Watkins famous vanilla extracts

Here a little info on one of our all time best sellers at watkins products, the vanilla extract.

The BIG QUESTION?

Vanilla: What’s the Difference?

People wonder about the difference between

Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla and

Watkins Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla ?

                                              

Both contain real Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla

extract. But Watkins Original Double-Strength

Vanilla is the one people want for delicious

cookies and other baked goods. It is made with

considerably less alcohol (8¼%) and is fortified

with stabilizers which make it more effective for

baking and freezing.

By contrast, Watkins Pure Madagascar

Bourbon Vanilla (35% alcohol) is better

used in recipes that do not require baking or freezing,

such as adding to whipped cream, butter, cereal, or

a favorite beverage.

By the way, for wedding cakes and other

baked goods that need to be pure white,

professional bakers choose our colorless

Watkins Double Strength Imitation Clear

Vanilla Extract, which has all of the bake-proof, freeze-proof, double strength

flavor of our Original Double Strength Vanilla.

                    get some vanilla here

turkey burger time!

Time for the first post of  march and why not make it about a burger! Whip some of these up for tonight.

Savory Turkey Burgers

Nutrition Facts: Makes 4 servings. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 280 Protein 24 g Carbohydrate 23 g Fat 11 g Sat Fat 3 g Cholesterol 90 mg Dietary Fiber 3 g.  Ingredients 1 lb/454 g ground turkey 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tsp/10 mL Meat Magic   2 tsp/10 mL onion flakes 1 tsp/5 mL Poultry Seasoning    1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Garlic Peppercorn Blend    4 whole-wheat buns Lettuce leaves Tomato slices Directions Combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Grill or broil 4 to 6 inches/10 to 15 cm from heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Place lettuce leaf and tomato slice on bottom halves of buns; top with turkey burgers and top halves of buns. Makes 4 servings. Get your ingredients here

Burger time for the playoffs

Try this burger for the next playoff game.

Brushfire Burgers with Smoky Jalapeño Topping

Ingredients 2 lbs/900 g lean ground beef4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup/60 mL) 4 tsp/20 mL Meat Magic    1 tsp/5 mL crushed cilantro 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL ground sage 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL seasoning salt 8 hamburger buns 1 avocado, sliced Topping: 3/4 cup/180 mL mayonnaise 1/4 cup/60 mL jalapeno mustard 2 tsp/10 mL hot pepper sauce

Directions Combine topping ingredients; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. Preheat grill to medium heat. Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into 8 patties about 3/4 inch/20 mm thick. Grill about 15 minutes, turning once, or until desired doneness is reached. Serve on buns with topping.

Tell me how it tastes!

try this recipe from watkins products for the new year

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Pretzel Crust

Ingredients

 Crust: 1-1/2 cups/375 mL pretzels, finely crushed
 3 tbsp/45 mL sugar
 1/3 cup/80 mL melted butter

 Filling: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 1/4 cup/60 mL cold water
 3 packages (8 oz/227 g each) cream cheese, softened
 1 cup/250 mL sugar 1 cup/250 mL sour cream
 2 tsp/10 mLPure Lemon Extract,
 59 mL 1 tsp/5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract

 Directions Coat a 9-inch/23-cm springform pan with Watkins Cooking Spray. Crush enough pretzels to make 1-1/2 cups/375 mL of fine crumbs. Combine crumbs with sugar and melted butter. Press evenly into bottom of pan and bake crust for 12 minutes at 350°F/180°C. Set aside to cool. Sprinkle gelatin over water in small saucepan; let stand 1 minute. Place over low heat and stir until granules are completely dissolved and mixture is clear. Remove from heat. Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in sour cream. At low speed, beat in dissolved gelatin mixture and extracts. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm. Loosen cheesecake from pan and cut into slices. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Variation: Also works in a 9" x 13"/23 x 33 cm baking pan served in squares. Makes 8 servings. hope you enjoy!

hope you enjoy!  Watkins products here

Watkins pumpkin cream puffs

Here is another sweet treat from watkins!

Pumpkin Cream Puffs

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Ingredients Puff Pastry3/4 cup/180 mL water 6 tbsp/90 mL butter or margarine 2 tsp/10 mL sugar 1/8 tsp/0.5 mL salt 3/4 cup/180 mL all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp/7.5 mLOriginal Double Strength Vanilla Extract   Pumpkin Filling 1 cup/250 mL whipped cream 3 tbsp/45 mL sugar 1 tsp/5 mL pumpkin pie spice 1 cup/250 mL canned pumpkin Make your own Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice. Simply mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container. 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 170 g   1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg (Tin)   1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp (scant) Maple-Caramel Sauce 1/2 cup/125 mL packed brown sugar 1 tbsp/15 mL corn starch 1/3 cup/75 mL half-and-half 1/4 cup/60 mL water 2 tbsp/30 mL pure maple syrup 1 tbsp/15 mL butter 1/2 tsp/2.5 mL Original Double Strength Vanilla Extract

Directions Puff Pastry In medium saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to boil over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture leaves sides of pan in a smooth ball. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition, until mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla.  Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C. Using either a pasty bag or tablespoon, form the puffs on a greased cookie sheet. Using the back of a spoon, flatten any points. Makes 12 puff pastries. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove puffs from oven and cool on wire racks. Pumpkin Filling In a large chilled bowl combine whipped cream, sugar and pumpkin pie spice with chilled beaters until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 cup/250 mL canned pumpkin. Maple-Caramel Sauce In a small saucepan stir together brown sugar, corn starch, half-and-half, water, maple syrup, and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or more. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla Cut puff pastry in half, fill with pumpkin filling and top with caramel sauce.  Serves 12 Dont forget to get all your ingredients at watkins products

Watkins products on sale for october

Hey there just got a peek at the october sales items there quite a few goodies to choose from a lot that would be great for your thanksgiving recipes and christmas gifts check them out October sales

Watkins salsa and sour cream seven layer dip

Time for another great Watkins recipe hope you enjoy!

1 can black beans, rinsed, drained and mashed
1 tsp/5ml Watkins cumin
1 cup/250ml sour cream
1/2 cup 125ml mayonnaise
3 tbsp/45ml Watkins Salsa & sour cream snack & dip seasoning
1 cup/250ml shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup/125ml thinly sliced green onions
1/4cup60ml black olives
1 cup/250ml chopped ,seeded tomatoes
1 can(4 oz/120ml) diced green chilis,drained


Combine mashed beans and cumin,spread over the bottom of 9 inch/23cm pie plate or other serving plate.  In a small bowl combine sour cream, mayonnaise and seasoning.  Spread mixture over beans. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions,olives,tomato,and green chiles. Chill until needed

recommended

Just read in one of my catalogs that Watkins is recommended by the cooking club of america, who knew?