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Warm Farro Salad with RayZyn’s

December 31, 2016 by Mary 22 Comments

The Wine Co. RayZyn's packages in 3 flavors.Imagine raisins that have more antioxidants than wine!! Not that I’m giving up my wine but we could always use more antioxidants to combat all the diseases out there. These Wine RayZyn’s are a crunchy superfood in three flavors – ChardonayZyn, MerlayZyn, and CabernayZyn are really simply dried wine grapes. If you got our MARY’s secret ingredients winter box, you received two of the three flavors.  

They’re delicious and super crunchy. A little different than you’d expect, the crunch comes from the seeds and the seeds have more antioxidants than the rest of the dried grape, so crunch away!!

I made this warm farro salad with the RayZyns, (any flavor will work), some sautéed onions and radishes. I’m calling this a salad because of the radishes but believe me, this was delicious and comforting, even on a cold winter night. Finishing it with the sherry vinegar adds just the right amount of acid to tie the sweet, from the RayZyns, with the savory, from the onions and radishes, together, while the lovely farro adds its own soft chewy texture. The butter at the end is a good addition as well, to tie it all together.

And don’t worry about serving this warm salad to your kids, there’s no alcohol in these RayZyn’s and they’re non GMO, all natural, and vegan!

Make this to go with any protein. You’ll be delighted.

Warm farro salad with RayZyn's in a red bowl.WARM FARRO SALAD WITH RAYZYN’S – serves 4

1 cup farro
1 tsp. coarse sea salt
3 cups water
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 small onion or shallot, minced
1 anchovy fillet, drained and patted dry
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
3 radishes, chopped
1/2 cup RayZyns, any flavor, finely chopped
Fine grind sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 Tbs. sherry vinegar

Warm farro salad with RayZyn's ingredients on a wooden cutting board.Combine farro, water and 1 tsp. coarse sea salt in a small pot. Being to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Test after 15 minutes. The texture of the farro should be tender and chewy, a little al dente. And the farro should always be covered with water while cooking. This will take 15 – 30 minutes of cooking time.

Meanwhile, as the farro is cooking, in a small skillet, warm 1 Tbs. olive oil on low heat and add the minced onion or shallot and the anchovy. Cover and let cook on low heat for 10 minutes to soften and sweeten the onion, and melt the anchovy, stirring occasionally.

Uncover and add the chopped radishes and cook for just 3 minutes on medium high heat. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the 1 Tbs. of butter. Swirl it around to melt the butter off heat, but keep the skillet in a warm place.

Finely chopped RayZyn's with three radishes on a cutting board.Finely chop the RayZyn’s, any flavor will be delicious.

Drain the farro when done. Shake the colander and stir the grains to remove any extra water. Lay the farro out on one-half of a clean linen or cotton towel and cover with the other half of the towel to mop up any extra water from the farro.

In a warm bowl, combine the farro, the radishes and onion mixture, the finely chopped RayZyns, plus 1 Tbs. good olive oil and sprinkle the sherry vinegar over all. Toss to combine well and taste for salt and pepper. It may not need any salt.

Serve immediately, with LOVE!

Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Products for sale, Salads, Sides Tagged With: raisins, RayZyn's, The Wine Co., vegetarian, wine raisins, Wine RayZyn Co.

2016 Winter Subscription Box Revealed

December 16, 2016 by Mary 2 Comments

Winter 2016 MARY's secret ingredients subscription box.The holidays are here and this MARY’s secret ingredients 2016 winter subscription box is the perfect festive gift! We’ve got delicious organic green mint tea (an awesome combination), and bright red lingonberry jam to make your toast (and many other things) festive! Then, the coolest looking cake slicer and server from Finland to cut and serve your cake oh so neat, the most potent and fragrant za’atar spice mix to add zip to anything, and RayZyns made of wine grapes, that are full of antioxidants. Eat these crunchy babies and they’ll keep you healthy all season long, and the MOST DELICIOUS pasta. Ever. Handmade in Brooklyn with just organic semolina flour and water, you will want to eat this everyday!!

When you cook with love and exciting new ingredients, your food will always taste better. So gather round the table, make some memories and spread some LOVE.

