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Chicken Tortillas with Good Foods Guacamole

December 3, 2018 By Colleen 3 Comments

I just got to try Good Foods Guacamole and it absolutely slays all the other commercially prepared guacamole products out there, in my opinion! I love to share NEW product information! Let me tell you about my experience and share my honest opinion of Good Foods Guacamole.

My husband retired in June and this is our first year we are Snow-birding. We are in Arizona right now and I’m not doing much cooking. I am using fresh prepared foods from grocery markets and doing as little preparation as I have to. I was offered the opportunity to try a variety of guacamoles from Good Foods Guacamole. With all the Mexican foods that are available in Arizona, I thought this is the perfect time and place to try something new.

Good Foods Guacamole sent their products in a refrigerator box filled with cold ice packs, the product was very cold when we received it. Take a look at the delicious different flavors and products of Guacamole that was provided for us to try. The top product of the tree is a serving size of guac and chips! The bottom middle photo is guac in a 4 pack! All so delicious!

I tried these wonderful guacamoles by getting a hold of pre-made fresh chicken tortillas, wrapped in corn tortillas and covered in green chili sauce on top of rice. We also used some non dairy cheese to top the tortillas. The chicken was precooked so all I had to do was heat the tortillas and add some guacamole – 4 different flavors to be exact – and try them all and give you my honest opinion. Of course we had to try them on chips first!

I mean, look at all these flavors to try! I want more chips to dip! The guacamole is fresh tasting with chunks of avocado and pieces of other veggies in the different flavors. Like corn and olives in the Southwest Guac, yum. I do not like hot spices so for me, the Spicy Guacamole was too hot for me. My husband said it was good but spicy. I guess it depends how hot you like your spice.

We tried all the flavors with the chicken tortillas and wow we both were surprised how GOOD the Pineapple Guacamole was with it. It adds a sweetness that just perfectly offsets the heat from the tortillas, yet you can’t really tell it has pineapple! The Pineapple was both of our favorite guacamole. The Chunky Guacamole is just what you would expect, thick with pieces of avocado and just the right heat.

These guacamoles taste like the real thing freshly made from avocados! I would encourage everyone to go find Good Foods Guacamole and give it a try. Not only because it tastes good but also because Good Foods uses the newest technology of High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) to preserve their food. One taste will tell you the quality of their food!

About HPP

HPP is cold pasteurization in pure water; it uses ultra-high pressure purified water to keep food and beverages pathogen-free and to stay fresh longer. Food and beverages are subjected 87,000 lbs. of pressure per sq. inch –– the same amount of pressure as six times the deepest part of the ocean. At this very high pressure pathogens are destroyed, but food’s taste, texture and nutritional value is preserved.

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4 Winners of a Good Foods Guacamole Package
Package Includes:
2x 7 oz. Chunky Guacamole
2x 7 oz. Spicy Guacamole
2x 7 oz. Pineapple Guacamole
2x 7 oz. Southwest Guacamole
2x Chunky Guacamole 4 pack singles
1x grab & go
Total SRP of each prize package is $50

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KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway

November 20, 2018 By Colleen Leave a Comment

Just in time to win a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer for yourself and finish up your holiday baking or win and give this as a gift to someone special! There is nothing easier and better than having a KitchenAid Mixer at your disposal to whip up the best cookies, cakes and other yummies for desserts and the upcoming holidays! I am so excited to bring you this KitchenAid Giveaway!

When do you usually start your holiday cooking? This year is my first year as a retired “couple”. My husband retired in June and we are planning to spend our winters in the warm sunny parts of the US. I am in Tucson, AZ at the present time ( sunny and warm )…..heading to Florida. I don’t think I will be baking much this year, although my family is coming to Florida for Christmas. What are you doing this year for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you baking? Are you traveling? I hope you have a wonderful holiday season no matter what you do.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway Details:

Prize: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer.

Exact model and color will depend on availability, $250 value.

The giveaway will be open worldwide. Winner outside of the United States will receive the cash equivalent of $250 via Paypal.

Giveaway begins Wednesday, November 21st 2018 at 12:01am ET and ends on December 4th 2018 at 11:59pm ET.

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Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich Vegan Gluten Free

November 19, 2018 By Colleen 4 Comments

Have you tried the newest fruit protein, Jackfruit? I have a really yummy recipe for a Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich that is BBQ flavored and resembles pulled pork or chicken but its Jackfruit – Vegan and Dairy Free! Please note in the photos below how after jackfruit is cooked it can pull apart with a fork just like you pull apart cooked chicken or roast. Jackfruit is very yummy made this way and pulled for sandwiches!

