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Healthy happy hour with SOYJOY bars

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When I get stressed, I snack. My go-to vices are white cheddar popcorn, and anything that combines peanut butter and chocolate. When SOYJOY offered to send me some fruit and soy bars for their Perfectly Paired challenge, I jumped at the chance to try to build all-natural recipes for a Healthy Happy Hour.

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SOYJOY bars are made from ingredients you can actually pronounce. Take a look at that banana SOYJOY label: soybeans, raisins, dried banana and pineapple, butter, sugar, corn starch, eggs, salt, and flavor. And they’re each only about 100 – 200 calories!

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I decided to host my own Healthy Happy Hour, so that my friends and I could each try some healthier snacks. Here’s what I came up with!

  • SOYJOY granola: 1 cup plain, nonfat yogurt, 1/2 cup chopped strawberries, topped with 1 chopped Blueberry and 1 chopped Berry SOYJOY bar
  • SOYJOY berry crumble: 1 cup chopped strawberries topped with honey, cinnamon, and 2 chopped Strawberry SOYJOY bars, baked at 450 degrees for 15 minutes
  • The Elvis: 2 100-calorie dark chocolate bars, broken in half and topped with banana slices, 1 tsp. peanut butter, and 1/2 a Banana SOYJOY bar

And because it’s not a happy hour without a cocktail: I also combined the fresh-squeezed juice of one grapefruit with 2 oz tequila in a glass with a salted rim, for a variation on a Greyhound. Grapefruits are rich in vitamin C, and have many other health benefits!

Feeling inspired? Now one lucky Cooking Catastrophe reader can win a SOYJOY prize pack of their very own!

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Enter to win a SOYJOY prize pack!

One lucky reader (within the continental US) will win:

  • A collection of SOYJOY bars
  • $25 to create a SOYJOY recipe
  • Appetizer plates
  • Inspirational cocktail napkins

Just leave your entry in the Rafflecopter widget below by Friday, May 30th, 11:00PM PST – we’ll then randomly select one winner!

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Use your noodle with Annie Chun’s “Next Noodlepreneur” contest!

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Annie Chun’s is known for its quick, healthy Asian-inspired meal options that are all-natural and use no preservatives. I’ve picked their noodle bowls up in the past when I wanted a quick, filling lunch while working away on new projects.

To celebrate March as Noodle Month, Annie Chun’s launched their “Next Noodlepreneur” contest — now extended for an additional two weeks! Participants submit creative ways they’ve added to Annie Chun’s noodle bowls, and can win gift cards and prize packs to continue daydreaming up new meals and flavor combinations.

Have great ideas of ways to use Annie Chun’s noodle bowls as your blank canvas? Head over to their Facebook page and post your recipe and photos of your completed meal. Good luck, and happy noodling!

Game Day Recipes From Frank’s RedHot + Giveaway!

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Super Bowl Sunday is coming up this week, and if you’re hosting a gathering, you’re probably looking for some good Game Day dishes to serve. Frank’s RedHot are celebrating 50 years since the first “Buffalo Wings” were created using Frank’s RedHot Sauce mixed with butter, and since nothing says “Football Food” like a plate of wings, they wanted to share some of their signature recipes with you!

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FRANK’S REDHOT ORIGINAL BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

FRANK’S REDHOT ORIGINAL BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs. chicken wing pieces
  • ¾ cup any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Wing Sauce

Instructions

  • BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 minutes until crispy, turning once.
  • TOSS wings in sauce to coat.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings
  • Tip: You may substitute ½ cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Wings Sauce.
  • Alternate Cooking Directions:
  • Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 minutes.
  • Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.
  • Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes, turning often.
https://www.cookingcatastrophe.com/game-day-recipes-from-franks-redhot-giveaway/

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CAJUN BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

CAJUN BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs. chicken wing pieces
  • ½ cup any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wings Sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2tsp. Cajun seasoned spice blend

Instructions

  • BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500 °F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.
  • MIX Buffalo Wings Sauce, ketchup and spice blend.
  • TOSS wings in sauce to coat.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings
  • Tip: You may substitute 1/2 cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Wings Sauce.
  • Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.
  • Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once.
  • Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.
https://www.cookingcatastrophe.com/game-day-recipes-from-franks-redhot-giveaway/

