Food and Beverage
Sabrosas recetas con uvas para que sus reuniones de verano sean deliciosas
Last Updated on July 23, 2024 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Las celebraciones de verano con amigos, familiares y vecinos son una forma perfecta de disfrutar del sol, el clima cálido y la camaradería. Sin embargo, para satisfacer a todos sus invitados, necesitará recetas adecuadas para la ocasión.
Recurra a un ingrediente característico y versátil como las uvas de California, que se pueden utilizar en platillos de todo tipo, desde refrescantes ensaladas y platos principales hasta sabrosos condimentos y postres dulces. Las uvas son crujientes, jugosas y dulces, lo que las convierte en una fantástica adición de sabor y textura para una amplia variedad de recetas. Ya sean frescas, salteadas, asadas, a la parrilla o incluso en escabeche, las uvas hacen que cualquier plato sea distinguido.
Por ejemplo, puede comenzar las festividades con uvas como un refrigerio fácil, portátil y saludable, perfecto para los días de verano o usarlas como una adición jugosa a esta Ensalada de Quínoa y Uvas con Miel y Limón, todo combinado, que es ideal como un aperitivo ligero o una comida sola. Acompáñelo con un alimento básico de verano, los hot dogs, con un toque agridulce de condimento de uva en escabeche que lleva estos Hot Dogs de Uva en Escabeche Agridulces a un sabor único.
El postre no puede ser más fácil que el Helado Cremoso de Uva Vegano como una alternativa sin lácteos a los dulces tradicionales de verano. La crema de avena para café y el puré de uvas es todo lo que necesita para crear este delicioso helado. Solo congelar uvas enteras también lo convierte en un postre helado fácil y saludable.
Visite GrapesFromCalifornia.com para obtener más inspiración para el entretenimiento de verano.
Ensalada de Quínoa y Uvas con Miel y Limón
Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos, más al menos 1 hora de enfriamiento
Tiempo de cocción: 22 minutos
Porciones: 6 (1 1/3 tazas por porción)
Vinagreta de Limón:
- 1/2 taza de aceite de oliva extra virgen
- 1/3 taza de jugo de limón verde
- 2 cucharadas de miel
- 3/4 cucharadita de sal marina
- pimienta recién molida, al gusto1/2 taza de aceite de oliva extra virgen
- 1/3 taza de jugo de limón verde
- 2 cucharadas de miel
- 3/4 cucharadita de sal marina
- pimienta recién molida, al gusto
Ensalada:
- 1 1/2 tazas de quinua
- 2 tazas de caldo de verduras
- 2 tazas de uvas de California partidas a la mitad
- 1/2 taza de cebolla morada picada
- 1/4 taza de cilantro fresco picado
- 2 cucharadas de chile jalapeño picado finamente
- 1 aguacate grande, firme y maduro, pelado, sin semilla y cortado en trozos pequeños
- 1/2 taza de cacahuates o maníes picados (opcional)
- Para hacer vinagreta de limón: En un tazón mediano, bata el aceite de oliva, el jugo de limón, la miel, la sal marina y la pimienta al gusto.
- Para hacer la ensalada: En un colador de malla fina, enjuague la quinua; escurra bien. En una cacerola mediana, hierva el caldo y la quinua; reduzca el fuego y cocine a fuego lento, tapado, 12 minutos. Retire del fuego y deje reposar 10 minutos, luego esponje con un tenedor y deje enfriar. Transfiera a un tazón grande.
- Vierta la vinagreta sobre la quinua; revuelva bien para cubrir. Agregue las uvas, la cebolla, el cilantro y el chile jalapeño; tapar y enfríar por lo menos 1 hora.
- Agregue el aguacate con cuidado y transfiéralo a un tazón decorativo. Espolvoree con nueces, si lo desea.
Notas: La ensalada se puede preparar y refrigerar hasta 2 días antes sin aguacate ni cacahuates. Agregue aguacate y cacahuates justo antes de servir.
