Spiced to Thrill

New Blog~ 2 into 1

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Hello everyone!

So glad you stopped by for a visit. After receiving feedback from my readers and customers I have decided to combine my two blogs. This will be easier for you as the reader to only have to visit one blog and easier for me to update just the one. I hope you all like the new and improved blog. Come on over for a visit!

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FREE S&H for Watkins Customers!!!

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When Do Spices Give Up The Ghost?

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How long can bottled spices be kept; what is the shelf life? The good news is, spices typically do not spoil. The bad news is, they lose their strength. What is interesting is that a lot of cookbook writers tell you to purge your pantry once an herb or spice is about 6 months old. But most spice
companies are not so reckless. They tell you to keep and use the spices as long as they appear to have flavor—and they trust you to be able to tell! Stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dry place, spices retain their potency longer than you’d think — as long as 4 years for whole spices, 2 to 3 years for ground spices, and 1 to 3 years for leafy herbs, depending on the herb. Whole peppercorns, nutmegs and cinnamon sticks hold on to their flavor for ages. Particularly potent whole spices, such as cloves, cumin, and cardamom will also last for a long time. For ground spices, shake the jar, let it settle, and give a sniff. If there’s essentially no smell, it should be tossed out. If the spices have a bit of fragrance left but are not as potent as you remember or think they should be, just use more in the recipe. Then you’ll run out sooner and have a reason to start fresh with a new batch. Of paramount importance in getting the most flavor and value out of your herbs and spices is to store them well — nowhere near the heat of the stove, nowhere near the humidity of the stove or dishwasher, nowhere bright and sunny. But don’t get the idea that putting them in the freezer is ideal, either. Condensation will be a problem each time the bottle comes out of the freezer and is likely to introduce moisture in the
spices. Similarly, don’t ever shake herbs or spices out of the bottle directly into something you’re cooking — that’s the quickest way possible to steam and despoil your spices.

As Watkins associates, realize that most people have spices on their kitchen shelf that they’ve had for 5, sometimes 10 or more years. Compare the smell of a new Watkins spice to one that is years old. What a difference! Almost everyone needs a new set of spices. And guess what? We have the best!!

Information taken from oChef.com.

Natural and Organic Flavors

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Staying Organic Is Spice Of Life For Watkins

Often times, consumers may question what exactly is organic and how does it differ from natural? When referring to natural, or all natural, generally the product does not contain artificial or synthetic material and has sustained very minimal processing. Organic on the other hand signifies the way a product is actually grown and processed.

Organically grown products are farmed using only natural processing methods, free from pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers. For a product to be labeled organic, it must pass a certification process, with national standards set forth by The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Whether domestic or international, individual farms and manufacturing facilities are supervised by USDA agencies that carefully scrutinize each step before passing certification.

Trends in America today show the consumer’s demand for natural and organic products is on the rise. According to the Organic Trade Association, sales in the organic category will increase 18 percent annually through 2008. Mainstream supermarkets are expanding their natural and organic selections to include fruits, vegetables, meat, and poultry to accommodate this growing need.

It is clear consumers are looking for ways to introduce more natural, healthy and organic products into their lifestyles. Consumers take more time to educate themselves on what they put into their bodies. And as many are now looking to add organic foods to their daily meals, often times they find organics to be costlier than traditional foods. Watkins offers a full line of spices at every day prices. Giving the consumer the comfort of adding organics to their diet, without denting their pocket book.

Watkins organic spices do not contain fillers like sugar, synthetic anti-caking agents, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives that may be found in conventional spices. The line of USDA Certified 100% Organic Spices includes: black pepper, nutmeg, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, ginger, dry mustard, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, rosemary, curry powder, sage, ground cloves, parsley, and dill along with beef seasoning blend and chicken seasoning blend. Each spice is packaged in colorful, premium Watkins trademark gold medal tins both functional and decorative.

Founded in 1868, America’s original natural products company has been the pioneer in spices and extracts for over 100 years. To this day, Watkins adheres strictly to the same quality standards pioneered by its founder, J.R. Watkins, generations ago. Buying only the highest grades of herbs and spices possible around the world, Watkins gives the consumer the option of natural and organic, without compromising flavor.

Watkins Oil And Spice Represents All Things Nice

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For more than 140 years, Watkins Incorporated has been America’s pioneer in natural living, utilizing the finest natural ingredients in its products. To this day, Watkins adheres strictly to the same quality standards set forth by company founder, J.R. Watkins in 1868. Through its natural and organic gourmet herbs and spices to its extracts and flavors, Watkins continues to provide award-winning products that are good for the earth, good for others and good for you.

All-Natural Pure Extracts

In 2008, Watkins will launch a new line of all-natural pure extracts free of artificial coloring and made from all-natural oils. The new products includes:

All-Natural Pure Almond
All-Natural Pure Lemon
All-Natural Pure Orange
All-Natural Pure Peppermint

Organic Spices

Also Watkins will expand the line of all-natural spices with its signature 2 oz. gold medal tins to protect from light and preserve natural oils and freshness. The line expansion includes:

Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Sage
Thyme
Rosemary
Parsley
Ground Cloves
Basil
Dill
Curry Powder
Beef Seasoning
Chicken Seasoning

For more than 140 years, Watkins, Incorporated has been America’s pioneer in natural living, utilizing only the finest natural ingredients. Watkins provides quality brands to meet consumer’s needs for environmentally friendly and sustainable products — to help people feel better and live healthy lives.

Natural and Organic Flavors

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No fillers. No preservatives. No synthetic agents. People should feel good about all aspects of their cooking and eating. That’s why Watkins will be rolling out a new line of all-natural pure extracts and organic spices — without the “other” stuff. From natural and organic gourmet herbs and spices like sage and basil to extracts and flavors like all-natural pure almond oil, Watkins’ award-winning products are more than just good for the earth — even better, they’re good for you

Simple tips to experience the health benefits!

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Try these simple tips to experience the health benefits Watkins array of spices have to offer.

Sprinkle Watkins Cinnamon on oatmeal, yogurt, French toast or in muffin batter.

Add a dash of Watkins Thyme to scrambled eggs, omelets or soufflés.

Stir Watkins Oregano into your favorite soup base, chicken, tuna salad or dressing.

Try a sprinkle of Watkins Ground Ginger over fresh fruit for a refreshing dessert.

Add Watkins Rosemary Leaves to mashed or roasted potatoes.

Curry Powder can be added to rice dishes.

Mmmmm Watkins spices make everything taste so much better!

Non-a Colada

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This non-alcoholic version of the classic cabana drink is just as good as the original!

2 cups/500 mL ice
4 fl oz/120 mL pineapple juice
3 fl oz/90 mL cream of coconut
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Rum Extract

Place all ingredients in blender;
blend until smooth. Serves 2.

Try This:
Add one of Watkins Fruit Extracts (Mango, Orange, Banana, etc.) to give a new twist to your coladas!

A Slippery Solution!

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Did you know that a can of Watkins Cooking Spray in your cupboard has other uses you may have never considered? You can spray it on measuring spoons before measuring sticky foods like molasses and honey and they will easily slide off. You can also spray your knives before chopping dates or other dried fruits. Also, it can be sprayed on cheese graters to prevent the cheese from sticking.

Did you know this about Rosemary?

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The name “rosemary” is derived from Latin, and means “dew of the sea”—appropriate because the herb thrives in the dry climate and salty sea spray of the Mediterranean shores. Its pungent minty/evergreen flavor is a favorite in Italy and Provence, especially with poultry and pork and in dishes simmered with wine, olive oil and garlic. Its high place in the world’s most romantic
cuisines is no surprise when one considers the effects of its essence on the human mind. Rosemary is beneficial for the mind and the body. It stimulates the heart and brain, helping to improve vitality and memory, and may help to fight afternoon fatigue. Rosemary is credited with arousing ambition and drive, balancing intense emotions and controlling mood swings, and
can also help to prevent some vasoconstrictor headaches because it can help keep blood vessels
dilated. It aids in digestion and contains a high amount of antioxidants which researchers believe
may help to slow the aging process...so, if you want to stay young and vibrant, eat rosemary and
other herbs and spices on a regular basis.

Why Watkins Grapeseed Oil?

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Top chefs from around the world are now cooking with grapeseed oil because of its remarkable
effects on enhancing the natural flavors of food. Unlike olive oil, its light neutral flavor goes with
everything and won’t clash with certain foods. It not only makes foods taste great; it’s great for the heart—it’s one of the few foods known that not only reduces LDL, the bad cholesterol, but raises HDL, the good cholesterol! Watkins Grapeseed Oil is available in three gourmet flavors; Original, Garlic & Parsley and Citrus & Cilantro. You’ll also find it in our more concentrated seasoning oils: Garlic, Onion, and Chipotle Liquid Spices.

What is curry powder?

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Curry powder is one of the world’s oldest spice blends. The version known to most Western cooks originated in England and was designed to approximate the characteristic flavor of Indian curry cookery, which became popular during the British colonization of India. There are many curry blends used in India (such as Madras), and most Indian cooks vary the blend according to each separate dish. Curry powder has grown to be used as a single spice in Western kitchens, and is also very popular in the Caribbean. Use curry powder generously in Indian and Caribbean curries, and sparingly in Western dishes such as deviled eggs, fish, shrimp, meats, vegetables, rice, French dressing, white sauce, fish chowders and soups.

Spiced Shrimp

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3 quarts/liters of water
1/2 cup/125 mL vinegar
1 lemon, halved
1 jumbo sweet yellow onion (such as Vidalia), halved
1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Pickling Spice
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Sea Salt
2 pounds tiger shrimp, with shells on

Bring water, vinegar, lemon, onion, spice and salt to a boil in a large pot. Boil 10 minutes, then add shrimp. Boil shrimp 3 to 5 minutes or until shells are pink and shrimp is done. Serve hot or chilled as an appetizer. Serve with cocktail sauce or your favorite Watkins Hot Pepper Sauce.

Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
2 cups/500 mL ketchup
3 tbsp/45 mL Watkins Tomato & Horseradish Snack & Dip Seasoning

Cinnamon Dip

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1 (8 oz/225 g pkg) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp/30 mL milk
1/2 tsp/2 mL Watkins Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp/30 mL brown sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/4 tsp/1 mL Watkins Nutmeg

In medium bowl, beat all ingredients till smooth. Serve with apples or cookies.

Cheesy artichoke-crab dip

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Cheesy artichoke-crab dip
1/2 cup/125 mL real mayonnaise
1 package (8 oz/227 g) cream cheese
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Garlic Granules
3 tbsp/45 mL Watkins Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning
2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup/250 mL shredded mozzarella cheese
5 oz/140 g shredded parmesan cheese

1. Mix together mayonnaise, cream cheese, Watkins Garlic Granules and Watkins Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning in a bowl until smooth.
2. Add chopped artichokes and cheese; mix well.
3. Bake in an ungreased baking dish at 350°F/180°C for 30 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden brown.

