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Transformer Soups

“Transformer” Soup Recipes

Chef Ben demonstrates how to easily transform Buehler’s Deli homemade soups into incredible entrées! You know how delicious our deli soups are! Imagine how awesome these dishes – that each start with a different soup – will be.

Starting with our chipotle soup – Ben adds simple ingredients to create Chicken Tortilla Soup!

His Slow Cooked Pork Chops with Creamy Mushrooms and Onions has just three ingredients – onions, pork chops & our gourmet mushroom bisque soup.

Baked Cheese Ravioli never tasted better – nor was easier to make – that when it begins with our awesome tomato basil soup!

Which recipe will you try?

 

Chicken Tortilla Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bag chipotle soup
  • 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
  • ¼ cup of fried tortilla strips or a handful of your favorite tortilla chips
  • ¼ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 dollop of sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp of Chopped Cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat soup up to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees.
  2. Add cooked diced chicken breasts.
  3. Top with tortilla strips/chips, cheddar cheese, sour cream and cilantro.

 

Slow Cooked Pork Chops with Creamy Mushrooms and Onions

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bag gourmet mushroom bisque
  • 2-3 Pork Chops
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 yellow or white onion, sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Place into crock pot on low, and cover with mushroom bisque and sliced onions.
  3. Slow cook until tender, which is around 6-7 hours depending on the thickness of your pork.

*** Alternatively, you can roast these as well in a baking pan. Place in a 225 degree oven for around 3 hours or until tender.

 

Baked Cheese Ravioli

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 24 oz bag of ricotta filled ravioli
  • 1 bag of tomato basil soup
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • ¼ cup of shaved parmesan
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. lace ravioli into baking dish.
  3. Cover with tomato basil soup.
  4. Top ravioli with fresh basil and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake for around 20 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to achieve a crust on top.
  6. Garnish with shaved parmesan.
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What’s Cooking – Pumpkin Roll

Join Drew as she demonstrates how to make this Pumpkin Roll!

 

 

Pumpkin Roll

 

Ingredients

  • Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 stick butter (1/2 cup), room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for sprinkling

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray and place parchment paper on a 17 1/2- by 12 1/2-inch pan.
  2. With an electric mixer, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin and lemon juice until smooth. Sift together the flour, ginger, salt, baking powder and cinnamon.
  3. Add the sifted ingredients to the egg mixture and blend until fully combined. Spread the batter in the parchment lined pan. Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, around 10 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan.
  4. With an electric mixer, combine the confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread the mixture on top of the cake. Gently roll the cake up and refrigerate it until you’re ready to slice and serve. Dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.
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What’s Cooking – Baked Sirloin Tips

Gather your ingredients and cook along with Ben.

Here’s Ben’s recipe:

Baked Sirloin Tips

Approximate Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ -2 lb Sirloin Tip Roast
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup strong black coffee
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Oregano
  • ¼ tsp Rosemary
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • Pinch chopped parsley (optional)

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut Roast into 1” pieces.
  3. Slice onion.
  4. Mix Roast pieces, onions, spices, seasonings, broth and coffee in a mixing bowl.
  5. Place mixed ingredients into baking pan.
  6. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
  7. Pull from oven and drain liquid from pan to make your sauce.
  8. Make a roux with the flour and butter in a saute pan over medium heat, whisking to combine.
  9. Add reserved liquid to saute pan and whisk to combine until thickened.
  10. Pour sauce over the sirloin roast.
  11. Garnish with parsley.
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Fall Celebration Menus

Menu plans for fall celebrations

These menu plans and recipes are delicious and filled with an abundance of Healthy Living ingredients. Best of all, being allergen free, they can be served safely at your fall gathering.

Backyard Tailgating Party

There won’t be many football games to attend this fall but don’t let that stop you from celebrating your favorite teams. Gather a few friends for a backyard tailgate party, wear your team jerseys and enjoy some wholesome food and a game of football trivia.

