Nuts can do more than just quiet a hungry stomach. Overcoming their fatty-food reputation, fancy mixed nuts are regularly consumed by many health-conscious eaters. Not only are they calorie dense, but their high fiber, low carbohydrates, and health benefits make nuts a go-to choice for snacking and inclusion in recipes. Most people know the more…
CJ Dannemiller Co, a family owned and operated bulk nuts supplier, is pleased to announce the completion of Safe Quality Food (SFQ) certifications in two different food sectors. SFQ is a food safety and quality management certification system for the food industry, from primary production to transport and distribution. Industry participants interested in better managing…
Ingredients 1 cup cashews, walnuts or almonds Generous pinch of sea salt 1 ¼ cups pitted Medjool dates ¼ cup dried apricot 1 tablespoon almond butter ¼ cup sesame seeds ½ teaspoon cinnamon Directions Process the nuts and sea salt in a food processor until the nuts are coarsely ground. Add the dates, apricots, almond…
Filled with energizing carbs, peanuts, seeds, fruit, and oats, make for a satisfying midday pick-me-up. They can also be used as a pre- or post-workout snack, and the versatile recipe can be personalized to meet your individual needs; add in wheat germ, protein powder, coconut, chocolate chips, and dates; no matter what you add, it’s guaranteed to…
As delicious as nuts are to eat on their own, they can also be used to create a variety of tasty and unique recipes. Since nuts are chock full of fiber, healthy fats and nutrients, they are consistently recommended as a welcome addition to our diets. Whether they are used as the main component or…
Recipe yields 2 dozen servings. According to Best Health, walnuts can reduce your risk of breast cancer and diabetes, contain antioxidants that boost heart health, and are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce depression, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and inflammatory diseases. Ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon…
Peanut-Almond Snack Bars feature pretzels, marshmallows, peanut butter, almonds, and even a little hint of chocolate. Is there any snack attack this bar can’t beat? Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 2 1/4 cups chocolate toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios) 1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats…
This vibrant salad will lend color and bright flavor to any dinner table. You can make the vinaigrette up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. Let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before assembling the salad. Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried cranberries (2# only $7.00) 1 1/2 cups boiling water…
Ingredients 2 cups gently packed fresh basil leaves 2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/3 cup Walnuts (2.5# bag ONLY $9.50) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, best quality such as Lucini or Colavita Instructions: Place the walnuts and garlic in the bowl…
Ingredients 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1 inch piece of ginger, grated 2 dried hot red peppers, sliced with seeds (or about 1 – 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes to taste) 1 bunch, or about 10 green…
