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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!

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.

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

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!

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

Are you already finding it hard to get back into the swing of things after a long summer of relaxing?

Now that the kids are back to school and the after-school activities are back in action, it’s time to start thinking about what meals to prepare for the kids when they come home from school and before they head out again to another activity or play date. Trying to find the right meals that don’t cause a mess, cost a lot of money or take a long time to cook can be difficult and stressful.

But don’t worry, Libby’s® Canned Fruit and Vegetables are here to help! We have chosen three of our favorite one pot wonders, which really only require one pot. With ready prepared vegetables, and only one pot, these recipes can come in handy when you are finding yourself under a time crunch.

Libby’s® Canned Fruit and Vegetables are a great staple ingredient to have on hand and you can keep them in your pantry all year round. If you have a supply of Libby’s® cans on hand in your pantry, and a good supply of spices and herbs in your kitchen, then whenever you are feeling tired or too busy to prep vegetables, make a one pot meal! All you must do is pop open the can, grab your pot, meat, and any other ingredients, and in a short period of time you can throw together anything from a beef soup and a risotto to ham and corn chowder.

See below for some useful tips to know when cooking one pot meals:

1. Gather Ingredients

Assembling all your ingredients before you start allows you to see exactly what you have and will make the process of adding your ingredients to the pot much easier. You don’t want to be looking for ingredients around the kitchen while cooking as this can get stressful.

2. Build Flavors Slowly

Make sure to allow your ingredients to cook for the recommended time frame, and at the correct heat to get the best flavors.

3. Pick Your Favorites

Include your family’s favorite spices and ingredients to ensure that everyone around the table feels happy. It is always nice to see your family and friends enjoy food they love.

For some of our favorite, easy, quick and wonderful one pot meal ideas please check them out below!

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.

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.