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(Family Features) Cuando terminan las festividades, la mayoría de los anfitriones siguen hablando del pavo. ¿Qué hacer con tanto sobrante de ave?
Durante el fin de semana largo posterior a las reuniones festivas, puede encontrar un uso útil para esos sobrantes. Hay muchas delicias novedosas con pavo, que serán de gran ayuda para aprovechar las sobras y vaciar el refrigerador.
Para servir con tranquilidad sabrosos platillos a sus seres queridos, busque en el empaque del pavo el sello del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), que indica que el pavo fue criado por granjeros responsables que no suministran antibióticos que promueven el crecimiento. Una buena opción es Honeysuckle White, la primera marca líder de pavos que comercializa pavos sin antibióticos que promueven el crecimiento y no cobra un precio más elevado.
La calidad comienza en la granja Hace más de 20 años, Darrell Glaser, un granjero de sexta generación de Texas, comenzó a criar pavos con su madre Jeannette y su esposa Shannon. Hoy en día, sus cuatro hijos también ayudan en la granja familiar.
“Intentamos ofrecer un producto de calidad que otras familias disfruten con tranquilidad durante las festividades”, destacó Glaser.
Glaser, que ha criado casi 14 millones de pavos, señala que todo comienza cuidando la salud y la comodidad de las aves.
“Cuidamos que el entorno sea el indicado para nuestros pavos. Esto incluye mantener secos los pisos de los graneros, que ingrese bastante aire fresco y que las aves reciban agua y alimentos de buena calidad”, manifestó Glaser.
Glaser afirma que si los pavos están felices y cómodos, por lo general, son sanos: se reduce la necesidad de recetar medicamentos, como los antibióticos.
Glaser y su familia son una de las más de 700 familias granjeras independientes que se encargan de criar pavos para Honeysuckle White sin suministrar antibióticos que promuevan el crecimiento.
“Alimentamos a los estadounidenses, y deseamos ofrecer alimentos de calidad a nuestros clientes”, señaló Glaser. “Dado que los consumidores están cada vez más preocupados por su alimentación, criamos pavos saludables sin suministrarles antibióticos que promuevan el crecimiento”.
1 libra (o 3 tazas) de pavo picado Honeysuckle White (carne clara y oscura)
1 paquete (14 onzas) de mezcla para relleno de pan de maíz
1 frasco (16 onzas) de salsa de pavo
1 lata (6 onzas) de salsa de arándanos rojos con arándanos enteros
Preparation
Precaliente el horno a 350 °F. Rocíe los moldes para minipanecillos (para preparar 48) con aceite antiadherente para cocinar.
Pique el pavo recién cocinado o las sobras de pavo en trozos de 1/4 pulgada.
En un tazón grande, prepare el relleno como se indica en el paquete. Agregue el pavo a la mezcla de relleno. Añada una taza de salsa de pavo. La mezcla debería permanecer unida cuando la pase a un tazón con una cuchara. Si la mezcla queda demasiado seca, agregue más cucharadas de salsa hasta lograr la consistencia adecuada.
Coloque el relleno en un molde con una cuchara, rellene cada cavidad y, luego, presione la mezcla hasta completar cada porción.
Lleve al horno entre 15 y 20 minutos o hasta que la parte superior esté dorada. Retire del molde, y decore cada panecillo con salsa de arándanos rojos. También se puede calentar más salsa para servirla como acompañamiento.
Serves
48 panecillos
Croissant de pavo
Ingredients
1 libra (unas 2 tazas) de sobras de pavo entero Honeysuckle White, en cubos de 1/2 pulgada
1 taza de piñones tostados
1 taza de apio en cubos
6 cucharadas de cebolleta fresca picada
6 cucharadas de pimiento rojo, en cubos
1 taza de mayonesa reducida en grasas
2 cucharadas de jugo de limón
12 croissants
Preparation
En un tazón mediano, combine el pavo, los piñones, el apio, las cebolletas y el pimiento rojo. Agregue la mayonesa y el jugo de limón. Divida los croissants en dos, coloque una generosa porción de ensalada de pavo en el fondo de cada croissant, cubra con la otra mitad y sirva.
