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  • Everyone Is Sure To Love This Easy Dessert Recipe

    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!

  • Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With This Thanksgiving Recipe

    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!

  • Tasty Fall Recipe The Whole Family Can Enjoy

    Tasty Fall Recipe The Whole Family Can Enjoy

    Stuffed Pumpkin With Cranberry Raisin Bread Pudding

    Halloween is almost here, and while your children may be excited to fill up their bags with candy, you should be getting excited about all the fun recipes that you can enjoy with the flavors of the season. Try this delicious stuffed pumpkin with cranberry raisin bread pudding recipe that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

    You will need:

    • 1 3-pound pumpkin
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup butter, melted
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ¾ cup half and half
    • ¾ cup chopped pecans, toasted
    • 1 16-ounce raisin bread loaf, cut into 1 inch cubes
    • ½ cup fresh cranberries

    Then you will need to:

    1. Cut the top off the pumpkin, putting the lid with the stem to the side. Scoop out the pumpkin seeds and pulp, and reserve them for another use. Brush the inside of the pumpkin with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and top with the lid. Bake the pumpkin at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
    2. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and brush the inside of the pumpkin shell with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
    3. Stir together the eggs, sugar, butter, half and half, pecans raisin bread, and cranberries. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
    4. Bake the pumpkin and bread pudding at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Let the pumpkin cool and then spoon the bread pudding into the pumpkin shell.

    All of us at Saks Insurance in Mesa, Arizona would like to wish you and your family a happy Halloween!

  • Tasty Recipe For Tonight’s Dinner!

    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!

  • Delicious, Easy Recipe for Summer

    Delicious, Easy Recipe for Summer

    Salsa Verde Steak Sandwich

    Summer is the perfect season to spend as much time as possible with your friends and family, not in the kitchen cooking up complicated meals. There are plenty of delicious, quick meals that your whole family will enjoy that will not keep you cooped up in the kitchen. Keep this easy salsa verde steak sandwich recipe in mind to enjoy this summer.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 ½ pounds petite filet, beef or shoulder tenderloin
    • 6 large tomatillos
    • Salt and pepper
    • Vegetable oil spray
    • 3 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1 chopped large onion
    • 4 chopped cloves of garlic
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
    • 1 cup room temperature lager beer
    • ½ cup canned green chilies, drained
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon mild-flavored honey
    • 4 hoagie rolls
    • 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

    Directions:

    1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Freeze the meat for 10 minutes.
    2. On a baking sheet, spray the tomatillos with the vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast the tomatillos until they are charred, about 20 minutes.
    3. While the tomatillos are roasting, heat up 3 tablespoons canola oil in a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, and coriander. Sauté until the onions are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Reduce the heat by half.
    4. Puree the roasted tomatillos in a food processor with the cilantro, chilies, and honey. Add the tomatillo puree to the skillet, keeping the salsa verde mixture at a simmer.
    5. Cut the meat against the grain. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to a clean cast iron skillet or griddle pan over high heat. Sear and toss the meat to cook through, working in batches. Once all the meat is browned, dress with Worcestershire.
    6. Turn on the broiler. Pile the meat on your roll bottoms, scatter cheese on top, and arrange on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 minute to melt the cheese. Before serving, add lots of salsa verde and the bun tops, and enjoy!

    All of us at Saks Insurance Agency in Mesa, Arizona would like to encourage you to try this delicious recipe this summer!

  • Delicious Black Bean and Salmon Tostada Recipe

    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!