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Farm-to-table finds: Bring the freshness home
Tasty Bites: Perfect for gatherings or just a delicious weeknight nosh, this crostini recipe features potatoes, a nutritional powerhouse for any meal.
Roasted Potato Crostini with Pesto Cheese Servings: 8 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients: Non-stick cooking spray 1/3 pound (4 medium) Wisconsin Red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 3/4 cup (6 ounces) soft cream cheese 1/4 cup prepared pesto 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped prepared roasted red peppers Snipped fresh chives or minced green onion (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. On baking sheet, arrange potatoes in single layer; spray lightly with additional cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt. Roast 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and browned, turning potatoes over
halfway and sprinkling with remaining garlic salt.
pesto mixture onto each potato; top with red pepper. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together cream cheese, pesto and red pepper sauce, if desired. Pipe or spoon about 2 teaspoons
Nutritional information per serving: 157 calories; 10 g fat; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 10 g cholesterol; 285 mg sodium.
Create Your Own Popcorn Snack: Popcorn is a true farm-to-table snack because it’s a seed taken from the husk, dried, then popped. Delicious hot from the popper, popcorn is also easy to flavor with just about any seasonings you have on hand. Whether you want a pinch of sugar and cinnamon, garlic powder and oregano, or parmesan cheese and rosemary - the options are limitless. For recipes and more, visit www.popcorn.org.
Glazed Lemon and Poppy Seed Popcorn
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Yield: 4 quarts
Ingredients: 4 quarts unbuttered and unsalted popcorn (air popped) 1 egg white 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon poppy seeds Directions: Heat oven to 300°F. Line large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil sprayed with cooking spray). Spread popcorn onto prepared baking sheet. In small bowl, whisk together egg white, sugar, salt and lemon extract until foamy. Mix in lemon zest and poppy seeds. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
Bake 20 minutes, stirring once midway through baking time. Cool completely before storing in airtight container.
Note: The use of egg white helps flavors adhere to popcorn, without adding fat through more traditional use of oils.
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