Para tostar los piñones: en una sartén seca, coloque los piñones en una única capa y tueste a fuego lento (unos 5 minutos), revolviendo siempre que sea necesario para evitar que se quemen. Dado que los piñones se queman fácilmente, es una buena idea controlarlos hasta que queden dorados y con aroma, lo cual significa que están tostados.
Serves
12
Sopa caliente de pavo
Ingredients
1 cebolla blanca, picada (reserve 2 cucharadas)
3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva extravirgen
1,4 libras (unas 3 tazas) de sobras de pavo Honeysuckle White, picadas
1/8 cucharadita de sal
1/8 cucharadita de pimienta molida gruesa
1/2 taza de apio en cubos
1 taza de zanahorias, en cubos
1 diente de ajo, picado
5 pimientos amarillos, sin semillas y en cubos
2 papas medianas, peladas y en cubos
1 lata (15 onzas) de caldo de pollo
1 cucharada de sal
cuencos de pan (opcional)
2 cucharadas de queso parmesano rallado
Preparation
En una sartén, rehogue la cebolla con 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva (de 2 a 3 minutos). Agregue el pavo cocinado y 1/8 cucharadita de sal y pimienta al gusto. Reserve.
En una olla grande a fuego lento, caliente 1 cucharada de aceite. Saltee el apio, la zanahoria, el ajo y las 2 cucharadas reservadas de cebolla durante unos 10 minutos, o hasta que los vegetales estén suaves. Añada los pimientos amarillos, las papas, el caldo y 1 cucharada de sal. Cocine a fuego lento de 15 a 20 minutos, hasta que las papas estén suaves.
Deje enfriar unos 10 minutos y, a continuación, vuelva a colocarlas en la olla para mantener el calor.
Agregue el pavo y la mezcla de cebolla a la sopa.
Vierta la sopa en tazones, y decore con queso parmesano rallado.
Serves
6
Quiche de pavo, espinaca y queso suizo
Ingredients
aceite antiadherente en aerosol
1/2 cebolla blanca, en cubos
1/2 pimiento dulce, en cubos
2 dientes de ajo, picados
1,25 libras (unas 3 tazas) de sobras de pavo entero Honeysuckle White, del tamaño de un bocado
1 paquete (10 onzas) de espinaca congelada, descongelada y bien escurrida
3 huevos
1/2 taza de leche semidescremada
1/2 cucharadita de sal
1/4 cucharadita de pimienta negra molida gruesa
1 taza de queso suizo rallado
1 masa de pastel (9 pulgadas), sin cocinar
Preparation
Precaliente el horno a 350 °F.
Rocíe una sartén grande antiadherente con aceite en aerosol, y colóquela a fuego medio. Saltee la cebolla, el pimiento y el ajo a fuego medio hasta que estén suaves (unos 3 minutos). Añada el pavo y la espinaca descongelada (seque toda la humedad), y saltee durante 1 minuto o hasta que todos los ingredientes estén bien calientes. Retire del fuego.
En un tazón, bata los huevos, la leche, la sal y la pimienta. Espolvoree el queso en la parte inferior de la masa. Por arriba del queso, coloque la mezcla de espinaca, pavo y vegetales. Vierta la preparación con huevo por encima.
Lleve al horno por unos 50 minutos o hasta que el centro esté cocido.
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Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach returns with a Christmas Special on Dec. 20 on Cooking Channel. Plus, Myrtle Beach’s new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass lets visitors dine at featured restaurants across the Grand Strand.
