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Prepare la decoración festiva
Last Updated on July 9, 2024 by Daily News Staff

(Family Features) Deliciosa comida, vino refinado, amigos y familiares. Estos son algunos de los ingredientes preferidos de la temporada festiva.
Afortunadamente, es posible organizar una celebración innovadora con familiares y amigos sin gastar una fortuna. En ALDI, puede ahorrar hasta un 50% en vinos, y productos para cocinar y hornear.*
Un menú con aperitivos encantadoramente presentados y vin brûlé (vino caliente con especias) puede transformar su reunión en un momento memorable. Siga estos consejos de Janice Stahl, estilista culinaria y clienta fiel de ALDI:
- Elija un tema: piense en un tema que cree un clima alegre y genere diálogo entre los invitados. Por ejemplo, “Invierno blanco”, los invitados se vestirán de blanco, ofrecerá solo vinos blancos, espumantes y alimentos con colores claros (langostinos, quesos y galletas de mantequilla de postre).
- Genere un clima festivo: decore la casa conforme al tema elegido. Para generar una experiencia festiva innovadora, invite a su casa al “Invierno blanco” con nieve artificial sobre los manteles y ramas de hojas perennes pintadas de dorado y plateado por todos lados.
- Decore la bandeja de quesos: prepare una mesa de quesos simple pero espectacular. Para ello, ofrezca una selección de 3 a 5 quesos de diferentes texturas y sabores. El queso blando (como el de cabra) combina bien con galletas saladas. El queso semiduro (como el manchego) combina con jaleas o mermeladas ácidas. Sirva los quesos ahumados con frutas secas (nueces), y los quesos madurados, como el parmesano, con vegetales crocantes (apio o pepino) para resaltar los sabores del proceso de maduración.
- Añada un toque europeo: prepare su propia versión del vino caliente europeo, una combinación de vino tinto y especias que crean un trago festivo. Refuerce el toque francés con crêpes deliciosos como aperitivo o dulces como postre.
- Postre casero: prepare una mesa dulce en lugar de servir los postres. Para armar una mesa atractiva, coloque diversos chocolates, dulces y caramelos duros en frascos de vidrio transparente. Combine formas y tamaños diferentes. Ofrezca bolsas pequeñas y sujetadores para que los invitados personalicen su postre e incluso lleven algo a casa.
Creaciones con crêpes
Ofrezca a sus invitados una estación de elaboración de crêpes (panqueques) para probar y crear sabores divertidos e interesantes como aperitivos, postres o delicias de medianoche.
- Ofrezca diferentes tipos de panqueques con chocolate, café, limón e incluso cerveza.
- Cree rellenos innovadores como mantequilla de almendras, frutas en conserva o calabaza asada.
- Para los invitados más aventureros, agregue aderezos como crema de avellanas, ricota batida o salsa de manzana, pero ofrezca también los aderezos más comunes, como azúcar impalpable, salsa de chocolate o crema batida.
Con estos simples consejos asequibles y recetas fáciles de preparar, sorprenderá a sus invitados. Para obtener más ideas divertidas, visite www.aldi.us.
*Basado en una comparación de precios de productos similares vendidos en tiendas minoristas líderes a nivel nacional.
Tarteletas de manzanas y bayas
Ingredients
- 2/3 taza de avena Millville Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 taza de harina multipropósito Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour, y algo más para estirar la masa
- 1/4 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio Baker’s Corner Baking Soda
- 1/4 cucharadita de sal con iodo Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 1/2 taza de mantequilla sin sal Countryside Creamery Unsalted Butter, fría y en cubos
- 1 cucharadita de vinagre blanco Tuscan Garden White Vinegar
- 3 cucharadas de agua helada
- Relleno:
- 1 naranja, ralladura
- 1/2 cucharadita de especias para pastel de calabaza Stonemill Essentials Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3 cucharadas de azúcar morena Baker’s Corner Brown Sugar
- 3 cucharadas de fécula de maíz Baker’s Corner Corn Starch
- 2 cucharadas frambuesas en conserva Berryhill Raspberry Preserves
- 3 tazas de manzanas Gala peladas y en cubos (unas 3 manzanas pequeñas)
- 1 taza de arándanos congelados
Preparation
- Precaliente el horno a 375 °F.
