Simply decadent Brie, Apple and Honey Crostini

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Tis the season, for delicious food! We tried out a few delicious appetizers and want to share them with you! For this round, we'll focus on this almost impossible to put down brie, apple and honey crostini

We made all these recipes in our WCPI test kitchen, and let's just say, the evidence disappeared really fast! They were a hit! Check them out below, as well as pictures from our process. 

Brie, apple and honey Crostini - adapted from www.twopeasandtheirpod.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 jar apple butter (we used homemade apple pear jelly, featured here: www.myproduceclub.com)
  • 6 ounces brie 
  • 2 large apples
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped
  • Honey, for drizzling over crostini

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees 
  2. Spread apple butter on one side of the baguette slices, about 1-2 teaspoons per slice. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet.
  3. Slice brie into thin slices and place on top of each crostini. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes or until brie is melted.
  4. While the crostini is in the oven, cut the apples into thin slices, removing the core. Squeeze lemon juice over the apple slices to keep them from browning.
  5. Remove the crostini from the oven and top with apple slices. Sprinkle candied pecans evenly over the crostini and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

Sweet Baby Broccoli, a not-so-new FAV!

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We don't know about you, but when it comes to recipe inspiration, we're always looking. You want fresh, seasonal, and COLORFUL, right? One of our favs, (not so new, by the way) is Sweet Baby Broccoli! You might not recognize the name, as Sweet Baby Broccoli has a few different aliases. This close cousin of broccoli is also known as broccolini and aspiration. So what is this delightful veggie and how does it compare to good ol' broccoli?

Sweet Baby Broccoli is actually a cross between traditional broccoli and Chinese kale. The mixture results in a slightly sweeter taste and a nice soft texture. 
Not only is this bright green veggie delicious, it also boasts big nutritional content! Sweet Baby Broccoli is high in vitamin A, C and potassium.

So, it's obviously no secret we're a fan! So how do you prepare? We love to simply saute in olive oil for maximum flavor! Of course, you can always opt for a fancier recipe. 

Try our one of our favs from The Snack Magazine here!

How to de-seed a pomegranate!

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It's Pomegranate season! These fall fruits are not only beautiful, but also delicious and nutritious to boot! Pomegranates are high in essential vitamins and minerals, and packed with antioxidants! Read more about health benefits here: https://www.livestrong.com/article/35664-pomegranate-nutrition/

The issue with this wonder fruit is that they can be messy and hard to de-seed. We partnered up with our friends at My Produce Club to show you how to easily (and effectively) remove those amazing pomegranate seeds. (PS - if you haven't checked out My Produce Club, you need to!!) 

Watch the video below for the three easy steps at de-seeding a pomegranate! 
1. cut pomegranate in half
2. gently pull at the sections, being carefully not to pull the pomegranate apart completely.
3. high the back of the pomegranate with a wooden spoon.
Easy as 1, 2, 3!!