I think I’ve shared with you before how many times, with ambitious meal plans for the upcoming week, I’ll head to the grocery store with my list of ingredients and diligently purchase lots fresh fruits and vegetables to cook with. Then as the week progresses, I’ll get home too tired to want to cook anything from scratch, and the next day I’m still tired from the previous day, and finally, by the end of the week I’ll have a stack of empty frozen pizza boxes and drawers full of slowly spoiling food in the fruit and vegetable drawers of my fridge. Not only is this a waste of food and money, it obviously isn’t healthy.
One of the things to combat these problems is to purchase canned vegetables. Not only do canned goods have an excellent shelf life, but most of them come prepared to go straight into your recipe for cooking. Del Monte, in partnership with Chef Dave Lieberman of Food Network’s Good Deal with Dave Lieberman, is encouraging households to keep healthy fruits and vegetables in our diets by recommending that we’re stocked up on budget-friendly pantry basics, such as Del Monte Canned Goods. According to Dave, “Now, more than ever, families are looking for economic ways to make nutritious meals for their families, and this is why I partnered on the “Value without Sacrifice” campaign. It’s all about making smart decisions at the grocery store, and using value ingredients in order to stretch your dollar. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to mean sacrificing taste, quality or nutrition. Del Monte products allow families who are on a limited schedule and budget, to easily incorporate fruits and vegetables into their healthy diet. Canned goods are an example of pantry staple items you should always have on hand.”
Del Monte offers a wide variety of canned fruits and vegetables that are convenient and nutritious and are great ingredients to stock-up on without breaking the bank. Over the past few weeks, I took the opportunity to cook up a couple of dishes using a couple of their canned goods. I’ll be honest that I didn’t work up the nerve to make a Chocolate Beet Cake, but after watching the video of Dave preparing the cake mix on solutions.delmonte.com, it’s helping to build up my courage to give it a try. I did use the Del Monte Fresh Cut Leaf Spinach and the Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, Original Recipe to make a creamy Spinach Dip and a hearty Sausage-Pasta Soup.
Simple Spinach and Scallion Dip using Del Monte Fresh Cut Leaf Spinach
This recipe was super easy to follow and we had a bowl full of spinach dip ready within a matter of minutes. I loved that the spinach was ready to use right out of the can.
A couple of tips we learned from this recipe are to make sure that you use Tabasco sauce because it provides a bit of flavor boost to the dip. I also would suggest cutting back on the scallions a little bit because they seemed to be the predominant flavor, although if you use the Tabasco sauce, that might help to lessen the scallion flavor. We didn’t have any Tabasco sauce so we tried to amp it up with other seasoning. I think with those little tweaks, it will really help balance out the flavors and let the spinach flavor shine.
Sausage-Pasta Soup using Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, Original Recipe
I cooked this up on a cold, gloomy, rainy day when I was feeling under the weather. After I figured out how to peel and crumble the sausage, this recipe was easy to prepare – essentially throw everything into a pot and let it cook! I didn’t chop up the stewed tomatoes, opting to leave them in nice big chunks.
I love this soup. It was a hearty soup, with a wonderful, fresh tomato flavor that was very evident but not overwhelming. I added extra Rotini pasta to my soup to make sure there was enough pasta in every bowl. As an added bonus, I didn’t realized that using pre-cooked tomatoes actually makes them healthier. According to Dave, “[C]anned tomatoes (such as Del Monte® Stewed Tomatoes) contain more nutrients and lycopene because they are pre-cooked, which enhances their nutritional content.”
After preparing these recipes, I believe that Del Monte offers high quality, fresh tasting canned goods that are easy to cook with and affordable. I also liked that I was able to easily integrate healthy foods into my meals with minimal effort, receiving much more health benefits than my normal meals. The logic that having a collection of canned goods on hand makes them more likely to be used and cooked with is valid. You can’t prepare meals with ingredients that you don’t have. Stocking up on Del Monte canned goods would mean that you can have a wide variety of fruits and vegetables on hand to prepare your meals.
To learn more about Del Monte canned goods, for more recipes from Dave Lieberman, or for more information and tips, you can visit Del Monte’s Value without Sacrifice website at solutions.delmonte.com. You can also follow Del Monte on Twitter or fan Del Monte on Facebook for links to coupons and special offers.
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One winner will receive a “well stocked pantry” which includes 10-20 cans of assorted Del Monte canned goods and a copy of Dave Lieberman’s book, The 10 Things You Need to Eat.
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I would make the sausage scramble.debp[email protected]
I would make the sausage scramble.
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I would make the Autumn Noodle Bake. It looks yummy.
I would make the Autumn Noodle Bake. It looks yummy.
I am going to try the Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake. I love pineapple upside down cake, so I'm sure this will be a hit too.
