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Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomato Sauce + an Easy Shakshuka Recipe

31 · Aug 22, 2018 · Leave a Comment

This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands

Ahhhhh, tomato season… You’re finally here! When I was a little girl, tacos were not tacos if they weren’t topped with diced tomatoes, a sandwich simply could not be a true sandwich without a slice of tomato inside and don’t even get me started on burgers. You either love them or hate them but, I’m firmly in the LOVE those beautiful tomatoes camp. I was recently introduced to a simple Roasted Garlic and Roma tomato sauce recipe from Ball® Fresh Preserving that I have been dying to try. I knew it was going to be a GREAT base for my favorite Israeli Shakshuka dish and boy was I right. Come to learn how to make this fabulous sauce for your family. I was recently introduced to a simple Roasted Garlic and Roma tomato sauce recipe from Ball® Fresh Preserving that I have been dying to try. I knew it was going to be a GREAT base for my favorite Israeli Shakshuka dish and boy was I right. Come learn how to make this fabulous sauce for your family.

How to Know if Your Recipe is Safe for Preserving

You know what excites me about this sauce? I know exactly what has been added to it because I made it myself. I’ve cut sugar out of my diet and I’ve been blown away about how much sugar is added to most commercially prepared tomato sauces. It really gives me peace of mind when I make things from scratch using tested recipes from Ball® Canning.  When you use official recipes from Ball® you know that they have the highest standards for food safety and if followed to the “T”,  you will have a great end product. You can find all kinds of recipes on their website plus, they have several books that cover the ins & outs of preserving available on their site, Amazon, and other book retailers.  When it comes to things like preserving, you don’t want to take chances with recipes that have not been tested and approved. They can make your family terribly sick. Stay safe, and stick with the leaders in the preserving industry, Ball® Fresh Preserving.

Sauce Making Day

To me, canning is a social activity. When we would can as kids the whole family would gather in the kitchen with the music turned up and we would spend the entire day canning batch after batch of peaches, pears, elderberry jam & crabapple jelly. Sometimes, my Mom’s friends would come over and spend the day working the fruit and enjoying some girl talk.

I knew that when I was going to make this sauce, I wanted to invite a friend over so that we could work together and enjoy some idle chit-chat. That’s the real secret ingredient to anything preserved. Not only are you preserving the food but, you are also preserving precious memories!

Funny enough, my friend’s name is also Heather and together we make quite the crew. Heather and I grabbed our supplies and prepared to start, “Sauce Day!” Here is what you will need to have a successful sauce day yourself.

  • A nice clean kitchen – this is a must when canning. Because of the nature of preserving and the fact that the food will be stored unrefrigerated for up to a year, you must have a good clean working space sat you don’t risk introducing unwanted bacteria into your sauce.
  • Ball® canning jars – This recipe calls for quart jars and I opted for my new favorite quart sized Sharing Jars. 
  • Water Bath Canner – This sauce uses the type of canning method called water bath canning. Therefore you will need some type of water bath to process your jars of sauce.  If you have a gas stove top or an electric stove stop that has the electric coils, you will be able to use a large pot with a rack and a lid to process your jars of sauce. 
  • Important: If you have a glass top electric range, 
        • First check with the manufacture of the stove.

i.      If it’s safe for home canning then,

        1. Ensure that your canner has a completely flat bottom that comes in contact with the heating element.
        2. Ensure that the canner does not exceed the burner by more than one inch around.
        3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFUyaBFrcYU

ii.      If not, then you will need to use the Electric Water Bath Canner.

  • Clean towels – This is a must when canning. You will be using towels to set your processed jars on and for wiping the rims of your jars. Not to mention keeping your hands tidy during the prep process. Have a good supply of clean cotton and terry cloth kitchen towels on hand for sauce day.
  • Canning tools – These are the must-have tools when canning,
  • Jar Funnel: Place in mouth of the jar to fill without spilling I was recently introduced to a simple Roasted Garlic and Roma tomato sauce recipe from Ball® Fresh Preserving that I have been dying to try. I knew it was going to be a GREAT base for my favorite Israeli Shakshuka dish and boy was I right. Come learn how to make this fabulous sauce for your family.
  • Jar Lifter: Safely lift jars out of hot water with the green gripping end
  • Bubble Remover & Headspace Tool: Slide into the side of filled jar to release air bubbles and measure headspace I was recently introduced to a simple Roasted Garlic and Roma tomato sauce recipe from Ball® Fresh Preserving that I have been dying to try. I knew it was going to be a GREAT base for my favorite Israeli Shakshuka dish and boy was I right. Come learn how to make this fabulous sauce for your family.
  • Roasting supplies – for this recipe we will be roasting our garlic and tomatoes before we get started so, there are a few items that you will need for that,
    • baking sheets
    • parchment paper
    • aluminum foil

Roasted Garlic & Roma Tomato Sauce Recipe 

I was recently introduced to a simple Roasted Garlic and Roma tomato sauce recipe from Ball® Fresh Preserving that I have been dying to try. I knew it was going to be a GREAT base for my favorite Israeli Shakshuka dish and boy was I right. Come learn how to make this fabulous sauce for your family.

