2011 September/October Issue - Land O'Lakes Inc.

FROM OURTEST KITCHENSFall FavoritesCANDY BAR CARAMELAPPLESThese apples are dipped in fudgycaramel and then into your favoritechopped candy bar. What a treat!Preparation time: 1 hourTotal time: 2 hour 20 minutes8 wooden craft sticks8 large apples, washed, dried1 cup chopped your favoritechocolate-covered candy bars¼ cup LAND O LAKES ® Butter¼ cup milk1 (11-ounce) bag caramel bits*1 cup milk chocolate & caramelswirled baking chips**2 (1-ounce) squares white bakingchocolate, melted* Substitute 45 caramels, unwrapped.** Substitute 1 cup milk chocolate chips.Insert 1 wooden stick into stem end ofeach apple; set aside. Line baking sheetwith waxed paper; spray with no-stickcooking spray. Set aside. Place choppedcandy into medium bowl; set aside.Combine butter, milk and caramel bits in3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat,stirring occasionally, until caramel is meltedand smooth (5 to 7 minutes). Remove fromheat; stir in baking chips until smooth.Place pan over low heat; dip apples intomelted caramel mixture until evenly coated,spooning mixture over apples as needed.Shake gently to allow all excess caramelmixture to drip off. Roll bottoms of applesinto chopped candy. Place onto preparedbaking sheet.Drizzle each apple with melted whitechocolate. If necessary, lift each applefrom waxed paper and press caramel andchopped candy back onto bottom of apples.Place back onto waxed paper.Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Wrap each applein waxed paper; store refrigerated. Let standat room temperature 1 hour before serving.TIP: Make sure to allow all excesscaramel mixture to drip off into pan.• Wrap 2 colors of festive ribbon aroundwooden sticks for a special touch. Tie atends to secure.• Wooden craft sticks are available incraft stores, or you can check in the producesection for caramel apple sticks.• Leftover caramel sauce can be re-heatedand served over ice cream.Makes 8 caramel applesNutrition Facts (1 caramel apple)Calories 520 • Fat 23g • Cholesterol 25mgSodium 220mg • Carbohydrate 77gDietary Fiber 4g • Protein 6g©2007 Land O'Lakes, Inc.RATATOUILLE WRAPSWhole wheat tortillas are filled withflavorful sautéed vegetables in this wrap.Preparation time: 15 minutesTotal time: 35 minutes1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES ® Butter1 small (2 cups) eggplant peeled,cubed1 medium (1 cup) green, red and/oryellow bell peppers, cut into¼-inch strips1 small (1 cup) zucchini, halvedlengthwise, sliced1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic1 teaspoon cornstarch1 (14½-ounce) can Italian-style dicedtomatoes, undrained6 (8 or 9-inch) whole wheat tortillas,warmed6 (¾-ounce) slices LAND O LAKES ®Provolone CheeseMelt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling;add eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini and garlic.Cook over medium-high heat, stirringoccasionally, until vegetables are crisplytender (6 to 8 minutes).Stir cornstarch into tomatoes; add mixtureto vegetables. Cook until mixture isslightly thickened (1 to 2 minutes).Top each warm tortilla with about ½ cupvegetable mixture and 1 slice cheese. Roll up.TIP: If you’d like to boost the protein inthese wraps, add a can of drained and rinsedgarbanzo beans when you add the tomatoes.Makes 6 wrapsNutrition Facts (1 wrap)Calories 180 • Fat 7g • Cholesterol 15mgSodium 670mg • Carbohydrate 27gDietary Fiber 3g • Protein 9g©2001 Land O’Lakes, Inc.30 growingtogether www.landolakesinc.com