Watkins Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce & Recipe

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This uniquely complex, sweet and spicy sauce is perfect with rice and beans, curries, tomato juice, chicken and seafood.

• All-natural/fat-free: No preservatives.
• Exclusive: Created specially by Watkins and available nowhere else.
• Unique flavors: More than just heat—a blend of hot, sweet, and tangy flavors.
• Heat Level: Medium.
• Uses: Tomato juice or vegetable juice cocktail; chicken and seafood; beans and rice; Caribbean
and Cajun dishes; eggs; curries; salad dressings.

Calypso Spiced Walnuts

2 tbsp/30 mL orange juice
1/4 cup/60 mL sugar
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce
8 ounces/227 g shelled walnuts (2 cups/500 mL)
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Cloves
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL freshly-ground Watkins Sea Salt

Combine first four ingredients in glass baking dish. Toss walnuts into mixture until well coated.
Bake at 350°F/180°C for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring once. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Cinnamon and Cloves; toss to coat. Spoon onto waxed paper, separating nuts. Sprinkle with salt; cool to room temperature.

Calypso Jambalaya

8 ounces/227 g bulk Italian sausage, spicy or mild
8 ounces/227 g ham, diced
1 cup/250 ml chopped onion
1 tbsp/15 ml Watkins Calypso Hot Pepper Sauce
1 tbsp/15 ml Watkins Parsley
1 tbsp/15 ml Watkins Chicken Soup Base
1/2 tsp/2.5 ml Watkins Garlic Granules
1/2 tsp/2.5 ml Watkins Thyme
1-1/2 cups/375 ml boiling water
1-1/2 cups/375 ml uncooked long-grain white rice
1 can (15 oz/425 ml) stewed tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, diced

Brown sausage in large kettle or Dutch oven; drain off any excess grease. Add ham and onions to pan; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add Calypso Sauce and all of the remaining ingredients except green pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in green pepper* and continue to simmer 5 to 8 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork before serving.
Makes 8 servings.

Note from Watkins Kitchen: If desired, 4 oz/113 g cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp can be added along with the green pepper.

Watkins Inferno Hot Pepper Sauce & Recipe

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Thick with tomatoes, red chiles and jalapeños, this sauce delivers a stout kick with a touch of sweetness. Pour it on tacos, enchiladas, jambalaya, rice and bean dishes, eggs and appetizers.

• All-natural/fat-free: No preservatives.
• Exclusive: Created specially by Watkins and available nowhere else.
• Unique flavors: More than just heat—a blend of hot, sweet, and tangy flavors.
• Heat Level: Medium.
• Uses: Tacos, enchiladas and other Mexican food; meats and seafood; beans and rice; jambalaya and other Cajun dishes; eggs; appetizers and dips.

Easy Appetizer

Pour Inferno Sauce over cream cheese and serve with your favorite crackers. Cooked baby shrimp or canned crab can be placed atop cream cheese before or after topping.

Chiles Rellenos Cups

Watkins Cooking Spray
24 wonton skins
1 cup/250 mL reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup/80 mL reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup/60 mL canned green chiles, drained
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Inferno Hot Pepper Sauce, more if desired
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Minced Green Onion
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Cumin
48 ripe olive slices
Pimento slices for garnish, if desired

Spray two miniature muffin tins with Watkins cooking spray. With a 3-inch/8-cm cookie cutter, cut wonton skins into circles. Place one circle in each muffin cup; mold it to the cup. Spray lightly with additional cooking spray. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from tins and place on cookie sheet(s). Combine cheeses, chiles, Inferno Sauce, Minced
Green Onion, and Cumin in medium bowl; mix well. Fill each cup with 2 tsp/10 mL of the cheese
filling. Top with two olive slices. Bake for 10 minutes or until bubbly. Top with pimento. Serve warm.

Watkins Jalapeño Hot Pepper Sauce & Recipe

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In recent years, salsa has eclipsed ketchup as the number-one selling condiment (by dollar volume) in North America…and hot sauces are available on supermarket shelves in a wider variety than ever before.

This traditional Mexican-style green table sauce is great in guacamole or chili, on fajitas and other Mexican dishes, or wherever you would use fresh jalapeños. We even bumped up the heat a bit to bring it into the range normally found in Louisiana-style red pepper sauces, making this
sauce a natural for Mexican or Cajun foods.

• All-natural/fat-free: No preservatives.
• Heat Level: Medium-hot.
• Uses: Use anywhere you would use fresh jalapeños…terrific on nachos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, Spanish rice, in guacamole, and in chili.

Jalapeño Grilled Chicken Drummies

For those who want “fire” in their hot wings, you can add even more of the Jalapeño Hot Sauce.

2-1/2 lbs/1.2 kg chicken drummies (meaty portion of wing)
Watkins Chicken Seasoning
1/2 cup/125 mL butter, melted
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Jalapeño Hot Pepper Sauce
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL fresh lime juice

Sprinkle wings generously with Chicken Seasoning. Place on grill or broil until done. Meanwhile,
combine butter, Jalapeño Hot Sauce, and lime juice. During last 10 minutes of cooking time, baste with 1/4 of the butter mixture. Remove from grill and place in bowl; toss with remaining
butter mixture. Keep warm in chafing dish or crockpot.

Watkins Baking Powder & Recipe

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Baking Powder was introduced in the mid-1800s as a leavener, or rising agent, for baked goods. It was created by mixing bicarbonate of soda (baking soda, an alkaline) with a mild acid, such as tartaric acid (cream of tartar). This was “single-acting” baking powder and created a rising action through the release of gases produced by the interacting acid and alkaline substances. It was called “single acting” because the leavening gases were all released at one time—upon contact with the moisture in the batter. Today’s baking powder still contains baking soda as its alkaline ingredient, but uses a combination of acids, which creates a “double-acting”effect in
which leavening gases are released once on contact with moisture, and again during baking.This
“double-acting” baking powder is the only variety commercially available today. The acidifying ingredients used in today’s baking powders vary. Watkins Baking Powder is aluminum-free. Cornstarch is added as a moisture absorber to aid in storage.

When to use Baking Powder

Baking powder and baking soda are often confused…what’s the difference?
Baking soda is used for certain cookies and other items that should spread out, rather than rise. It will only cause baked goods to rise vertically when used with an acid like buttermilk, yogurt, or molasses. Baking powder already has an acid added to it, so baked goods will rise without additional leavening ingredients.

• For the highest meringue, add some baking powder to room-temperature egg whites before
beating them. As you beat the whites, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar for each egg
used, beating continuously.
• To help maintain freshness, turn the can upside down once a month. Each package
is freshness dated.
• To test the leavening ability of your Baking Powder, place 1/2 tsp in 1/4 cup of hot water.
If the powder is usable, the water will bubble actively.

Baking Powder Biscuits

2 cups/500 mL sifted all-purpose flour
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
5 tbsp/75 mL vegetable shortening
3/4 cup/180 mL milk

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and cut into dry ingredients with two knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in center and gradually add milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead lightly for 30 seconds. Roll out 1/2 to 3/4-inch/1 to 2-cm thick. Cut with a floured biscuit cutter. Arrange on greased baking sheet. Bake at 450°F/235°C for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 12 biscuits.

Watkins Baking Cocoa & Recipe

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The cocoa tree grows in the equatorial regions of Central and South America, Africa and India. After the cocoa beans are harvested, they are fermented to remove bitterness and develop flavor. They are then dried and roasted. Baking cocoa (cocoa powder) is unsweetened and less fatty than other forms of chocolate. It is produced by a cocoa press, which extracts the cocoa butter from the roasted beans. The resulting dry cakes of cocoa are then ground into powder.
Watkins is proud to offer this classic pure cocoa in our fine tradition of quality. Dark and full-flavored, our natural-processed baking cocoa is the best you could use for baking!

• Use whenever recipes call for cocoa; taste the difference!
• In recipes that call for unsweetened chocolate, simply substitute 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of Baking Cocoa plus 1 tablespoon (15 mL) unsalted butter for each 1 oz (30 g) of unsweetened chocolate.
• To substitute for one 6-oz (170 g) bag of semisweet chocolate morsels, substitute 6 tbsp (90 mL) Baking Cocoa, 7 tbsp (100 mL) granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup (60 mL) solid vegetable shortening.
• Unsweetened cocoa is a terrific addition to chili. This may seem strange, but chocolate actually
has a long tradition of similar use in Mexico.

Watkins Cocoa Brownies

1/2 cup/125 mL (1 stick) butter
1 cup/250 mL sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla
1/3 cup/80 mL Watkins Baking Cocoa
1/2 cup/125 mL all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL salt
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Baking Powder
4 tbsp/60 mL (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup/60 mL Watkins Baking Cocoa
1 tbsp/15 mL light corn syrup or honey
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla
1 cup/250 mL confectioner’s sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Spray (with Watkins Cooking Spray) and flour an 8-inch/20-cm square pan. In a large saucepan, melt the first stick of butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs and 1 tsp vanilla. Beat in the 1/3 cup cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not over bake.
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients to make frosting. Frost brownies while still warm.
Makes 16 brownies, 1 per serving.

Ring in the New Year with Watkins!

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The Perfect Solution

With today's financial pressures, Watkins offers the perfect solution with the their Business Opportunity. The Opportunity to supplement incomes, create security, and alleviate the stresses that many North American families are currently facing.

Begin your New Year with Watkins in January and recieve a $10 Gift Certificate!

(contact me for details)

What does Watkins have to offer?

Low Start–up Cost ONLY $39.95
Easy to Get Started
Great income potential — part-time/full-time
Purchase at discount and save money on monthly grocery budget
Mass Appeal — Consumable products that people use each and every day
100% money-back guarantee
Recession proof product line

Learn more about the Watkins business opportunity HERE

See the Watkins product line HERE

Watkins Dip Hints

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Mix Watkins Snack & Dip Seasoning with sour cream,
light sour cream, fat free sour cream or yogurt and serve
with chips, wheat thins, crackers and raw vegetables.