Roasted Garlic & Roma Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ball® Fresh Preserving
Roasting tomatoes and garlic brings out a sweet smokiness, adding a deep, rich flavor dynamic to your sauce.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 1 hr
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 32 oz. Jars

Ingredients
  

  • 10 lbs roma tomatoes rinsed
  • 3 small whole heads of garlic
  • 2 med onions diced small (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • Ball® Citric Acid or bottled lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Roast tomatoes, in batches, on a grill or under a broiler until skins begin to wrinkle and blacken slightly, turning to roast on all sides. Repeat with remaining tomatoes. Place finished tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Cover bowl of tomatoes tightly with plastic wrap. Let tomatoes steam and cool until they are easy to handle. 
  • Remove peel and core tomatoes. Slice each one in half and remove seeds; dice into 1-inch chunks. Place diced tomatoes, and any collected juices, into a large saucepan.
  • Slice top portion off the heads of garlic, revealing the cloves below, drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over cloves in each head. 
  • Wrap garlic tightly in aluminum foil and place top side down on the grill with tomatoes; grill until soft, about 30 minutes. Or, roast in a 350° oven for 60 minutes.
  • Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.
  • Remove roasted garlic by squeezing the softened heads of garlic allowing the cloves to pop out. Combine garlic, onions, herbs, salt, and pepper with tomatoes. Cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Add ½ teaspoon citric acid or 2 tablespoons lemon juice to a hot jar; ladle hot sauce into a hot jar 
  • leaving a ½ inch headspace. 
  • Remove air bubbles. 
  • Wipe jar rim. 
  • Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
  • Process jars 40 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.
Keyword homemade tomato sauce, Preserving tomato sauce

How to Use your AAAMAZING Sauce

Now, here’s the fun part… Cooking with your fantastic sauce. First off, I should have doubled the recipe on sauce day. The recipe makes approximately 3 quarts of sauce. Mine really only made 2 quarts and a pint.  After I sent one quart home with my friend, I only had 1 quart and 1 pint to use. Note to self,  always make 2-3 batches when making this great sauce.

Also, this is a GREAT gift for the holidays, housewarming, new baby… The list goes on and on. I LOVE the new Ball® Sharing Jars, they are so elegant and designed perfectly for adding a ribbon or gift tag right at the top, I adore them!

This sauce would be fantastic on its own just over some pasta but, I thought it would be perfect for Shakshuka! 

Shakshuka is a wonderful recipe that I was introduced to while traveling in Israel.  It is a very common dish there served any time of day. It’s a scrumptious tomato sauce filled with all kinds of earthy spices, herbs, onions & peppers. You top it off with some eggs and then serve right out of the pan with flatbread or a good crusty loaf of bread.  This is the Shakshuka that we ate in Jaffa, Israel and the fun outdoor restaurant where we enjoyed this dish.   

With the Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomato Sauce as our starting point, it already has the tomatoes, onions, garlic & herbs, all we need to add is the all-important spices & some peppers.   

Shakshuka

Heather
This simple Israeli dish served with bread will soon become a favorite in your home. It's easy to prepare for any time of the day and packs all kinds of amazing flavor!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 8 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup diced sweet peppers
  • salt & pepper
  • 5 eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a medium to large oven safe sauté pan over medium-high heat, add your olive oil & spices. 
  • Let your spices bloom for about 30 seconds then add your diced peppers, let the peppers cook down for a few minutes until nice and soft.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute. 
  • Add the roasted garlic and roma tomato sauce and stir to combine. Let this mixture come to a nice simmer.
  • Add 5-6 eggs and cover with a lid until the eggs are set to your desired taste. 
  • Traditionally they are pretty soft, but it's up to you. Serve with a nice loaf of bread or pita.
Keyword eggs, shakshuka

 

5 GREAT Thanksgiving Recipes

9 · Nov 21, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Are you gearing up for Thanksgiving? We sure are at our house. Everyone has placed their orders for their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Most of the shopping has been done and we’re gearing up for a scrumptious day.