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HONEY BBQ SESAME WINGS

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

HONEY BBQ SESAME WINGS

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup honey barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • ¼ cup apricot jam
  • 1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil
  • 2 ½ lbs. chicken wings, split and tips discarded
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Combine barbecue sauce, Frank’s RedHot Sauce, jam and sesame oil; set aside.
  • Deep fry* wings at 375°F (HIGH) for 10 min. or until cooked and crispy; drain.
  • Toss hot wings in jam mixture. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Makes 8 servings
  • *Alternate Cooking Directions: Bake 20 min. at 500°F until fully cooked and crispy, turning halfway; Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once; Grill over medium heat about 20 min., turning often.
https://www.cookingcatastrophe.com/game-day-recipes-from-franks-redhot-giveaway/

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SWEET CHILI ASIAN CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

SWEET CHILI ASIAN CHICKEN WINGS

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. chicken wing pieces
  • ¾ cup FRANK’S® RedHot Sweet Chili® Sauce
  • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. grated peeled ginger
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. minced green onion or cilantro

Instructions

  • BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.
  • MIX Sweet Chili Sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in large bowl.
  • TOSS wings in sauce to coat. Sprinkle with green onion or cilantro.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings
  • Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.
  • Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once.
  • Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.
https://www.cookingcatastrophe.com/game-day-recipes-from-franks-redhot-giveaway/

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FRANK’S REDHOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

FRANK’S REDHOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
  • ½ cup any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce
  • ½ cup Crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cans (12.5 oz. each) SWANSON® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained

Instructions

  • HEAT oven to 350ºF. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
  • MIX in salad dressing, Frank’s RedHot sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.
  • BAKE 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or cut up vegetables.
  • Makes 4 cups dip
  • Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.
  • Tips: You may substitute 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.
  • Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Heat on HIGH setting for 1 ½ hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Stir.
  • Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.
https://www.cookingcatastrophe.com/game-day-recipes-from-franks-redhot-giveaway/

Win! Win! Win!

To celebrate Game Day, Frank’s RedHot is giving away a fun little prize pack to one Cooking Catastrophe reader which contains:

  • (3) Coupons for $1.00 off
  • (1) Frank’s RedHot Magnet
  • (1) Frank’s RedHot Blinking Hot Lips
  • (1)Frank’s RedHot Keychain
  • (1) Frank’s RedHot Drink Coozie
  • (1) Frank’s RedHot Tote

To enter, check out the Rafflecopter widget below, which also contains the full official rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the continental US aged 18+ and ends January 30th, 2014 at 11:00 PM PST – sorry, no P.O. Boxes.

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Play With Your Food, Win a Prize

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Your mother probably warned you about playing with your food, but sometimes it can be a good thing – at least when Twinkies and prizes are involved! Now through January 5th, 2014, Hostess is challenging you to decorate your Twinkies to look like the little minions from Despicable Me. You can download their sheet of printable cut-outs and decorate your Twinkie like a paper doll, or come up with your own design using frosting or other creative materials. Why would I do this?, you ask? Well, besides using up all those Twinkies you stockpiled last year, you can also enter to win some pretty sweet prizes! Uploading a photo of your decked-out Twinkie will qualify you for daily Despicable Me 2 Blu-ray drawings as well as the grand prize of a home theater system complete with a 30-disc Blu-ray collection and a year’s supply of Hostess products. To enter, visit the Hostess Facebook page and click on the Twinkie Minion Makeover tab.

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Egg Salad Recipe + Hemp Hearts Giveaway!

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Egg Salad Recipe

Samples were provided for review.

Since FitBloggin’, I’ve been putting hemp hearts on everything. Salads, pudding, stir-frys – anything that seems like it could benefit from a handful of these! Manitoba Harvest sent along an 8 ounce bag of their Hemp Hearts so that I could try my hand at another dish, and I wanted to share this egg salad recipe that I came up with:

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Egg Salad Recipe

Egg Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 hardboiled eggs, peeled
  • 2 TBSP Ruffles Ultimate Smokehouse Bacon Dip
  • 1 TBSP Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts
  • 1 TBSP Honey Mustard
  • 2 TBSP finely chopped red onion

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, smashing the eggs with a fork until thoroughly mixed. Makes two large sandwiches. Best enjoyed on a loaf of Super Fast & Tasty Homemade Bread!
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Win! Win! Win!

Would you like to try out my egg salad? Well, you’re in luck, because one Cooking Catastrophe reader will win an 8 oz bag of Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp Hearts to try out for themselves! To enter, just use the Rafflecopter widget below, which also contains the full official rules. Giveaway is open to residents of the US & Canada, 18+, and ends October 8th, 2013 at 11:00 PM PST.

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