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Game Day Recipes

America’s most-anticipated game of the year deserves some touchdown-worthy eats to go along with it. Whether you’re hosting or attending a game day watch party with family and friends, here are some easy and delicious recipes made with Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables that are sure to score with everyone.

A Must-Have

Everyone will be looking for chips and dip when they arrive. Prepare this Seven Layer Dip using a variety of Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Libby’s® Cut Green Beans to satisfy everyone’s cravings between touchdowns.

Seven-Layer-Dip

America’s Favorite

What’s game day without a delicious bowl of chili? There’s no need to spend hours in the kitchen, instead whip up this Quick Chicken Chili using Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn for your guests and get back to the game.

Perfect Combo

Chicken and cheese are always a good match. Whip up this Mixed Veggie & Chicken Quesadilla made with Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables. Slice into triangles before serving and guests can quickly grab during commercial breaks.

Mixed-Veggie-Chicken-Quesadilla

Your Game Time Plan with Libby’s®

By Catherine Sebastian, MS, RD, CDN

 

Whether it’s football, basketball, or an afternoon get together, there’s no one who doesn’t love an awesome party.  Whether you are hosting or bringing something to attend a party, you want be ahead of the game and snack smart!

 

What’s on TV might be the main event, but the spread on the table is what keeps the party happy and cheering. There can be a lot of stress and hustle when hosting, and we recommend keeping it simple with great tasting party dishes that are quick, easy, and of course a crowd pleaser! Libby’s® Canned Vegetables a perfect ingredient to help get you started because they can be used in so many ways.

 

Parties are where extra calories can sneak up. We recommend drafting up a game plan of smart recipes so you and your guests can eat well while having fun!

 

If you are hosting, you have the upper hand of controlling most of the food choices. We recommend loading up on veggies. Sometimes people forget about serving veggies completely or only put out a tray of raw cut up veggies that no one touches. Switch up the plan this year and get creative with veggie-packed recipes that make carrots, peas or corn the star ingredient.

 

Libby’s® is a perfect and easy solution to add a boost of nutrition, all while adding delicious flavor. Simply pop open the can and make into a dip, wrap, or chili. No one will even know it’s a better-for-you recipe!

 

Set up a Game Plan to navigate the party and follow the tips below to make sure you’re the true winner of the game.

  1. Bring a safe snack! You do not know what everyone else is making, bring a snack or dish that you know is nutritious and loaded with your favorite Libby’s® Canned Vegetables. You can munch on this safe snack if other options are not best – let us call this your “safe zone.”
  2. Hands down! Eating with your hands can lead to mindless eating, instead grab a plate and fork, pick a few items you like, and sit down to give attention to what you are eating.  You will find yourself much more satisfied eating this way, rather than eating a whole bag of chips you did not even realize.
  3. Focus on the game and the people! Put the plate down, root for your favorite team, and enjoy the company of friends and family.

 

Libby’s® Fruits & Vegetables can help make your party a winner! Check out these easy and nutritious recipes below to score a win for your next get together!

 

Smoky Skillet Hot Corn Dip made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn

SmokeySkilletHotCornDip

 

Whipped Feta and Corn Crostini made with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn

WhippedFetaandCornCrostini

 

Black Bean and Bacon Veggie Bites made with Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables

BlackBeanandBaconVeggieBites

 

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

Pot Pie Creations

Pot Pie is an ultimate comfort food, perfect for cold nights. Creamy sauce, chunks of chicken or beef, tender veggies, and flaky crust – what’s not to love? And even better, there’s a variety of ways to create a pot pie that is tailormade for you and your family. Try any one or all three of Libby’s favorite pot pie creations below this fall.

Light and Fluffy 
Tell everyone you’re having pie for dinner and watch their eyes light up. This lightened up Chicken Pot Pie recipe makes dinner prep easy peasy by using Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables and Sweet Peas Pouches for a delicious and comforting meal.

Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie

Savory Pie

For a simple family friendly dinner, try this Beef Pot Pie using Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables and prepared pie crusts for an easy and delicious meal every time. Just mix all the ingredients together, pour atop the first pie crust, place the second crust over the filling, and bake for 35 minutes until the pie is bubbling with a golden-brown crust.

