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Kracken-Marinated Grilled Veggie Basket or Skewers

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Kracken-Marinated Grilled Veggie Basket or Skewers

Perfect for a summertime (or anytime) get-together!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled, marinade, vegetable
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant cubed
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 cup Kracken Marinade

Instructions

  • Prepare vegetables: slice zucchini into think coins, cut pepper into 1-inch wide strips, and chop onion into 1-inch cubes.
  • Place all ingredients into a zip-style plastic bag or shallow bowl. Shake or stir to coat vegetables with marinade. Place in the refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • While veggies are marinating, place 24 wooden skewers into water to soak (if using skewers) or spray grill basked with vegetable oil and set aside. Set grill to medium-hot heat.
  • Drain marinade and set aside. Thread veggies onto skewers or toss into basket. Cook until cooked through and slightly charred, brushing with more marinade if necessary.

Strawberry Shortcake Sliders

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Strawberry Shortcake Sliders
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Strawberry Shortcake Sliders

Strawberry shortcake, bite-sized!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, shortcake, strawberry, sweet, whipped cream
Servings: 20 sliders (approx.)

Ingredients

  • 1 package Nelson Farms Gluten Free Muffin Mix
  • 1 quart strawberries washed and cut into slices
  • 2 cups stabilized whipped cream

Stabilized Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled thoroughly
  • 2 tsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 3-4 Tbsp. water in a small microwaveable bowl

Instructions

For Stabilized Whipped Cream:

  • Chill bowl and beaters before starting. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks adding powdered sugar and vanilla while whipping. Turn off mixer.
  • In a separate small bowl soften gelatin in water; you need to warm this mixture to dissolve, about 3 seconds in the microwave. Don’t make it too hot. Cool slightly and drizzle into the whipped cream with mixer running. Beat to stiff peaks. This whipped cream will hold up for 1 to 2 days. Can be used to frost cakes or cupcakes as well.

For Sliders:

  • Prepare muffin mix according to package instructions and drop dough into mini-muffin tins. Bake 14 to 16 minutes at 400°F. Remove and cool.
  • Cut each muffin in half crosswise. Put a small dollop of whipped cream on bottom half. Layer with strawberry slice and more whipped cream. Top with the muffin top. Holding the top, insert a toothpick to hold together. Stand upright on a platter and serve.

Sweet Apple Dip

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Sweet Apple Dip

Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, apple, butterscotch, candy, chocolate, dessert, dip, fruit, maple, snack, sweet, treat

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 jar Nelson Farms Old Fashioned Butterscotch Topping
  • 1 jar Nelson Farms Chocolate Maple Topping
  • Apples
  • Brickle chips, chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions

  • Whip cream cheese and sugar together until creamy. Spread into a 5”x5” dish.
  • Drizzle butterscotch and chocolate maple toppings over the cream cheese mixture, as desired.
  • Using a butter knife, swirl toppings into cream cheese mixture.
  • Top with brickle chips, walnuts or pecans as desired.
  • Dip sliced apples, and enjoy.

Five Layer Riggie Dip

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Five Layer Riggie Dip

Who wouldn’t want a little riggie flavor in their dip?
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: appetizer, chips, dip, riggie, snack

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 8 oz shredded cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 jar Nelson Farms Riggie Sauce
  • shredded cheese
  • chopped tomatoes
  • sliced black olives

Instructions

  • Chop cream cheese into small cubes and combine with riggie sauce.
  • Blend in chicken and 2 oz shredded cheese.
  • Put into a disposable 8″x8″x2″ pan.
  • Top with the rest of the cheese and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Put on the grill or in a preheated 350-370 degree oven until hot and bubbly.
  • Top with remaining ingredients and serve with chips or toasted bread.

Chicken Riggie Nachos

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Chicken Riggie Nachos

A twist on a local favorite!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, chicken, nachos, riggie, salsa, snack, vegetable

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 jar Nelson Farms Riggie Sauce
  • 8 oz shredded cheese
  • 1-2 bags tortilla chips for dipping
  • additional toppings lettuce, tomatoes, beans, olives, salsa, sour cream, jalapenos, bacon, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat over to 375 degrees.
  • Spread chips out on an aluminum foil-wrapped cookie sheet.
  • Warm riggie sauce on stovetop. Mix in chicken until mixture is warm throughout.
  • Using a slotted spoon, scoop chicken riggie sauce mixture and spread evenly on top of the chips. Cover with cheese.
  • Place in oven for several minutes, until cheese melts.
  • Add desired toppings and serve.

Old Goat Chili Dip

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Old Goat Chili Dip

Old Goat Farms shared this recipe with us. It sounds like a party favorite to us!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, beans, chili, dip, pork, salsa, snack, vegetable

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can refried beans
  • 1 cup fat free sour cream
  • 1 cup Old Goat fruit salsa any flavor
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1-2 cups Colby/Monterey jack cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • chopped tomatoes
  • 1 bag tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef or turkey in pan with taco seasoning. Drain well.
  • In a 13″x9″ baking dish, layer refried beans, meat, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
  • Open your tortilla chips and start dipping!
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