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Make the Holidays Magical with Hearty Meals

Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating.

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(Family Features) Capturing the magic of the holidays often happens at the dinner table as loved ones toast the season with stunning meals worth celebrating. This year, call the entire family together and make your festive feast truly memorable with pairings that offer favorite flavors for all.

Starting with tender cuts of meat hand-trimmed by master butchers at Omaha Steaks, these dishes from chef David Rose call to mind the extravagant holiday gatherings of yesteryear with modern twists you can claim as your own.

Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus offers classic taste while Pepper-Crusted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Crushed Potatoes brings some zing to the kitchen. For seafood lovers looking to make a splash at this year’s get-togethers, Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails with Dirty Rice provide a savory, succulent pairing worthy of the season.

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Roasted Chateaubriand with Red Wine Gravy and Lemon-Garlic Asparagus

Recipe by Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 90 minutes

Chateaubriand:

  • 1 Omaha Steaks Chateaubriand (2-4 pounds)
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

Red Wine Gravy:

  • Reserved chateaubriand juices
  • 1 medium shallot, small diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to tastePreheat smoker or pellet grill to 275 F.

Lemon-Garlic Asparagus:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound jumbo asparagus, stems trimmed and spears blanched in salted water
  • 1 pinch kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 lemon, juice only
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  1. To make chateaubriand: Pat chateaubriand dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with salt and pepper; bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 250 F.
  3. In large cast-iron pan, bring grapeseed oil to high heat.
  4. Sear chateaubriand on all sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove chateaubriand from pan, reserving pan drippings; place chateaubriand on wire rack-lined baking sheet. Bake according to cooking chart for cook time and desired doneness. Use meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
  6. Rest chateaubriand 15-20 minutes. Slice to desired thickness.
  7. To make red wine gravy: Bring cast-iron pan with reserved chateaubriand drippings to high heat then add shallots and minced garlic. Brown 30 seconds.
  8. Add red wine and deglaze pan, cooking until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  9. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in 2 tablespoons butter and flour until all clumps have disappeared and mixture is well-incorporated, 3-4 minutes.
  10. Add water and bouillon cubes; bring to boil then whisk in stone ground mustard.
  11. Reduce to low heat and simmer until achieving sauce-like consistency, 7-8 minutes.
  12. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Turn off heat and whisk in remaining butter until fully melted and emulsified into sauce.
  13. To make lemon-garlic asparagus: In large saucepan, bring olive oil to medium-high heat.
  14. Add asparagus and season with salt, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Sear undisturbed about 1 minute.
  15. Turn asparagus and add minced garlic, sauteing about 10 seconds. Add lemon juice and continue sauteing until reduced by two-thirds, about 1 minute.
  16. Turn off heat and add butter, stirring until emulsified into pan sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper, to taste.
  17. Serve chateaubriand with lemon-garlic asparagus and red wine gravy.

Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails with Dirty Rice

Recipe by Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Dirty Rice:

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Omaha Steaks Ultra-Premium Ground Beef
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, small diced
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 1 cup small diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup tomato-based sofrito
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth

Crab Stuffing:

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 lemon, juice only
  • 20 butter crackers, finely crushed
  • 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat

Crab Stuffed Lobster:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 4 Omaha Steaks Cold Water Lobster Tails (5 ounces each), halved lengthwise
  1. To make dirty rice: Rinse jasmine rice with water until water is clear. Drain.
  2. In large saucepot, bring vegetable oil to medium-high heat.
  3. Add ground beef, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika; saute 5 minutes until browned.
  4. Using slotted spoon, remove browned beef and set aside.
  5. Add butter to pot then add red bell pepper, green onions and yellow onions. Saute 2 minutes until lightly caramelized.
  6. Add sofrito and jasmine rice to pot; saute 1 minute. Add cooked ground beef and chicken stock; bring to boil. Once mixture boils, reduce heat to simmer 10 minutes. Turn off heat and leave lid on pot 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. To make crab stuffing: In medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
  8. Gently fold in crushed butter crackers and crab meat. Set aside.
  9. To make crab stuffed lobster: Preheat oven to 425 F.
  10. Stir melted butter, salt and lemon juice. Brush lobster tails with butter mixture.
  11. Divide crab stuffing into eight portions. Stuff each lobster tail half with crab stuffing, pressing stuffing into lobster. Place stuffed lobster tails on aluminum foil-lined sheet pan and bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with dirty rice.