Mix Watkins Snack & Dip Seasoning with sour cream,
light sour cream, fat free sour cream or yogurt and serve
with chips, wheat thins, crackers and raw vegetables.
**** More Snack & Dip Tips ****
Bacon-Cheddar: Flavor deviled or scrambled eggs or on a
baked potato.
Bacon-Horseradish: Spread on prime rib, roast beef or
pork chop. Better than steak sauce!! Great as a sandwich
spread, to flavor deviled eggs or on a baked potato.
Bacon-Onion: Use to season vegetables, on a baked
potato or to flavor scrambled eggs.
Blazin’ Cajun: Use to add a “kick” to vegetables, soups
and stews. Awesome Spicy Dip!!!
Cucumber-Dill: Sprinkle on cottage cheese or a tossed
salad. Great as a dip and a sandwich spread.
Crab: Great in your favorite casseroles, crab cakes and
crab soups.
Garden Vegetable: Best dip ever!!!
Garlic-Dill: On a baked potato, or a sandwich spread or
sprinkle in your vegetables when cooking.
Mexican: Great for tacos, soups and seasoning. Great dip!
Salsa and Sour Cream: Great topping for tacos or
burritos, and a creamy dressing for taco salad. Great in
scrambled eggs, too!!
Six Onion Soup Base: Add to mashed potatoes or meat
balls, sprinkle on a roast. Makes a great cheese ball!
Tomato Horseradish: Great as a sauce for the bloomin’
onion, on salmon or as a sandwich spread.
Creamy Salad Dressing: Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 1/3
cup low-fat milk, 2 tsp. vinegar, and 2-3 tsp (to taste) of any
of the following mixes: Cucumber-Dill, Garden Vegetable,
Garlic-Dill.
Spinach Dip: Add either Garden Vegetable or Bacon-
Cheddar mix into your favorite Spinach Dip recipe. Serve in
a hollowed out bread bowl.

Warm & Inviting Smell!

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Looking for a way to have the warm inviting smell in your home. Try this!

Place 1 cup of water & 2 tsp of Watkins Pumpkin-Pie Spice into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on high until the mixture boils. Cook for 3 minutes, then let sit for 15 minutes, and your home will smell wonderful.

Peppermint Tea

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Peppermint is great for stomach upset. So try sipping on a cup of peppermint tea next time you have a tummy ache.

1c        Hot tea, freshly steeped
1/4ts  Peppermint extract

Artificial sweetener to taste
 
   In teacup, combine tea, peppermint extract and
   sweetener.  Makes 1 serving

Watkins All-Natural Pure Extracts

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These fat-free liquid extracts are economical to use and add a full, rich flavor to a variety of dishes, baked goods and beverages. They are concentrated, true-to-life and backed by the same expertise that made Watkins Vanilla the choice of generations.

Available:
All-Natural Pure Almond Extract
All-Natural Pure Orange Extract
All-Natural Pure Peppermint Extract
All-Natural Pure Lemon Extract

Packaged in our new Trial-Mark™ Amber Bottle, these all-natural extracts are free of artificial coloring and are made from all-natural oils—pure flavor for your loved ones!

• Quality ingredients: Made with pure oils and free of artificial color. High flavoring content; full long-lasting flavor and strength.
• Convenient: The easy way to add some of your favorite flavors.
• Versatile: Use for baked goods, ice cream, syrup, frostings, candies, breads, fruit sauces, jellies,
marinades, and gelatins.
• Concentrated: Economical; a little goes along way.

Apricot Nutmeg Turnovers

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1 cup/250 mL all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp/.06 mL salt
1/2 cup/125 mL butter
8 ounce/225 g cream cheese
1/2 cup/125 mL apricot preserves
1/2 tsp/2 mL Watkins Organic Nutmeg
1 egg
1 tbsp/15 mL water

In medium bowl stir together flour and salt. Cut in butter and cream cheese. Stir together to form soft dough. Refrigerate 1 hour. On lightly floured surface roll out dough to 1/8-inch/3 mm thickness; cut out with 2–1/2 inch/6.5 cm round cutter. Stir together preserves and nutmeg. Spoon about 1 tsp preserves on center of each round. Fold in half and seal with fork. Whisk together egg and water. Brush egg mixture on turnover. Bake at 400 Fº/200º C for 12 to 15 minutes. Garnish with dried apricot pieces, or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 2 dozen.

Watkins Christms List

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Don't forget to add Watkins products to your Christmas list for you loved ones! Watkins products makes fantastic gifts and stocking stuffers!

Don't be left out in the cold Watkins specials!

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Get these incredible values before it's too late!

US SPECIALS

05702 Cream of Tartar
Regularly $4.99, Special Price $4.49, Save 50¢

05803 Turkey Rub
Regularly $6.99, Special $6.49, Save 50¢

20225 Pucker Up 2 Pack — Great stocking stuffers!!
Regularly $9.98, Special, $7.49, Save $2.49

20536 Holiday Sink Set — No house should be without one or two!
Regularly $17.99, Special $16.49, Save $1.50

05310 Cinnamon Cream Sprinkles
Buy one at $4.99, second one at $1.99!

05300 Pumpkin Bread Mix
Buy one at $5.99, second one at $2.89!

05400 Snickerdoodles Cookie Mix
Buy one at $5.49, second one at $2.89!

05543 Orange Spice Bread Mix
Buy one at $5.49, second one at $2.89!

05623 Apple Spice Bread Mix
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05707 Baked Potato Soup
Buy one at $8.49, second one at $4.29!

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05702 Cream of Tartar
Regularly $6.39, Special Price $5.49, Save 90¢

20536 Holiday Sink Set — No house should be without one or two!
Regularly $21.99, Special Price $19.49, Save $2.50

05310 Cinna–Cream Sprinkles
Buy one at $5.99, second one at $2.99!

05300 Pumpkin Bread Mix
Buy one at $6.99, second one at $3.49!

05400 Snickerdoodles Cookie Mix
Buy one at $6.99, second one at $3.49!

05543 Orange Spice Bread Mix
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05623 Apple Spice Bread Mix
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05707 Baked Potato Soup
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Pricing effective November 18, 2008.

Copy Cat~Sara Lee's Carrot Square Cake

2008-11-16T14:27:00.000-05:00

2 Eggs
1 ts Watkins Vanilla
6 oz Oil
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Watkins Baking powder
2 ts WatkinsCinnamon
1 c Sugar
1 1/4 c All-purpose flour
1 c Carrots; grate fine
1 c Walnuts; well-chopped
1/2 c Light raisins; optional
Cream cheese icing
6 oz Cream cheese; softened
1/4 lb Butter
1 lb Powdered sugar
1 1/2 ts Watkins Orange extract
1 ts Watkins orange peel
1 tb Light corn syrup or pancake
1 tb Cornstarch or flour

Combine first 8 ingredients with electric mixer on medium-high.
Beat 3 minutes scraping down sides of bowl often. Remove beaters.
Stir in last 3 ingredients. Grease and flour 9" square pan.
Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 325~ about 50 minutes. Cool
in pan about 30 minutes. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting and
sprinkle with additional walnuts. ICING-Cream the cream cheese
with the butter until light and fluffy, using med-high spped of
electric mixer. Add half of the sugar, increasing speed to high.
Add extract and peel and beat about 1 minute. Scrape down sides
of bowl often. Resume beating adding remaining powdered sugar.
Beat smooth. Frost sides and top of cake.

Copy Cat~Sonic® Ocean Water

2008-11-16T14:16:00.004-05:00

3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins coconut extract
2 drops blue food coloring
2 12-ounce cans cold Sprite
ice

1. Combine the water and the sugar in a small bowl. Microwave
for 30-45 seconds, then stir to dissolve all of the sugar.
Allow this syrup to cool.
2. Add coconut extract and food coloring to the cooled syrup.
Stir well.
3. Combine the syrup with two 12-ounce cans of cold Sprite.
Divide and pour over ice. Add straws and serve.
Makes two 12-ounce servings.

Chocolate Coconut Crunch Cookies

2008-11-13T23:21:00.002-05:00

2 c Flour
1 ts Watkins Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1 c Butter; unsalted, softened
3/4 c Brown sugar
2 Eggs; lightly beaten
2 ts Watkins Vanilla
1 ts Watkins Almond extract
2 c Coconut; shredded
12 oz Chocolate chips
1 1/2 c Almonds; lightly salted
-dry roasted, finely chopped

Preheat the oven to 300. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extract. Mix on low speed until blended. Add the flour mixture and mix just until blended; do not over mix. add the coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds and stir just until blended. Drop the dough by rounded tbsp 2" apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.

Yield: 4 dozen

Copycat Bailey's Irish Cream

2008-11-13T23:13:00.002-05:00

1 c Light cream
1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 c Irish Whiskey
1 ts Instant coffee
2 tb Hershey's chocolate syrup
1 ts Watkins Vanilla
1 ts Watkins Almond extract

Combine all the ingredients in a blender set on high
speed for 30 seconds. Bottle in a tightly sealed container
and refrigerate. The liqueur will keep for at least 2
months if kept cool. Be sure to shake the bottle well
before serving.
Makes 4 cups.

Almost Snickers

2008-11-13T23:09:00.000-05:00

12 ounces Low fat ice cream -- softened
1 cup Low fat Cool Whip
1/4 cup Crunchy peanut butter
1-2 servings Watkins Chocolate pudding mix
3 ounces Grape Nut cereal

Mix together ice cream, Cool Whip, peanut butter and pudding.
Fold in Grape Nuts.
Spread in 8x8 inch pan and freeze.

About The Summit Group with Watkins!

2008-11-13T09:50:00.001-05:00

The Summit Group is the largest, most award-winning team of independent work-from-home business people who represent the Watkins company. Our associates use this site for 24/7 access to free training, free business tools, and free coaching that helps them maximize their income.

If you're considering earning income as a Watkins associate, be absolutely positive that your sponsor (the person you join under) is already a Summit Group associate. If you choose to join under a Watkins associate who is not a member of our Summit Group team, we are prohibited by company policy from ever allowing you access to our training and support.

History of the Summit Group

The Summit Group was founded in 1990 by Ginny & Steve Bretzke, a couple experienced in the Network Marketing and Direct Selling industries. After years of searching for the perfect home-based business, they discovered Watkins, a quiet yet solid company with more than 100 years of providing high quality products for home and health. The Bretzkes have since helped thousands of individuals create a better life for themselves and their families with the flexible schedule and ongoing residual income that this kind of business offers.

The Bretzkes started off just like all new associates, with no other members on their team. Because of their knowledge and expertise, however, their Summit Group team has blossomed into the quickest growing, largest, and most-award winning team in all of Watkins. Besides solid incomes, successful Summit Group team members have received recognition at the annual Watkins conference and have earned free travel to all parts of the world.

