Winner

Congratulations to Beverly Nielsen, her recipe for “Flavorful Cinnamon Cake” was selected for our Pick of the Week prize of a Watkins Classic Vanilla Cookbook and a bottle of Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla. Beverly’s Watkins Associates are Managers Laurie & Ralph Butts.

Congratulations, Beverly!

Flavorful Cinnamon Cake

1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/2tsp/2 mL Watkins Nutmeg
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Caramel Extract

Bake per instructions on the cake mix.

Vegetables on the Grill

I love the taste of fresh vegetables cooked on the grill. These recipes may not be new to you. You might have a similar recipe tucked away in your recipe box or filed away with those recipes you cook from memory. When your kitchen temperature rises fire up the grill.

Corn on the Cob a la Grill

Corn on cob with husks
Salt and pepper
Herb butter or butter
Pail or pan of ice water

Pull husks back from corn and remove silks. Pull husks back over corn and soak ears in ice water for 30 minutes. The water helps to steam the corn and keep it from drying out as it cooks.
Remove corn from ice water and drain. Place on grill rack and cook until desired tenderness, approximately 15 minutes, turning ears occasionally.

Remove ears of corn from grill with tongs and cool slightly. Carefully pull back husks and use husk as a handle to hold corn as you salt, pepper, and butter then enjoy that sweet fresh corn taste. Use an oven mit or clean garden glove to hold corn by husk if it is too hot.

Herb Butter

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped mixed herbs of your choice (such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, oregano, marjoram or rosemary)
1 teaspoon Watkins Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well until herbs are distributed evenly. Dump onto a piece of waxed paper or parchment, shape into a cylinder or disk, and seal ends, or pack into a ramekin and cover with plastic. Chill in refrigerator until firm.

Will keep in refrigerator for about 2 weeks, and in the freezer for a few months.

Herb Butter for Veggies, Burgers, or Steaks

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Chill in refrigerator.

Grilled Potato Packets

Six russet potatoes
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup Watkins Onion Soup Mix
1/2 cup olive oil or melted butter
Heavy duty aluminum foil

Scrub potatoes and trim blemishes. Slice unpeeled potatoes on a large piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and onion soup mix. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Fold edges of foil up over potatoes to seal and then fold the ends to seal. Carefully shake contents to mix well.

Place on gril and cook over indirect heat so potatoes do not burn. Grill for 45 to 60 minutes. Carefully remove hot packet from grill. Serve from the aluminum foil.
Serves 6.

Variation
Prepare individual potato packets by slicing one potato on a small piece of aluminum foil. Season and seal edges. Grill.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Caramel Extract Returns!


Watkins is happy to announce that Caramel Extract is back in stock! They developed a rich caramel flavor that will make your baked goods taste better than ever. Both sizes are ready to order on May 15th.


21364 (2 fl oz/59 mL) $4.99/$6.99
01193 (6 fl oz/180 mL) $8.99/$11.79

Cream Puff Dessert

Cream Puff Dessert Submitted by Karen McCauley

1 cup/250 mL water
1/2 cup/125 mL butter
1/4 tsp/1 mL salt
1 cup/250 mL all-purpose flour
4 eggs

In saucepan bring water, butter, and salt to boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch/23 x 33 cm baking pan sprayed with Watkins Cooking Spray. Bake at 400 degrees F/200 degrees C for 28-30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Filling
1 package (8 ounces)/225g cream cheese, softened

Prepare 1 batch of Watkins Vanilla Dessert mix (or any flavor) according to directions on can and let cool.

In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth and fold in the prepared Watkins Vanilla Dessert. Stir until smooth. Spread over the crust and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Topping
Spread with whipped topping. Store in refrigerator and drizzle with chocolate syrup just before serving.

Cooking up Congratulations for our Recipe Draw Winners



We are excited about the response our recipe drawing received. We can’t wait to test the recipes your customers submitted, and don’t be surprised if you see some of these wonderful recipes in an upcoming Seasonings Newsletter. Congratulations to these lucky draw winners!

Our grand prize KitchenAid Mixer is awarded to Barbara Spencer. Barbara not only receives a fabulous KitchenAid Mixer, but she also receives $200 US/$250 CDN in free Watkins products of her choice for submitting her recipe for “Easy Breakfast.” Congratulations, Barbara, and congratulations to her Watkins Associate, Manager Marie McClure. Marie receives a gift certificate for $100 US/$125 CDN in free Watkins products of her choice.

Irene Thiele is the winner of $150 US/$190 CDN in free Watkins products of her choice for her recipe “Irene’s Strawberry Bread.” Irene’s Watkins Associate is Manager Vonna Zamzo. Irene has shared with us that she has been making her strawberry bread for 40 years and that her grandson takes it in his lunch almost everyday. Congratulations, Irene!