A “Chef Swap at The Beach” Christmas Special will air December 20 on the Cooking Channel. The cast includes L-R: Jamie Daskalis, Jason Trinh, Johanna Wilson Jones, Mason Zeglen, Dylan Foster, Jess Sagun, Gabriel Hernandez. The holiday-themed episode was filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In addition, the new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass dining trail allows fans to engage with the featured restaurants and chefs when in Myrtle Beach. Credit: Visit Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
If you’ve ever watched a cooking competition and thought, I need to eat that, Myrtle Beach is making it easy to turn screen-time cravings into real-life reservations. On Dec. 20, the Cooking Channel will air a festive new episode of “Chef Swap at The Beach” — a Christmas Special that brings back familiar chefs from past seasons for a holiday-themed cooking competition. And for anyone planning a trip (or looking for a reason to), the show’s newest extension makes the experience even more tangible: the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a free digital dining trail that connects fans directly to the restaurants featured across the series.
A holiday episode built on community (and a little friendly pressure)
The Christmas Special follows the established “Chef Swap” format: chefs step outside their own kitchens and comfort zones, then race to create themed dishes under tight time constraints. The twist is the season. Filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, the special leans into holiday energy with seasonal elements and a charitable component — while still spotlighting what the series does best: collaboration, creativity, and the relationships that make the Myrtle Beach food scene feel like a community. As Stuart Butler, President of Visit Myrtle Beach, put it, the series has become “a meaningful way to showcase the talent of the Myrtle Beach area’s culinary community to a national audience,” reflecting “the relationships and sense of community that exist across the Grand Strand.”
Why the International Culinary Institute matters
The setting isn’t just a backdrop. The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach plays a real role in the region’s dining identity — serving as a training ground for aspiring chefs and hospitality pros, and helping feed the local restaurant ecosystem with new talent. In other words: Myrtle Beach’s culinary growth isn’t accidental. It’s being built, taught, and refined — and this special gives viewers a look at that foundation.
The Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass: from TV episode to dining itinerary
Here’s the part that makes this more than a one-night watch. Restaurants featured throughout multiple seasons of “Chef Swap at The Beach” are now included in the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a self-guided dining trail that visitors can use while exploring the Grand Strand. When you sign up for the free digital pass, you unlock a mobile “passport” to participating restaurants, including:
Special offers
Insights into the show’s signature dishes
A curated way to experience restaurants from every season, year-round
It’s a smart move for food lovers who want structure without feeling boxed in — and a fun way to build a Myrtle Beach trip around meals you’ll actually remember. For details on the pass and participating restaurants, visit ChefSwap.com.
Myrtle Beach: more than 60 miles of oceanfront
Yes, Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beautiful oceanfront — but the story Visit Myrtle Beach is telling here is bigger than sand and surf. Known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is made up of 14 unique communities along South Carolina’s northeast coast. Visitors come for the classic vacation staples — entertainment, family attractions, shopping, and world-class golf — but increasingly, they’re also coming hungry. Fresh coastal Carolina cuisine isn’t a side note anymore. It’s part of the main event.
Mark your calendar (and maybe your restaurant list)
If you’re looking for a holiday watch that’s equal parts competition and community, set a reminder for Dec. 20 on the Cooking Channel. And if you want to take it one step further, the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass gives you a ready-made reason to plan a winter escape — one plate at a time. Learn more about Myrtle Beach tourism:visitmyrtlebeach.comExplore the Chef’s Table Pass:ChefSwap.com
How Pecans Became a Holiday Staple: 8,000 Years of American Pecan History
Pecan History? Discover the 8,000-year history of pecans—America’s only native major nut crop. Learn how pecans evolved from wild, overlooked trees to a beloved holiday staple found in pies, pralines, and more.
How Pecans Became a Holiday Staple: 8,000 Years of American Pecan History
Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma State University Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of million of pounds of pecans – 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of that crop stays here. Pecans are used to produce pecan milk, butter and oil, but many of the nuts end up in pecan pies. Throughout history, pecans have been overlooked, poached, cultivated and improved. As they have spread throughout the United States, they have been eaten raw and in recipes. Pecans have grown more popular over the decades, and you will probably encounter them in some form this holiday season. I’m an extension specialist in Oklahoma, a state consistently ranked fifth in pecan production, behind Georgia, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. I’ll admit that I am not a fan of the taste of pecans, which leaves more for the squirrels, crows and enthusiastic pecan lovers.