Facts about Watkins and the Summit Group

You can create a better life for yourself and your family by joining the Summit Group and starting your own Watkins business.
This business can allow you to have a perfect income that won't interfere with your family, your current job, your social life, or any of your other priorities.
One thing that helps the Summit Group stand out head and shoulders above other Watkins teams is our exclusive 9-4-1 materials. These free tools can help you build an ongoing monthly income through team-building and personal use of the products—with no selling required (you aren't required to focus on the traditional business method of retailing products to customers).
Almost anything you want to achieve is possible. People from all walks of life, all ages, and all types of background experience have benefited from this business.
Watkins is perfect for those people who need a second source of income during these tough economic times. The Watkins business gives you the flexibility for your family and other priorities... and you can never get that if you're trying to work a second part-time hourly job where a boss designs a schedule that requires you to clock-in late nights and weekends.
Our team is made of up stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and many people working full-time careers who just need a little extra (including people with backgrounds in teaching, engineering, marketing, insurance, computer programming, automotive repair, restaurant and food service, music, construction, and virtually every other career imaginable). Regardless of your background, you'll be a welcome member of our team, and you can succeed.
Watkins is a solid company with over 140 years providing superior products used in homes across North America, which means it's a strong company to be affiliated with today, and it will be around for years to come to provide you with a long-term, reliable income opportunity.
The Summit Group is an organization of thousands of associates across the United States and Canada. These are friendly, family-oriented people who help others learn the benefit of the Watkins products and business.
Summit Group associates use the Watkins business opportunity as the vehicle that allows them to move toward their goals of having fun, helping friends, creating wealth, and reaching dreams.
You have total flexibility. There are no ongoing requirements. You control how you build your business and can change your involvement level at any time. You choose your business strategies based on your personal goals and what feels most comfortable for you.
The primary role of associates is to spread the word about the quality, value, and beneficial aspects of the Watkins business and products. You can communicate with people yourself, or establish a group of other associates who can help you communicate with many more people than you could alone.
Our top-earning associates work primarily from home, by phone and computer. They are on a totally flexible schedule that they choose. They can change their involvement level at any time, to fit around the needs of their family, without fear of being pressured or shunned. They simply use the Watkins products that make sense for them, and they always get the associate's discount of at least 25% off, so it saves them lots of money over buying similar products weekly at their local grocery store. Then they use the computer and phone to build a team of associates who do the same. In a nutshell, it's really that simple.
Establishing your own group of associates in that manner can help you create residual income, which means you can earn ongoing income month-after-month, even when you choose not to work. It gives you total flexibilty.
The compensation plan with Watkins is excellent.
If you focus on the a strategy of team building and personal use, you'll typically earn between about 5% to 10% of the volume generated by your group as residual/bonus income. Average annual incomes for mid- to high-level leaders, most of whom work part-time, range from $16,562 to $236,124 (in U.S. dollars), with some individuals earning much more.
Although you're never required to focus on traditional retailing activities, we realize that some associates enjoy and prefer activities such as catalog sharing (gathering order from friends, family, or co-workers, kind of like an Avon representative), presenting Watkins Good Tastings parties (similar to a Tupperware or Tastefully Simple party plan business), booth sales (such as at church bazaars, county fairs, and trade shows), or online retailing. If you choose to use any of those optional retailing methods, you can easily and immediately begin earning from 25% and 39% of the retail price as your profits on your customer's orders.
Even as a brand new associate, you can immediately profit from either the Team Building approach or the traditional Retailing model.
For team builders, there's a new Watkinize Your Home bonus program and other incentives, including cash bonuses and all-expense-paid trips to exotic locations.
Three areas of support come together for you: 1) Watkins is there with great products, order processing, and computer systems; 2) The Summit Group's associates and leaders are available to encourage you and provide assistance; and 3) the Summit Group's business tools and systems give you proven business building methods you can easily duplicate.
You'll receive plenty of encouragement and recognition from other Summit Group associates who want to help you succeed.
You don't need previous experience. The Summit Group provides excellent training and support.
The initial investment is not a burden.
Realize that you're starting your OWN business as a Watkins associate (not getting a job as an employee)... and being a "business owner" can get many benefits (that you'd never get if you tried to supplement your income with a part-time hourly job as an employee) . For example, as a member of our Watkins team, you'll reap the rewards for your efforts, rather than having a boss or employer get credit for your hard work. Also, you won't be relying on some bosses' opinion of whether you deserve a raise and how much—your efforts and results determine your income with Watkins. Your income is unlimited—as you achieve more success, your income checks can continue to increase indefinitely. And, of course, you can get tax breaks that are only available to business owners.
Watkins was the first company of any kind to offer a money-back guarantee, back in 1868. Today, all Watkins products are fully guaranteed, even your membership package.
Watkins is a company that offers environmentally-friendly and health conscious products: USDA certified 100% organic spices, natural seasoning blends, all-natural gourmet grapeseed oils for cooking, natural personal care and facial care items, natural plant-based home care and cleaning products, and earth-friendly high-performance laundry detergent.
The company is most famous for high-quality, reasonably priced gourmet foods like Watkins Vanilla, Watkins Black Pepper, and Watkins Cinnamon. These let people cook great-tasting meals at home on a budget.
Also, the company's home remedies have been favorites for years, including Watkins Petro Carbo Salve, Watkins Menthol Camphor Ointment in the U.S. (called Medicated Ointment in Canada), Watkins Red Liniment, Watkins White Cream Liniment, and a whole line of complementary dietary supplements and vitamins.
Personal care items are popular, too, including hand and body lotions, shampoo, and more.
These are the kinds of products that virtually all families buy and use in the homes every month. Why not become a Watkins associate on our Summit Group team... you'll get the associate's discount of at least 25% off everything you purchase for your own use... and if you simply choose to help spread the word to others who do the same, it can create significant extra income for you.
It's easy to get started by phone or online. Just contact a Watkins associate on the Summit Group team for details...
Important: Again, when you are getting ready to join... ask and be positive BEFORE you join that the associate you are joining under is part of the Summit Group, otherwise you will never be able to get support, training, or encouragement from our team.

Grandma only used Watkins quality Cinnamon...

2008-11-06T21:24:00.001-05:00

...in her pumpkin pie and banana bread, continue the tradition with award-winning high-oil Korintje cassia cinnamon. Our cinnamon contains 3.5% essential oil, while many others on the market contain only 1 to 2%, and inferior brands as low as .5%.

Make Gourmet Liqueurs with Watkins

2008-11-06T19:02:00.005-05:00

Make a base of 2 ½ cups Vodka (cheapest on market) and ½ cup sugar (sweetness to taste). Add one of the below suggested flavors to the base. Blend on low speed in blender until the sugar is dissolved. Stop the blender and top the blender up to 30 oz. with distilled or filtered water. Blend again & then bottle. Let stand over night to fully develop flavor.

AMARETTO - 3 tsp Watkins Almond Ext, 4 tsp Watkins Rum Ext & 1 tsp Chocolate Ext.

BANANA - 1 tsp Watkins Banana Extract

BUTTER PECAN - 2 tsp Watkins Butter Pecan Extract

CHERRY - 1 ¼ tsp Watkins Cherry Extract

COCONUT RUM - 2 tsp Watkins Coconut Extract and 1 tsp Watkins Rum Extract

GRAND MARNIER - 1 ½ tsp Watkins Orange Extract

PEACH - 1 tsp Watkins Peach Extract

PEPPERMINT - 1 tsp Watkins Peppermint Extract and a little green food coloring

PINEAPPLE RUM - 2 tsp Watkins Pineapple Extract and 1 tsp Watkins Rum Extract

RASPBERRY - 1 ½ tsp Watkins Raspberry Extract

SAMBUCA - 2 tsp Watkins Anise Extract*

STRAWBERRY - 1 ½ tsp Watkins Strawberry Extract

SWISS ALMOND CHOCOLATE - 1 ¼ tsp Watkins Almond Extract and 1 tsp Watkins Chocolate Extract

* Other flavors available only until Christmas are: Irish Cream, Hazelnut, and Anise *

Use liqueurs for flavoring coffee, pouring over ice cream, adding to coolers, flavoring whipping cream or when a recipe calls for liqueur.

Facts, Tips & Ideas to Save You Money!

2008-11-06T18:54:00.003-05:00

Watkins Baking Powder is "double-acting" - so what does that mean? That means that the leavening gases are released once on contact with moisture - and then again during baking. This double-rising feature results in lighter, higher and fluffier cakes and baked goods. Watkins Baking Powder is aluminum free which is great for you since aluminum has been linked to many health ailments - such as Alzheimers and even some cancers.
Watkins Baking Cocoa does more than you think! In recipes calling for unsweetened chocolate, substitute 3 tbsp/45 ml of Baking Cocoa plus 1 tbsp/15 ml unsalted butter for each 1 oz/30 g of unsweetened chocolate; to equal one 6-oz/170 g bag of semi-sweet chocolate morsels, substitute 6 tbsp/90 ml Baking Cocoa, 7 tbsp/100 ml granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup/60 ml solid vegetable shortening. But don't stop there - unsweetened cocoa is a terrific addition to chili! This may seem a little strange, but chocolate actually has a long tradition of similar uses in Mexico!

Watkins Snack & Dip Seasonings are convenient and versatile! Mix with regular, lowfat or nonfat sour cream, puréed cottage cheese or plain yogurt for a variety of dips; thin with buttermilk for cream salad dressings; add to cream cheese for appetizer or bagel spreads or even a deliciously different cheese ball.

Watkins Chai Tea is guaranteed to be just about the BEST tasting Chai you've ever had! It's a blend of black and green teas so the caffeine level is lower than most Chai's you will find elsewhere - and the flavour is such that if you do go back to your "other" brand after trying Watkins, you will come back really quickly! Watkins Chai Tea along with a handy Infuser make a wonderful gift idea. Add it to a basket with a large mug, a good novel and a warm, snuggly lap blanket!

Watkins Liquid Spices are definitely not only a 'money-saver', but a flavour booster! Only the pure extract of garlic, ginger, onion and chipotle are used and infused into a grapeseed oil base. And talk about concentration - one teaspoon/5 ml of our Garlic Liquid Spice is equal to EIGHT cloves of garlic!! Do you know someone who loves garlic bread? Team up a bottle of Watkins Liquid Garlic Spice in a rustic basket with a loaf of Watkins Good Tastings Bread Mix and a bottle of wine!
Watkins Meat Magic is perfect for anyone you know who like the more 'exotic' or 'game' meats. It not only brings out the natural flavours, but it also helps to retain more of the natural juices as well so the meat will be tenderer. This would make a wonderful gift when teamed up with a selection of Watkins Gourmet Peppers and Pepper Blends! ... and speaking of ...
Watkins Gourmet Peppers and Pepper Blends - did you know that many 'pepper' blends you find on store shelves contain salt??? It's true! At Watkins, we don't need to 'enhance' the flavour of our peppers - they are superb all by themselves!!

Holiday Bake with Watkins!

2008-11-06T18:37:00.005-05:00

Tis the season to bake,eat and be merry!
So if you are going to be spending all the time and energy into holiday baking make sure it is the best it can be with high quality award wining products!

Use Watkins and have your family and friends begging for more!

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The Great Pumpkin Cake

2008-10-25T22:46:00.001-04:00

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
4 teaspoons Watkins pumpkin pie spice
1 (18+ ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

In a large mixing bowl combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, and spice. Pour combined mixture into your greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over top of the mixture -- sprinkle, but do NOT stir. Drizzle melted butter over it all and top it off with a handful or two of chopped walnuts. Bake for 1 hour at 350°F, or until a toothpick comes out of center clean.

Best served unfrosted with a big scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream on the side. However, your kids might want to eat it with a big scoop of orange tiger-tail ice cream.