Pepper-Crusted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Crushed Potatoes

Recipe by Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: about 2 1/2 hours
Servings: 4-6

Creamy Horseradish Sauce:

  • 15 ounces crema or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Pepper Rub:

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground peppercorn medley
  • 2 teaspoons ground guajillo chili
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Prime Rib:

  • 1 Omaha Steaks Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast (4 pounds)
  • pepper rub
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

Crushed Potatoes:

  • 1 pound baby red skin potatoes
  • cold water
  • 1 pinch kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced Italian parsley
  • ground black pepper
  1. To make creamy horseradish sauce: In medium bowl, whisk crema, mayonnaise, horseradish, vinegar, chives, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika until well-incorporated. Season with additional salt and white pepper, to taste.
  2. To make pepper rub: In small bowl, stir salt, peppercorns, chili and thyme.
  3. To make prime rib: Pat prime rib dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with pepper rub and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 250 F.
  5. In large cast-iron pan, bring grapeseed oil to medium-high heat.
  6. Sear prime rib on all sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. Place seared prime rib on wire rack-lined baking sheet. Bake according to cooking chart for cook time and desired doneness. Use meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Cook until internal temperature is 10 F below desired doneness.
  8. Rest prime rib 15-20 minutes. Slice to desired thickness.
  9. To make crushed potatoes: Preheat oven to 425 F.
  10. Add potatoes to stockpot. Cover with cold water by about 1 inch and add 1 pinch salt. Over high heat, boil 8-10 minutes, or until fork tender. Drain and completely cool with running cold water.
  11. Once cool, carefully crush potatoes with palms until skin breaks and potatoes are slightly crushed.
  12. In medium bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic and parsley.
  13. Place crushed potatoes on aluminum foil-lined baking sheet and toss lightly with olive oil mixture. Season potatoes on both sides with kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste. Roast potatoes until crisped and golden brown, 15-17 minutes.
  14. Serve prime rib with crushed potatoes and creamy horseradish sauce.


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Blue Bunny Introduces Twist Pints: Adding a Twist of Flavor to the Frozen Aisle

Blue Bunny introduces Twist pints: a deliciously twisted combination of indulgent flavors swirled to perfection.

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April 29, 2024

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Rebecca Washington and Daily News Staff

Blue Bunny, the well-loved ice cream brand, is delighting taste buds across the nation with its latest creation – Twist pints! These frozen treats bring a whole new level of indulgence by combining two delicious flavors into one delectable pint, adorned with a heavenly ribbon of ooey-gooey goodness. With flavors like Chocolate Vanilla, Strawberries & Cream, Cookies & Cream, Candy Bar, Mint Chocolate, Blu’s Birthday Cake, and Cherry Chocolate, Blue Bunny is giving ice cream lovers a taste experience like never before.

Available now, Blue Bunny’s new Twisted Pints combine two indulgent flavors, expertly twisted to perfection.

Creating Dual-Flavored Bliss:
The success of Blue Bunny’s Twist Cones inspired the team at Blue Bunny to take the dual-flavored soft serve experience to new heights with Twist pints. Jeremy Hrynewycz, Brand Marketing Director at Blue Bunny, explains, “The overwhelmingly positive response to launching Twist Cones fueled our determination to create Twist pints. We carefully curated each twist to incorporate two flavors that consumers love, resulting in a DUAL-icious experience.” These unique pints are set to become the ultimate indulgent frozen treat of 2024.

More to Love, Pint by Pint:
While the Twist Cones were already a huge hit, Blue Bunny wanted to offer even more enjoyment to ice cream enthusiasts. Thus, Twist pints were born, featuring the same irresistible swirls of flavor in a conveniently pint-sized package. Whether you prefer to savor it solo after a long day or share it with loved ones, Blue Bunny ensures that Twist pints are perfect for any occasion.