Información nutricional por porción: 520 calorías; 10 g de proteína; 52 g de carbohidratos; 32 g de grasa (55% de calorías de grasa); 4 1/2 g de grasas saturadas (8% de calorías de grasas saturadas); 0 mg de colesterol; 490 mg de sodio; 7 g de fibra.
Hot Dogs de Uva en Escabeche Agridulces
Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos, más 1 hora de marinado
Tiempo de cocción: 5 minutos
Porciones: 8 (1/4 taza de conserva por porción)
- 1/2 cucharadita de semillas de mostaza
- 1/2 cucharadita de semillas de cilantro
- 1/2 cucharadita de pimienta negra
- 1/2 taza de vinagre de vino
- 1/4 taza de azúcar morena compacta
- 2 1/4 tazas de uvas de California cortadas en cuartos o picadas en trozos grandes (rojas, verdes, negras o combinadas)
- 1/4 taza de cebolla morada en rodajas finas
- 8 salchichas de pavo o pollo
- 8 panes para hot dog, ligeramente tostados
- Coloque las semillas de mostaza, las semillas de cilantro y los granos de pimienta negra en una bolsa pequeña resellable. Con un mazo para carne o un rodillo, triture las semillas y los granos de pimienta.
- En una cacerola pequeña, revuelva el vinagre, el azúcar, las semillas y los granos de pimienta y póngalo a hervir. Retire del fuego y revuelva para disolver el azúcar; deje enfriar. Agregue las uvas y la cebolla; deje enfriar y marinar 1 hora, revolviendo ocasionalmente.
- Caliente la parrilla a fuego medio.
- Ase las salchichas durante 5 minutos, volteándolas ocasionalmente, o hasta que estén doradas y calientes.
- Coloque las salchichas en los panes. Con una espumadera, cubra con uvas en escabeche
Información nutricional por porción: 280 calorías; 10 g de proteína; 39 g de carbohidratos; 10 g de grasa (32% de calorías de grasa); 2 g de grasas saturadas (6% de calorías de grasas saturadas); 35 mg de colesterol; 630 mg de sodio; 1 g de fibra.
Helado Cremoso de Uva Vegano
Tiempo de preparación: 20 minutos
Tiempo de cocción: 10-15 minutos
Porciones: 8 (1/2 taza por porción)
- 1 libra de uvas negras sin tallo de California
- 12 onzas de crema de avena y vainilla para café, bien fría
- 12 onzas de crema de avena para café sin azúcar, bien fría
- En una licuadora de alta velocidad, licué las uvas hasta que queden suaves. Transfiéralo a una cacerola mediana y cocine a fuego lento. Reduzca el fuego a bajo y cocine durante 10 a 15 minutos, o hasta que se reduzca a 1 taza. Cubra y refrigere hasta que esté bien frío.
- Revuelva la crema en el puré de uvas y vierta en el recipiente de la máquina para hacer helados. Congele de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Transfiéralo a un recipiente apto para congelador; cubra y congele hasta que esté firme.
Sustitución: Para un color más claro, use 3/4 de libra de uvas negras y 1/4 de libra de uvas rojas.
Nota: Asegúrese de que el tazón de la máquina para hacer helado esté bien frío o congelado antes de hacer el helado.
Información nutricional por porción: 140 calorías; 0 g de proteína; 22 g de carbohidratos; 6 g de grasa (39% calorías de grasa); 0 g grasa saturada; 0 mg de colesterol; 45 mg de sodio; 1 g de fibra.
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California Table Grape Commission
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Daily News Staff
Fifty volunteers joined Diana Gregory Outreach Services and community partners on November 5, with support from AARP, State Farm, and BHHS Legacy Foundation.
PHOENIX — Fresh produce and community support came together Thursday morning, November 5, 2026, as Veggies for Veterans distributed 700 grocery bags during an event hosted by the Phoenix VA Health Care System.