If you aren’t familiar with Jackfruit or have tried the older varieties that weren’t as tasty, if you make sure to buy Green Jackfruit that are packed in water only, you will have a much better experience with the flavor!! Avoid jackfruit that is packed in brine or syrup. They are totally different and will ruin this recipe or other recipes you may want to make.

Here’s the skinny on Jackfruit:

Jackfruit is becoming a superfood because of its nutritional bonanza. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which makes it a good natural laxative. It can help improve digestion, as adequate fiber can be an effective natural remedy to prevent constipation, and it can also benefit those who want to lose or maintain their weight by giving a feeling of fullness.

Jackfruit is rich in B-complex vitamins, containing niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and folic acid. It is a viable source of minerals, such as iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese as well. Jackfruit is high in vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant.

Jackfruit contains lignans and saponins, which are beneficial phytonutrients that have been shown to offer anti-cancer properties. Lignans have been found to help block the effects of the hormone estrogen, which may decrease risk of hormone-associated cancers (uterine, ovarian, breast and prostate). Saponins, on the other hand, are known to optimize immune function and reduce risk of heart disease.²

Below you will find photos of the ingredients and steps used to make this Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich! Following the photos you will find the recipe for Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich. The recipe is Dairy Free, Gluten Free and Vegan! Enjoy.

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Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

resting time5

Total Time40

Course: entree, lunch

Cuisine: Gluten-Free and Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 428kcal

Ingredients

2 20 oz. cans of tender Green Jackfruit, in water, drained and rinsed
1 large Onion thinly sliced
3 tablespoon of Olive Oil
1 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon of ground Chipotle Chili Pepper optional
1 teaspoon of Chili Powder
1 teaspoon of ground Cumin
1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon of Salt
2 tablespoon of Brown Sugar
2 cups of BBQ Sauce
½ cup of Water
6 Gluten Free Buns

Instructions

Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add the oil.
Add the sliced onion and sauté till translucent and browning slightly on the sides. About 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the drained jackfruits.
Add the smoked paprika, ground chipotle chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and the brown sugar. Give everything a god mix.
Add the water and let it come to a boil. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until the jackfruit is very tender and breaks when poked with the spatula.
Shred the jackfruit with two forks.
Add the BBQ sauce and let it again simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes over low heat.
Increase the heat to high and stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes. The high heat will let the BBQ sauce caramelize and give a delicious smoky sweet flavor to the jackfruit.
Remove it from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Pile the BBQ jackfruit on gluten free buns. Top with vegan coleslaw and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to buy Green jackfruit that are packed in water only. Avoid the ones packed in brine or syrup. They are totally different stuff and will ruin this recipe.
Ground chipotle chili pepper is optional, but it bring a smoky heat that balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and the BBQ sauce.

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Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich

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Spaghetti Squash and White Bean Bake

November 12, 2018 By Colleen 2 Comments

Spaghetti squash is available all year round although it is grown locally for farmer’s markets in the summer. This yummy recipe for Spaghetti Squash and White Bean Bake is a hearty meal regardless the time of year you make it. I love white beans and the combination with spices for this “bake” is so hearty and dairy & gluten free! Top off this dish with sliced fresh basil and nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan.

Here’s the skinny on Spaghetti Squash: Spaghetti squash is a super veggie! It contains a wide range of vitamins. A 1-cup serving offers 5.4 mg of vitamin C. Other vitamins include A, B-6, 300 casino bonus, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid and vitamin K. A study from Colorado State University says that obtaining your daily vitamins through food sources such as spaghetti squash may be more beneficial than taking vitamin supplements! The actual food contains several chemicals that work together, making the vitamins function more efficiently. Researchers from China, published in the January 2011 issue of “Journal of Environmental Science and Health” that the flavonoids found in plant foods work with vitamins and play a role in protecting the body from cancer.

And the skinny on White beans (cannellini, kidney and navy): they are loaded with even more cancer-fighting dietary fiber than healthy red beans. By eating these fiber-rich superfoods, you can reduce the risk of many cancers and other potential killers, including brain aneurysms. Beans are great plant based proteins.

Below you will find photos of basically this ONE dish (frypan) meal and how it was put together. Recipe for Spaghetti Squash with White Bean Bake follows the photos. Enjoy.

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