Easy Bake Lasagna

 

Easy Lasagna

 

 

INGREDIENTS

1- 32 oz jar of Mids meatless pasta sauce

½ – 32 oz jar of Mids meat pasta sauce

2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

15 oz container of ricotta cheese

Non-stick pan spray

1 pack of Barilla oven ready lasagne sheets

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Spray baking dish with pan spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Pour ¼ of meatless sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Place 3-4 lasagna sheets on top of sauce.
  5. Pour another 1/4 of the meatless sauce on top of the sheets.
  6. Place ricotta on top of the sauce and spread to the edge of the sheets.
  7. Top ricotta with ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
  8. Place another layer of lasagna sheets down.
  9. Pour the ½ jar of meat sauce on top of the sheets.
  10. Top meat sauce with ½ cup of mozzarella sheets.
  11. Place another layer of lasagna sheets down.
  12. Pour ¼ of meatless sauce on top of the lasagna sheets.
  13. Top sauce with ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
  14. Top with final layer of lasagna sheets.
  15. Pour remaining ¼ of meatless sauce on lasagna sheets.
  16. Top with ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
  17. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  18. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to achieve golden brown color on top.

Chef Ben demonstrates how to easily carve a turkey. Start with a sharp knife, and follow along, and you’ll end up with a beautiful platter to serve for Thanksgiving.

Chewy Granola Snack Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup dried cranberries, blueberries or cherries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, pecans or walnuts
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Combine the
    oats, flour, sugar, wheat germ, dried fruit, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a large
    mixing bowl; mix well with a spoon. Make a hole in the center of the ingredients.
2. Pour the honey, egg, oil and vanilla into the hole. Use your hands to mix it well.
3. Pat the granola in the baking pan. Use an oven mitt to place it in the oven. Bake
    for 25–27 minutes or just until the mixture is golden brown around the edges.
    Remove the pan from the oven with the oven mitt and place on a wire rack. Cool
    for 5 minutes. Use a table knife to cut into bars while still warm; the mixture will
    become too hard to cut if it becomes cool.

Source: Recipe Adapted from Junior Leagues In the Kitchen with Kids

Banana Chocolate Chip Power Muffins

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Power Cakes Flapjack and Waffle Mix

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any milk will work)

1 egg lightly beaten

1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or brown sugar

2 ripe bananas mashed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 12 muffin cups or line muffin cups with muffin liners and set aside.

2. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and blend until smooth.

3. Fill muffin cups evenly.  They will be close to full.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 20 minutes or until golden brown  and inserted toothpick comes out slightly moist.

 

Per Muffin: 101 calories, 2g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 6g protein; 4g fiber.

Recipe Source: Kodiakcakes.com

Pierre’s Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Treat yourself to a new holiday dessert tradition with an ice cream sandwich layer cake made using Pierre’s Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches!

INGREDIENTS

2 – 10-pack boxes of Pierre’s Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches
1 jar of hot fudge topping, slightly warm
1 package of small peppermint candy canes and/or one package of pre-crushed candy canes
1 container/can of whipped cream

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pre-crush some of the candy canes, enough for about ½ cup, and set aside.
  2. Slightly warm the hot fudge until it is spreadable, but not so hot that it will melt the ice cream.
  3. Unwrap your Pierre’s Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches and arrange to create a bottom layer inside a standard baking pan, approximately 9” x 13”.
  4. Spoon and evenly spread about half the jar of hot fudge over the first layer of ice cream sandwiches and then sprinkle with about half of the crushed candy canes.
  5. Arrange a second layer of ice cream sandwiches atop the fudge and crushed candy cane layer.
  6. Spoon and spread the remaining hot fudge to cover the second layer of sandwiches.
  7. Cover and freeze until ready to serve.
  8. When ready to serve, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with the remaining crushed candy canes.

For fun, serve with a whole mini candy cane on the side.

Join Chef Ben as he demonstrates how to make Sweet Potato Casserole.

Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS

  • 4.5 # Sweet Potatoes
  • ¼ cup Oil
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Tsp of vanilla extract
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • 1 cup of cornflakes, crushed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 Tbsp of Brown sugar
  • ¼ cup melted Butter
  • 1-10 oz Bag of Marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pierce sweet potatoes, coat with oil, and roast on 350 degrees for around 1 hour or until tender through.
  2. Let cool for 20-30 minutes, and then peel off skin while potato is till warm.
  3. Mix peeled potatoes with the sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk until all ingredients are combined. Place into a baking pan.
  4. Mix together the cornflakes, pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Place mixture on top of sweet potato mixture, and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Pull out, top with marshmallows and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until hey have turned golden brown.

Kingwood Center Garden’s new Gateway Café by Buehler’s is open!

Weekends of gathering with family, lunches with friends, a drink after work, memorable celebrations, can all be experienced at Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield!

At the Gateway Café by Buehler’s we’re serving organic market fresh, seasonal sandwiches, locally sourced salads, hearty soups, and a decadent collection of sweets from our bakery.

You’ll find Cumin Roasted Butternut Squash on Arugula, and Prosciutto Caprese, as well as Black Forest Ham and Brie with a smear of Cherry Jam Paninis.

Holiday flavored Coffees and Festive Adult Beverages of Hot Toddy’s, Buttered Rum, Locally Brewed beer and wines are all on the menu for celebrating and toasting with friends.

The Little Garden Sprout Menu has everything and more that kids want for lunch and snacking.

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Hours of operation:

January 4 thru March • Winter Hours – 10 am-4:30 pm

April thru October • Summer/Fall Hours – 10 am-6:30 pm

November 1 thru November 29  • Winter Hours – 10 am–4:30 pm

November 30 thru January 3 • Holiday Hours

  • Closed Mondays
  • 4 pm-8 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • 4 pm-9 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day

 

Kingwood Center Gardens is located at 50 N Trimble Rd, Mansfield, OH 44906

5 Tips to Make your Gluten-Free Lifestyle Delicious & Nutritious

If you follow a gluten-free lifestyle, you know that grocery shopping and meal preparation can often be frustrating. Searching the supermarket for the right products and coming up with easy, tasty meal options isn’t always easy. Let Buehler’s be your personal shopping assistant! Our stores strive to meet the individualized dietary needs of our shoppers and we provide expert advice along with an exciting selection of new and unique products that will add taste, nutrition, and diversity to your gluten-free meals. Whether you’ve just started following a gluten-free eating plan, or you’ve been going gluten-free for a while, we’ll help you make fun, flavorful meals that will satisfy both your taste buds and nutrient needs. Registered Dietitian, Shari Steinbach, provides the following tips to help you shop for and prepare tasty gluten-free meals that are delicious and nutritious:

Emphasize nutrient-rich choices

Start by loading your cart with fresh foods that are naturally gluten-free such as fruits and vegetables, milk, unprocessed cheese, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beans/legumes, eggs, nuts and tofu. The next step is to search out gluten-free sources of grain such as rice, corn tortillas and grits. These foods can comprise the basics of your eating plan. Then it’s time to discover the wide variety of special gluten-free items available at Buehler’s like baking essentials, snack foods, condiments and more.

 

Explore the store

You don’t have to go on a lengthy scavenger hunt to find gluten-free products at Buehler’s. We make it easy by having Healthy Living sections and Gluten-free tags in a growing number of our locations and we are continually expanding our offerings with delicious new products. Each time you shop, select a few new gluten-free items to try. You’ll find a variety of exciting choices in the baking, snack, pasta and cereal aisles to name a few. We also have delicious options in our frozen and bakery departments.

Currently seven of our stores are set up with the Healthy Living tags and signs: Ashland, Orrville, Massillon, both Medina locations and both Wooster stores. We hope to expand the program to all 13 stores by the end of 2021.

 

Find your favorite baked goods and baking ingredients

Buehler’s has a large variety of options to choose from regarding these products so it’s just a matter of finding your favorite. Look for whole grain gluten-free breads and crackers, pasta made with brown rice or bean flours and flour blends that can be substituted equally for wheat flour. The new products in these categories offer more taste and better-for-you choices than ever before and Buehler’s is committed to making them available to our customers. You’ll find many of our favorites on our Gluten-Free Shopping List, and by seeking out the gluten-free tags in the Healthy Living section of our aisles.