Twisted Taste Tests and Great Wolf Lodge Partnership:
To celebrate the launch of Twist pints, Blue Bunny has joined forces with Great Wolf Lodge to create an experience like no other – the Twisted Taste Tests. At select locations throughout April, visitors will have the opportunity to try the luscious Twist pints right before embarking on the thrilling waterslides, combining the delights of flavor and adventure in one unforgettable event. For more information on how to get involved, visit [Website].

Where to Find Blue Bunny’s Twist Pints:
Blue Bunny wants to make sure that everyone has access to the delightful Twist pints. That’s why you can find them at retailers nationwide, including well-known stores like Walmart, Kroger, Food Lion, Albertson’s, Safeway, and Publix. Look out for that eye-catching Blue Bunny packaging!

About Blue Bunny:
For more than 80 years, Blue Bunny has been bringing joy to dessert lovers with their range of delicious dairy treats. Today, they offer over 75 varieties of frozen indulgence. Blue Bunny constantly innovates to bring playfully indulgent treats to freezers nationwide, and Twist pints are their latest creative masterpiece. You can find their beloved classics, such as Mini Swirls cones, signature Bunny Tracks scoopables, and award-winning Load’d Sundaes loaded to the max with mix-ins. Blue Bunny desserts can be found on shelves or served at various locations. For more information, visit Blue Bunny’s official website [Website].

About Wells Enterprises:
Wells Enterprises, Inc., the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, has been delighting ice cream aficionados since 1913. As an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods, Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually. Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics are just a few of the iconic brands created by Wells. With nearly 4,000 ice cream enthusiasts on their team, Wells is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, famously known as the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” due to its status as the largest location for ice cream production. Wells operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States, ensuring that quality and deliciousness are delivered with every bite. Learn more about Wells Enterprises at [Website].


Blue Bunny has once again captured the hearts and taste buds of ice cream lovers nationwide with the launch of their Twist pints. These unique frozen treats, expertly twisted to perfection, offer a wonderful blend of flavors adorned with mouthwatering ribbons of decadence. With the convenient pint size, it’s even easier to enjoy these DUAL-icious goodies alone or share them with loved ones. Keep an eye out for Blue Bunny’s Twist pints at your local retailer, and don’t forget to visit their website for more delightful frozen treats. Get ready to twist up your taste buds with Blue Bunny!

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Sweet Solutions to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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April 29, 2024

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Daily News Staff

(Family Features) From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the table. Traditional dishes and new twists on classics can be equally satisfying whether you’re feeding your nearest and dearest or hosting the entire neighborhood.

Start with these Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas for a plant-forward spin on a popular dish that features sauteed apples, peppers, zucchini, jicama, onion and jalapeno. The craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples – a leading apple variety available at Whole Foods and other major grocery stores – shine both in the mixture of sauteed produce and sliced raw into sticks for a crunchy finish with added sweetness. Plus, their flesh remains whiter longer, even after slicing, so this dish looks as good as it tastes.

For those seeking some added protein, turn to Crisp Apple Tacos featuring pork tenderloin topped with cabbage, apples, carrots and a honey-infused homemade dressing. Ideal for a crowd, you can split the sauteed tenderloin, sliced produce, dressing and other favorite toppings among serving bowls to let guests create their own Cinco-inspired masterpieces.

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These moments among friends and family can be uplifted with the aroma and flavor of Envy Apples that offer an invitation to savor special occasions. Their balanced sweetness provides the ultimate apple experience from holidays and family gatherings to quiet evenings at home.

To find more recipes for family meals and beyond, visit EnvyApple.com.

Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced, seeds removed
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 small jicama, sliced
  • 3 Envy Apples, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced, seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
  • salt, to taste (optional)
  • pepper, to taste (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 lime
  • 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 4 small flour tortillas
  1. In skillet over high heat, saute bell pepper, zucchini, jicama and half the apple slices. Set aside.
  2. In same hot skillet, saute onions, jalapenos and garlic until lightly caramelized. Combine with sauteed apple mixture. Season with cumin and oregano. Add chili powder and salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.
  3. Add cooked black beans to saute mixture. Top with squeeze of lime. Garnish with cilantro and remaining raw apple slices.
  4. Serve with tortillas.