Hot Cinnamon Candy Apple

2008-10-25T22:39:00.002-04:00

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups corn syrup
1/3 cup hot cinnamon hearts candy
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon Watkins cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Watkins vanilla
1/4 teaspoon Watkins cloves
3/4 teaspoon Watkins red food coloring
6 of your favorite type of eating apple, medium size
6 wooden skewers (often found in the produce dept.)

First prepare the apples for candy coating by washing them and removing the stems. Take a skewer and stab it right into the middle of the apple at its blossom end, and repeat for each apple. Be careful not to poke the skewer through the other side of the apple though. If wooden skewers are unavailable, a Popsicle stick with one end sharpened can be used in a pinch.

In a small or medium sized saucepan set on medium heat combine sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon candies, and water. Stir and keep stirring until everything is dissolved. Then stir some more just to make sure it's all dissolved. Once everything is dissolved, add cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, and food coloring to the mix.

Now boil mixture to 300°F on the candy thermometer, or until the syrup is slightly brittle when tested in cold water. Remove from heat and quickly dip your apples into your candy coating and be sure to coat them well. Slowly twirling the apple will help spread the syrup over the apple.

Place them with the skewer pointing up on waxed paper or a greased cookie sheet and allow them to harden. They will be quite hot for a while so make sure you let them cool completely to room temperature before eating!

Cucumber Dill Dressing

2008-10-24T20:31:00.001-04:00

Ingredients:
3/4 cup/180 mL plain non-fat yogurt
1 large peeled and seeded cucumber, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup/125 mL)
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Organic Dill
2 tbsp/30 mL dried fruit pectin
2 tsp/10 mL sugar
1 tsp/5 mL lemon juice
1/4 tsp/1.2 mL
To taste, freshly-ground Sea Salt

Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender; process until smooth. Chill until serving time.

Makes about 1-1/4 cups/325 mL, 2 tbsp/30 mL per serving.

Chocolate-Dipped Cinnamon Crisps

2008-10-24T20:28:00.001-04:00

Ingredients:
4 small flour tortillas
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup/125 ml sugar
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 ml Watkins Organic Cinnamon
1/2 cup/125 ml semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp/10 ml vegetable shortening

Cut each tortilla into eight wedges. Spray with cooking spray and place on baking sheet. Bake at 400ºF/205ºC for 4 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, combine sugar and cinnamon in plastic bag. When tortilla wedges are brown, spray again with cooking spray and place a few at a time in sugar/cinnamon bag; shake to coat well. Place on a piece of waxed paper. In small saucepan or in microwave, melt chips and shortening. Place pan in warm water to keep chocolate soft. Tip wide end of each tortilla wedge into melted chocolate; place on waxed paper and allow chocolate to harden.

Makes 32 wedges, 4 per serving.

Celebration Cream Cheesecake

2008-10-24T20:25:00.001-04:00

HEALTHY LIVING RECIPE CONTEST WINNER! - DESSERTS
By: Valerie Putsey, IN

Ingredients:

Crust
1 ¼ cups organic chocolate cookie crumbs
4 ½ tbsp organic sugar
¼ cup plus 2 tbsp organic butter, melted

Filling
½ cup organic heavy whipping cream
1 package (12 oz.) white chocolate morsels or chunks
2/3 cup water
¼ oz. unflavored gelatin
2 (8 oz.) packages organic cream cheese, softened
1/8 tsp Watkins Lemon Extract
1 tsp Watkins Pure Vanilla
1 (14 oz.) can non-fat organic sweetened condensed milk

Garnish
1/3 – ½ cup organic pecan halves
¼ cup organic chopped pecans
1 (5.3 oz.) package chocolate coated candies
2-3 tsp Watkins Organic Cinnamon

Directions:
Crust – lightly coat 10x14 or 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press mixture firmly on bottom of baking dish, set aside.

Filling – In a medium bowl, beat whipping cream on medium for 1 minute: refrigerate. In a medium bowl, microwave 1/3 package of white chocolate morsels until melted, stirring after each 30 seconds. Set aside. Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small saucepan, let stand for 1 minute. Heat water on low, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed, add melted morsels. Continue mixing adding lemon extract, vanilla extract and condensed milk until well blended. Stir in gelatin and fold in whipping cream. Pour over chocolate crust and refrigerate 2-3 hours until set, or overnight.

To serve, garnish with pecan halves around outer edge of cake. Sprinkle with candies, chopped pecans and cinnamon.

Hint – options are limitless with garnish and candies. Use different colored candies for different occasions. And try different Watkins Extracts for other flavor combinations.

Cantina Style Spiced up Shrimp Samplers

2008-10-24T20:24:00.002-04:00

HEALTHY LIVING RECIPE CONTEST WINNER! - APPETIZERS
By: Margee Berry, WA

Ingredients:
½ cup peeled cubed organic avocado
¼ cup light mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh limejuice
1 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp chipotle flavored hot sauce
½ tsp Watkins Organic Garlic Powder
½ tsp Watkins Organic Black Pepper
1 tsp Watkins Organic Chili Powder
½ tsp Watkins Organic Cumin
1 box (7 to 8 oz.) medium to large size organic multi-grain crackers
½ lb cooked medium peeled and de-veined shrimp
½ cup trimmed fresh organic cilantro for garnish

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mash avocado, mayonnaise, limejuice, maple syrup and hot sauce with fork until slightly smooth. Stir in garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder and cumin. Spoon mixture onto crackers then top each with a shrimp and garnish with cilantro sprig.

Buttermilk Dressing

2008-10-24T20:22:00.002-04:00

ngredients:
1 cup/250 mL buttermilk
1/3 cup/80 mL nonfat plain yogurt
1 tbsp/15 mL powdered fruit pectin
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL Watkins Organic Onion Powder
1 tsp/5 mL
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Organic Parsley
Sugar to taste
To taste, freshly-ground Sea Salt

Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Chill until serving time.

Breakfast Salad

2008-10-24T20:21:00.001-04:00

Ingredients:
1 unpeeled, chopped apple
1/2 cup/125 mL sunflower seed nuts
1/2 cup/125 mL raisins
1/4 cup/60 mL chopped dates
1 sliced banana
2 tbsp/30 mL honey
1 tbsp/15 mL fresh orange juice
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Organic Cinnamon
1 cup/250 mL nonfat cottage cheese
4 melon halves

Combine apples, sunflower seed nuts, raisins, dates, banana, honey, orange juice, vanilla and cinnamon; mix lightly to blend. Spoon cottage cheese into melon halves, top with fruit.

Makes 4 servings.

Bread Pudding

2008-10-24T20:15:00.002-04:00

Ingredients:
4 cups/1 liter day-old French bread, cubed (fat-free if available)
1/4 cup/60 mL raisins
2 cups/500 mL skim milk
1/2 cup/125 mL sugar
3 egg whites or 1/2 cup/125 mL egg substitute
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Organic Cinnamon
Dash Watkins Organic Nutmeg
Dash Watkins Organic Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Spray a 1-1/2 quart/liter casserole with Watkins Cooking Spray. Add bread cubes and raisins; toss to mix. In medium bowl, combine milk, sugar, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Pour over bread mixture, pressing down cubes with back of spoon until soaked with egg mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted toward center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.

Makes 6 servings.

Apple Compote

2008-10-24T20:12:00.000-04:00

4 apples, peeled and chopped

1 tbsp/15 mL melted butter

2 tbsp/30 mL brown sugar

1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Cinnamon

1/4 tsp/1.2 mL Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup/125 mL apple cider

Sauté apples in the mixture of butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until tender. Add vanilla and apple cider and simmer for one minute. Serve immediately.

Apple Bars

2008-10-24T20:06:00.001-04:00

4 cups/1 liter peeled and sliced apples
1 cup/250 mL sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup/125 mL vegetable oil
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup/250 mL raisins
Water
2-1/2 cups/625 mL all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp/7.5 mL baking soda
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Cinnamon
3/4 cup/180 mL chopped walnuts
1/4 cup/60 mL sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Cinnamon

Mix apples and sugar together in medium bowl. Let stand 1 to 3 hours to draw out juice. Add eggs, oil and vanilla. In small saucepan, add raisins and just enough water to cover; bring to a boil, then drain. Combine raisins, flour, soda, 2 tsp/10 mL cinnamon, and nuts. Fold in apple mixture. Spread in a greased 15 × 10-inch/38 × 25-cm baking pan. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over bars. Bake at 350°F/180°C for 20 to 25 minutes or until bars test done. If desired, bars can be frosted with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Makes 36 bars, 1 per serving.

Cream Cheese Frosting
1 package (3 oz/85 mL) cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp/15 mL butter, softened
2 cups/500 mL powdered sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Pure Vanilla Extract

Combine all ingredients in small mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

Organic. Natural. What’s the Difference?

2008-10-24T17:29:00.001-04:00

Why Care? And, Why Watkins?

When referring to products as natural or all-natural, generally the product does not contain artificial or synthetic material and has sustained very minimal processing. Organic on the other hand signifies the way a product is actually grown and processed.

And as many are now looking to add organic foods to their daily meals, often times they find organics to be costlier than traditional foods. Watkins offers a full line of spices at every day prices to add to that effort. Giving the consumer the comfort of adding organics to their diet, without denting their pocket book.

But gourmet pantry items are just one aspect. Household products are one of the largest contributors of health problems in homes. Cleaners containing ammonia, chlorine and other chemical ingredients have been known to cause respiratory irritation. In North America, one in three people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis (US National Center for Health Statistics).

Today, the new J.R. Watkins Natural Cleaning Products feature non-toxic plant-based formulas that are both biodegradable and phosphate free. These ultra concentrated cleaners are naturally derived so they are easy on the environment, your home and your loved ones. Here’s our brand commitment:

Ammonia Free
Animal Ingredient Free
Boron Free
Butyl/Ethyl Free
Chlorine Free
Diethylene Ether Free
Dye Free
Formaldehyde Free
Isopropanol Free
Kerosene Free

Benzene Free
Biodegradable
Mineral Spirit Free
Non-toxic
Petrochemical Free
Phosphate Free
Phosphoric Acid Free
Propylene Glycol Free
SLS Free
Sulfuric Acid Free

Similarly, Watkins is dedicated to providing personal care that is truly natural. Watkins’ formulas are 95% natural and above, with many at 99% natural and higher. Using renewable, plentiful ingredients from mother earth, we offer a luxurious line of personal care for every day use, free of synthetic or irritating chemicals. And as always, our products are never tested on animals.

In the new J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line, consumers can count on products that are:

95% natural and above
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate free
Sodium Laureth Sulfate free
Paraben free
Phthalate free
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum free
Dye free

What products and ingredients touch consumers’ skin is important. See what other ingredients are not found in J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary line.

The same environmentally-safe and good-for-you philosphies apply with the home remedy line. During a time when there are record numbers of over-the-counter medical prescriptions, Watkins liniment, salves, burn cream, camphor ointment and more become must-haves in every home medicine cabinet. Consumers feel good about the Watkins home remedies because they are more than just effective, they’re natural and safe.