MENU

White Chicken Chili (recipe below) and Vegetarian Chili

Individual Bags of Blue Whole Grain Tortilla Chips

Assorted Beverages

Fresh Local Apples

Prepackaged Nuts and Trail Mix

 

Octoberfest

No crowded celebrations this year but you can host a festive fete with your favorite friends. Visit Buehler’s bakery for pretzel buns to build your sandwiches and individually wrap them for guests. Don’t forget some vegetarian choices as well. Simply swap out the turkey for veggies like avocado, cucumber, tomato and lettuce with cheese or veggie cheese.

MENU

Smoked Turkey on Pretzel Buns with cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Dijon mustard

Green salad with fresh pear slices, candied walnuts & light balsamic vinaigrette
(serve in individual bowls)

Easy Apple Strudel (opt for a light apple pie filling)

Variety of cider, beer and nonalcoholic beverages

Pumpkin Chili – 2 Ways

Corn Muffins (Kodiak Cakes for a protein forward muffin, Cup4Cup for a GF mix)

Individual Cups of Veggies & Pumpkin Hummus

Apple Cider (pre-poured into cups)

 

White Chicken Chili

This super-fast recipe creates a thick and delicious chili. Serve with blue whole grain tortilla chips and fresh diced avocado if desired.

Makes approx. 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 48 oz. jar organic great northern beans
  • 16 oz. jar Full Circle organic salsa (any variety)
  • 2 cups shredded low fat Monterey Jack or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add chicken and cumin, stir to combine and heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add beans and salsa and heat until bubbly.
  3. Turn off heat and stir in cheese until thoroughly melted.
  4. Can place chili in a slow cooker on warm to serve.

Nutrition information per serving: 405 calories; 13 g fat; 40 g carbohydrate; 33 g protein; 9 g fiber; 1197 mg sodium

Decorating Details: Buehler’s stocks a large variety of fall décor items that are perfect for any of your party themes. From colorful mums to pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks, shop our selection to add the perfect fall finishing touch to your celebration.

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Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Pumpkin Chili – 2 Ways

The original version of this tasty pumpkin chili includes lean ground turkey. To make a vegetarian and vegan version, simply eliminate the turkey. Makes approx. 10 (1 cup) servings.

Gather your ingredients and start cooking!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • (clean onion & pepper with a soft vegetable brush under running water before chopping)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey (leave out to make this vegan)
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
  • 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (15.25 oz.) organic kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup frozen, or no salt added canned whole-kernel corn
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder       
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. HEAT vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add turkey; cook until browned. Drain.
  2. ADD tomatoes with juice, pumpkin, tomato sauce, beans, chiles, corn, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition information per serving: 150 calories; 6 g fat; 16 g carbohydrate; 6.5 g protein; 5 g fiber; 224 mg sodium

Photo and recipe courtesy of VeryBestbaking.com

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What’s Cooking – English Roast

Gather your ingredients and cook along!

Here’s Ben’s recipe:

Slow Cooker English Roast

Prep time 30 minutes

Cook time approximately 8 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 (3-pound) Open Acres English roast
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups red wine blend
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1/2 lb baby carrots
  • 1 apple, quartered, and chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a frying pan over medium high heat. Season roast with salt and pepper; coat with as much flour as will stick to roast. Add oil to pan and sear roast, browning on all sides. Remove from pan and place in slow cooker.
  2. Add remaining flour, onion, garlic, and dried herbs to pan and sauté over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes, stirring often. Add wine and simmer an additional 2 minutes scraping browned bits up from bottom. Transfer to slow cooker. Add stock and bay leaves, cover and cook on low for 5 hours.
  3. Skim excess fat from surface and add carrots and apple to slow cooker. Cover and cook an additional 2-3 hours on low until pot roast is fork tender and vegetables are soft.