 

Be a label reader

If you are unsure about a product fitting into your eating plan, be sure to check out the label. It will tell you if a product is made with gluten-free ingredients and can serve as a short-cut for finding the right foods. Click here for a list of ingredients to avoid. Some foods also have advisory statements, like “May contain wheat,” or “Made on equipment that also processes wheat.” Some companies use them to warn allergic consumers about a real risk in the processing of a food. On the flip side, you may see statements like “Made in a dedicated gluten-free facility,” or “Made on dedicated gluten-free equipment.” You will learn the ins and outs of label reading faster than you might think.

 

Stock up on easy meal components

One way to always ensure you have a quick and healthy gluten-free meal on hand is to customize your kitchen those products that help you easily assemble simple meals. Click here for a one-week menu planner featuring gluten-free products from Buehler’s in simple assembly meals.

 

Join our Dietitians as they discuss Gluten Free Tips!

 

 

Join Chef Ben as he demonstrates how to make these delicious Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts!

Ingredients

  • 3- 3.5 lbs. Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ Cup Oil
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp of Maple Syrup
  • ½ Cup of Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Cup of Chopped Bacon
  • ¼ Cup of Shaved Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Cut root ends off of Brussels sprouts and slice in half from top to bottom.
  2. Toss sprouts in a mixing bowl with oil and salt to coat evenly.
  3. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 13-17 minutes depending on size. They should have some crispy golden brown color.
  4. Place roasted sprouts into a sauté pan, and add maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and butter. Cook sprouts over medium heat until a glaze forms and the butter is melted.
  5. Top with chopped bacon and shaved parmesan.

Pictured: Andy Williams (Wooster Milltown store manager), Joyce Keener (Wooster Milltown Services & Facilities manager), Jeff O’Dell (Wooster Towne Market cashier), Jody Dawson (Wooster Towne Market store manager), Mike Davidson (EVP Sales & Marketing), Wanda Zimmerman (Wooster Milltown cashier), and Jenn Fortney (Development Director for the American Heart Association) .

Buehler’s Presents $46,189 to the American Heart Association for Life is Why We Give campaign

 

Once again, Buehler’s Fresh Foods continues to go the extra mile for the communities in which they serve through their commitment to giving back. The grocery retail chain participated in the Life is Why We Give campaign September 19 – October 17, 2020, asking customers to buy a $1, $5, or $10 heart in support of the American Heart Association of Stark and Wayne counties. Customers were encouraged to write their why on hearts which were posted at each of the stores to raise awareness. Buehler’s Wooster Milltown Store Manager, Andy Williams, Milltown’s Service & Facilities Manager, Joyce Keener, Buehler’s Community Relations Manager, Gayle Martin, Wooster Towne Market cashier, Jeff  O’Dell, Wooster Towne Market Store Manager, Jody Dawson, Buehler’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mike Davidson, and Milltown cashier, Wanda Zimmerman, presented a check for $46,189 to Jenn Fortney, Development Director for the American Heart Association.

The funds raised through the Life is Why We Give Campaign helped the American Heart Association reach its $150,000 goal for the Wayne Heart Walk. The AHA is using those funds to gift 200 automatic blood pressure cuffs to our community – as well as the resources to educate our community members on the importance of blood pressure control.

Mike Davidson, Buehler’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, stated, “It has been an honor to partner with the American Heart Association in their battle against Heart Disease and Stroke. I am humbled by the efforts of our Buehler’s teammates and the continued generosity of our customers. Our customers and teammates deserve all the credit for this successful program.

The work we did will save lives in the communities in which we serve.”

“The generosity of the Wayne County community continues to blow us away,” said Jenn Fortney. “Thanks to Buehler’s support and the generosity of their customers, the American Heart Association is able to fund research, educate, make changes, and provide lifesaving resources right here in Wayne County. Until the world is free of heart disease and stroke, we’ll be here working to make a healthier life possible for everyone. Thank you to this wonderful community for standing by us in that fight!”

In Stark and Wayne counties alone, heart disease and stroke claim 2,500 lives every year. But we are fighting back. In just the last year, the American Heart Association has trained more than 22,000 community members in CPR, reached more than 21,000 people through blood pressure screenings, and funded $22.3 million dollars for research.

 

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

 

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods:

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit that made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

The 13 Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets are located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green), and Massillon, Ohio. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product, and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.buehlers.com.