Gingerbread Pancakes with Apple Compote

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Ingredients

Pancakes:

1 cup/250 mL milk

1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Cinnamon

1 egg

1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Ginger

1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil

1 cup/250 mL flour

1 tsp/5 mL Watkins baking soda

2 tbsp/30 mL honey

1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt

Apple Compote:

4 apples, peeled and chopped

2 tbsp/30 mL melted butter

2 tbsp/30 mL brown sugar

1 tsp/5 mL WatkinsCinnamon

1/2 cup/125 mL apple cider

Cooking Directions

Pancakes: Combine ingredients in order listed in a large bowl. Blend with wire whisk until large lumps disappear. Pour cakes onto hot griddle; cook until golden brown, turning once only. Top with warm Apple Compote and serve immediately. Yields about 12 pancakes.

Apple Compote: Sauté apples in the mixture of butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until tender. Add the apple cider and simmer for one minute. Serve immediately.

Chili-Barbecued Chicken

2008-10-22T21:54:00.001-04:00

1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup apple jelly
2 tbsp. Watkins Mesquite or Original Barbecue Sauce Concentrate
1 tbsp. Watkins Chili Powder, divided
8 chicken quarters (remove skin if desired)
2 tsp. Watkins Seasoning Salt
2 tsp. Watkins Garlic Granules

Combine ketchup, apple jelly, Barbecue Sauce Concentrate and 1 tsp. of Chili Powder; set aside. Rub both sides of chicken with a combination of Seasoning Salt, Garlic Granules and remaining Chili Powder. Place on grill over medium heat; cook 45 to 60 minutes or until done, basting occasionally with barbecue mixture the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Makes 8 servings.

Watkins Pineapple Pork Chops

2008-10-22T21:52:00.001-04:00

Serve this sweetly-glazed pork with hot cooked rice.

4 butterflied boneless pork chops (about 6 oz. each trimmed of excess fat)
1-1/2 tsp. Watkins Garlic Salt, divided
1/2 tsp. Watkins Black Pepper, more if desired
2 tsp. Watkins Onion Liquid Spice
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup red onion slices
1 can pineapple chunks in own juice; drained, juice reserved
Water
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. water

Season pork chops with 1 tsp. garlic salt and the pepper. Heat Liquid Spice in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chops and brown on each side. Remove chops from pan; keep warm. Add bell pepper strips and onion slices to skillet. Cook until crisp-tender, stirring and tossing frequently; remove from pan and keep warm. In measuring cup, combine reserved pineaple juice and enough water to make 1 cup. Add to skillet along with remaining 1/2 tsp. of garlic salt. Return chops to skillet and simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minues or until pork chops are done; remove from skillet and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water and pour mixture into skillet; cook until thickened and bubbly. Return vegetables and pineapple chunks to skillet; heat through. Serve sauce over warm chops. Makes 4 servings.

Watkins Bavarian Apple Tart

2008-10-22T21:50:00.001-04:00

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. Watkins White Vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. Watkins Cinnamon
1 package (8 oz.) reduced-calorie cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 tsp. Watkins White Vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. Watkins Cinnamon
4 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples

Cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla; beat well. Add flour and cinnamon; beat well. Spread onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside. Beat together cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla; spread onto crust. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl; toss apples in this mixture. Arrange apples in an attractive pattern on top of filling. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees and bake 25 minutes; cool completely. Keep refrigerated. Makes 8 servings.

Watkins Fresh Fruit Tart

2008-10-22T21:48:00.000-04:00

Pastry dough for 10-inch pie
1 package (8 oz.) reduced-calorie cream cheese
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar, to taste
1 1/2 tsp. Watkins Vanilla
2 peaches or nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1 cup fresh blueberries
2 tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. Watkins Orange Extract
1/2 to 1 tsp. water

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare dough and press onto bottom and up sides of a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Trim edges if necessary. Prick crust with fork. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely. In small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Spread evenly in cooled tart shell. (At this point, tart may be covered and refrigerated overnight.) In large bowl, combine fruit; carefully spoon over filling. In small bowl, combine honey, orange extract and enough water to make a glaze. Brush glaze over fruit. Remove sides of pan before serving. Makes 10 servings.

Vanilla Dessert Squares

2008-10-22T21:46:00.001-04:00

Graham crackers
1/2 cup Watkins Vanilla Dessert Mix
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. Watkins White Vanilla
Water
1 tbsp. Watkins Chocolate Dessert Mix
1/4 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Layer a 15 x 11 inch baking sheet with graham crackers. Combine Vanilla Dessert Mix, sugar and water; mix well. Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil and thicken. Pour hot mixture over graham cracker and let cool to room temperature. When cool, whip cream until stiff. Spread over dessert layer. Place another layer of graham crackers on top of whipped cream. In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, White Vanilla and enough water to make a smooth glaze. Spread evenly over graham crackers. in another bowl, combine the Chocolate Dessert Mix, hot water, and enough of the powdered sugar to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle over dessert. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. Make 18 servings.

FREE Christmas Presents!

2008-10-20T22:14:00.004-04:00

Looking for fantastic Christmas presents to give this year with out breaking the bank?

If so I have a great way for you to have those great gifts under the tree this year with out the huge bills to show for it!

It is so easy you will be amazed!

All you have to do is show the Watkins catalog to your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers,
church members and everyone else that you come in contact with. How easy is that!

Here is what you will get for sharing the Watkins catalog and gathering some orders:

With sales between $150 - $499.99 US/$250 - $699.99 CDN,
you earn 10% of the event sales in free Watkins products.
Ex: $400=$40 in free products!

With sales of more than $500 US/$700 CDN,
you earn 30% of the event sales in free Watkins products.
Ex: $800=$240 in free products!

To start getting those FREE Christmas presents, contact me today!

Have a Picky Eater?

2008-10-14T19:54:00.001-04:00

Try these creative ideas for making meal time interesting:

• Serve food on colorful and oddly shaped dishes.
• Make fun names for everyday foods such as, “Pirate Pineapple”or “Goblin Stew.”
• Let the kids make choices.

Having a variety of sauces for dipping or assembling their owntaco will keep kids busy and
make them feel special.
• Don’t forget the drink! Adding a garnish to a kid’s beverage makes it interesting. Try a strawberry on the rim of a glass of milk.

Lunch Box Lessons

Be sure to stock up on ice packs before the beginning of the school year. Making sure your child's lunch is cool will maintain the flavors of the food—and help protect him or her from food borne illnesses. Bacteria grows rapidly between the temperatures of 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit in certain foods. This temperature range is known as the "Danger Zone." Tucking an ice pack into the cooler or lunch bag will keep foods out of that dangerous temperature zone. To keep things ice cold, you can prepare cooked food, like meats or pasta salads, the night before to give it time to chill in the refrigerator before packing, or add a frozen juice box to their lunchbox as an
edible insulator. Certain foods don't need to be kept cool to be safe. Whole fruits and veggies, hard cheese, canned meat and fish, chips, breads, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, mustard and pickles are all safe at room temperature.*

* www.foodnetwork.com, August 2008

Garlic & Herb Chicken

2008-10-14T19:52:00.001-04:00

The hectic fall season calls for a simple recipe. Something that is easy and delicious to satisfy hungry mouths as schedules become busier.

4 boneless & skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
3 tsp/15 mL Watkins Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend

Preheat oven to 350º F/180º C. Place chicken in a shallow roasting pan. Rub grapeseed oil on
each chicken breast. Sprinkle with garlic & herb seasoning. Cover and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Also great on the grill!

Salsa & Sour Cream Cheese Ball

2008-10-14T19:50:00.000-04:00

1 package (8 oz/225 g) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tbsp/22.5 mL Watkins Salsa & Sour Cream Snack & Dip Seasoning
Watkins Omelet & Soufflé Seasoning

Mix snack & dip seasoning into cream cheese. Form into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.When ready to serve, unwrap and roll in Omelet & Soufflé
Seasoning. Serve with crackers.

Crabby Onion Cups

2008-10-14T19:47:00.002-04:00

1/2 cup/125 mL (1 stick) butter, softened
2 tbsp/30 mL Watkins Onion Soup Base
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Lemon Pepper
1 1/3 cups/325 mL all-purpose flour
2 cups/500 mL (8 oz/227 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature Blend butter, soup base and lemon pepper thoroughly. Stir in flour and cheese, knead until well-mixed. On
a floured surface, roll out dough and use a round cookie cutter to cut out rounds. Spray muffin tin with Watkins Cooking Spray and place cut rounds in tin and press to create cups. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in a preheated 350° F/ 180° C oven.

Filling

1 package (8 oz/227 g) cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp/45 mL Watkins Crab Snack & Dip Seasoning
2 tsp/10 mL Watkins Garlic Powder
1/2 cup/2.5 mL finely chopped bacon, prepared
1/2 cup/2.5 mL minced onion
8 oz/227 g imitation crab meat,chopped

Combine cream cheese, snack & dip seasoning, and garlic powder. Add bacon, onion and crab meat. Fill cooled onion cups with crab mixture

Brown Sugar Frosting

2008-10-14T19:29:00.000-04:00

1/4 cup/60 mL butter
6 tbsp/90 mL brown sugar
6 tbsp/90 mL half-and-half
2 cups/500 mL powdered sugar
1 tsp/5 mL Watkins Vanilla

In 2 quart/2 liter saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and half-and-half. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat and add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).
Let cool to spreading consistency (5 to 10 minutes).

Goes great on the Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes!

Pumpkin Butter Cupcakes

2008-10-14T19:25:00.001-04:00

Fall would not be complete without the sweet, wholesome taste of pumpkin.
These delectable cupcakes will satisfy any sweet tooth.

2 1/4 cup/560 mL all-purpose flour
1 tbsp/15 mL Watkins Baking Powder
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL baking soda
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL salt
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Cinnamon
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Ginger
1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Watkins Nutmeg
1/2 cup/125 mL butter, softened
1 1/3 cup/325 mL sugar
2 eggs
1 cup/250 mL Watkins Pumpkin Butter
3/4 cup/175 mL milk
3/4 cup/175 mL chopped walnuts

In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Blend in pumpkin butter. Stir in dry ingredients and milk, blending until batter is smooth. Stir in
chopped walnuts. Spoon batter into paper lined muffin tins. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake at 375° F/190° C for 18 to 22 minutes. Makes 16 cupcakes

2008-10-13T09:25:00.002-04:00

Here in Canada it is the Thanksgiving weekend.

I just wanted to share with everyone how great the Turkey Rub is. It is so so so good. I made my turkey yesterday and oh my it was to die for. Everyone was thrilled with the taste. I will be using this product again and again!

Newest seasonings are available immediately!

2008-10-08T08:24:00.001-04:00

Barbecue Seasoning
Garlic Herb Seasoning

Meet the newest members to the Natural Gourmet Seasoning Blend line! Spice up your cuisine with these convenient, pre-mixed blends. Our garlic herb blend boasts a combination of savory herbs with a splash of garlic. Use as a rub for chicken, pork, and turkey.