Hand Mashed Red and Gold Potatoes

Prep time 10 Minutes

Ingredients

  • Cook time approximately 40 Minutes
  • 6 lbs potatoes (mix of red and gold)
  • 2 sticks (1/2 lb) of butter
  • 2 cups of milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2-3 scallions/ 2 Tbsp chives and/or 2 Tbsp fresh chopped garlic

Instructions

  1. Clean potatoes and place into stock pot. Cover with cold water to completely submerge potatoes.
  2. Bring potatoes to a boil and reduce to a gentle simmer. Simmer potatoes until they can be pierced easily with a fork and are tender.
  3. Drain potatoes into a colander, and place back into stock pot.
  4. Gently heat milk and butter until melted. Add the liquid mixture into the potatoes, and hand mash with a potato masher to combine until fully incorporated.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

* You can add the chopped garlic if choosing to incorporate when you are gently heating your milk/butter mixture. If choosing to add scallions or chives do so when you are adding your salt and pepper at the end.

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Allergen Friendly Halloween Snack Recipes

Teal is the New Orange:

Allergen Friendly Party Planner

 

October is the perfect reason for a party — cooler temperatures, Fall harvest, and of course, Halloween. This year, Buehler’s is supporting the Teal Pumpkin Project to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween including those managing allergies.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite allergen friendly recipes, perfect if you’re hosting a Halloween party or bringing treats to a school event.

Walking Tacos

Ingredients

  • Simply 7 Lentil Chips (4 oz. bag)
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1/4 – 1/2 c. taco sauce or a package of taco seasoning
  • lightly chopped lettuce
  • optional toppers: sliced avocado, shopped tomato, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Divide bag of lentil chips into 5 – 6 bowls.
  2. Cook ground beef or ground turkey in a medium-size nonstick pan until browned.
  3. Add in the taco sauce or taco seasoning and heat another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Assemble by dividing the meat crumble between the bowls and topping with lettuce, tomato, avocado and cilantro.

 

Ghosts & Pumpkins

Ingredients

  • Bananas
  • Mandarin Oranges
  • Allergen-free chocolate chips
  • Celery stalks

Instructions

  1. Peel bananas and cut in half. Add chocolate chips for eyes and mouths
  2. Peel mandarin oranges. Cut celery stalk into small pieces and insert as pumpkin stems.

 

 

Pumpkin Veggie Tray

Ingredients

  • Baby carrots
  • Cauliflower, cut into pieces
  • Broccoli,, cut into pieces
  • Cucumbers, sliced
  • Black olives
  • Small pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables.
  2. Arrange on a platter as a pumpkin face.

 

 

Snack Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dried cranberries
  • 1 c. banana chips
  • 1 c. Vanilla Chex Cereal
  • 1/2 c. pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1/2 c. sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 c. Enjoy Live Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunks

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients in bowl.
  2. Serve in cupcake liners or small jelly jars.

 

Carrot Cake Pops

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 box of Enjoy Life Foods Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies
  • 1/4 c. crunchy sunflower seed butter
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 c. finely grated carrots
  • 1/3 c. chopped pineapple

For the Coating and Assembly

  • 1 c. Enjoy Life Foods Mini Chips
  • 2 1/2 T. allergy-friendly oil
  • about 16 sucker sticks
  • Optional: sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Break Sinkerdoodle Soft Baked Cookies into pieces into a food processor. Add sunflower seed butter, vanilla, carrots, and pineapple. Pulse about 12 times, times, until the mixture begins to stick together. It will be sticky, but thick.
  3. Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture onto prepared pan. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until mixture is more firm
  4. Using your hands, roll the scoops into tight balls, returning to the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for about 1 hour.
  5. Push the sticks about two-thirds of the way into each ball. Return the pan to the freezer while melting the chocolate
  6. Combine Mini Chips and oil  in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, intil melted and smooth.
  7. Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off. Place it back on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pops and top with optional sprinkles. Transfer the baking sheet back to the freezer so the chocolate can set, about 15 minutes. Decorate with orange and white sprinkles.
  8. Serve, or store in an airtight contain in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

 

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What’s Cooking – Lobster Seafood Boil

Join Chef Ben as he demonstrates this Lobster and Seafood Boil.