Last week, I had a fabulous opportunity to travel out to Denver for a fun early Thanksgiving with some blog friends at WhiteWave Foods. You may not be familiar with WhiteWave Foods, but I’m sure you are familiar with some of their brands. One of my favorites is International Delight!  They also have other great brands like Silk, Horizon Organic,  Earthbound Farms and many more.

Now, I’ve been an International Delight Ambassador for several months now and they invited me to help cook for their WhiteWave Foods Thanksgiving. Of course I said yes, and set to work to create a fun dessert using International Delight for the feast.

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But before we get to dessert, here are some of the other Thanksgiving recipes that my co-chefs brought to the feast.

Lisa from Wine & Glue brought a tasty Bacon Jalapeño Creamed Corn that was scrumptious! This recipe is great for Thanksgiving and any time of the year really. It’s lovely with the Horizon Organic Milk & Cream.

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Lisa from Veggies don’t Bite made a Thanksgiving recipe that absolutely blew my mind! I came home raving about it. VEGAN SCALLOPED CAULIFLOWER is my new favorite Thanksgiving dish. This creamy veggie dish doesn’t have a lick of dairy in it and you would NEVER know. You’ll have to check out the recipe to see what magic she created using all plant based ingredients like Silk Cashew Milk. AAAAmazing!

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Next, we had a lovely Roasted Acorn Squash Rings from Nosh & Nourish. Again, another totally plant based dish that was out of this world using some great organic ingredients from Earth Bound Farms.

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Now, onto the sweets! Kat from Mama’s Losin’ It made lovely Pumpkin Bars that were a scrumptious alternative to Pumpkin Pie!

Pumpkin Bars

Last but not least, was my recipe. A mini version of my No-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake using International Delight Simply Pure Vanilla Creamer.

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with International Delights Simply Pure Vanilla

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with International Delights Simply Pure Vanilla

You can grab the recipe and watch the video on how to make this simple & scrumptious treat HERE. All I did to make it mini was to make it in disposable baking cups that are a bit larger than your standard cupcake cup and super sturdy.

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All-in-all it was a fabulous WhiteWave Thanksgiving Feast! I LOVED trying all of the new recipes and can’t wait to make them for my own Thanksgiving and throughout the year!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of WhiteWave Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.

Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Morning Hacks to Make Life Easier

7 · Jul 18, 2016 · 1 Comment

+ This Breakfast Pizza Post brought to you by Jif® Peanut Butter +

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Let’s face it… Mornings can be ROUGH! But, they don’t have to be.

I know that we are mid-summer at the moment, but I’m already starting to dread back-to-school. My kiddos start in early August, so we really only have a few more precious weeks of summer left.

Now is the time to perfect our morning routine so that as we transition back into school mode, we already have a good habit to start the year off right. We sat down and pow-wow’d and came up with some great breakfast ideas and some morning hack ideas that we think will help our family have fabulous mornings and maybe your family as well!

Morning Hack #1 Plan Ahead

Nothing tanks a day faster than not having a plan. We have found that a little planning ahead of time makes for smoother mornings. Happier kiddos and definitely a happier Mom. Plan outfits, pack backpacks & make lunches the night before.

 You can even make your power packed breakfast the night before with my Overnight Protein Power Oatmeal recipe!

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 Click the photo above to grab the full recipe.

Morning Hack #2 Keep a Well Stocked Pantry & Fridge

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One of the keys to happy mornings at our house is having a well stocked pantry and fridge. Now that doesn’t mean we have an over abundance of food that goes to waste. We’ve figured out some key staples that can make several different recipes with just a few key ingredients.  All of the recipes I’m sharing today have been developed with the basic ingredients above.

Fruit, nuts, flat bread, rolled oats, milk, honey, cottage cheese, yogurt and Jif® Flavored Peanut Butter Spreads in Maple & Cinnamon. That’s it! With just those ingredients my kiddos and I can make several different types of breakfasts that they all love like our fruit pizza that my little guy adores!