I am going to try the Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake. I love pineapple upside down cake, so I'm sure this will be a hit too.
I would love to try Pineapple Rice.
I would love to try Pineapple Rice.
I'd like to prepare Tortellini and Vegetables.bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'd like to prepare Tortellini and Vegetables.
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I'd love to make: Chipotle Corn Chowder
I'd love to make: Chipotle Corn Chowder
Ooh, I'd love to cook the Chicken & Green Bean Alfredo!
Ooh, I'd love to cook the Chicken & Green Bean Alfredo!
My husband would love the Sausage Scramble made with DelMonte canned potatoes.
My husband would love the Sausage Scramble made with DelMonte canned potatoes.
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds delicious and healthy….so I need to try that one.Thank you. 🙂
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds delicious and healthy….so I need to try that one.
Thank you. 🙂
Tortellini and Vegetables!
Tortellini and Vegetables!
I would like to try Del Monte's Cheesy Corn and Chicken Tostada recipeabfantom at yahoo dot com
I would like to try Del Monte's Cheesy Corn and Chicken Tostada recipe
abfantom at yahoo dot com
I like the recipe for Quick Shepard's Pie. It looks like a hearty meal for a cool winter day.
I like the recipe for Quick Shepard's Pie. It looks like a hearty meal for a cool winter day.
I would make their delicious Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata recipe
I would make their delicious Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata recipe
The pineapple rice recipe looks real good!
The pineapple rice recipe looks real good!
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds yummy.
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds yummy.
I would like to try the Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake.
I would like to try the Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake.
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I would like to try the peachy maple pecan waffles!
I would like to try the peachy maple pecan waffles!
I AM GOING TO TRY THE HOLIDAY PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
I AM GOING TO TRY THE HOLIDAY PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
I'd love to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles. All my favorite flavors in one!
I'd love to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles. All my favorite flavors in one!
Sausage Fritata would make a big his in our home. Also the Peachy Mable Pecan Waffles sound wonderful
Sausage Fritata would make a big his in our home. Also the Peachy Mable Pecan Waffles sound wonderful
All of the recipes sound so yummy and will definately try the pasta sausage soup but truth be told one of my favorite meals is just cooked elbow macaroni, Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, a good pat of butter, some kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Needs nothing else.
All of the recipes sound so yummy and will definately try the pasta sausage soup but truth be told one of my favorite meals is just cooked elbow macaroni, Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, a good pat of butter, some kosher salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Needs nothing else.
I'd like to fix the Everyday Primo Pasta Sauce.
I'd like to fix the Everyday Primo Pasta Sauce.
like to try the Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo sounds delisious[email protected]
like to try the Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo sounds delisious
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i'd love to try the peachy maple pecan waffles
i'd love to try the peachy maple pecan waffles
the holiday peach upside down cake sounds good[email protected]
the holiday peach upside down cake sounds good
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The Maple Glazed Ham Skillet sounds yummy. Thanks!
The Maple Glazed Ham Skillet sounds yummy.
Thanks!
I'd like the Santa Fe Skillet Chicken
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I'd like the Santa Fe Skillet Chickenkg4rmt at arrl dot net
I would love to make the Zesty Corn Quesadillas with Spinach Salad recipe.Alicia Webster[email protected]
I would love to make the Zesty Corn Quesadillas with Spinach Salad recipe.
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THE SANTA FE SKILLET CHICKENWHY DID YOU CHANGE YOUR FORM TO SOME A HARD PROCESS?
THE SANTA FE SKILLET CHICKEN
WHY DID YOU CHANGE YOUR FORM TO SOME A HARD PROCESS?
The santa fe skillet chicken I also love to add black beans and tomatoes and wahtever canned goods I have in the pantry…….[email protected]
The santa fe skillet chicken I also love to add black beans and tomatoes and wahtever canned goods I have in the pantry…….
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The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds great. Easy to prepare & easy on the budget.
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds great. Easy to prepare & easy on the budget.
[email protected] The Autumn Noodle Bake appeals to me.
[email protected] The Autumn Noodle Bake appeals to me.
I want to make Acorn Aplenty
I want to make Acorn Aplenty
Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles! YUM!!
Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles! YUM!!
Autumn Noodle Bake
Autumn Noodle Bake
Zesty Corn Quesadillas
Zesty Corn Quesadillas
I would like to make the Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo – FIVE minutes prep time!!!
I would like to make the Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo – FIVE minutes prep time!!!
The Arizona Chicken Chili sounds interesting.
The Arizona Chicken Chili sounds interesting.
I love acorn squash but never thought to stuff it with corn like in the Acorn Aplenty recipe. I guess the family will be getting to try that this next week.
I love acorn squash but never thought to stuff it with corn like in the Acorn Aplenty recipe. I guess the family will be getting to try that this next week.
The Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata sounds really good — and the best thing? I have all the ingredients on hand in my pantry/fridge. Stocking up is awesome sometimes…
The Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata sounds really good — and the best thing? I have all the ingredients on hand in my pantry/fridge. Stocking up is awesome sometimes…
Here is the Sausage-Pasta Soup (Servings: 8) I would cut it in half for my family. Also, change the beef broth to a non salty version. The salami would provide enough salt. Ingredients * 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage * 1 cup onion , chopped * 2 cans (28 oz each) Del Monte® Stewed Tomatoes , undrained and cut up * 3 1/2 cups College Inn® Beef Broth * 2 cups water * 1/4 pound salami , sliced, cut in strips * 6 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) rotini , uncookedDirections 1. Remove sausage from casing; crumble. In large heavy pot, over medium-high heat, brown sausage and onion; drain well. 2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, water and salami; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. 3. Add rotini; simmer 15 minutes more or until pasta is done. Serve hot.Prep Time: 5 MinutesCooking Time: 40 MinutesNutritional InfoPer Serving Calories: 270Total Fat: 9 gSaturated Fat: 3.5 gCholesterol: 25 mgSodium: 1390 mgCarbohydrates: 33 gFiber: 4 gProtein: 18 g % Daily ValueVitamin A: 15 %Vitamin C: 25 %Calcium: 6 %Iron: 20 %
Here is the Sausage-Pasta Soup (Servings: 8)
I would cut it in half for my family. Also, change the beef broth to a non salty version. The salami would provide enough salt.
Ingredients
* 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage
* 1 cup onion , chopped
* 2 cans (28 oz each) Del Monte® Stewed Tomatoes , undrained and cut up
* 3 1/2 cups College Inn® Beef Broth
* 2 cups water
* 1/4 pound salami , sliced, cut in strips
* 6 oz (about 2 1/2 cups) rotini , uncooked
Directions
1. Remove sausage from casing; crumble. In large heavy pot, over medium-high heat, brown sausage and onion; drain well.
2. Stir in tomatoes, broth, water and salami; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Add rotini; simmer 15 minutes more or until pasta is done. Serve hot.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 40 Minutes
Nutritional Info
Per Serving
Calories: 270
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 1390 mg
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 18 g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A: 15 %
Vitamin C: 25 %
Calcium: 6 %
Iron: 20 %
I love couscous but it usually involves a lot of time spent chopping fresh veggies. I'd love to try Del Monte's Southwestern Couscous recipe – it looks good and even better, it looks fast and easy.
I love couscous but it usually involves a lot of time spent chopping fresh veggies. I'd love to try Del Monte's Southwestern Couscous recipe – it looks good and even better, it looks fast and easy.
I would make the “Chicken Parmesan Noodle Bake” but with regular spaghetti sauce instead of the one with mushrooms.
I would make the “Chicken Parmesan Noodle Bake” but with regular spaghetti sauce instead of the one with mushrooms.
I'd like to make the Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet
I'd like to make the Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet
I would like to try the Acorn Aplenty recipe. Thanks!
I would like to try the Acorn Aplenty recipe. Thanks!
I would like the Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo
I would like the Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo
I'd like to make the peachy maple pecan waffles. Yum!
I'd like to make the peachy maple pecan waffles. Yum!
i like Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo
i like Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo
I would love to try Everyday Primo Pasta Sauce
I would love to try Everyday Primo Pasta Sauce
Those Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles look yummy … definitely something I would like to try!!
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Those Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles look yummy … definitely something I would like to try!!myreasonstoblog at gmail dot com
Tomato Rosemary Sauce
Tomato Rosemary Sauce
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With Easter coming up, I think the Angel Food Ambrosia would be perfect to make!
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I'd love to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles. I'm 9 months pregnant, and all kinds of waffles & pancakes are yummy to me! lol
I'd love to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles. I'm 9 months pregnant, and all kinds of waffles & pancakes are yummy to me! lol
With Easter coming up, I think the Angel Food Ambrosia would be perfect to make!digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I saw this first and fell in love: Tropical Waffles. YUM! I would love to cook those up one weekend morning!
I saw this first and fell in love: Tropical Waffles. YUM! I would love to cook those up one weekend morning!
I would make the Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet recipe.
I would make the Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet recipe.
the chicken and green bean alfredo looks quick, easy and tasty!
the chicken and green bean alfredo looks quick, easy and tasty!
Oh, the pasta sausage soup looks great
Oh, the pasta sausage soup looks great
The Maple Glazed Ham Skillet–although I would have to do it without the beans since my grandson has a thing about them!
The Maple Glazed Ham Skillet–although I would have to do it without the beans since my grandson has a thing about them!
I know my family would like the Italian Sausage Bakesusan56bft at gmail dot com
I know my family would like the Italian Sausage Bake
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I would love to try the Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata, thanks!