 

Gather your ingredients and cook along!

Here’s Ben’s recipe:

Lobster Seafood Boil

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Whole lobsters, broken down into parts
  • 1# Clams
  • 1# Peeled shrimp 16/20 count or the largest you can find
  • 3 Lemons, cut into quarters
  • 1 ½ Gallons of water
  • ½ Cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 Large White onion, diced
  • 8 Garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1# Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes, cut into large dice
  • 4 corn ears, cut into 3rds
  • 1 # smoked cooked sausage (andouille or kielbasa preferred), cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

 

Instructions

  1. Break down lobster, soak and scrub clams, and set both aside.
  2. In a large stock pot bring water, old bay, 2 lemons, onion, and garlic to a boil. Reserve 1 lemon for the garnish later.
  3. Add chopped potatoes to boil and cook for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add the lobster and cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the clams and corn and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp and sausage and cook for about 3 minutes.
  7. Drain mixture from the stock pot and reserve 3 cups of the liquid.
  8. Melt the butter and whisk to combine with the reserved liquid.
  9. Add liquid back on top of the seafood mixture.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon juice.
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What’s Cooking – Chicken Quarters

Join Buehler’s own Chef Ben as he demonstrates a delicious recipe for Grilled Apple Cider Marinated Chicken Quarters, which are featured in in our September 23-29, 2020 ad.

Gather up the ingredients and cook along!

Here is Ben’s recipe!

Grilled Apple Cider Marinated Chicken Quarters

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 chicken quarters

Marinade:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • ½ TBSP chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ TBSP chopped fresh sage
  • 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • ¼ cup light olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except oil into a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine
  2. Slowly add oil into mixture while still whisking to create a vinaigrette like consistency
  3. Place into food-safe bag or container and place chicken quarters into mixture
  4. Marinate minimum of 4 hours and up to overnight.
  5. Grill or roast chicken (oven at 375F) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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One Pan Parmesan Pork Chops with Veggies Recipe

Join Shari and Annette as they demonstrate how to make One Pan Parmesan Pork Chops with Veggies. They’ll as discuss the benefits of Family Meals.

 

Gather up your ingredients and cook along.

Here’s the recipe.

 

 

One Pan Parmesan Pork Chops Veggies

Serves 4

Lean, nutrient-rich pork is versatile, affordable and has the qualities that make it easy to incorporate into many quick and healthy recipes. We love it paired with potatoes and asparagus in this delicious sheet pan meal!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby red potatoes (cut into 1×1 inch chunks, halved or quartered depending on their initial size)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 boneless pork chops (1/2-inch thick, just under 1 pound total weight)
  • 1 pound asparagus spears (not too thick)

 

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350o F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Use hands to mix the potatoes around in the oil until they are completely covered. Push the potatoes to one side of the baking sheet.
  3. In a shallow dish or plate, add the parmesan, panko, garlic powder and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Place the pork chops on the open side of the baking sheet. Brush the top of the pork chops with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spoon half the parmesan mixture evenly over the pork chops. Lightly press the parmesan mixture down onto the pork chops making a crust. Bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Trim the tough woody ends off of the asparagus spears.
  6. Use a spatula to give the potatoes a stir and to make room on the baking sheet for the asparagus.
  7. Add the asparagus spears to the open area of the baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Use a brush to ensure the asparagus is well coated in oil. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan mixture evenly over the potatoes and asparagus. Cook for 20 minutes.

 

Nutrition information (per serving): 449 calories, 23g fat, 6.8g saturated fat, 35g carbohydrate, 4.3g fiber, 28.5g protein, 551mg sodium

Recipe source: Yummly.com

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