The spread of pecans
The pecan is a nut related to the hickory. Actually, though we call them nuts, pecans are actually a type of fruit called a drupe. Drupes have pits, like the peach and cherry.Three pecan fruits, which ripen and split open to release pecan nuts, clustered on a pecan tree.IAISI/Moment via Getty Images The pecan nuts that look like little brown footballs are actually the seed that starts inside the pecan fruit – until the fruit ripens and splits open to release the pecan. They are usually the size of your thumb, and you may need a nutcracker to open them. You can eat them raw or as part of a cooked dish. The pecan derives its name from the Algonquin “pakani,” which means “a nut too hard to crack by hand.” Rich in fat and easy to transport, pecans traveled with Native Americans throughout what is now the southern United States. They were used for food, medicine and trade as early as 8,000 years ago.Pecans are native to the southern United States.Elbert L. Little Jr. of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Pecans are native to the southern United States, and while they had previously spread along travel and trade routes, the first documented purposeful planting of a pecan tree was in New York in 1722. Three years later, George Washington’s estate, Mount Vernon, had some planted pecans. Washington loved pecans, and Revolutionary War soldiers said he was constantly eating them. Meanwhile, no one needed to plant pecans in the South, since they naturally grew along riverbanks and in groves. Pecan trees are alternate bearing: They will have a very large crop one year, followed by one or two very small crops. But because they naturally produced a harvest with no input from farmers, people did not need to actively cultivate them. Locals would harvest nuts for themselves but otherwise ignored the self-sufficient trees. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that people in the pecan’s native range realized the pecan’s potential worth for income and trade. Harvesting pecans became competitive, and young boys would climb onto precarious tree branches. One girl was lifted by a hot air balloon so she could beat on the upper branches of trees and let them fall to collectors below. Pecan poaching was a problem in natural groves on private property.
Pecan cultivation begins
Even with so obvious a demand, cultivated orchards in the South were still rare into the 1900s. Pecan trees don’t produce nuts for several years after planting, so their future quality is unknown.An orchard of pecan trees.Jon Frederick/iStock via Getty Images To guarantee quality nuts, farmers began using a technique called grafting; they’d join branches from quality trees to another pecan tree’s trunk. The first attempt at grafting pecans was in 1822, but the attempts weren’t very successful. Grafting pecans became popular after an enslaved man named Antoine who lived on a Louisiana plantation successfully produced large pecans with tender shells by grafting, around 1846. His pecans became the first widely available improved pecan variety.Grafting is a technique that involves connecting the branch of one tree to the trunk of another.Orest Lyzhechka/iStock via Getty Images The variety was named Centennial because it was introduced to the public 30 years later at the Philadelphia Centennial Expedition in 1876, alongside the telephone, Heinz ketchup and the right arm of the Statue of Liberty. This technique also sped up the production process. To keep pecan quality up and produce consistent annual harvests, today’s pecan growers shake the trees while the nuts are still growing, until about half of the pecans fall off. This reduces the number of nuts so that the tree can put more energy into fewer pecans, which leads to better quality. Shaking also evens out the yield, so that the alternate-bearing characteristic doesn’t create a boom-bust cycle.
