Sheet Pan Mushroom Fajitas
(Family Features) Between the time it takes to plan healthy meals and the actual minutes spent in the kitchen, it can be easy for some families to let nutrition fall by the wayside. However, all it takes is a little twist on your loved ones’ favorite meals to free up those valuable moments while taking health into account.
These Sheet Pan Mushroom Fajitas, for example, offer a meatless version of an ethnic meal many families love. Gather fresh onions and bell peppers to mix with earthy, wholesome mushrooms as the heart of this plant-forward dish. Slice, season with taco seasoning, toss with vegetable oil and bake for less than half an hour for a family dinner that’s as simple as it is flavorful. Plus, you can garnish the fajitas with any combination of avocado and lime to salsa or hot sauce for a perfectly customizable taste.
Find more ways to add mushrooms to the menu at mushroomcouncil.com.
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Sheet Pan Mushroom Fajitas
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 fajitas
- 2 large portobello mushroom caps, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 large red bell peppers, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 1/4 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 6 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- avocado (optional)
- salsa (optional)
- hot sauce (optional)
- lime (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line large 18-by-13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In large bowl, toss mushrooms, onions and peppers with oil and taco seasoning. Distribute on baking sheet. Roast 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until veggies are fork tender and edges are slightly browned.
- Serve with warmed tortillas and garnish with cilantro. Top with avocado, salsa, hot sauce or lime, if desired.
Source: Mushroom Council
Get Grilling with Fresh Ingredients
(Family Features) Grilling season provides ample opportunities to put flavorful fare on the table, but it doesn’t have to be a lengthy cooking process. By planning ahead, having the right equipment on-hand and using ready-to-go ingredients, home cooks can quickly put family meals together.
With an option like Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, which is perfectly seasoned and ready to throw on the grill, you can have a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes or less. Available in a variety of flavors and quality cuts, it’s ideal for grilling, roasting or sauteing any night of the week. To get ready for your next grilling occasion, try something new like Grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce or Grilled Pork and Potato Planks.
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Grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6
- 1 Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Loin Filet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
- 3 small zucchini squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/4-inch wedges
- bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
- olive oil
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley
- Heat grill to 375° F. Alternately thread fresh pork cubes, zucchini, peppers and onions onto bamboo skewers. Brush kebabs lightly with olive oil.
- In food processor, process cucumbers and garlic until finely chopped. Drain liquid from cucumbers. Stir cucumbers with yogurt, lemon juice, dill, sea salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Grill fresh pork skewers approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until char marks form and pork is cooked through.
- Garnish skewers with parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Grilled Pork and Potato Planks
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 22 minutes
Serves: 4
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Pork Tenderloins
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat or regular sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium; spray grates with nonstick cooking spray. Grill tenderloins until internal temperature reaches 150° F, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Brush both sides of potato slices with oil; grill 15-20 minutes until just tender, turning occasionally. Remove potatoes and pork from grill.
- Top potatoes with cheese, sour cream and onions. Serve with tenderloins cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Source: Smithfield
Simple, Savory Solutions for Busy Families
(Family Features) Quick, effortless recipes are the cornerstone of making hassle-free meals and snacks that work for active families. Adding simplicity to your kitchen repertoire can make it a little easier on everyone, creating more quality time spent around the table and less time in the kitchen.
Whether you’re meal prepping the kids’ school lunches for the week or whipping up a last minute snack, one kitchen staple to consider picking up on your next grocery run is Eckrich deli meats.
As a make-ahead meal that can be sent with your kids (or yourself) for lunch, these Ham and Turkey Roll-ups take just a few minutes of rolling together some family-favorite tastes. Using simple recipes with Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Black Forest Ham as the main ingredients allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying life’s little moments with loved ones.
While creating make-ahead lunches can come in handy, arguably just as important is the meal that gets the day started: breakfast. Saving time in the morning, especially on busy weekdays, can be a lifesaver for families who value spending time together.
One solution can be these Deli Ham Breakfast All Day Tacos, featuring the consistent quality of perfectly seasoned Eckrich Deli Ham Off the Bone. A handful of ingredients and a pan are all you need to create a handheld breakfast for everyone in the family.
Find more fast, flavorful meals the entire family can enjoy at eckrich.com .