Crisp Apple Tacos

  • 1/2 pound pork tenderloin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided
  • 2 Envy Apples, divided
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 12 soft taco shells
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  1. Cut pork crosswise into 1-inch medallions.
  2. Coat pork medallions with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper then add to saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Slice half of one apple into thick wedges and add to saucepan. Slice remaining half into thin wedges and set aside.
  4. Add rosemary to saucepan and heat 2-3 minutes. Flip pork and heat 2-3 minutes until pork is slightly golden and cooked through.
  5. Let pork rest 3 minutes then slice into strips.
  6. Thinly slice half of remaining apple into thin sticks around same size of shredded cabbage. Reserve remaining half.
  7. In serving bowl, toss apple sticks, carrots, red cabbage and green cabbage.
  8. In bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar into dressing. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
  9. Mix dressing and cabbage; refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving.
  10. Cut remaining apple half into thin wedges.
  11. Top taco shells with pork, slaw, sour cream and squeeze of lime juice. Top with apple wedges.


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HARIBO Introduces Red, White & Blue Goldbears for a Sweet and Star-Spangled Summer

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April 28, 2024

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ROSEMONT, Ill. /PRNewswire/ — HARIBO, America’s #1 gummi brand and creator of the original gummi bear, proudly announces the launch of Red, White & Blue Goldbears, a limited three-flavor edition that is perfect for enjoying all summer long! The new patriotic edition is made up of three fan-favorite flavors: Cherry, Pineapple and Blue Raspberry. Cherry and Blue Raspberry are special flavors to this new edition; previously Blue Raspberry was released to celebrate 100 Years of Goldbears, and Cherry was released earlier this year in single-flavor bags to celebrate the brand’s #HOWiHARIBO fan art contest. Now they’re both back in one new limited-edition treat!

HARIBO Red, White & Blue Goldbears

Whether fans are treating themselves to the new Red, White & Blue Goldbears for National Gummi Bear Day on April 27, or stocking up for their first backyard BBQ of the season, these new limited-edition Goldbears will have everyone seeing fireworks!

“We know our consumers love sharing HARIBO gummies with family and friends year-round, and we wanted to create an exciting limited-edition that would be the perfect treat to celebrate this summer,” said Terry Do, Brand Manager at HARIBO. “We always look for ways to surprise and delight our fans, and our Red, White and Blue Goldbears are a festive way to combine their favorite flavors with fun moments to make the treat experience even sweeter.”

HARIBO is thrilled to officially add Red, White and Blue Goldbears to its extensive gummi assortment for a limited time this summer, which includes classic favorites like Goldbears, Twin Snakes, Starmix, Sour Goldbears and Happy Cherries. HARIBO has been rolling out many new and innovative gummi treats for the U.S. market in the last year, including new Unicorn-i-licious, HARIBO’s first unicorn-shaped gummi treat on the market, and Berry Clouds, a triple-layered gummi with an irresistibly soft and fluffy chew, which won Product of the Year in 2023.

Red, White & Blue Goldbears will be available in 4 ounce bags and 9 ounce stand up bags. Consumers can purchase the limited-edition treat at select retailers now and nationwide this summer. For more information about HARIBO treats, follow along on Instagram and Facebook or visit www.haribo.com.

ABOUT HARIBO

HARIBO is the world’s leading manufacturer of gummi products, most famous for our classic Goldbears. Globally, the business employs nearly 7,000 Associates and operates 16 production sites in 11 countries. A family-owned business with a century-long heritage, our founder, Hans Riegel, built HARIBO on a foundation of quality and inspiring moments of childlike happiness through our products. Established in 1920, HARIBO is the acronym that comprises our founder’s name and the city in which the company was born (Bonn, Germany): HAns RIegel BOnn. We pride ourselves on making playful gummies that are meant to be shared so our inner-child can always experience joy through sweet treats. HARIBO global headquarters is in Grafschaft, Germany and its U.S. headquarters operates out of Rosemont, Ill. For more information, visit www.haribo.com.

Contact: Lauren Triffler
Head of Corporate Communications
Lauren.triffler@haribo.com

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