Recipes

Time Again for A Holiday Favorite: Upside Down Pineapple Cake

By Dr. Lloyd Berg, PhD.

Dear Ole’ Santa may be all about cookies come this time of the year, but hosts and hostesses across the States know that when it comes to holiday cooking, this season is all about the fluffier baked goods…Cakes, cakes and cakes galore!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake, brought to you by BarefeetIntheKitchen.com.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake, brought to you by BarefeetIntheKitchen.com.

As classic staple dessert in our recipe repertoire, the traditional, yet always fresh, Pineapple Upside Down Cake is something we recommend you serve up this winter break.

This version of the time-honored treat comes from Mary and Barefeet in the Kitchen. Whipping up both traditional and gluten-free recipes for the this annual favorite, Mary provides detailed instructions and uses fresh fruit instead of canned – something we always recommend!

So, visit Barefeet in the Kitchen here and give this recipe a try.

Warmest holiday wishes!

Dr. Lloyd

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Eat Healthy. Eat Pure.

By Dr. Lloyd Berg, PhD.

The unofficial motto of Costa Rica (a country frequently votes as “the” happiest place to live) is “Pura Vida.” Literally translating to “pure life,” the phrase is more like a daily mantra meaning “real” or “fully .”

Pura Vida Salad

And while some might think that this month’s recipe would call for an insanely indulgent dessert to go along with some of traditional holiday fare, we decided to take a much simpler route – A quick, easy and purely healthy salad.

While the original recipe comes from GiveMeSomeOven.com, around the farm, we’ve decided to name it the “Pura Vida Salad.” Complete with fresh grilled pineapples, baby spinach, blueberries and avocados, we’re sure this superfood-packed salad will give you some of the energy you’ll need to fully enjoy – or live – the day.

Stop by GiveMeSomeOven.com and check out the full recipe here.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

For more information about Chestnut Hill Farms its products, please contact our offices at (305) 592-6969.

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Give Thanks for Sweet Side Dishes!

By Dr. Lloyd Berg, PhD.

Turkeys might take center stage at the dining room table this Thanksgiving, but everyone knows filling side dishes are really the fan favorites!

Photo courtesy FoodNetwork.com

Photo courtesy FoodNetwork.com

And while traditional green bean casseroles are standard fare, it’s time they move over and let something a little bit more sweet have a go at impressing the family.

This month’s recipe comes from various sources across the web. Meet the quick and simply named “Pineapple Casserole.” Made with either fresh or canned pineapple chunks, we’re sure this will be at hit at your holiday affair!

Ingredients:

Makes 4 to 6 servings

 

  • 20 oz. fresh pineapple, crushed, with juice
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3 slices white bread, cut into cubes
  • 6 tablespoons butter

 

Directions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 quart baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, flour and salt.
  3. Add eggs, pineapple and juice. Mix well.
  4. Pour into baking dish, top with bread cubes and dot with butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.

To style, top with fresh pineapple rounds.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

For more information about Chestnut Hill Farms its products, please contact our offices at (305) 592-6969.

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One Last Summer Hurrah

By Dr. Lloyd Berg, PhD.

Summer is NOT over just yet! Officially ending September 22, we figured why not raise a glass to everyone’s favorite season and savor the final warm days of the year with a sweet and simple Pineapple Cooler.

CoolerRecipe-Sept     Pineapple Coolers by Pizzazzerie.com

CoolerRecipe-Sept
Pineapple Coolers by Pizzazzerie.com

This month’s recipe comes from Courtney Whitmore and Pizzazerie.com. Courtney’s entertaining expertise and recipes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV.com, Ladies Home Journal, AOL’s DIY Life, Access Hollywood, and MarthaStewart.com – so we’re sure you’ll trust on this one.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

To view the full recipe, visit here page here.

For more information about Chestnut Hill Farms its products, please contact our offices at (305) 592-6969.

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September is Fruits & Veggies – More Matters® Month!

By Dr. Lloyd Berg, PhD.

September is Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® Month and our partner
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is celebrating by providing a ‘Fuel Up with Every Form’ toolkit for helping Americans increase fruit and vegetable consumption for better health. The kit provides everything from important nutritional facts for every day practice to fun and easy recipes for at-home meal planning. For starters, here’s the Top 10 Reasons to Eat More Fruits & Veggies:

10. Color & Texture

9. Convenience

8. Fiber

7. Low in Calories…

To continue reading, visit Fruits & Veggies More Matters page.

Needless to say, pineapples are among the fresh fruits that help make up a

healthy diet and lifestyle. Make sure to add a pineapple to your cart today in

celebration of this month’s fruit festivities!

Interested in fueling up with more fruits and veggies this month? Visit this

website, here.

For more information about Chestnut Hill Farms and its dedication to increasing

pineapple consumption, please contact us at info@chfusa.com.

