June, 2012 | Farm Fresh Direct

Enter to Win Free PotatOHs When You Shop at Schnuck Market Stores

By Farm Fresh Direct | Monday, June 25th, 2012 | Giveaways | 2 Comments

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What’s more exciting than potatoes that are ready in just 7 minutes? Potatoes that cook in just 5 minutes or less, and our all-new Express Bake PotatOH Jubileez&#0153 do just that!

Jubileez are convenient, fun-size potatoes that come in three varieties — fingerlings, ruby (red) and gold (yellow) — are a great source of vitamin C, and make a great any-time snack or easy shortcut to a favorite potato recipe.

Just like our full-size russet and sweet PotatOHs, Jubileez are double-washed and sealed in our special BPA-free SavorSeal™ wrap that keeps in their flavor and natural goodness when cooking in the microwave.

What’s even more exciting than potatoes that cook in just 5 minutes or less? Winning lots of FREE PotatOHs! To celebrate the launch of Jubileez&#0153 in Schnuck Market Stores, we’re giving Schnucks customers in the St. Louis area a chance to win a FREE 1-month supply of PotatOHs!

Starting today, look for the above signs in the produce section of Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area and make sure to have your smartphone ready! To enter the contest, simply open your favorite QR code scanning app (such as QR Reader for iPhone or QRDroid for Android) and point your phone at the code on the right bottom corner of the sign. You’ll automatically be taken to the mobile site shown below.

From there, simply follow the instructions to enter the drawing. 5 lucky winners will receive a 1-month supply of FREE PotatOHs shipped right to their doorstep, enough to last for many meals and to give to friends and family! The next time you’re shopping don’t forget the PotatOHs, and make sure you scan! You could scan your way to being a lucky winner!

3 Easy Gluten-Free Potato Recipes For Summer

By Farm Fresh Direct | Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 | Cooking | 0 Comments

Grilled Potato Kabobs with Lemon Herb Drizzle

Summer is a fun time for foodies, with sunny days providing many chances to get creative and bring friends together to eat delicious food. However, with so many ingredients containing gluten, and so many expensive specialty or processed foods leaving a lot to be desired, what’s a gluten-free foodie to do?

Potatoes are an excellent choice for anyone keeping a gluten-free diet full of natural foods instead of off the shelf items. Potatoes are naturally gluten-free, fat-free, and low in sodium. They’re also loaded with potassium and are a good source of Vitamin C, making them a healthy foundation for fun and filling summer recipes. If you’re looking for a good recipe for your next picnic or BBQ, we’ve put together 3 colorful and healthy potato recipes that are easy to prepare, can be made gluten free, and anyone can enjoy on summer days.

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Potato Kabobs with Lemon Herb Drizzle

This mouth-watering summertime favorite features potatoes, corn and zucchini first flavored by garlic in a saucepan, and then bathed in a delicious mix of fresh herbs (your choice of basil, rosemary, marjoram or sage), lemon and sea salt, and ground pepper in the microwave. Finish them up on the grill for a delicious flame-cooked taste. Stay Gluten-Free: skip the chicken sausage, and check your olive oil. If you enjoy flavored olive oils, consider gluten-free-friendly brands.

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Mediterranean Sun Kissed Savory Salad

This fresh and healthy Mediterranean potato salad is filling and refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days or nights. You can use any potatoes you like — russets, reds, whites, fingerlings, or purples — and combine them with the delicious flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Stay Gluten-Free: feta cheese and balsamic vinegar are gluten-free, but sometimes combined with other ingredients. Double-check your containers before cooking.

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Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes

Lemon zest, olive oil and oregano add a Greek twist to roasted potatoes. Simply cut russet potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks and bathe in oil, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper. Oven roast at 450ºF, occasionally turning the potatoes over for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and tender. Let cool and then serve! Stay Gluten-Free: as mentioned above, stick with a gluten-free-friendly brand if you enjoy flavored olive oils.

Like these recipes? Let us know what you think in the comments!

3 Hearty Father’s Day Microwave Potato Recipes

By Farm Fresh Direct | Friday, June 15th, 2012 | Cooking | 0 Comments

Family making food

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and what better way to celebrate dear ol’ dad than with a delicious potato dish that’s sure to satisfy his appetite? If you’re looking to make this Sunday special for your dad or grandpa, and he’s tired of the usual steaks and burgers, look no more! We have three fun and hearty chicken, meat and sausage potato recipes that are bound to put a big smile on your dad’s face on Father’s Day.

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Potatoes Topped with Creamed Chicken

This quick and easy recipe combines all of the delicious flavors of Express Bake PotatOHs, chicken, creamy chicken soup and milk. The result is a comforting meal that’s perfect as a surprise snack, lunch or dinner. If your dad is a fan of chicken, potatoes and soup, this is a perfect way to make it so he can enjoy all three at once!