Ham and Turkey Roll-ups
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
- 4 ounces Eckrich Deli Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
- 4 ounces Eckrich Deli Black Forest Ham
- lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons chunky guacamole
- 1/4 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- Layer turkey and ham slices. Layer lettuce, guacamole, cucumber, cheese and bacon crumbles. Roll meat and insert toothpick to hold. Include additional toppings, as desired.
Deli Ham Breakfast All Day Tacos
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- oil
- 1 cup Eckrich Deli Ham Off the Bone, cubed
- handful green bell peppers, chopped
- handful red bell peppers, chopped
- 8 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream (optional)
- cilantro (optional)
- salsa (optional)
- In pan over low heat, warm tortillas, flipping after 15 seconds. Remove. Increase heat to medium; add oil and warm ham; set aside.
- In same pan, saute peppers. Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper until eggs are cooked. Add cheese and ham.
- Spoon mixture onto tortillas. Top with sour cream, cilantro and salsa, if desired.
Source: Eckrich
Flavor Infusion
(Family Features) When your taste buds can’t settle on just one flavor, a fusion dish may be just the answer. Fusion dishes combine some of the best ethnic culinary traditions from around the world, and Asian influences are among the most popular building blocks for fusion cuisine.
One secret to achieving great fusion dishes is the use of cooking wines. For many chefs and home cooks alike, cooking wine is a go-to cooking essential because it can be used in everyday meals. With its versatile array of uses, an option like Holland House®, a line of flavor-enhancing, premium cooking wines, can boost any dish with one of five flavors including Marsala, Sherry, White, Red and White with Lemon.
In addition to these featured dishes, you can find more quick tips for boosting the flavor of your everyday meals on the label of each bottle and explore more recipes at HollandHouseFlavors.com.
Sweet and Spicy Korean-Chinese Fusion Cauliflower Bites
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4, about 1 1/2 cups per portion
- 6 cups fresh cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Holland House Sherry Cooking Wine
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small fresh yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon Korean-style chili flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Heat oven to 400° F.
- In large bowl, toss cauliflower, sesame oil and salt until well coated. Arrange on nonstick baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
- In small bowl, whisk cooking wine, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cornstarch until well blended; set aside.
- In large, nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add yellow onions and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in chili flakes and wine mixture.
- Return pan to stove and adjust to medium heat. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Add cooked cauliflower; stir gently to coat.
- Transfer cauliflower to serving dish. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Tips: The sauce mixture can also be used on chicken wings or grilled pork chops. In place of Korean-style chili flakes, use 1 teaspoon regular crushed red pepper flakes or 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper.
Lettuce-Wrapped Korean Short Ribs
Prep time: 10 minutes, plus marinating
Cook time: 4 minutes
Servings: 4, about 6 ounces (pre-cooked) per portion
- 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced, boneless beef short ribs
- 1 cup Holland House Marsala Cooking Wine
- 6 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup roasted garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 head fresh romaine lettuce, separated into large leaves
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh red radishes
- 1/2 cup shredded fresh carrots dipping sauce
- In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle evenly over short rib slices, gently rubbing into both sides. Place in re-sealable plastic bag.
- In bowl, whisk cooking wine, sesame oil, garlic paste, soy sauce and remaining brown sugar. Pour half of mixture into bag with meat and add 1/4 cup green onions. To marinate, refrigerate at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
- In small saucepan, whisk remaining wine mixture and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook 1 minute, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Set aside until cool. Stir in 2 tablespoons green onions.
- Heat grill to medium-high.
- Remove ribs from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Discard marinade. Grill 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cut ribs into 1-inch pieces. Serve with remaining green onions, lettuce, radishes, carrots and warm dipping sauce.
Tips: For fusion tacos, substitute corn or flour tortillas for lettuce leaves. In place of garlic paste, 2 tablespoons minced garlic can be substituted.
Sizzling Asian Vegetable Fried Rice with Savory White Wine Glaze
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4-6, about 1 cup per portion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped yellow onions
- 1 cup fresh small white mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh yellow bell peppers
- 3 cups cold, cooked, long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup Holland House White Cooking Wine
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh green onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat heavy-bottomed, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil, garlic and onions. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, red bell peppers and yellow bell peppers; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add rice; stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Add cooking wine; stir-fry 2 minutes, or until dry. Add oyster sauce; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions, sesame oil and black pepper. Transfer to dish or bowl and serve.
Tip: To turn into a main course, add cooked beef, chicken or pork and serve topped with a fried egg.
Source: Holland House