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Oriental Chicken, Peppers, and Rice

Here’s a great way to use pineapple for a little Asian fusion! Thanks again Pineapple Pete.
Recipe By: Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size: 4

Preparation Time: 0:30 Minutes

Ingredients:
3 Chicken Breast Halves
2 Garlic Cloves – Minced

1 Onion – Minced

1 Red Pepper – Julienned

1 Green Bell Pepper – Julienned

1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce – Low Sodium

8 Ounces Pineapple Chunks in Juice – 1 Can

2 Tablespoons Vinegar

3 Tablespoons Packed Brown Sugar

1/2 Teaspoon Ginger

2 Cups Cooked Rice

* Use 3 chicken breast halves to yield about 4 servings. Use more chicken for larger portions.

PREPARATION:

1. To prepare chicken: skin, debone and chop into cubes.
2. Mince the garlic cloves.
3. Wash, seed and julienne the red and green peppers.

4. Do not drain the pineapple.

5. Heat a heavy skillet; add 1 tablespoon oil. Saute the peppers, garlic and onion until onion is limp. Remove from skillet and keep warm.

6. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and cook chicken cubes until all turn white and are cooked through. This step doesn’t take long. Don’t overcook.

7. Mix cornstarch with soy sauce and some of the pineapple juice in a small bowl.

8. Combine the chicken with the onion mixture. Add the pineapple chunks and juice along with the brown sugar, vinegar and ground or freshly grated ginger. Heat to boiling, then add the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until sauce is thickened and heated through.

9. Serve immediately over hot cooked white rice.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

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Hawaiian Kebabs

INGRIEDIENTS:
1 Pound of Chicken Breasts

1 Pineapple in Rings – Canned

3/4 Ounces of Fine Cheese – Chilled (Jarlsberg, Emmenthal or Equivalent)

2 Teaspoons Sunflower Oil

1 Garlic Clove – Crushed

1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg

Salt and pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Cut chicken breasts in cubes of equal sizes for sticks.

2. In the large pot put water to boil, add the pork and boil it for another 5 minutes.

3. Remove the pineapple from the can and save 3 tablespoons of juice from the can.

4. Cut the Pineapple and cheese into cubes of equal size as you did with the meat.

5. Make marinade of pineapple juice, oil, lemon juice, garlic, nutmeg and pepper.

6. Take meat out of the water and make sticks alternately putting meat, pineapple and cheese.

7. Bake at medium heat, turning it every 2-3 minutes and abundantly spreading with marinade.

8. Bake on each side for 2-3 minutes until pineapple and meat be-comes hot and cheese starts to melt.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

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Pina Colada Dessert Squares

INGRIEDIENTS:
2 c. Vanilla Wafer Crumbs
1/3 c. Margarine, Melted

1 (8 oz.) Can Coco Goya Cream of Coconut

2 (8 oz.) Pkgs. Cream Cheese, Softened

1 tsp. Rum Flavoring

1 (8 oz.) Frozen Whipped Topping, Thawed

1 (8 oz.) Can Crushed Pineapple, Drained

1/2 c. Maraschino Cherries, Chopped

1/2 c. Chopped Nuts

1/2 Flaked Coconut, Toasted

PREPARATION:

Combine crumbs, margarine, press into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan. Gradually add cream of coconut to cream cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until blended. Stir in rum flavoring. Fold in whipped topping, pineapple, cherries and nuts. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Chill several hours or overnight. Cut in squares.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

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Hawaiian Dessert

INGRIEDIENTS:

1 pkg. Jiffy Cake Mix, White or Yellow

1 lg. size Instant Vanilla Pudding

1 (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, Softened

1 3/4 c. Milk

1 (#2) Can Crushed Pineapple

12 oz. Cool Whip

PREPARATION:

Bake the cake in a 9 x 13 inch pan for only 10 minutes. Mix pud-ding, cream cheese and milk. Spread on cooled cake. Drain pineap-ple, spread over pudding mixture, then spread the Cool Whip over the pineapple. You can top it with nuts, if desired.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

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Caribbean Chicken Salad

INGRIEDIENTS:
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves

1/2 Cup Teriyaki Marinade (Store Bought)

4 Cups Chopped Iceberg Lettuce

4 Cups Chopped Green Leaf Lettuce

1 Cup Chopped Red Cabbage

5.5 oz. Can Pineapple Chunks in Juice, Drained

Tortilla Chips

PICO DE GALLO:

2 Medium Tomatoes, Diced

1/2 Cup Diced Spanish Onion

2 Tsps. Chopped Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded & De-Ribbed

2 Tsps. Finely Minced Fresh Cilantro

Pinch of Salt

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.

HONEY LIME DRESSING:

1/4 Cup Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard

1/4 Cup Honey

1 &1/2 Tbsps. Sugar

1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil

1 &1/2 Tbsps. Apple Cider Vinegar

1 &1/2 Tbsps. Lime Juice

PREPARATION:

Blend all the ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer, Cover and chill. Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki for at least two hours. Use a resealable plastic bag. Put in fridge. Preheat outdoor or indoor grill. Grill the chicken for 4 5 mins. per side or until done. Toss the lettuces and cabbage together and divide into 2 large serving size salad bowls. Divide the pico de gallo and pour in equal portions over the two bowls of greens. Divide the pineapple and sprinkle on salads. Break tortilla chips into large chunks and sprinkle on salads. Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips and divide among bowls. Pour the dressing into two small bowls and serve with the salads.

Enjoy,

Dr. Lloyd

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