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Sweet Potatoes Topped with Chicken Apple Sausage and Apples

If your dad likes a little bit of sweet with his meat, this recipe is perfect for him! This recipe combines Express Bake Sweet PotatOHs with chicken apple sausage, a granny smith apple, butter, and just a bit of salt and pepper. The result is a delicious and indulgent sweet potato dish he’ll never forget.

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Meatloaf-Stuffed Microwave Potato

Does your dad like potatoes? What about meatloaf? If you said yes to both, then brace yourself for a recipe that combines the best of both worlds! Simply scoop out some of the inside of the potatoes and stuff them with meatloaf or bulk sausage, and microwave until cooked. Let cool a bit before serving, and watch your dad laugh with joy — this is a meal made for dads!

Like these recipes? Let us know what you think in the comments!

5 Healthy Vegetables To Cook With Potatoes

By Farm Fresh Direct | Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 | Cooking | 0 Comments

Fruit and Vegetable Heart

June is National Fruit and Vegetables Month, and with Americans eating almost 126 pounds of potatoes per capita each year, the potato is easily America’s favorite vegetable. We’re celebrating this special month by recommend 5 tasty veggies that make any potato dish truly delicious, and also help promote your body’s health.

Asparagus

This low-calorie and low-sodium perennial is a great source of dietary fiber, as well as many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin B6, which promotes good metabolism. You can roast, steam and stir-fry asparagus shoots, or even serve them raw as part of a salad.

Try a Recipe

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes and Asparagus

Broccoli

A good source for Vitamin C and dietary fiber, Broccoli offers many more health benefits, including anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-cancer properties, and helping to prevent heart disease. There are many ways to cook broccoli, but steaming is the best way to retain all of the good stuff that makes Broccoli one of the healthiest vegetables around.

Try a Recipe

Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

Like broccoli, these funny-looking buds have anti-cancer properties and are also great sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fiber. If you’re not a fan of bitter foods, add some butter, garlic and salt to even things out when cooking. Also, avoid boiling when cooking brussels sprouts, and steam, microwave or stir-fry to preserve most nutritional benefits.

Try a Recipe

Microwave Steamed New Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Carrots

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, and helps with immunity, bone development, vision and fighting different types of cancer. Carrots can be chopped, boiled, fried and steamed; and used as sides or in soups, stews and even salads; making them one of the most versatile vegetables you can eat.

Try a Recipe

Quick & Healthy Garden Veggie Potato Salad

Red Onions

The outer layers of red onions contain high amounts of flavonoids, which help to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Red onions can be chopped and served raw with salads or sandwiches, and cooked to allow their sweet taste to give soups and stews a delicious flavor.

Try a Recipe

Quick & Healthy Microwave Baked Potato Salad

Potatoes Ready In Just 5 Minutes In The Microwave: Express Bake PotatOH Jubileez

By Farm Fresh Direct | Friday, June 1st, 2012 | Products | 0 Comments

Express Bake PotatOH Jubileez Products

If you’re a fan of our full-size Express Bake PotatOHs and Express Bake Sweet PotatOHs, you’ll love our fun-size Express Bake PotatOH Jubileez! These aren’t just any ordinary small potatoes — they pack a big flavor, make a perfect snack or meal, and best of all, they go from the microwave to your table in just 5 minutes!

They come in three different varieties: Express Bake PotatOH Fingerling Jubileez, Express Bake PotatOH Gold Jubileez (yellow potatoes) or Express Bake PotatOH Ruby Jubileez (red potatoes). Just like our full-size russet and sweet PotatOHs, they’re double-washed and sealed in our special BPA-free SavorSeal™ wrap, certified safe by the FDA and designed to protect texture, flavor and moisture when cooking in the microwave.

Read along to learn some of the many ways that our Jubileez make life a little easier, happier and healthier.

A Quick and Healthy Snack

Jubileez cook in just 5 minutes in the microwave. Just like little brothers or sisters tend to do, Jubileez outdo their bigger PotatOH siblings and beat their cooking time by 2 whole minutes! That means that if you’re short on time at lunch and you need a snack ASAP, we’ve got you covered!

Try them with a little bit of butter, salt and pepper for a classic and delicious taste; or a sprinkle of chili powder, lemon juice and salt if you like to keep things light, but want some spice and zing.

An Easy Side Dish For Any Meal

Potatoes go with everything, and of course, no meal is ever complete without potatoes. Our Jubileez make it easy to add potatoes to any entree as a side dish. Simply microwave, let them cool for 3 minutes or until wrapper is cooled, and serve right away!

A Shortcut for Your Favorite Recipes

Think about how much time you can save making your next potato salad or mashed potatoes when you can skip the baking, boiling or steaming, and have potatoes ready in just 5 minutes. Now the hardest part of cooking a potato recipe is figuring out what to do with all that free time you now have!

Look for our Jubileez in your local stores!

How would you eat Jubileez? What recipes would you make? Let us know by posting in the comments — we’d love to read what you come up with!