Pick of the Week drawing winner Beverly Neilson (left) with Manager Laurie Butts. Barbara Jackson is the winner of $100 US/$125 CDN in free Watkins products of her choice for her recipe “Poppin Fresh Barbe-Cups.” Barbara’s Watkins Associate is Consultant Debbie Jackson. Barbara told us that her family has made a tradition of having these every Christmas Eve. This is one recipe Vice President of Field Sales Beth Formiller can’t wait to sink her teeth into. Congratulations, Barbara!

And congratulations to Beverly Nielsen, Her recipe for “Flavorful Cinnamon Cake” was selected for our Pick of the Week prize of a Watkins Classic Vanilla Cookbook and a bottle of Watkins Double-Strength Vanilla. Beverly’s Watkins Associates are Managers Laurie & Ralph Butts. Congratulations, Beverly!

Around the Kitchen Table - Wakins Newsletter - May 15, 2007 Issue


Welcome back everyone and welcome to our newest subscribers!

The May 15, 2007 issue is ready to read.

Recipes this issue include Veggie Pizza Squares, Teriyaki Beef Burgers, Cacciatore Burgers, and Creamy Tropical Banana Pie.

Enter this month's contest to win a selection of salts and pepper for your backyard grilling.

Join Watkins to buy your favorite products at a discount, to earn part time income, or for a full time career. For details about Watkins, the Summit Group, Starter Kit Choices, and How to Sign Up online visit http://www.livingwelltomorrow.com

Read this issue now:http://www.everydaynecessities.com/may15-07newsletter.htm

Until next month,
Eleisia WhitneyEditor PublisherAround the Kitchen Table - Watkins Newsletter
http://www.everydaynecessities.com

Watkins Online Catalog:http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney or call 1-800-WATKINS and give ID# 335001

Watkins Home Business Start Up Information http://www.livingwelltomorrow.com

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Product Spotlight - Steak Sauce


Watkins Steak Sauce is not for steak alone!

Watkins puts its expertise to work in formulating a steak sauce that blows away the competition! The perfect accompaniment to steak, but that’s not all!

Watkins Steak Sauce is versatile. Adds tangy flavor and depth to:

Pork Chops
Hamburgers
Roasts
Chicken
French Fries
Soups
Stews
Seafood
Stir Frys
Baked Potatoes

Watkins combines the best attributes of A1 and Heinz 57 for a taste that will be preferred by users of both.

01169 Steak Sauce
Regularly $6.99 US/$8.99 CDN
May special: $5.99 US/$7.29 CDN

Selected by GQ Magazine as one of America’s best!

GQ writes:“Watkins Steak Sauce: A tart little sauce, slightly barbecueish and sweet but effective in cutting the saltiness and whetting the appetite. Claims to be somewhere between A1 and Heinz 57, but thankfully better.”

Around the Kitchen Table - Watkins Newsletter - May 1, 2007




Welcome back everyone and welcome to our newest subscribers!

The May 1, 2007 issue is ready to read.

Now that spring has finally arrived I've been busy planting flowers, fresh herbs, and tomatoes in my backyard. We have several large trees and the roots seem to be taking over the flower beds and lawn. All those roots makes it very difficult to dig up the soil to plant so I use pots and hanging baskets for most of my flowers. I've also been enjoying the activity of the birds and squirrels.

Naomi from Michigan is the winner of the Watkins product assortment for Mother's Day - White Chocolate Almond Cocoa Mix, Shredsoap Linen Spray, Lemon Hand and Cuticle Salve, Lavender Mint Bath Salts, and Mango Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer.

Be sure to enter this month's contest. The prize is a selection of salts and pepper to spice up your backyard grilling!

I know that summer is a busy time for everyone. I hope you will find a little time to read Around the Kitchen Table Newsletter, send in your comments and suggestions, and enter the contests.

Recipes this issue include Golden Chicken Fingers, Creamy Dill Turkey Wrap, Chicken Pasta Salad, Key Lime Pie, and Peanut Butter Filled Cookies.

Join Watkins to buy your favorite products at a discount, to earn part time income, or for a full time career. For details about Watkins, the Summit Group, Starter Kit Choices, and How to Sign Up online visit http://www.livingwelltomorrow.com

Read this issue now: http://www.everydaynecessities.com/may1-07newsletter.htm

Until next month,
Eleisia Whitney

Editor Publisher Around the Kitchen Table - Watkins Newsletter
http://www.everydaynecessities.com

Watkins Online Catalog: http://www.watkinsonline.com/eleisiawhitney or call 1-800-WATKINS and give ID# 335001
Watkins Home Business Start Up Information http://www.livingwelltomorrow.com/