Our new barbecue blend combines all the smoky, sweet flavors you've come to expect from a backyard barbecue. Rub generously on chicken, beef and steak — enjoy!

Both offer the perfect complement to your mouth–watering beef, chicken pork or turkey recipes.

FREE Watkins Products!

2008-10-05T14:57:00.002-04:00

Would you like to receive some of Watkins high quality award winning products FREE?

They would come in handy with the up coming holidays as they make great gifts for anyone. Plus holiday company will love all the tasty meals and mouthwatering desserts that you can make with these fantastic products. Watkins carriers over 350 products to choose from, which means there is something for everyone.

Host Rewards

Hosts earn free Watkins products as a thank you from Watkins for having a Watkins catalog event. The amount of free product a host receives depends on the product sales from the event. In other words: the larger the event, the larger the host gift.

For level 1 events, events with sales between $150 - $499.99 US/$250 - $699.99 CDN, your host earns 10% of the event sales in free Watkins products.

For level 2 events, events with sales of more than $500 US/$700 CDN, your host earns 30% of the event sales in free Watkins products.

The 30% host reward on level 2 events is a special promotion in affect through December 31, 2008. Normally, a level 2 event earns 15% of event sales in free products for the host. So this is a great time to take advantage of this special!

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If you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Cinnamon Apple Popcorn

2008-10-04T20:32:00.000-04:00

2 cups chopped dried apples
10 cups popped popcorn
2 cups pecan halves
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Watkins cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Watkins nutmeg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Watkins vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place apples in a large shallow baking pan. Bake 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven and stir in popcorn and nuts.

In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring well. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Pour onto wax paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Makes 14 cups.

Cat Poop Cookies

2008-10-04T20:30:00.001-04:00

1/2 C. honey
2 C. flour
2/3 C. margarine
1/3 C. Watkins cocoa (may want to use 1/2 c.)
1 egg
1 tsp. Watkins vanilla
Grapenuts Cereal

Microwave honey on high until bubbly (about 1 min.) Add margarine. Mix. Add egg and mix well. Mix all other ingredients., except cereal.

Chill 1 hour in freezer or several hours in fridge.

Roll dough into asst. shapes of cat poop. Roll in cereal.

Bake at 350 for 10-15 min. Serve in new litter box on a bed of grape nuts. Use a new litter scoop to remove.

Brain Cookies with Blood Glaze

2008-10-04T20:26:00.002-04:00

Brain Cookies:

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Watkins baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup very finely chopped walnuts, or pecans
1 teaspoon Watkins vanilla extract
About 5 drops Watkins red food coloring
About 9 drops Watkins blue food coloring

Blood Glaze:

2 cups confectioners' sugar
35 to 40 drops Watkins red food coloring

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Into a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Alternating with the eggs, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating well after the addition of each. Fold in the nuts, vanilla, and red and blue food coloring, being careful not to overmix the dough. (The food coloring will make the dough a grayish color, resembling the color of brains.)

Place the dough in batches in a potato ricer and push the dough out onto the prepared baking sheets in long tubes of dough. With your fingers, loosely pat and arrange the dough strands into clumps resembling brains, pushing to form 2 hemispheres and shaping into a walnut-like shape. Bake until golden brown on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To make the "blood glaze," in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar with the food coloring to make a thick glaze, whisking together. Drizzle the "blood" onto the cookies and serve either warm or at room temperature.

Fire Ants and Fleas

2008-10-04T20:22:00.000-04:00

2 cups wild rice
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries
4 cups Watkins chicken broth
salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Watkins pepper

Rinse the wild rice well and drain. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large heavy saucepan and saute the onion for several minutes until soft. Add the dried cranberries and rice and mix well. Add the chicken stock and salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and continue to cook over very low heat, checking occasionally, for 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Add additional broth if needed. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium pan and saute the grapes until warm and fragrant. Add grapes and parsley to the cooked rice. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Baked Worms

2008-10-04T20:18:00.000-04:00

3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion
4 ribs celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 lb. sliced mushrooms
3 C. Watkins chicken broth
1 large can tomato juice
1/2 C. stuffed green olives
3 T. Watkins chili powder
3 t. salt
1 lb. dry spaghetti
1 lb. processed American cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 C. dry sherry, optional

Poach chicken breasts.

Chop cooked chicken and set aside.

In a large pan, melt butter and saute the onion, celery, peppers and mushrooms. Add chicken, chicken broth, tomato juice, olives, chili powder and salt. Simmer this mixture for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Break the spaghetti up into worm size pieces. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes.

Drain spaghetti and fold into simmering sauce. Stir in cheese and sherry.

Place in a large greased casserole. Bake 30 minutes.

Serves 10.

Pickled Dragon Eggs

2008-10-04T20:14:00.000-04:00

12 dragon eggs -- (if you can't find fresh dragon eggs, use chicken eggs)
4 cups tap water
1 cup beet juice
1 small onion cut into rings
1 cup vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 Watkins bay leaf
2 teaspoons Watkins pickling spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Watkins food coloring - colors of your choice

Place eggs in sauce pan and cover with with water.

Cook the eggs until they are hard boiled (about 8 to 10 minutes of boiling).

Slowly add lukewarm water to the eggs to help them cool.

Mix the water, beet juice, vinegar, garlic, food coloring and spice in the cauldron. Mix well. (Chant: Mix and Stir, Mix and Stir . . .)

Use tongs to gently remove eggs from sauce pan. Gently crack the shells all the way around the egg. Place the cracked eggs into the cauldron.

Cover the eggs with the onion rings.

Cover the cauldron with plastic wrap and let brew in the refrigerator for 2 days (be sure to turn the eggs in the morning and at night).

After brewing for 2 days the pickled dragon eggs are ready for eating. Peel the shells and amaze your friends.

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

2008-10-04T20:09:00.000-04:00

1 (15oz)can pumpkin

1 (12oz)can nonfat evaporated milk

4 eggs

1 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon Watkins ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon Watkins ground ginger

1 teaspoon Watkins ground cloves

2 teaspoonsWatkins ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 (18.25oz) package of yellow cake mix 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup chopped pecans.

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.

Grease and flour your 9 X 13 baking pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugar, salt, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.

Stir in the milk, then beat in the eggs one at a time.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking pan.

Sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the pumpkin mixture, then sprinkle on the chopped pecans.

Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture.

Bake in a pre-heated oven for 55 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

Allow to cool.

Serves 12.

You could use a spice cake mix instead of the yellow cake mix, but would need to adjust your spices according to your own liking.

Cranberry-Pumpkin Cookies

2008-10-04T20:07:00.002-04:00

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Watkins baking powder
1 teaspoon Watkins baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries
1 teaspoon Watkins ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Grease cookie sheets.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in vanilla, egg and pumpkin.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into mixture until well blended.
Cut the cranberries in half and stir into mixture along with the orange zest and walnuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Bloody Brains

2008-10-04T20:05:00.001-04:00

One package of softened cream cheese

One jar of Watkins salsa

A variety of favorite crackers

Place the cream cheese on a platter.

Shape the cream cheese into an oval, "brain" shape.

Pour salsa over the cream cheese.

Surround the "brain" with a the crackers.

Scoop and eat.

Yum!

Creepy Popcorn

2008-10-04T20:04:00.001-04:00

Popcorn
Watkins chili powder
butter or margarine

Pop corn as directed
melt butter or margarine and pour over popped corn
sprinkle with chili powder

Green Slime Dip

2008-10-04T19:51:00.000-04:00

1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 of an 8 ounce package) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup Watkins salsa 2 green onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Watkins pepper

Drain spinach; squeeze dry.
In food processor, puree spinach, cheese, sour cream, salsa, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until thickened slightly.
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers, vegetable crudités or chips of your choice.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups dip.

Wormy Baked Apples

2008-10-04T19:39:00.000-04:00

6 lg Golden Delicious apples
1/2 c *each* raisins and chopped walnuts
1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c Water
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter/margarine
1/2 t *each* Watkins ground cinnamon and Watkins ground nutmeg
6 Wiggly candy worms ("Gummy Worms")
1 c Whipping cream -- optional

Core apples from blossom ends, leaving stem ends intact. Mix raisins and walnuts and stuff into cavities of cored apples. Set apples, stems up in a 7x12-inch pan.

In a 1 to 2 quart pan, mix brown sugar, water, butter,cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir over high heat until mixture boils. Pour hot syrup around apples. Bake, uncovered, in 350~ oven, basting occasionally with syrup, until apples are tender when pierced and skin begins to crack, 30 to 35 minutes.

Remove apples from oven; cool in pan at least 10 minutes or let cool to room temperature. Set each apple in a small bowl and spoon syrup around fruit. In the top of each apple, cut a hole large enough for one of the candy worms and tuck one end into each apple, leaving most of the worm dangling. Offer cream to pour over apples. Makes 6 ghastly servings.

Yummy Pumpkin Seeds

2008-10-04T19:32:00.003-04:00

Baked Pumpkin Seeds

Preheat oven to 350°F. Separate the pumpkin seeds from the fibers. Wash, drain, and dry the seeds on paper towels. Coat 11/2 cups seeds with 1 teaspoon Watkins Grapeseed oil. Toss the seeds with salt (or omit salt and toss seeds with any of the suggested seasonings below), and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Deviled Pumpkin Seeds

Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Watkins chili pepper.

Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Watkins ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon Watkins ground allspice.

Cheesy Seeds

Add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon Watkins Italian seasoning.

Or experiment with any of the other fantastic Watkins spices and seasonings!

Sausage Stuffing

2008-10-02T22:35:00.001-04:00

Makes 6 servings

1-1/2 pounds sausage
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely diced
4 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups white bread cubes
3 teaspoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons Watkins poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Watkins ground sage
salt and pepper to taste

Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crumbled and evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the butter, onion, celery, apples and garlic. Cook until all ingredients are soft.

In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, sausage and bread cubes. Toss together.

Add the parsley, poultry seasonings, sage, and salt and pepper. Toss to combine and loosely pack into turkey cavity.

Stuffing for the Slow Cooker

2008-10-02T22:33:00.000-04:00

Makes 10 to 12 servings

1 cup butter
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 (8 ounce) cans mushrooms, drained
12 cups white bread, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon Watkins poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Watkins dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins sage
1/2 teaspoon Watkins ground black pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups Watkins chicken broth

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the celery, onion, parsley and mushrooms until onions are soft.

In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and vegetables. Add the poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, pepper, salt and marjoram. Toss together well. Add egg and enough broth to moisten.

Lightly pack into slow cooker; cover and cook on high for 45 minutes. Reduce to low and cook for 4 to 8 hours.