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 Fruit Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Fruity Breakfast Pizza PLUS more great Breakfast Hacks
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 mins
Total time
7 mins
 
This easy and nutritious meal is great for the kiddos in the morning. They can even design their very own.
Author: Heather // WhipperBerry
Cuisine: breakfast
Serves: 1-2
Ingredients
  • Flat bread
  • 1-2 tablespoons of Jif® Cinnamon Flavored Peanut Butter Spread
  • Fruit - You select your family's favorite fruit
  • Honey drizzle - optional
Instructions
  1. Toast your flat bread to crisp it up a bit.
  2. Spread a generous layer of the Jif® Cinnamon Flavored Peanut Butter Spread onto the flat bread.
  3. Layer your favorite fruit on top of the peanut butter.
  4. Drizzle with honey and ENJOY!
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Morning Hack #3 Be Flexible

Now, I know that my first suggestion is to plan ahead BUT… What if your pre-schooler wants ice cream for breakfast and won’t take no for an answer? Or your middle schooler refuses to go to school without the right kind of hair spray (yep, I did that to my Mom once. 1st day of 7th grade. I had run out of Aqua Net. Stellar Middle School moment! Sorry Mom!) Pre-schoolers, middle schoolers… Really all kiddos are classic for this, trust me, I know the pain!

The key here is to be flexible. Learn how to go with the flow… Your pre-schooler wants ice cream for breakfast? Make them a smoothie bowl and they won’t know what hit them!

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 Click the photo above for the Peanut Butter and Fruit Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Morning Hack #4 Take Time to Slow Down

Even during the summer things can be really hectic in the morning. Chores, playdates, swim lessons you name it… Mornings can typically be a rush. On the mornings that aren’t a rush, TAKE TIME TO SLOW DOWN. Saturday or Sundays can be perfect for this. Take time to slow down and make something that is extra special for the family. Take the time to sit and giggle together, get to know each other better. These are the mornings that we want to remember for years to come!

When we take the time to slow down, our family loves to eat pancakes. I’m not always jazzed about the lack of nutrition in traditional pancakes so I’ve upped my game and made some gluten-free, protein packed pancakes that my family loves!

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Click on the photo above for the recipe.

Bottom line is, you want to have smooth mornings with your family and you want them to have nutritious meals that fuel them for the day. With a little prep work you can achieve just that and EVERYONE will be healthy & happy!! Invite Jif® Flavored Peanut Butter Spreads to breakfast and you’ll be a ROCK STAR!!

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 Disclaimer // This post is sponsored by Jif® I received product samples for review purposes. Opinions are my own.

Dairy Free Chia Pudding

2 · Apr 29, 2015 · 1 Comment

+ This Dairy Free Chia Pudding brought to you by my friends at Silk® +

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Not too long ago I started a trend at my house…

We’ve all fallen in LOVE with the Overnight Cashew Milk Oatmeal and have become quite obsessed.

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My daughter Hannah has become our designated oatmeal prep girl and each night she prepares our oatmeal for the morning. We LOVE it!

Recently we’ve been introduced to another overnight breakfast treat that we’ve equally fallen for…

 Dairy Free Chia Pudding!

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Doesn’t it just sound sinful to have pudding for breakfast? With this “pudding” you don’t have to worry! I love it for a light dessert as well.

Have you jumped on the Chia Seed band wagon? I kind love them. They are nature’s quirky little gems and I love quirky.  Paired with our favorite dairy-free Silk® Dairy Free Yogurt Alternative and Silk® Cashew Milk it’s the perfect dairy-free treat!

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 Have you discovered the new Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative?

It’s plant-powered nutrition that never tasted so good – or so smooth and creamy. Made from the goodness of plants instead of dairy, Silk Dairy-Free provides 6 grams of soy protein per serving, with no cholesterol.  It’s made with real fruit, without any artificial flavors or colors. And the taste? One delightful spoonful and you’ll be amazed.

Let me show you how I mix-up our Dairy Free Chia Pudding…

Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Chia Pudding from Heather Thoming on Vimeo.

How fun and simple is that? Here are your ingredients…

Dairy Free Chia Pudding Recipe

Dairy-Free Chia Pudding
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
4 hours
Total time
4 hours 5 mins
 
A Simple overnight breakfast treat!
Author: Heather // WhipperBerry
Cuisine: Breakfast / Light Dessert
Serves: 1-2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Silk® Cashew Milk
  • 1 cup Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative - Any flavor you like, I used vanilla
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • a pinch of salt
  • Garnish with dairy-free, gluten-free granola, fruit & a drizzle of honey
Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl or jar, add Silk® Cashew Milk, Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative, vanilla, honey, chia seeds and salt. Mix well.
  2. Cover pudding and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Garnish with granola, fruit and a drizzle of honey.
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Want to discover more Silk goodness? Follow them on Instagram! They have all kinds of scrumptious ideas for you to bring into your own kitchen.

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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