I would love to try the Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata, thanks!
I would love to try the angel food ambrosia. Sounds yummy!
I would love to try the angel food ambrosia. Sounds yummy!
I would like to cook up the “Chicken Garden Pasta” recipe.
I would like to cook up the “Chicken Garden Pasta” recipe.
Yum Yum! The Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo looks super tasty. I'd like to try that recipe.
Yum Yum! The Chicken and Green Bean Alfredo looks super tasty. I'd like to try that recipe.
I would love to make the Tropical Waffles
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I would love to make the Tropical Waffles
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I'd like to try the Chicken and Rice Bake. Thanks!
I'd like to try the Chicken and Rice Bake. Thanks!
I would love to try the Fast and Hearty Hamburger Soup
I would love to try the Fast and Hearty Hamburger Soup
Southwestern Couscous
Southwestern Couscous
The sausage scramble looks incredible.
The sausage scramble looks incredible.
I would make the 10 Minute Chili. http://recipes.delmonte.com/solutions/Recipe.as…
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!….would love love LOVE to win this!…. =]
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!….would love love LOVE to win this!…. =]
I want to try the Festive Fruit Ambrosia.
I want to try the Festive Fruit Ambrosia.
Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles
Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles
I would like to make the Fruit Basket Waffles with my kids.
I would like to make the Fruit Basket Waffles with my kids.
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds amazing!
The Autumn Noodle Bake sounds amazing!
I would make the 10 Minute Chili. http://recipes.delmonte.com/solutions/Recipe.as…
Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles sound yummy!
Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles sound yummy!
My family would like the Fruit Basket Waffles!
My family would like the Fruit Basket Waffles!
I'd love to try the Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata!
I'd love to try the Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata!
Layered Italian Casserole recipe.
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I would like to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles YUM!!!!!!
I would like to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles YUM!!!!!!
Tortellini and Vegetables is something I'd try
Tortellini and Vegetables is something I'd try
My favorite recipe is Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake. Thanks.
My favorite recipe is Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake. Thanks.
Layered Italian Casserole recipe.lighthousee27(at)gmail.com
I'd love to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles. They sound delicious!
I'd love to try the Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles. They sound delicious!
Even though spring is here, the Autumn Noodle Bake sounds yummy!mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com
Even though spring is here, the Autumn Noodle Bake sounds yummy!
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I like the Everyday Primo Pasta Sauce.
I like the Everyday Primo Pasta Sauce.
i want to make the zesty corn quesadillas!
i want to make the zesty corn quesadillas!
YUM! I think the Tropical Waffles look like a winner. I love their canned tropical fruit salad but would have never thought to use it as a topping! Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
YUM! I think the Tropical Waffles look like a winner. I love their canned tropical fruit salad but would have never thought to use it as a topping!
Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
I think that Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles looks yummy!Thanks for the giveaway!
I think that Peachy Maple Pecan Waffles looks yummy!
Thanks for the giveaway!
The Autumn Noodle Bake souns yummy
The Autumn Noodle Bake souns yummy
I would like to try the Tortellini and Vegetables.
I would like to try the Tortellini and Vegetables.
I'd like to try the Festive Fruit Ambrosia. [email protected]
I would love to cook up the autumn noodle bake.
I would love to cook up the autumn noodle bake.
I'd like to try the Festive Fruit Ambrosia. [email protected]
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I would cook up their Vegetarian Chili recipe
I would cook up their Vegetarian Chili recipe
Thanks for the giveaway…The Fiesta Chili Bake would hit the spot.
Thanks for the giveaway…The Fiesta Chili Bake would hit the spot.
I would like the chicken and green bean alfredo.
I would like the chicken and green bean alfredo.
I'd love to try to make the Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake! Yum!
I'd love to try to make the Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake! Yum!
I'd love to cook up the Tomato Rosemary Sauce with chicken….man, now I'm hungry just thinking about that!
I would love to try the Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata recipe.
I would love to try the Asparagus-Potato Brunch Frittata recipe.
I'd love to cook up the Tomato Rosemary Sauce with chicken….man, now I'm hungry just thinking about that!
The chicken cacciatore sounds good.
The chicken cacciatore sounds good.
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I would love to cook up the Pocahontas Pudding. [email protected]
I would love to cook up the Pocahontas Pudding. [email protected]
I would make the chicken cacciatore.
I would make the chicken cacciatore.
Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake
Holiday Peach Upside Down Cake
The Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet recipe looks very tasty!
The Maple-Glazed Ham Skillet recipe looks very tasty!
I think I am going to try the Pocahontas Pudding this weekend. This is a good way to add a little nutrition to a favorite dessert.
I think I am going to try the Pocahontas Pudding this weekend. This is a good way to add a little nutrition to a favorite dessert.