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Everyone Is Sure To Love This Easy Dessert Recipe
This holiday dessert recipe is the perfect way to end your holiday dinner.

With all of the delicious dishes that are on your holiday dinner table, it can be hard to save enough room in your stomach for dessert. If the traditional pies don’t appeal to you, that does not mean you have to skip out on the sweetest part of the holiday. Keep this easy and delicious holiday recipe in mind that is sure to meet any sweet tooth craving.

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

You will need:
- ¾ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
- 1/3 cup nut flavored liqueur, such as Frangelico
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 7 cups large dice cinnamon challah, about 10 ounces challah
- 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped and toasted
Then you will need to:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, ½ cup sugar, vanilla, liqueur, and salt into a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth. Evenly distribute the bread and walnuts into a 2-quart baking dish, and pour the custard mixture over the bread, allowing to soak for at least 15 minutes.
3. Bring 8 cups of water to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Evenly spread the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar over the bread pudding. Set the filled baking dish into a larger roasting pan and add enough of the hot water to reach halfway up the dish. Bake until the custard is set and the top is lightly browned about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the water bath and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and then enjoy!
All of us at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season!
December 7, 2015
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With This Thanksgiving Recipe
Impress your friends and family with this Thanksgiving recipe.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you are cooking a whole turkey, you have enough to stress about without having to worry about all the other dishes. To ensure that your Thanksgiving ends on a sweet note, try out this easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe that your whole family is sure to love.

Rustic Apple Tart

You will need:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Flour for the work surface
- 3 Granny Smith apples
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for an egg wash
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons apple jelly
Then you will need to:
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Open the pastry sheet and remove the paper. Fold the sheet back up. Roll out the pastry sheet, still folded, on a lightly floured surface, to an 8 by 14 inch rectangle. Trim off the edges with a pizza cutter or sharp paring knife. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Peel, core, and slice the apples to ¼ inch thick. Toss in a large bowl with sugar.
2. Brush the pastry egg wash, avoiding the edges. Use a sharp paring knife to score a ¾ inch border around the pastry but don’t cut all the way through. Place the apples inside the border and dot with the butter. Bake until the pastry is golden and the apples are tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the jelly with 1 tablespoon water until melted. Brush the apples with the glaze. Serve the tart warm.
All of us at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona would like to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!
November 13, 2015
Tasty Recipe For Tonight’s Dinner!
Seared Tuna With Avocado Salsa

Even though summer is coming to an end, it does not mean that it is time to start pulling out all of your favorite soup recipes. There is still plenty of time to enjoy fresh summer fruits and vegetables with your meals. Try out this delicious seared tuna with avocado salsa recipe that the whole family is sure to love.

You will need:
- ½ cup vertically sliced red onion
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/8 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 avocados, peeled and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- Cooking spray
- 4 6-ounce tuna steaks
Then you will need to:
1. Combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, avocados, garlic, and jalapeno together in a medium bowl.
2. Combine the soy sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce mixture. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Coat the pan evenly with the cooking spray. When the pan is extremely hot, add the tuna steaks and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until the desired degree of doneness is reached, basting the steaks frequently with the soy sauce mixture. Remove the steaks from the grill pan, drizzle with the reserved 1 tablespoon of soy sauce mixture. Serve the fish with the salsa and enjoy!
All of us at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona would like to encourage you to try out this tasty recipe!
August 21, 2015
Try This Light and Delicious Spring Recipe!
Spring Recipe

With the weather heating up, it is the perfect time to find a new light and healthy recipe that the whole family can enjoy together. Try out this delicious strawberry, pistachio, and goat cheese pizza recipe this season.

You will need:
- 1 12 ounce pre-baked pizza crust
- 1/3 cup, or 3 ounces, crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup trimmed watercress
- ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup, or 1 ounce shaved fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped shelled dry roasted pistachios
Then you will need to:
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
2. Place the pizza crust on the baking sheet, and bake at 425 degrees for 8 minutes. Take the crust out of the oven, and arrange the goat cheese evenly over the crust.
3. Mix together the watercress, strawberries, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Toss to gently coat all the ingredients. Arrange the strawberry mixture in an even layer over the goat cheese. Sprinkle the pizza with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pistachios. Serve immediately and enjoy!
While you are enjoying a delicious meal in your backyard this spring, it is the perfect time to look over your homeowner’s insurance policy to make sure that you have the right amount of coverage for the season. Contact the insurance professionals at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona for all of your home insurance coverage needs.
May 11, 2015
Mark Your Calendar For These May Events

May Events

Now that the warm spring weather is here, it is the perfect time to spend more time with your friends and family in the local community. Make sure to mark your calendar for these exciting events in May that people of all ages will enjoy together.

The Mom Expo is taking place on May 1^st and 2^nd at the Mesa Convention Center. Being a mom creates a special bond with not only your child, but other moms as well. The two day tradeshow is designed to nurture this bond between women by inspiring, motivating, and rewarding moms for all that they do each day. Various exhibitors will be on site that will cater to special interests, including moms of young children, educational content and demonstrations, play zones, entertainment, music, and more.

Motorcycles on Main takes place on the first Friday of each month, starting on May 1^st. The family friendly event takes place on Main Street in Downtown Mesa where the roads are closed to car traffic and open to all motorcycle traffic. There is live music to keep you entertained all day, as well as food, beer gardens, and other vendors.

On May 3^rd, head out to the Mesa Arts Center for the Pictures at an Exhibition – Presented by Salt River Brass. The event allows you to enter in the magical world of music based on artwork. Salt River Brass will use brass strokes to bring various piano pieces to life.

All of us at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona would like to invite you and your family out to enjoy these exciting local events next month!

April 29, 2015
Delicious Black Bean and Salmon Tostada Recipe
Spring Recipe

Now that the warm spring weather is here, it is the perfect time to enjoy a light and easy meal in your backyard. Try this simple and refreshing black bean and salmon tostada recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

You will need:
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- Canola oil cooking spray
- 1 7-ounce can boneless, skinless wild Alaskan salmon, drained
- 1 diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapenos, plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice from the jar, separated
- 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 15-ounce rinsed can of black beans
- 3 tablespoons reduced fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 2 chopped scallions
- Lime wedges
You will need to:
1. Position your oven racks in the upper and lower thirds in your oven. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Coat both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray. Place on baking sheets. Bake the tortillas, turning once until they are light brown on both sides, and for about 12 to 14 minutes.
3. Combine the avocado, salmon, and jalapenos in a bowl. Combine the cabbage, cilantro, and pickling juice into another bowl. Blend the sour cream, black beans, scallions, and salsa in a food processor until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a microwave safe bowl. Cover, and microwave on high until hot, or about 2 minutes.
4. Spread each tortilla with some of the bean mixture, add some of the salmon mixture, and top with the cabbage salad. Serve with lime wedges, and enjoy!
All of us at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona would like to encourage you to try out this delicious recipe with all of your friends and family this season!
April 8, 2015