Beef Pot Pie

Personalized Delight

Treat everyone to their very own individual Ham and Green Bean Pot Pies using Libby’s® Cut Green Beans and Whole Kernel Sweet Corn. If you’re looking to prepare a special meal for the family these little personalized pies are sure to become a household favorite.

Ham and Green Bean Pot Pies

Halloween Party Recipes

Halloween is almost here, and soon children will gorge on bags full of sugary candy.

This year, Libby’s® has a few recipe ideas to help save the family from falling into a sugar daze.  Keep everyone fueled and entertained this Halloween by using Libby’s® Canned Vegetables to create playful and savory snacks for your upcoming Halloween party or family dinner after a fun, fright night out.

And, don’t forget the Halloween-inspired recipe name cards to help bring your ghoulish menu to life!

Spooky Peas

For a twist on your traditional Halloween mix, try this simple Sweet and Smoky Peas dish using Libby’s® Sweet Peas. Kids love snacking, and this is a great grab and go option for busy trick-or-treaters heading out the door.

Sweet and Smoky Peas

Monster Bites

These Black Bean and Bacon Veggie Bites with Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables are fun to eat and kids will love each crunchy, savory bite.

Black Bean and Bacon Veggie Bites

Frankenstein Sliders

Sneak in Libby’s® Sweet Peas and Diced Carrots into these Frankenstein Turkey Bolognese with Peas and Carrots sliders. These will be such a hit you won’t have to worry about winning the veggie war.

Turkey Bolognese Sliders

One Pot Meals

After a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time preparing a home-cooked meal. We often find ourselves too tired to spend hours in the kitchen and instead opt for a frozen meal or takeout. An all-in-one meal that can be prepared with little effort and fewer pots is way more appealing. Believe it or not, using just one pot, you can sauté, toss, bake, simmer, or roast an easy and delicious meal for the entire family. 

Below are a few of our favorite one pot recipes to help you streamline your dinner prep and satisfy your family’s craving for a home-cooked meal after a busy day.

Toss It

For a twist on the traditional pot pie recipe, make this Skillet Chicken Pot Pie using Libby’s® Mixed Vegetables, which is ready in less than one hour.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Bake It

Prepare a delicious warm, cheesy dish in under thirty minutes. In one casserole dish or baking pan, try this Creamy Potato and Tuna Bake with Libby’s® Sliced White Potatoes and Sweet Peas for a dinner that is sure to impress the entire family.

Creamy Potato and Tuna Bake

Simmer It

A slow cooker can be your best friend, especially when preparing this flavorful Herbed Chicken and Veggies dish with Libby’s® Sliced Carrots and Sweet Peas. Combine all ingredients in your favorite crockpot in the morning and allow the meal to cook while you are at work. Dinner will be ready after a long day without spending hours in the kitchen.   

Herbed Chicken and Veggies

 

Taco Creations

In honor of National Taco Day on October 4, Libby’s® wants to help you celebrate the beloved Mexican dish with a culinary fiesta. Tacos are one of the rare foods that can be consumed for any meal – breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The traditional taco consists of a corn or flour tortilla stuffed with your favorite fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese. However, the taco has evolved over the years to be consumed in a variety of ways. Below you will find a few of our favorite non-traditional taco recipes to help you celebrate this special day!

Guilt-Free

Skip the tortilla with these delicious Turkey Taco Starters filled with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, along with lean ground turkey, black beans and chopped vegetables. An easy spin on the traditional taco makes for an easy weeknight meal for the entire family.

Turkey Taco Starters

Dip It

Fall season brings about lots of football and baseball games to watch with the family. For the next game or tailgate celebration prepare this amazing “veggie” Seven Layer Dip with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn and Cut Green Beans for the vegetarian snackers to enjoy.

Seven Layer Dip

Quick & Easy

Who said salads are boring? There’s nothing boring about this Taco Salad loaded with Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, along with black beans, tomato, Mexican cheese and more. This easy lunch or dinner option will become one of your go-to weekday recipes to please the entire family. It has everything you’ll find in your favorite taco, while also helping you fit more greens into your meal.

Taco Salad