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May 3, 2013
Off to a good start…
Since it seems we will be spending Saturday in the house thanks to snow, rain, and wind and whatever else Mother Nature throws at us, why not do some cooking and snuggle in to watch the Kentucky Derby and some flicks. Time to think about what that menu should look like! We do so many recipes with Buffalo flavor we went searching trends and experimenting for a new take on wings and determined that Jerk Seasoned Wings were the winning flavor. This recipe has the wings marinate in a lovely spicy sauce that infuses some wonderful flavors into the wings. This Jerk Chicken Wing recipe is for 3 lbs. but you may want to double the recipe because these chicken wings are addicting! Serve up some Red Stripe and at least mentally transport yourself to the warmer climate of Jamaica. We’re going to suggest that you keep this … Continue reading
March 11, 2013
And a fine Irish Stew…
A fine stew seems appropriate for this time of year! Even more so a Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika, a recipe from The Pioneer Woman. Made even better by our lean stew meat, well-trimmed by our expert butchers. Source: thepioneerwoman.com via Festival on Pinterest Irish Soda Bread – Handmade from scratch and fresh out of the ovens at Taste of Scandinavia. A heavier bread with currants that can be served at room temperature or toasted with butter, a heavenly bread eating experience! Some lovely Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar, one of our favorites, comes only from the finest milk of Ireland’s grass-fed cows. If you’re not a fan for Corned Beef and Cabbage, perhaps a Rueben Sandwich is what this celebration calls for! Try this crockpot Corned Beef and Awesome Rueben Sandwich recipe. Corned Beef not a favorite? Try this fine Irish Beef Stew (don’t forget the Guiness)!
December 12, 2012
Smile and Say Cheese!
Get out your pen and make a shopping list because we have our Big Cheese event with some wonderful values on some remarkable cheese happening in our Delis. We have a collection of over 300 varieties of cheese and we are always tasting and testing to find more fine cheese to add to our collection. Our event isn’t limited to cheese, we also have some fine pates and snack items that we are highlighting this week. During the holiday season it’s nice to have cheese, pates, spreads, crackers and baguettes on hand to make a cheese board for last minute cocktails with friends or at our house a quick meal with a glass of wine. We have to tell you about just a few the items we are so excited to have in our event; Montamore by Sartori is a rich, nutty and sweet cheese with the tiniest crunch, Montamore … Continue reading
November 30, 2012
Crowd Food
Whether you are trimming the tree or decorating the house this weekend, having a crowd over to watch the Viking-Packer game or maybe both we have some easy solutions to feed a crowd some great food so you can enjoy the moments with friends and family. Our selection of fine holiday floral products if colorful and fabulous! Boneless chicken wings are always a hit and we have them available in a 5 pound oven ready pans for a larger crowd or smaller oven ready packages if you prefer, you can also order them on line. We offer five sauces to choose from: Bourbon, Caribbean, Sesame Ginger, Buffalo Hot and Jamaican Jerk. All you have to do is heat and serve. Buckets of our Seasoned Grilled or Fried Chicken available hot and ready to eat are a crowd favorite if you are looking for an chicken entree. Who can resist a … Continue reading
October 23, 2012
Halloween Booffet
Scare up some Halloween fun food and get your BOOFFET put together with some of our delicious prepared foods and recipes! We like to include Mini Ham Sandwiches on our menu because you can make them a day ahead and just pop them in the oven before your guests arrive. If you’re a little more adventurous how about making Boofalo Chicken Sliders using our Buffalo Burger recipe, a tasty slider with a little kick. Our Killer Artichoke Bread is to die for! A really easy recipe with excellent flavor your guest will love. Our Queso recipe is another item that can be made ahead and re-heated before serving with your choice of tortilla chips. If you don’t want to do any cooking we have a fa (boo)lous selection of prepared items in our Deli: Fiesta Taco Dip Boofalo Chicken Dip Bacon Chive Dip Texas Caviar Fresh Pizza including our special … Continue reading
July 24, 2012
Say Cheese!
I’m always looking for simple ideas for entertaining and it seems that I often come back to serving cheese and wine with crusty baguettes. Some of my favorite cheeses of late come from Sartori in Wisconsin. Their Bellavitano Reserve Cheeses are heavenly. Here are some descriptions of the line that we carry at Festival Foods, my personal favorite is the Balsamic: BellaVitano Gold begins in the mouth like a premium Parmesan and finishes in award-winning style with hints of melted butter. Balsamic BellaVitano, the sweet, nutty, fruity flavors of our most-sought-after BellaVitano become even more desirable when blessed with a few prized drops of Modena balsamic vinegar. Merlot BellaVitano weds this rich, creamy cheese to the berry and plum notes of Merlot, creating a marriage of flavors destined to make your taste buds say, “I do.” Raspberry BellaVitano is soaked with handcrafted Raspberry Tart ale. The bright notes of … Continue reading
April 3, 2012
Easter Dinner
One of my favorite holiday traditions as a child was coloring the Easter eggs, as an adult one of my least favorite traditions was hard-boiling the eggs so the eggs could be dyed! Many years ago I discovered the secret of perfect hard-boiled eggs – I purchase them from the Deli at Festival. I prefer to purchase the eggs and dye them at home but the Deli team also prepares dyed eggs if that is your choice. Our Premium Quality Double Smoked Bone-In Ham is a holiday tradition for many families. Our ham is fully cooked; twice smoked over hard wood you may simply bake covered with foil or lid at 325 degrees for approximately 15 minutes per pound to an internal temperature of 140 degrees. This video featuring Festival team members Ray and Jason explains the advantages of purchasing and serving a premium quality ham. Leftover ham from your dinner may be … Continue reading
March 12, 2012
Cheers to Great Irish Food!
What a wonderful time of year! Time to explore wonderful foods of St. Patrick’s Day that help us usher out the long winter and celebrate the return of spring! For the suggested menu this week we hope you find some fun items to share with your family and friends that even complement the leftover corned beef! Irish Soda Bread and Pumpernickel Bread – Made from scratch favorites fresh out of the ovens at Taste of Scandinavia! For a limited time we are baking loaves of Irish Soda Bread. If you have not tried it, it is definitely worth the try! A heavier bread with currants that can be served at room temperature or toasted with butter. Just a heavenly bread eating experience most would not expect. If you are planning a party, you can order a loaf to reserve yours online by clicking here. Irish Cheeses are some of the … Continue reading
December 22, 2011
“Simply” Fabulous
If your family is like ours, Christmas Eve is an “open house” with people coming and going from afternoon until late in the evening. Since we want to enjoy the holiday with our family and friends we don’t want to spend the day cooking and fussing over the food yet we want great tasting food for the occasion. With a little help from the Festival Foods culinary team here is what our Christmas buffet will consist of. Large Fresh Vegetable Tray & Dip 4 lbs Creamy Bacon Chive Dip served warm with Sliced Baguettes 4 lbs Buffalo Chicken Dip * served warm with Tortilla chips Boneless Chicken Wings (Aluminum Pan) Cheese platter * serve with crackers Antipasto Platter Hye Roller Platter Shrimp platter with seafood sauce Creamy Pasta Salad with Chicken, Cherries & Almonds (1 gallon) Cookie Platter Lefse Buche de Noel Perhaps best of all about these platters, … Continue reading
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