Golden Glow Soup

2008-10-02T22:30:00.000-04:00

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 cups peeled, chopped carrots
1-1/3 cups peeled, chopped sweet potato (1 large)
2 cups Tropicana orange juice
3 cups Watkins chicken broth
salt and pepper as needed
1/4 cup low or no fat sour cream
1/4 cup slice scallions

Heat oil in a soup pot, add onions and carrots; sauté 34 minutes stirring often until glazed. Add sweet potatoes, orange juice, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup over medium heat 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

In a blender puree soup and adjust seasoning. Divide among four bowls and top each with 1 Tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon chopped scallions.

Tangy Mixed Vegetables

2008-10-02T22:24:00.001-04:00

8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper -- cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion -- chopped
8 ounces pineapple chunks in juice -- undrained
4 medium carrots -- scraped and sliced
1/2 teaspoon Watkins ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon Watkins curry powder
1/2 teaspoon Watkins dried basil
8 ounces water chestnuts, canned -- sliced, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cook first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until tender, stirring often. Drain and set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Pour juice into skillet; set pineapple chunks aside. Add carrots and next 3 ingredients to juice; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Stir in mushroom mixture, pineapple chunks, water chestnuts, and remaining ingredients; cook over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated. 4 servings.

Spiced Pumpkin Fudge

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3 Cups (600 grams) Sugar
3/4 Cup (175 grams) Butter or Margarine
2/3 Cup (175 ml) Evaporated Milk
1/2 Cup (125 ml) Canned Pumpkin
1 teaspoon Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 bag Butterscotch Morsels 12 ounces (360 grams)
1 jar Marshmallow Creme (7 ounces ~220 ml)
1 Cup (250 ml) Pecan Pieces
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla

Greased a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 32-cm) baking dish.

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter or margarine, milk, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Continue to boil over a medium heat stirring constantly until mixture reaches 234F (112.2C) on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butterscotch morsels.

Add marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla, mixing until blended. Pour (quickly) into the prepared baking dish spreading just until smooth.

Cool at room temperature, cut into squares. Wrap each square in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Swirled Pumpkin & Caramel Cheesecake

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1-1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, softened
24 large marshmallows
1/2 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Watkins ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Watkins ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon Watkins ground cloves
salt to taste
1 teaspoon Watkins vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 caramels
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Prepare the crust by combining the cookie crumbs and margarine. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

Prepare the filling in a microwave safe bowl by combining the marshmallows, milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat and stir until all marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.

Beat in cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and vanilla; fold in 1/2 container whipped topping.

Melt caramel in microwave and drizzle 2 tablespoons over crust. Pour filling into crust and top with remaining whipped topping, pecans and any remaining cookie crumbs. Drizzle remaining caramel over top. Refridgerate for 8 hours or until chilled.

Makes 8 servings

Pumpkin Pecan White Chocolate Cookies

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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Watkins baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Watkins pumpkin pie spice
1 cup unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Watkins vanilla extract
10 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup pecan halves

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla, then stir in the pumpkin puree until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Fold in the white chocolate and pecans.

Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before removing to cool on wire racks.

Makes 3 dozen

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

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3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark-colored corn syrup
1 teaspoon Watkins vanilla
3/4 teaspoon Watkins ground cinnamon
1 unbaked 9-inch piecrust
1 cup chopped pecans
Whipped cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl combine the eggs, pumpkin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix well. Pour into the pie crust. Sprinkle with the pecans.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted off center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate within 2 hours; cover for longer storage. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Makes 8 servings.

Super Soup to the Rescue!

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Soup is another great way to use up those leftovers. Start with a one of Watkins soup bases then just keep on adding the contents of your refrigerator -- a cupful of rice, that lonely carrot, that last bit of a ham that's not quite enough for tomorrow's sandwiches, and so on -- until you've got enough soup for a meal. If the soup needs to be bulked up a little, you can begin with beans, split peas or lentils, or add some extra vegetables or meat from the freezer. Don't forget to add the finishing touches with Watkins herbs, salt and pepper!

The Casserole Quick-Fix

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An easy way to use up leftovers is to throw all of them into a casserole dish. You can put almost anything into them and they'll taste great. Leftovers such as rice, potato, or noodle, plus some chopped or shredded meat that needs to be used up, plus any assortment of vegetables -- fresh or leftover -- equals one very tasty meal. Just cut all your ingredients into manageable bite-size pieces and mix them together with something that will moisten them and bind them together. This can be done with Watkins cream soup base, sour cream, eggs, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, cheese, Watkins broth mixes with a little cornstarch or a combination of these items. Season to taste and spread the mixture into a casserole dish. Then shred a little of your favorite cheese over it, and bake at about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until heated through and lightly browned on top.

Spiced Custard

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2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon Watkins vanilla
2 to 3 teaspoons Watkins pumpkin pie spice

Whisk all the ingredients in a medium bowl until well-blended. Pour mixture into a 1-1/2-quart casserole. Place casserole in large pan on middle oven rack and add 1-inch of hot water to pan.

Bake at 325°F for about 1 hour, until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Makes 4 servings.

15 Minute Minestrone Soup

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2 Chicken Breasts, cooked & cubed
2 Cups Prepared Watkins Chicken Base
1 (15 Oz.) Can Kidney Beans
1 Cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1/2 Cup Onion, chopped
1/2 Cup Pasta Shells, uncooked
1/2 teas. Watkins Basil
1/2 teas. Watkins Thyme
1/4 teas. Watkins Black Pepper
1 (14 1/2 Oz.) Can Stewed Italian Tomatoes

Stir all ingredients in saucepan except chicken. Simmer, covered 10 minutes. Add chicken and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.

Meatball Surprise (Cheddar Cheese Filled Meatballs in Gravy)

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon Watkins oregano
1/2 teaspoon Watkins onion salt or Watkins seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon Watkins pepper
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup water
5 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Gravy

1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups milk or water (from boiling potatoes, if you're making potatoes too)
1 teaspoon Watkins Meat Magic flavor enhancer

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients except the cheese and mix well.
Take a piece of meat about the size of a walnut, flatten it, put a cheese cube in the center, and press the meat mixture closed around the cheese, covering the cheese completely and evenly so it won't melt out into the pan.
Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray, then fry the meatballs over medium heat until they are very well browned on all sides.
Remove meatballs from pan and make gravy from the drippings.
Add flour to the drippings in the pan and mix well (you may need to add a little oil if there wasn't enough grease rendered from the meatballs).
Add milk or water and Meat Magic, and stir well, getting any meat off the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
Cook over medium heat until the gravy thickens and starts to bubble.
Add more milk or water if needed.
Return the meatballs to the gravy and serve or serve separately.

Meatloaf Muffins (Individual Mini-Meat Loaves)

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4 muffins

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons Watkins dried onion flakes or 3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Meat Magic flavor enhancer
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed cracker
1 egg, beaten
2 ounces tomato sauce (optional)
2 ounces cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Watkins pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Generously fill each section of the muffin tin with meat mixture.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and serve.

Honey Coconut Toast

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Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons buttermilk
artificial sweetener to equal 2 tsp sugar
1/2 teaspoon Watkins vanilla
1/8 teaspoon Watkins cinnamon
2 slices raisin bread
2 teaspoons margarine
1 teaspoon honey, heated
2 teaspoons shredded coconut

Directions

In shallow bowl, combine eggs with buttermilk, sweetener, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Dip bread into egg mixture, turning on both sides.
Let stand until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Heat margarine in nonstick skillet and add bread, pour any remaining egg mixture over bread.
Cook, turning to brown both sides.
Transfer to nonstick baking sheet; spread each slice with 1/2 tsp honey and sprinkle each with 1 tsp coconut.
Broil 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Watkins Sour Cream Fudge

2008-09-29T23:26:00.001-04:00

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup sour cream
1 pinch salt
6 tablespoons Watkins Cocoa
1 teaspoon Watkins Vanilla

Directions

Boil sugar, syrup and cream, add Coca dissolved in hot water.
Cook to soft ball stage.
Add vanilla, beat until creamy.
Pour into buttered pans, cut into squares.

Watkins Brown Sugar Fudge

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2 cups brown sugar
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup of chopped walnuts
3/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon of Watkins Vanilla

Directions

Dissolve sugar in cream, cook until soft ball stage when tested in cold water.
Remove from fire, add butter, nuts and flavoring.
Let cool.
Beat until creamy, press in buttered pan and cut into squares.

Squash Soup

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1 med. size acorn squash, peeled
1 sweet potato, peeled
1 large cooking onion (red)

Cook the above in large cooking pot with water. Puree using food processor including liquid, transfer back to pot and add the following:

1/4 tsp Watkins Nutmeg
1tsp. Watkins Ginger
1 tsp. Watkins Basil
2 tsp Watkins Parsley
1 or 2 cloves garlic (or 1/2 tsp Watkins Garlic Flakes)
Watkins Granulated Black Pepper (to taste)
1 to 1 1/2 cups skim milk

Heat on low until hot and serve.

Did you know?

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Watkins has sold nearly 13.5 million gallons (or over 51 million liters!) of Vanilla Extract – enough to fill 17 Olympic-size swimming pools – or fill a standard bathtub to the rim 213,682 times!

If all the bottles of Watkins Red Liniment sold were laid end-to-end, they would cover the length of the Great Wall of China four times!

If you lined up all the tins of Pepper Watkins has sold, they could connect Winona MN (home base of Watkins Inc.) to Antarctica!

Watkins received the Gold Medal grand prize for its outstanding Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon and Black Pepper at the prestigious Paris International Exposition in 1928!

Watkins Cream Soup Ideas!

2008-09-29T22:36:00.004-04:00

Follow the directions on the container for the thin sauce recipe, then try one of the following ideas.

Seafood Chowder ~ add some crab, shrimp or any of your favorite seafood.
Corn Chowder ~ add a can of drained niblet style corn.
Cream of Cauliflower or Broccoli soup ~ added 1-2 cups of 3/4 cooked vegetables
Cream of Celery ~ add 1/2 cup of sauteed celery and onions.
Leftover Creamy Turkey Soup ~ sauté celery and onion. Then add to cream base along with frozen vegetables, left over turkey and Watkins Black Pepper to taste.

Enjoy!

Watkins Soup and Gravy Bases Bring Warmth

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Baked Potato Soup Mix

Watkins has taken the fuss out of homemade potato soup with our Baked Potato Soup Mix. This rich, creamy baked potato soup will make a delicious quick and easy first course for your holiday meal.

Serving Suggestions:
Add boiled, chopped potatoes
Top with onion and shredded cheese
Add fully-cooked chunks of bacon
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal
Serve at holiday meals as a vegetarian alternative

Country Gourmet Gravy Mix

There’s nothing like homemade! Watkins makes that old-fashioned homemade taste perfect for any meal. Enjoy this rich and comforting mix any time of day; just add water, simmer and taste. It will turn your biscuits and mashed potatoes into a delight!

Serving Suggestions:

Use to make your own breakfast casserole
Combine prepared gravy with chipped beef and serve over buttered biscuits
Use as a base for spicy dips
Pour over fried pork for an authentic, down-home southern dinner.