The Diana Gregory Outreach Services (DGOS) program brought together 50 volunteers to help provide veterans with nutritious food. Each bag contained a variety of 13 fruits and vegetables, according to the event results supplied by organizers.
The effort also received a contribution from Peddler’s Son, which donated a five-pound bag of Idaho potatoes and a bag of grapes for each veteran.
AARP, State Farm, and BHHS Legacy Foundation Lead Financial Support
AARP, State Farm, and BHHS Legacy Foundation were the event’s three largest financial sponsors, helping make the distribution possible.
Volunteers represented all three organizations, along with the Archer Ragsdale Arizona Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Arizona Community Foundation and Santander also contributed volunteer support.
AARP Arizona State Director Dana Marie Kennedy attended the event. AARP’s participation included volunteers and an outreach table featuring candy and AARP-branded giveaway items for attendees and veterans.
Together, the financial contributions, donated food, and volunteer service supported an event centered on veterans and their access to fresh produce.
A Special Guest With a Remarkable Service History
Among those attending was 106-year-old Major Fannie Griffin McClendon, whose military career connects the gathering to an extraordinary chapter in American history.
McClendon served during World War II with the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, widely known as the “Six Triple Eight.” The historic unit of Black women soldiers helped process a massive backlog of military mail in Europe.
Her service continued beyond World War II. The Library of Congress documents her later career in the Air Force, including service as a squadron commander.
Her attendance offered an opportunity to recognize a veteran whose career helped break barriers for Black women in the military.
More Than a Bag of Groceries
Veggies for Veterans’ purpose extends beyond the food distributed at an individual event. The program focuses on helping veterans access fresh produce while creating opportunities for connection and community support.
Grocery costs, transportation, and mobility can make obtaining nutritious food difficult. Bringing produce directly to veterans through VA and community settings is one way the program works to address those barriers.
The November 5 distribution also reflected the collective work behind that support: an organization coordinating the effort, a VA host, financial sponsors, a food donor, and volunteers contributing their time.
With 700 bags distributed and 50 volunteers participating, the event demonstrated how community partnerships can translate into practical support for veterans.
Readers interested in learning more about the program, volunteering, or exploring ways to support its work can visit Diana Gregory Outreach Services.
Reporting note: Event results, sponsor recognition, donations, volunteer participation, and attendee information were supplied for this recap. Historical background on Major McClendon is supported by the Library of Congress.
Sources and Further Information
- Diana Gregory Outreach Services — Veggies for Veterans
- Phoenix VA — November 5 Veggies for Veterans event listing
- Library of Congress — Fannie Griffin McClendon
Food
Campbell’s 2026 State of the Sides Report Puts Holiday Favorites Center Stage
Campbell’s 2026 State of the Sides Report finds Americans are serving more Thanksgiving sides, with green bean casserole and mac & cheese leading the table.
Thanksgiving may be known for turkey, but Campbell’s latest research suggests the real stars of the holiday table are the dishes around it.
Campbell’s has released its fifth annual State of the Sides Report, finding that Americans are placing even more importance on the casseroles, potatoes, pasta and stuffing that define a holiday meal. Based on a survey of 5,017 U.S. adults who celebrate Thanksgiving, the 2026 report paints a familiar picture: tradition still matters, but home cooks are also looking for convenience and flexibility.
Sides Take the Spotlight
The appetite for side dishes is clear. Campbell’s reports that 80% of Americans enjoy cooking the sides more than the turkey, an 11-point increase from 2023. Meanwhile, 86% expect to serve at least four side dishes this Thanksgiving, with a median of five per table.
That enthusiasm is particularly strong among younger generations. Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z respondents, along with 56% of Millennials, said they would be happy eating an all-sides meal.
The nation’s top five Thanksgiving sides have remained consistent for the past three years, though their order has shifted slightly:
- Green bean casserole
- Macaroni and cheese
- Yams or sweet potatoes
- Mashed potatoes
- Stuffing or dressing
Campbell’s estimates those holiday menus will add up to roughly 749 million side dishes served nationwide.