- En un procesador de alimentos, procese la avena, la harina, el bicarbonato de sodio y la sal. Agregue la mantequilla fría, y procese hasta que la mantequilla tenga el tamaño de frijoles. Agregue el vinagre y el agua lentamente. Mezcle hasta formar una masa firme. Enfríe la masa en el refrigerador (30 minutos).
- En un tazón mediano, mezcle todos los ingredientes del relleno.
- Coloque la masa de avena sobre una superficie ligeramente enharinada, y estírela hasta obtener una masa de 1/4 pulgada de espesor. Córtela en 24 círculos de tres pulgadas. Si la masa se torna demasiado cálida para trabajarla, forme una bola y refrigérela. Coloque los círculos en moldes para panecillos.
- Pinche cada círculo con un tenedor, lleve al horno durante 10 minutos, y deje enfriar.
- En cada tarteleta, coloque 2 cucharadas de relleno, y lleve al horno durante 15 minutos o hasta que la masa esté dorada y el relleno haga burbujas.
- Sirva con crema helada de vainilla.
Serves
24 tarteletas
Bocados DeJonghe de langostinos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 taza de vino San Zenone Bianco
- 1 taza de mantequilla sin sal Countryside Creamery Unsalted Butter, dividida
- 1 diente de ajo, picado
- 1 cucharadita de sal con iodo Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 1 cucharadita de pimienta negra molida Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper
- 12 onzas de langostinos Sea Queen Jumbo Easy Peel Raw Shrimp, descongelados y pelados
- 2 tazas de pan rallado Chef’s Cupboard Italian Breadcrumbs
- 750 ml de vino espumante Herres Brut Sparkling
- 1 paquete (5,3 onzas) de galletas saladas con romero Specially Selected Rosemary Flatbread Crackers
Preparation
- Precaliente el horno a 350°F.
- En una olla pequeña, mezcle el vino, 1/2 taza de mantequilla, el ajo, la sal y la pimienta. Cocine a fuego lento durante 5 minutos.
- En un molde de 9 x 13 pulgadas, coloque los langostinos en una sola capa. Vierta la salsa de vino.
- Derrita la mantequilla restante, y mezcle con el pan rallado. Presione sobre los langostinos, y lleve al horno durante 15 minutos o hasta que los langostinos estén rosados y el pan rallado esté ligeramente dorado.
- Sirva copas de vino Brut Sparkling.
- Coloque cuidadosamente cada langostino sobre la galleta del tamaño de un bocado. Ubique la galleta sobre la parte superior de la copa de champagne. Sirva.
Serves
8
Crostini de queso fresco salsa de calabaza
Ingredients
- 1/2 pan baguette francés especial Specially Selected French Baguette, cortado en rebanadas de 1/4 pulgada de espesor
- 1 taza de aceite de oliva extravirgen Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil, dividida
- 1 cucharadita de pimentón Stonemill Essentials Chili Powder
- 2 cucharaditas de especias para pastel de calabaza Stonemill Essentials Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 cucharada de azúcar morena Baker’s Corner Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cucharadita de sal con iodo Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt
- 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta negra molida Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper
- 3/4 taza de calabaza en lata Baker’s Corner 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin
- 1 naranja, ralladura
- 1/3 taza de jugo de naranja exprimido (unas 2 naranjas)
- 1 lima, ralladura
- 1/4 taza de jugo de lima exprimido (unas 3 limas)
- 5 onzas de queso fresco Benita Fresco Cheese, cortado en 10 rectángulos
- 2 1/2 tazas de rúcula bebé orgánica SimplyNature Organic Baby Arugula
Preparation
- En un tazón grande, mezcle las rebanadas de baguette y 1/4 taza de aceite hasta cubrir todo. Coloque en una sola capa sobre una placa para horno. Lleve al horno por 6 minutos. Reserve.
- En un tazón mediano, mezcle el pimentón, las especias para pastel de calabaza, el azúcar morena, la sal, la pimienta, la calabaza, la ralladura de cáscara de naranja, el jugo de naranja, la ralladura de cáscara de lima y el jugo de lima. Incorpore gradualmente el aceite restante. Reserve.
