Description Thanks to Heidi V. for sharing this rich sauce. It goes well with poultry, such as grilled chicken breasts. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon minced onion ½ cup red wine 1 ½ cup low sodium chicken broth 1 cup Bella Viva Dried Rainer Cherries 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions Put 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of minced onion into a saucepan. Melt and cook until onions are tender. Add ½ cup of red wine and 1 ½ cup of low sodium chicken broth. Simmer until mixture is reduced by half in volume. Add ½ cup
Description Thanks to Ann M. of New York for providing us with this rich and savory dinner recipe. Ingredients: Double piece of brisket 1 cup water One onion, sliced 2 beef bouillon cubes ½ cup red wine Salt and pepper 1 ½ cup of your favorite Bella Viva dried fruits, soaked overnight. Instructions Heat up some cooking oil in a pan and brown both sides of the brisket. Use the same pan and add the wine, simmer until reduced. Put the brisket in a roasting pan, add sliced onion on top and then pour the beef stock and reduced wine over it. Cover tightly
Description This sauce is an excellent addition to any salmon or pork recipe, thank you Heidi V. for sharing. Ingredients: ½ cup minced Bella Viva Dried Mango 3 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon minced onion 1 ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth ¼ tsp. orange pith ¼ tsp. fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp. salt 2 tablespoon cornstarch Instructions Mince ½ cup Bella Viva Dried Mangos and place in a one-cup measuring cup. Soak with very hot water to soften them and set aside. In a saucepan melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add onion and cook until tender. Add 1 ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, ¼ tsp.
Description Congratulations to Amanda W. for winning the third place prize of a $50 Bella Viva gift certificate in our online bake off. She recommends mixing the dry ingredients and storing them in plastic bags for convenient snacking throughout the week. This recipe can also be customized to taste. Amanda loves using Bella Viva Dried Apricots and Almonds with a bunch of fresh raspberries on top. Ingredients: ½ cup quick cook oats 1 teaspoon sugar Sprinkle of salt 1 tablespoon instant milk powder 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 6-8 chopped Bella Viva Dried Apricots 1 cup water Instructions Combine all ingredients except the water in
Description This recipe gets Judy D.’s family going on cold winter mornings in New York. Thank you for sharing! Ingredients: 1 cup Steel Cut Oatmeal ¼ cup Bella Viva Walnuts ¼ cup Bella Viva Almonds ½ cup Bella Viva Cantaloupe ½ cup Bella Viva Cranberries 4 cups water Dash of salt Instructions Bring water to a boil, add the oatmeal and stir. When oatmeal begins to thicken, lower heat and simmer oatmeal uncovered for approximately 30 minutes. Toast Bella Viva Walnuts and Almonds in the oven at 350°Fahrenheit for 7 minutes. Remove and allow nuts to cool. When oatmeal is finished, add ½ cup
Description Special thanks to Howie P. of Florida for finding such a great recipe. Ingredients: 4 ½ cups low fat granola ¼ cup Bella Viva Almonds (Diced) 4 tbsp Bella Viva Dried Cranberries 3 tbsp whole wheat flour 8 oz Polaner All Fruit (any flavor) Directions Mix together first four ingredients. Add Polaner All Fruit, and mix thoroughly until slightly moist. Add mixture to 9×13 inch pan lined with parchment paper. Press mixture down with bottom of measuring cup or other flat object. Press down edges with tablespoon. Bake at 350°Fahrenheit for approximately 18 minutes, until edges are slightly brown. Remove from oven and
Description This amazing granola bar recipe comes to us from artist Bill Sanders. Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 4 cups raw Bella Viva Almonds 4 oz unsalted butter (one stick) room temperature 2 tbl. Karo corn syrup 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup clover Honey 1/4 cup + 2 Tbl. water 2/3 cup Bella Viva Dried Cherries 1/2 cup Bella Viva Dried Apricots 1/2 cup Dried Zante Currents or Bella Viva Monukka Raisins 1/2 cup candied orange peel 1/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt Instructions Preheat oven to 325°Fahrenheit. Slice the almonds in a Cuisinart. Toast the almonds and oatmeal separately for
Ingredients: Apple Juice 2-3 fresh cinnamon sticks 2-3 Bella Viva dried orange slices 2-3 Bella Viva dried lemon slices Directions Let apple juice simmer in medium-sized pot, add ingredients and stir. This cider is not only delicious, but will make your home smell wonderful!
Description This combination is a delicious fruit-pie like concoction without the gluten, wheat, or flour. Enjoy throughout the holidays! Ingredients: 2-3 fresh cinnamon sticks Fresh or dry bay leaves Organic crystallized sugar (or any sugar) Ground cinnamon Bella Viva dried apricots Bella Viva dried pears Bella Viva dried peaches Bella Viva dried nectarines Bella Viva dried prunes Instructions Line a metal tin, or any container we like to use a festive holiday tin! Line the bottom with a paper doily or any food-grade liner. Layer ingredients in a liberal fashion and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar to taste. Close lid and let ingredients sit on counter.
