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(Family Features) Make mealtime a cinch with this no-fuss, minor-mess solution from “Cookin’ Savvy.” Whether you’re inviting neighbors for a weekend gathering or impressing your significant other this Valentine’s Day, it’s an easy way to look like a pro in the kitchen. Find more recipe inspiration at Culinary.net.

Champagne Chicken

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 2-4

Mushroom Sauce:

• 1 can (14 ounces) mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine
• mushroom sauce
• rice, for serving

1. To make mushroom sauce: In blender, blend mushrooms and chicken broth; set aside.
2. In skillet over medium heat, melt butter and mix in flour. Slowly add mushroom broth while stirring. It should start to thicken; if it doesn’t, add 1 tablespoon flour and stir well.
3. Add garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in heavy cream while continuing to stir. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve until ready to cook and keep refrigerated, if necessary.
4. To prepare chicken: Butterfly chicken breasts, making four thinner pieces.
5. In shallow dish, mix flour and lemon pepper seasoning. Coat chicken in flour mixture.
6. Melt butter over medium heat and add chicken broth. Pan fry coated chicken breasts then remove from pan and set aside.
7. Use champagne to deglaze frying pan and add mushroom sauce to heated champagne. Place chicken breasts back in pan in mushroom sauce and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Substitutions: Mushroom soup can be used in place of homemade mushroom sauce. Chicken broth can be used in place of champagne.

SOURCE:
Culinary.net

Cook Up a Cranberry Treat

(Family Features) Apple and pumpkin are a couple of fruity favorites, but cranberry is another common ingredient that can be used to make a big statement. Mixed with walnuts, white chocolate chips and cake mix, these Cranberry Bars will leave family and friends begging for more. Because they’re so easy to make, you can easily fulfill the requests. Visit Culinary.net for more dessert ideas.

Watch video to see how to make this recipe!

Cranberry Bars
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

• 1          box white or yellow cake mix
• 2          eggs
• 1          stick melted butter
• 1 1/2    cups dried cranberries
• 1 1/2    cups chopped walnuts
• 2          cups chopped white chocolate chips, divided

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix cake mix, eggs, butter, cranberries, walnuts and 1 cup white chocolate chips. Spread into 7-by-11-inch baking dish and bake 35-40 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
3. Let cool then melt remaining white chocolate chips and drizzle over bars.

SOURCE:
Culinary.net

As of early February 2025, Kroger has announced a series of food recalls affecting customers across at least 15 states, as well as several subsidiary stores nationwide. The recalls, initiated due to safety concerns, include a variety of products that consumers should be aware of.

Twelve Hummus Tubs from King Harvest

Kroger subsidiary stores Fred Meyer and QFC, located in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, have recalled the following King Harvest hummus tubs, each weighing 10 oz:

• King Harvest Lemon Hummus
• King Harvest Classic Hummus
• King Harvest Roasted Garlic Hummus
• King Harvest Toasted Onion Hummus
• King Harvest Chipotle Hummus
• King Harvest Spinach Hummus
• King Harvest Black Olive Hummus
• King Harvest Sesame Hummus
• King Harvest Jalapeño Hummus
• King Harvest Balsamic Hummus
• King Harvest Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
• King Harvest Roasted Pepper Hummus

These products were recalled on February 5, 2025, due to a defect in their plastic tubs that may lead to the presence of plastic foreign objects within the containers. Kroger has advised customers, “Customers who purchased any of the item(s) below should not eat the product.” It remains unclear whether this recall is connected to a previous incident from September 2024 involving similar concerns.

DJs Boudain Products in Texas and Louisiana

Kroger stores in Texas and Louisiana have also issued a recall for the following DJs Boudain products:

• DJs Boudain Hot Jalapeño Boudain, 12 oz
• DJs Boudain Boudain Sausage, 24 oz
• DJs Boudain Boudain Sausage, 16 oz

These items were recalled on February 1, 2025, due to potential contamination with pieces of a pen. This recall is part of a broader action directed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which called for around 17,720 pounds of boudain sausage link products to be removed from stores across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

Gerber Products for Teething Children

In addition, two Gerber products intended for teething children were recalled from Kroger stores across multiple states, including Ohio, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, West Virginia, Texas, and Louisiana. The affected products are:

• Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks Banana, 3.2 oz
• Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks Strawberry Apple, 3.2 oz

These products were removed from shelves due to potential choking hazards. Kroger has assured customers that those who purchased these items can return them for a full refund. This recall is part of a nationwide action announced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gerber has expressed regret over the situation, stating, “The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. To date, one emergency room visit has been reported to the firm…We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers, and retail customers.”

Conclusion

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Customers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged to refrain from consuming them and to return the items for a refund. It is always advisable to stay informed about food recalls to ensure the safety of you and your family. For more updates on recalls and food safety, keep an eye on announcements from Kroger and the relevant health authorities. Stay safe!

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Read the article in Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/kroger-food-recalls-issued-15-states-full-list-products-impacted-2027160

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