Green Bean Casserole Holds Its Ground
Green bean casserole continues to stand out as one of the most emotionally connected dishes on the table. Sixty-seven percent of those surveyed said it reminds them of Thanksgivings past, and only 19% said they would alter its recipe—the lowest share among the top five sides.
The dish, developed more than 75 years ago in Campbell’s Test Kitchen by Dorcas Reilly, has stayed close to its original five-ingredient formula. Campbell’s says 69% of Americans believe it is best prepared with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup, while 87% name Campbell’s Soup as their preferred option for making it.
The seasonal demand is substantial: Campbell’s sells nearly 40 million cans of Cream of Mushroom soup during the holiday period. Over the last five holiday seasons, the company says it has sold more than 308 million cans.
Mac and Cheese Brings Everyone Together
If green bean casserole is rooted in nostalgia, macaroni and cheese is positioned as the crowd-pleaser. Fifty-seven percent of respondents described it as the side dish everyone can agree on, and it remains Gen Z’s top side for the second consecutive year.
It is also a dish that rarely lingers. Forty-two percent said there are never leftovers when mac and cheese is served. For many cooks, simplicity is part of its appeal: 46% cited easy preparation as a reason for choosing it for a holiday meal.
Tradition, With Space for New Ideas
The report points to a holiday table that is both traditional and adaptable. Americans are holding onto family and cultural recipes while making room for new flavors, shortcuts and sources of inspiration—including AI-assisted meal planning.
For Campbell’s, the findings reinforce a simple conclusion: while holiday menus may evolve, sides remain the dishes that make the gathering feel complete.
Campbell’s commissioned the survey in August and September 2026 through independent research organization Reputation Leaders. National results carry a margin of error of plus or minus 1.4 percentage points.
For more information and holiday recipe ideas, visit Campbell’s Sides Season.
Recipe of the Week
Warm Up Autumn Days with Rich, Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Nothing screams fall quite like pumpkins, and as the weather gets cooler, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in a hot bowl of homemade soup. Roasting a whole pumpkin or kabocha squash creates deeper, richer flavors in this Creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe.
Warm Up Autumn Days with Rich, Creamy Pumpkin Soup
(Feature Impact) Nothing screams fall quite like pumpkins, and as the weather gets cooler, there’s no better way to enjoy them than in a hot bowl of homemade soup.
Roasting a whole pumpkin or kabocha squash creates deeper, richer flavors in this Creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe, but if you don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen, canned pumpkin offers a convenient alternative. Aromatic onion and garlic join warm autumnal spices like ginger and cardamom for a bowl with harmonizing layers of flavor.
Whether you want a pot of pumpkin soup simmering on the stove on a rainy day or plan to serve it as a sophisticated holiday appetizer, this recipe is a delicious way to make the most of the season’s harvest.
Find more seasonal recipe inspiration at Culinary.net.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Recipe adapted from Love and Lemons
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Servings: 6
- 1 pumpkin or kabocha squash (about 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, divided
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling, divided
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk, divided
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- water (optional)
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut pumpkin in half and scoop out seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper then place cut side down on baking sheet. Roast 40-60 minutes, or until soft. Allow to cool then peel away skin and measure 4 1/2 packed cups of flesh.
- In large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and shallot and cook 12-15 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cardamom; stir 30-60 seconds until spices are aromatic. Stir in cooked pumpkin; coconut milk, reserving some for garnish; and broth. Simmer 20 minutes then stir in vinegar.
- Transfer to high-powered blender, working in batches if necessary, or use immersion blender and blend until smooth. If soup is too thick, gradually add up to 1 1/2 cups water until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into bowls and garnish with additional coconut milk, salt, pepper, dash of cayenne and pumpkin seeds, if desired.
Substitution: For convenience, use two cans (15 ounces each) of pumpkin puree instead of whole pumpkin.
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