US pecan consumption
The French brought praline dessert with them when they immigrated to Louisiana in the early 1700s. A praline is a flat, creamy candy made with nuts, sugar, butter and cream. Their original recipe used almonds, but at the time, the only nut available in America was the pecan, so pecan pralines were born.Pralines were originally a French dessert, but Americans began making them with pecans.Jupiterimages/The Image Bank via Getty Images During the Civil War and world wars, Americans consumed pecans in large quantities because they were a protein-packed alternative when meat was expensive and scarce. One cup of pecan halves has about 9 grams of protein. After the wars, pecan demand declined, resulting in millions of excess pounds at harvest. One effort to increase demand was a national pecan recipe contest in 1924. Over 21,000 submissions came from over 5,000 cooks, with 800 of them published in a book. Pecan consumption went up with the inclusion of pecans in commercially prepared foods and the start of the mail-order industry in the 1870s, as pecans can be shipped and stored at room temperature. That characteristic also put them on some Apollo missions. Small amounts of pecans contain many vitamins and minerals. They became commonplace in cereals, which touted their health benefits. In 1938, the federal government published the pamphlet Nuts and How to Use Them, which touted pecans’ nutritional value and came with recipes. Food writers suggested using pecans as shortening because they are composed mostly of fat. The government even put a price ceiling on pecans to encourage consumption, but consumers weren’t buying them. The government ended up buying the surplus pecans and integrating them into the National School Lunch Program.Today, pecan producers use machines called tree shakers to shake pecans out of the trees.Christine_Kohler/iStock via Getty Images While you are sitting around the Thanksgiving table this year, you can discuss one of the biggest controversies in the pecan industry: Are they PEE-cans or puh-KAHNS? Editor’s note: This article was updated to include the amount of protein in a cup of pecans.Shelley Mitchell, Senior Extension Specialist in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
Unwrap the Holidays: Whataburger Launches 12 Days of Whatacheer With Daily App Deals
Celebrate the holidays with Whataburger’s 12 Days of Whatacheer! Discover daily in-app deals, exclusive to Rewards members, from December 12–23. Unwrap new menu favorites, BOGO offers, and festive savings—only on the Whataburger App.
As the holiday lights go up and the year winds down, Whataburger is serving up more than just its signature burgers—it’s delivering a sleigh-full of savings and cheer to its loyal fans. For Rewards members, the season just got a whole lot tastier.
12 Days of Whatacheer: Festive Deals for Rewards Members
From December 12 through December 23, Whataburger is rolling out a new holiday tradition: the 12 Days of Whatacheer. Each day, Rewards members can unlock a fresh, exclusive deal in the Whataburger App—think crave-worthy classics, “buy one, get one” surprises, and complimentary add-ons that make every meal feel like a celebration.
Whether you’re craving a hot Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit to start your morning, a classic Whataburger for lunch, or a sweet Strawberry Shake to cap off your evening, there’s a daily treat waiting to be unwrapped. Just sign in to your Rewards account, check the app, and claim your deal to add a little extra joy to your holiday routine.
How It Works
Who: Whataburger Rewards members (sign up in the app if you’re not already!)
When: December 12–23, with a new offer every day
How: Open the Whataburger App, claim the day’s deal, and enjoy with your next order
A new reward pops up each morning—so there’s always a reason to check in, tap, and treat yourself. According to Scott Hudler, Whataburger’s Chief Marketing Officer, “12 Days of Whatacheer is Whataburger’s way of celebrating the season with a bit of holiday magic and special savings just for our Rewards members.”
Holiday-themed graphic reading ‘12 Days of WhataCheer’ on a red background with white dots. Below the text are images of Whataburger menu items: a Cinnamon Roll, Onion Rings, a Whataburger, a Whatafresher, a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, and a Strawberry Shake.
Why Join the Whataburger Rewards Fun?
It’s not just about the deals (though those are pretty great). It’s about celebrating the season with a brand that’s been a community favorite for 76 years. With over 1,100 locations across 17 states, Whataburger’s family members serve up more than just food—they deliver hospitality and hometown spirit.
Plus, the Whataburger App makes it easy to order, customize, and save—right from your phone. If you haven’t joined the Rewards program yet, now’s the perfect time to start.
Get Started
Ready to add some Whatacheer to your holiday countdown? Download the Whataburger App on iOS or Android, create your Rewards account, and get set to unwrap a new deal every day. For more details, visit Whataburger.com.
Wishing you a season of flavor, fun, and festive deals—see you in the drive-thru!
