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An Open Letter From Our Family To Yours

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To our friends and families,

We understand these are difficult times for all of us and our way of life is changing daily due to the impact of COVID-19. However, one thing will remain constant throughout this challenging and evolving situation – our family at Libby’s® is here for you and your family to provide resources to make coping with isolation at home a lot easier.

We are here to be your inspiration and resource for fun, easy and family-friendly recipes to cook at home. As a trusted leader in the canned produce industry since 1868, Libby’s® has your back. This is a moment that is unprecedented in our lifetime, but we will get through it together. From our family to yours, we are committed to providing you with the most reliable and useful information possible. 

Sincerely,

Your Libby’s® Table Family

4 Fun Green Recipes for Saint Patrick’s Day

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March 17th is coming up and at Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables we’re breaking out everything colored green – especially our green peas and beans! That’s right, Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us and has become a celebration of Irish culture.

No matter if you’re of Irish ancestry or not, Saint Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate. It’s also a time to prepare the traditional recipes and foods that best reflect Irish culture – or maybe you want to try something fun and full of green vegetables this year. Either way, we have you covered!

Here’s what we’re going to be serving this Saint Patrick’s Day  – we hope you’ll try these four fun green recipes at home, too!

 

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Secret Ingredient Green Smoothie made with Libby’s® Sweet Peas

This green smoothie is the perfect way to start your Saint Patrick’s Day! Can you guess the secret ingredient?

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Warm Baby Greens Salad with Peas, Pistachios and Pecorino made with Libby’s® Sweet Peas

Everything in this salad is green – the perfect salad to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day!

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Shepherd’s Pie with Lemony Green Beans made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots, Libby’s® Sweet Peas, Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Libby’s® Green Beans

Shepherd’s pie is one of Ireland’s most beloved dishes and the absolute perfect meal to make in the spirit of celebrating Irish culture.

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Avocado Sweet Pea Frozen Pops made with Libby’s® Sweet Peas

Of course, we have a green dessert for you to make! This one gets its color from the unique combination of peas and avocados

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

We Can’t “CANtain” Our Excitement: It’s Canned Food Month!

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Welcome to February! This entire month is dedicated to canned foods and at Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables, we’ve been a trusted leader in bringing wholesome canned products to your family’s kitchen since 1868. We don’t want to brag, but who better to help you partake in this “CANtastic” celebration than us!

Canned Food Month originated back in 1987 as a way to help people understand the nutritional value that canned foods bring to the table. Canned fruits and vegetables are packed with the nutrients our bodies need to be healthy – all packaged in a safe, affordable way.

Today, there are a variety of high-quality, nutritious fruits and vegetables canned fresh from farms and orchards available to you and your family to help prepare a family comfort classic or inspire the next great recipe. The experts on Canned Food Month have a few tips and activities to help you get the most out of this entire month!

  • TIP – They’re space savers in kitchens: Whether or not you have plenty of food storage in your kitchen, organizing pantries or cabinets can be tricky. Luckily, canned food items are easy to stack, organize, and don’t take up too much space.
  • ACTIVITY – Have a canned food cook-off: Think of this as your “Top Chef” moment: How can you turn those canned carrots, peas, or corn into a gourmet meal? Invite friends and family over for a canned food cook-off!

To help you celebrate all the ways you can use canned produce – we wanted to showcase some of our favorite recipes!  

 

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Easy Carrot Cake Waffles with Whipped Cream Cheese Topping made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots

Waffles, using canned vegetables?! Turn canned food skeptics on their head with these decadent carrot cake waffles.

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Winter Minestrone made with Libby’s® Cut Green Beans and Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables

With this recipe – we smell an award-winning soup for your canned food cook-off!

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Mexican Street Corn Style Air Fryer Potatoes made with Libby’s® Sliced White Potatoes

Who knew you could air fry canned produce? Showcase the versatility of canned vegetables with this superb party pick!

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Quick, Easy, Tasty Holiday Apps!

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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!

 

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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!

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

Healthy Holiday Party Tricks

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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.

  

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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.

 

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One-Pot Wonders with Libby’s® Fruits and Vegetables for the Holidays

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With the rush of the exciting holiday season, we understand everyone can find themselves short on time. A daunting question this time of year is, “What am I going to make to bring to the holiday party when I have no time?!” Well, Libby’s® Fruits and Vegetables is coming to the rescue to help make this an easy holiday season with some tips and tricks with one-pot recipes. This method can have you transform Libby’s® products and other pantry staples into flavorful one-pot wonders that are easy to create. 

One-pot wonders are great for the holiday season especially when strapped for time. You can create a delicious, seasonal meal for the occasion with little-to-no hassle. Libby’s® products can help you attain the right seasonal flavor and easily when thrown together in one-pot. 

All you have to do when creating a one-pot wonder is toss everything into a pot, cover, and allow it to cook. Once you open the pot, all the flavors will have blended nicely together.

Here are some simple steps for creating your one-pot wonder with endless possibilities:

  • Pick a base: broth or stock, animal-based, or plant-based
  • Protein option: Beef, chicken, tofu, beans, etc.
  • Vegetables: add a can of Libby’s® Vegetables
  • Seasoning: Fresh herbs cook in nicely to enhance the other flavors in the pot

Below are two of our favorite one-pot wonder recipes we hope will inspire you to try and create your own!

 

  

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Winter Beef Stew made with Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables

Warm beef stew that is easy to create and can pair well with rice!

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Easy One Pot Taco Stew made with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots

This one-pot wonder is bursting with flavor from all the herbs and spices!

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