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Let’s just admit it.. hosting a holiday meal can be a handful! Lucky for us, food and lifestyle expert Carolina Tarazona joins us with tips and tricks to make your next event, quick, easy and delish! Who doesn't want a headache and hassle-free holiday meal?
“I have some things to share with you that you are going to love this holiday season” says Tarazona. She adds “let me share some of my sweet tooth cravings with you; they´re simple, savory and sure to be a scrumptious success every time!” The best part of the holidays is having dessert first. This year Bob's Red Mill has you covered! These flours are all you´ll need to get your baking on and create a decadent dessert board. Here’s a helpful tip. Choose quality ingredients like these different types of flours for all your baking needs. They are sure to become permanent staples in your pantry!
“I used the All-purpose Organic flour in my kitchen to make soft and chewy peanut butter brownies” says Tarazona. Go for the Gluten-free (one to one baking flour) to make chocolate chip cookies that will melt-in-your mouth. Also their Almond flour has a rich nutty option that is also gluten free it will make the most magically moist almond cake! Here’s another pro-tip: you can package these beauties with a bow and gift them to your guests this holiday season! Grab them nationwide at your local grocery store or on Amazon.com and on BobsRedMill.com.
There is more on the menu for thanksgiving that you don’t want to overlook. “I love partnering with the Wonderful Company because they have the perfect holiday ingredients to elevate traditional drinks and dishes and it’s an easy way to add flavor and antioxidants” says Tarazona. Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice is the wow factor in this pom bourbon smash. Just combine Pom juice with some bourbon, maple syrup, orange juice and lemon juice. Each 16 oz bottle contains the juice of 4 whole pressed pomegranates and nothing else. There are no added sugar, fillers or preservatives. Just pour it over ice with a fresh sprig of rosemary and a sprinkling of arils. Pom Wonderful has these convenient ready to eat containers of fresh Pom Pomegranate Arils. They add a pop of ruby red color, and delicious burst of flavor and texture. Plus, they look gorgeous on roasted eggplant with spiced yogurt. Pom Arils are a good source of fiber and are known known for their antioxidant goodness. Fresh pomegranate season is from October through January, so get them while you can at your local grocer. Be sure to visit PomWonderful.com for a ton of creative recipes!
For more follow Carolina on Instagram @IMCarolinaTarazona.