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The year is about to wrap up and we still have two of the biggest holidays to look forward to! To help with last-minute prep, we have collected some of our favorite appetizer recipes from this year that you can include in your holiday spread!

Last-minute prep with Libby’s® Fruits and Vegetables is not a problem. All you need to do is grab a can that you keep on hand in your pantry, open it and it is ready to go! There’s no need to worry about washing, peeling, or dicing – saving you time to get straight to cooking at the last minute. 

We have pulled together some beautiful appetizers to have at your holiday gathering that are easy to make. So, don’t stress and try one of the below recipes!

 

Corn and Pea Fritters with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce served with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Libby’s® Sweet Peas These flavorful fritters are a great way to have veggies as a starter.

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Pastry Wrapped Beets and Brie made with Libby’s® Sliced Beets The sliced beets add a nice burst of color to this beautifully wrapped brie.

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Beet and Bean Salad Crostini made with Libby’s® Sliced Beets and Libby’s® Cut Green Beans  Tiny crostini packed with big flavor for your holiday spread.

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Rosemary Scallion Potato Puffs made with Libby’s® Sliced White Potatoes These potato puffs are sure to be a hit!

 

For more recipe ideas and inspiration, check out Libby’s® Recipe Box and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

It’s that time of year: gatherings, occasions, catch-ups, parties, festivities – you name it, and there’s an occasion going on! Generally, these occasions are surrounded by more so indulgent foods such as cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, and drinks all around. 

The holiday season can seem overwhelming – especially to those who may be following a specific dietary pattern. I wanted to share with you some of my party tricks to ensure you can keep to your health goals, all while still having a great time. 

• Go in with a plan
  • Same as when you show up to a meeting, you have a plan, so show up to the party with a plan! When you have a plan, remind yourself of the health goals you are trying to achieve, it is a lot easier to stick to the plan when you have a clear purpose in mind.  The plan could be to mingle more, eat veggies before more indulgent meals, or participate in an activity.
• Do not show up hungry
  • People tend to have the mindset to save their appetite for an event and not eat until then. This can affect your metabolism by going for hours without eating and then when you finally do eat, the body cannot digest quickly since it has shut off. Also, this may cause you to overeat instead, since by the time you get to eat, you are starving.
• Scan, select, satisfy
  • SCAN the food selection to see what is going to help you maintain your goal, then SELECT the top three or four food items that you are most interested to try, which will will help SATISFY yourself when you do not feel deprived in your options and get to eat the foods you enjoy. 
• Do not eat with your hands
  • A big way excess calories can sneak in during the holiday season is picking at food because it is around. Eating with your hands generally entails chips, crackers, pastries, and endless amounts of cheese leads to additional calories you did not account for. Therefore, a tip is to not eat with your hands. You can still enjoy these foods but put them on a plate, have a set amount, sit down finish and be done, and do not casually graze from the table during the event. 

You want to keep a positive healthy eating experience – the holidays are not a time to dread because of your health goals or restrict yourself. Use the holidays to practice balance and maintain. It IS possible to enjoy the holiday season, stick to your health goals, and enjoy dessert!

Below are some healthier options you can whip up to bring to a holiday party using Libby’s® Fruit & Vegetables.

  

Roasted Diver Scallops Over Pea Purée served with Libby’s® Sweet Peas The sweet peas can be a lower-calorie option that can be a fancy touch to your spread.

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Glazed Carrots with Spicy Pecans made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots These carrots are sweet and spicy with a small protein kick from the pecans.

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Herbed Chicken and Veggies (Slow Cooker) made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots Boneless chicken breast is a great option lean high protein option to incorporate in the holiday menu.

 

For more recipe ideas and inspiration, check out Libby’s® Recipe Box and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

Welcome to turkey season!  As the year is starting to come to an end, this is a good point to reflect on the things you are thankful for.  We love the holidays here at Libby’s® Canned Fruit and Vegetables and want to help make it special for you and your loved ones. 

Before the big Thanksgiving celebration, we know the days leading up to it, even the morning of, can get a little hectic, especially when hosting.  You want to make sure you have the right food, décor, drinks, etc. which can be overwhelming.  Remember, not just one person must take it all on to make a memorable Thanksgiving meal. Be sure to get everyone involved in the prep!  Moments in the kitchen, creating something together as a family is a fun bonding experience and is where memories are made.

Luckily, Libby’s® can help ease some of the stress in the kitchen.  Spend less time dicing, chopping, slicing and overall prepping!  All that knife work cutting up vegetables can be tiring on the hands.  With the help of Libby’s® all you have to do is open a can and get cooking. Less prep time means your dishes will be finished faster and the sooner you can dig in and enjoy!

We love great tasting side dishes that add flavor and variety to your overall Thanksgiving spread.  We have put together some of our favorite dishes that pair excellently with your Thanksgiving turkey!  Be sure to try one of them out this season.

 

Bacon Corn Sourdough Stuffing made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn Add a twist to your family’s stuffing by mixing in flavors of bacon and corn – sure to be a hit!

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Creamy Potato Carrot Mash made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots Change up your mashed potatoes this year by adding in color from carrots!

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Brown Butter Green Beans with Garlic Almond Bread Crumbs made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans Green bean dishes are a staple at the Thanksgiving table – give this favorite of ours a try with some almonds!

 

 

For more recipe ideas and inspiration, check out Libby’s® Recipe Box and Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.