Take a look at the video our awesome team of designers put together!!

Felix Lingonberries jam jar.FELIX 

Felix jams has been bringing Swedish lingonberries to the American palate for over 50 years. As familiar as Volvo, IKEA, and Swedish meatballs, lingonberries were recommended on the Doctor Oz Show as a super fruit with antioxidant benefits. This small red berry has been picked and enjoyed since Viking times. Its piquant sweet and tart flavor makes it as unique as it is delicious.

Felix jams are made of simple ingredients: Handpicked wild Lingonberries, pure sugar and fresh water, in a time-tested recipe. Because many Swedes are accustomed to picking their own wild berries, an unusually high standard is required for jams to succeed in Sweden, and Felix is the number one choice.

HOME COOK’S PANTRY ZA’ATARHome Cooks Pantry za'atar.

Home Cook’s Pantry specializes in fresh, made-to-order spice blends. Each pure blend is customizable to your taste preferences, made without artificial colors, fillers, anti-caking agents or MSG. Experience a different culture at each meal with blends from around the world.

Za’atar is a  mix of herbs, sumac and sesame seed. It is an intensely aromatic ancient spice blend and condiment that is used to flavor everything from grilled meats to baked bread. It is also delicious when used  on roasted vegetables, sprinkled on salads, and it can also be steeped to make tea.


Magisso cake server with outer package.MAGISSO CAKE SERVER

Established in 2008 in Helsinki, Finland, Magisso has a burning passion to make meaningful design and international business. Over 20 design awards later they still thrive from that same passion. They are driven by a desire to solve problems and create beautiful designs.

With the fun and colorful Magisso Cake Server, cutting and serving your favorite cake is easier and more stylish than ever. All you need to do is press the cake server through a cake, squeeze it gently to lift the piece onto your plate. Release and get a perfect piece of cake upright on your plate.

Sfoglini pasta in a bag.SFOGLINI PASTA

In 2012, Sfoglini (Sfo-lee-nee) opened its doors  in Brooklyn, NY with one clear mission: to bring classic Italian style pasta back to New York City. They are dedicated to sourcing top quality American organic grains and using traditional Italian methods to bring you the same pasta served at some of New York’s most revered restaurants. Spaccatelli, also sometimes referred to as Strozzapreti “priest’s collars”, resembles a rolled-up scroll or towel, smooth and tight. It is superb with a chunky meat sauce that wraps into the curved folds.

Stash Merry Mint Organic Green tea.STASH TEA

Since 1972, Stash has been dedicated to providing premium quality teas. They begin with tea leaves from the world’s premier tea gardens and the finest herbs and spices gathered from around the globe. Their master blenders combine these botanical ingredients to create unique and delicious teas that are natural and free of artificial flavors and colors.

Organic Merry Mint Green Tea – A festive blend of organic green tea and lively spearmint and peppermint.

THE WINE RAYZYNS Co.RayZyn's CabernayZyn package.

Wine RayZyns are premium, specially dried Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Merlot wine grapes that are high in fiber and have more antioxidants than wine. Packed with nutrition, these dried wine grapes are deliciously sweet with a unique taste and texture that are true to each varietal.

The box contains two of the following flavors:

CabernayZyn™ – Dried Cabernet Wine Grapes – With this RayZyn product, enjoy bold, complex flavors like blackberry, fig, and currant.

ChardonayZyn™ – Dried Chardonnay Wine Grapes – Savor the crisp, rich taste with touches of apricot and toasted caramel with this delightful RayZyn snack.

MerlayZyn™ – Dried Merlot Wine Grapes – Experience this RayZyn product and enjoy velvety flavors with hints of raspberry and plum.

Start the New Year right. Eat healthy. Live Joyfully.

There are a few boxes left and you can buy a winter subscription box here and receive all of these great products! Look out for all of my recipes using these products in the coming days.  Better pantries make better meals!

Filed Under: Products for sale Tagged With: Felix Wild Natural Lingonberries, Home Cook's Pantry Za'atar, Magisso cake server, Mary's Secret Ingredients, RayZyn's, Sfoglini pasta, Stash tea organic green mint tea, subscription box

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