- Caliente una sartén antiadherente a temperatura media/alta. Dore el queso fresco de cada lado. Retire, y deje enfriar. Corte cada rectángulo de queso en diagonal.
- Ubique las rebanadas de baguette en una fuente para servir. Cubra con rúcula y un triángulo de queso fresco. Rocíe con salsa de calabaza.
Serves
25 crostini
SOURCE:
ALDI
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Quick Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe Using Foster Farms Precooked Strips
Quick 10-minute teriyaki chicken bowl using Foster Farms precooked chicken strips, store-bought teriyaki sauce, and rice. Fast, easy, and customizable weeknight meal.
Last Updated on December 13, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Grilled Chicken teriyaki rice (Adobe Sock)
When you need a fast, flavorful meal without the fuss, a teriyaki chicken bowl is one of the easiest dishes you can throw together. Using Foster Farms precooked chicken breast strips, store-bought teriyaki sauce, and ready-to-heat rice, you can have dinner on the table in about ten minutes — no chopping, marinating, or complicated prep required.
A Weeknight Staple
This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, work-from-home lunches, or those moments when you want something warm and satisfying without relying on takeout. With precooked chicken, most of the work is already done for you. All you’re really doing is heating, mixing, and assembling.
“A complete teriyaki bowl in ten minutes — no takeout required.”
Ingredients
1–2 cups cooked rice (microwaveable rice packets work great) 1 cup Foster Farms precooked chicken breast strips ¼–½ cup teriyaki sauce, depending on how saucy you like it 1 cup of vegetables (fresh, steamed, or frozen) Optional toppings: sesame seeds, green onion, pineapple chunks, spicy mayo, red pepper flakes
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Instructions
1. Prep the Base
Start with your rice. If you’re using microwave rice, it heats up in about 60–90 seconds. Leftover rice works just as well — just warm it in a bowl before assembling the dish.
2. Heat the Chicken
Foster Farms precooked chicken strips make this step incredibly simple. Just heat them in a skillet for a couple of minutes or microwave them for under a minute. Add a few tablespoons of teriyaki sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
3. Add the Vegetables
This bowl works with almost any vegetable you enjoy. Frozen stir-fry mixes are quick and convenient, while steamed broccoli or carrots add color and crunch. Toss the veggies into the pan with the chicken so they absorb the teriyaki flavor.
4. Build Your Bowl
Add your rice to a serving bowl and top it with the teriyaki chicken and vegetables. If you want a richer flavor, drizzle on a little extra teriyaki sauce.
5. Customize With Toppings
Finish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or a drizzle of spicy mayo. Pineapple adds a sweet touch that pairs perfectly with teriyaki, giving your bowl a subtle Hawaiian twist.
👉 Download the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe PDF
Why This Recipe Works
What makes this meal so appealing is its flexibility. Use whatever rice you have on hand, swap in your favorite veggies, and adjust the sauce level to your own taste. It’s fast, affordable, and customizable — ideal for anyone looking to simplify their cooking without sacrificing flavor.
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Grazing and Gifting: Sweet Solutions for the Holiday Rush
Grazing and Gifting: hMake holiday entertaining and gifting easy with Florida Citrus. Discover delightful recipes—like Scallops with Grapefruit Butter and Citrus Salad with Burrata—and send sweet, healthy citrus gift baskets to loved ones for a memorable, stress-free season.

Grazing and Gifting: Sweet Solutions for the Holiday Rush
(Family Features) If you feel yourself slipping into the last-minute rush of the holiday season, still searching for dazzling recipes and abundant gifts, rest assured – you’re not alone. Light, refreshing ingredients for spectacular meals are just a click away, and they can make for the perfect presents, too.
Abundantly sweet and simple, Florida Citrus Gifts are a simple way to share holiday cheer with family, friends and loved ones. From cheerful boxes to beautiful baskets and more, they offer options in all shapes and sizes, loaded with freshly picked tangerines, grapefruits, oranges and mandarins. They’re easy to send and even easier to enjoy, providing a one-of-a-kind (and healthy) way to share holiday cheer in memorable meals like Scallops with Florida Grapefruit Butter, sure to become a household favorite for years to come. Pair it with a light and refreshing Florida Citrus Salad with Burrata featuring fresh grapefruit and oranges mingling with peppery arugula and creamy burrata to bring a bit of balance to holiday dining. No festivity is complete without libations, and this Florida Grapefruit Brandy Sour can be a staple at your beverage station. Just mix freshly squeezed Florida Grapefruit juice with brandy, simple syrup, bitters and egg white (for froth) then finish with sparkling water. Find deliciously thoughtful ways to share the sweetness of the season with loved ones by visiting PickFLA.com, which features an interactive map to find a range of gift options that fit your holiday needs. 
