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Recipe: Sweetie Pie

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With the holidays just around the corner, we thought you might be in need of a new dessert recipe to spoil friends and family with. Sweetie Pie is simple to prepare, but impossible to forget. This recipe makes two 9-inch pans which may be one more than you need, but this recipe freezes well so you can save it until your next celebration. At Passanante’s Home Food Service, we’re always looking for great recipes to share on our blog. Pop onto our Facebook contest and submit your best creations for a chance to WIN 6 JUMBO Filet Mignons! Don’t forget to tell your friends to vote for your submission!

What you need for Sweetie Pie crust:

  • 10 graham crackers, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

What you need for Sweetie Pie filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 pint whipped cream
  • Pecan or almonds for garnish

How to prepare Sweetie Pie:

  1. Combine crust ingredients and press into two 9-inch pans. Let set.
  2. With an electric mixer, beat butter until fluffy, add sugar, and continue to beat.
  3. Add melted chocolate and vanilla; continue to beat.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating 3 minutes after each.
  5. Pour over crust, chill and top with whipped cream.
  6. Sprinkle with nuts and finely shaved sweet chocolate.
  7. Chill thoroughly.
  8. And indulge.

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Turkey Day Recipes

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If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your Thanksgiving feast this year you might give one of our favorite recipes a shot! This herb roasted turkey recipe has been a staple on our table for years, and when paired with our mouthwatering herb candied walnut cranberry sauce it’s simply impossible to beat. Passanante’s Home Food Service looks forward to the holiday season all year because we love showcasing our favorite and most festive recipes, but we want to hear yours as well! Hop onto our Facebook Page and share your recipes!

This Turkey Day We’re Thankful for YOU!

Herb Roasted Turkey

Herb Roasted Turkey

What You Need:

  • 1 (17-pound) turkey, rinsed well and patted dry
  • 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
  • 3 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large onions, quartered

How To Prepare:

1. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting.

2. Combine the butter, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Preheat the oven to 450°F.

4. Warm 4 cups of the chicken stock in medium saucepan over low heat.

5. Season the cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper and fill the cavity with half of the carrots, celery, and onions. Rub the entire turkey with the herb butter, season liberally with salt and pepper.

6. Scatter the remaining vegetables on the bottom of a large roasting pan. Fit a rack over the vegetables and put the turkey on top of the rack. Pour the remaining 2 cups stock into the bottom of the roasting pan and put the pan in the oven. Roast until the turkey is light golden brown, about 45 minutes.

7. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting, basting with the warm chicken stock every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160°F, about 2 1/2 hours.

8. Remove the turkey from the oven, transfer to a large cutting board, tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 30 minutes before carving.

9. Strain tock in the bottom of the roasting pan through a strainer lined with cheesecloth into a medium saucepan. Discard the solids. Boil the stock until reduced to a sauce consistency. Arrange the turkey on a large platter and drizzle with the reduced stock.

Cranberry Sauce With Herbed Candied Walnuts

What You Need For The Cranberries:
 
  • 1 pound fresh cranberries or frozen, thawed
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 tablespoons walnut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine mixed with 2 tablespoons water

What You Need For The Herbed Candied Walnuts:

  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons dry red wine
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
How To Prepare The Cranberries:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix first 7 ingredients on heavy rimmed baking sheet. Roast until edges begin to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; maintain oven temperature. Bring wine mixture to boil in small saucepan. Stir into cranberry mixture. Roast until juices bubble and cranberries shrivel, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer to medium bowl; cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours.

How To Prepare The Herbed Candied Walnuts:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Stir sugar and wine in small saucepan over medium heat until syrupy, about 3 minutes. Stir in walnuts and herbs. Transfer mixture to sheet, spreading out and separating nuts. Roast until nuts are brown, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Break up any clumps of nuts. Add nuts to cranberry mixture.

Simple Recipe: Spicy Corn Dip

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We know for many of our customers, particularly those still without power, prepping dinner or appetizers is about the last thing on your mind. We want all of our customers, neighbors, friends and family to continue to stay safe during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Passanante’s Home Food Service reminds you to do your best to not open refrigerators or freezers as it will accelerate the decay of foods if you are out of power or if you are only getting power intermittently.
Up next, a simple dip recipe that you can whip up in a matter of minutes and serve with any fall meal.
What you need:
2 Cans Mexi Corn drained
Small jar pimento’s drained
Small can chopped chiles
8 or 12 oz. jar jalapeños chopped kind of big
8oz. tub sour cream
8 oz. jar mayo
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
12 oz. mild cheddar shredded cheese
Mix all ingredients together. If time permits, this dip is best if it sits overnight in the fridge. 🙂
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Zesty Romaine Crunch Salad

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Zesty Romaine Crunch Salad

It’s been awhile since Passanante’s posted our Italian Summer Salad, so we figured it was time to post this fabulous recipe for Zesty Romaine Crunch Salad.  This recipe is great when served with Heavenly Tilapia and a simple pasta — definitely worth wipping up this weekend. Let us know what you think about it on our Facebook page and be sure to post your favorite recipes too!

The Crunchy Topping:

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 package Ramen noodles uncooked and broken up
  • 1 Tbs. oil

Heat oil, cook nuts and noodles until crispy and light brown. Drain on paper towel.

The Salad:

  • 1 head of organic romaine lettuce torn into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 bunch of organic broccoli crowns, chopped very fine
  • 1 bunch of organic green onions, chopped

Mix all in plastic container and place in refrigerator.

The Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup sugar heated with
  • 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar. Remove from stove and add…
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbs. soy sauce

Chill dressing. Mix crunchy topping, salad and dressing just before serving.

Enjoy!

Recipe: Heavenly Tilapia

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This crazy quick recipe for Heavenly Tilapia, aka Tilapia Parmesan, is sure to become one  of your go-to dinner options when you’re in a rush. Pop these filets in the broiler while you mix up a crunchy salad and simple pasta — this meal is ready in 15! Passanante’s Home Food Service has been supplying our customer with a huge selection of delicious and wholesome foods since 1916. Trust us to deliver tons of healthy, hormone-free meats and organic veggies to your family. Give us a call at 1-800-772-7786 today to schedule an appointment.

What You Need to Make Heavenly Tilapia:

  • 2lbs skinned tilapia filets
  • 2 tbs. lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup softened margarine
  • dash of hot pepper sauce (tabasco)
  • 3 tbs. mayonnaise
  • 3 tbs. chopped green onions (can use more)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

How To Make It:

  1. Place filets in a single layer on a well greased baking platter (Pyrex works great)
  2. Brush fish with the lemon juice
  3. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl
  4. Broil filets about 4 inches from heat source for 4-6 minutes or until they flake easily when tested with a fork
  5. Remove from oven and spread with cheese mixture
  6. Broil 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

(makes 6 servings)