Florida Grapefruit Brandy Sour
Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 1- 1 3/4 ounces brandy
- 2 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed Florida Grapefruit Juice
- 1/3 ounce simple syrup, or to taste
- 2 dashes bitters
- 1 egg white
- ice cubes
- 1 ounce sparkling water
- Florida Grapefruit twist, for garnish
- In cocktail shaker, add brandy, Florida Grapefruit juice, simple syrup, bitters and egg white. Shake vigorously 15-20 seconds to create frothy texture.
- Add ice cubes to shaker and shake 15 seconds to chill drink.
- Strain into chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Pour light splash of sparkling water over top to enhance effervescence.
- Garnish with grapefruit twist.

Scallops with Florida Grapefruit Butter
Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes Servings: 4- 2 Florida Grapefruit
- 1 fennel bulb
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for searing, divided
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon, plus 1 pinch, salt, divided, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon, plus 1 pinch, pepper, divided, to taste
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 12 scallops with empty shells
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Peel and cut one Florida Grapefruit into segments. Squeeze remaining grapefruit and reserve juice.
- Wash and finely chop fennel. In bowl, mix fennel with olive oil, sherry vinegar and 1 pinch salt and pepper.
- Mix and add fresh cilantro. Keep a few leaves for garnish.
- In hot frying pan, drizzle with olive oil then sear scallops 1 minute on each side.
- Remove scallops from pan then deglaze with reserved Florida Grapefruit juice. Let it simmer slightly and add butter to make sauce. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Place 1 tablespoon fennel salad in washed shell, top with three scallops and coat with grapefruit butter.
- Finish with reserved cilantro leaves and fresh grapefruit segments.

Florida Citrus Salad with Burrata
Recipe courtesy of the Florida Department of Citrus Florida Citrus Vinaigrette:- 1/3 cup Florida Grapefruit Juice
- 1/3 cup Florida Orange Juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons shallots
- sea salt, to taste
- fresh pepper, to taste
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 Florida Grapefruit, peeled and cut into segments
- 3 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
- 1 bunch radishes, sliced thin and cut into sticks
- 1/3 cup pistachios, grilled and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup arugula
- 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
- sea salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces burrata
- To make vinaigrette: In small bowl, mix Florida Grapefruit Juice, Florida Orange Juice, orange zest, cider vinegar, honey, Dijon, olive oil and shallots until dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside. Vinaigrette will keep 7 days in refrigerator.
- To make pickled onion: Place sliced onion in airtight canning jar.
- In small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Bring to boil and pour over sliced onion in jar. Add small amount of water to completely cover onion. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Pickled onions will keep 15 days in refrigerator.
- To make burrata salad: In bowl, combine Florida Grapefruit and Orange segments; add radish sticks, toasted pistachios, arugula and dill. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place salad on large plate, top with coarsely chopped burrata and drizzle generously with citrus vinaigrette and pickled onion.
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Balance Fall Comfort Foods with a Lighter Bite
Last Updated on December 12, 2025 by Daily News Staff

Balance Fall Comfort Foods with a Lighter Bite
(Family Features) Before turning your attention to the comfort of filling soups and slow-cooked meals, give warmer weather one last hurrah. If you have any garden veggies leftover, this Cucumber and Tomato Salad offers a light, tasty dish that’s perfect for packing to the office. Discover more recipe ideas for any season at Culinary.net.
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6- 3 medium or large cucumbers
- 2-3 vine tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (optional)
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced dill
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Peel and slice cucumbers. Deseed, if desired. Coarsely chop into bite-size pieces. Slice and chop tomatoes. Place cucumbers and tomatoes in large bowl with chopped onions, if desired.
- To make dressing: In separate bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, dill and mayo. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour over cucumber mixture and mix well.
- Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve.
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