Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread Review and Giveaway, *2 WINNERS*, Ends 9/28/12

I've been blessed to blog for the Robert Rothschild Farm for over a year now.  And I'm never disappointed with the products they make!

Recently, I received a jar of the absolutely fabulous Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread.

I love Mediterranean cuisine:  Italian, Greek, French, Spanish... It's hearty, spicy, complex.  Just like Rothschild's Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread.

I tried it several different ways:  On crackers,  a dollup on top of greek salad,  as a dip for taquitos, and more.  It's versatile and it's delicious.  It has a nice 'bite' at the finish.  Love that.

Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread

Description:

Fire roasted eggplant, red peppers, sweet onions, feta and salty capers are blended with tart vinegar to create this delectable spread.

Suggested Uses:

Serve with crackers or baguettes fora  quick appetizer.  Perfect dip for vegetables.  Also try as a condiment on sandwiches.

All Natural
Gluten Free
Kosher D

The following is my favourite recipe.  We tried it last week and it was marvelous!

Mediterranean Seafood Pasta

Description:

A delicious pasta dinner featuring our Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread, shrimp or crabmeat and fresh feta cheese.

Ingredients:

*1 box pasta: Penne, Farfalle or Linguini, cooked
*1 lb. shrimp or crabmeat
*1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
*1 1/2 cups (1 pint) Heavy Cream or half n half
*3/4 cup Feta cheese, fresh
*Salt & Pepper to taste
*1 cup Robert Rothschild Farm Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread
*1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. Season shrimp with salt & pepper. Heat a large skillet over Medium-High heat & add olive oil. Sauté shrimp 2 minutes or until fully cooked. Add cream, feta & and vegetable spread. Stir over Medium-High heat until mixture begins to thicken; stir constantly to prevent scorching. Add cooked pasta & toss gently. Top with fresh basil. Chicken can be substituted for the seafood.

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DISCLOSURE:
I received a jar of Fire Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Spread for the purpose of this review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

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Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce - Giveaway - *2 Winners* - Ends 8/18/12

I am crazy about sauces and dips that use peppers as a main ingredient. For me, the spicier / hotter, the better!

I was delighted to receive a bottle of Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce from Robert Rothschild Farm.

It's lovely sauce just to look at -- bright chunks of pineapple, the deep orange of the habanero -- and oh -- that amazing fragrance. I couldn't resist -- I ate a spoonful of it right away.

The flavours are just so incredible. I went out and bought a box of crackers, spreadable swiss cheese, topped that off with the sauce, and proceeded to eat WAY too much! But it was so good. :) I highly recommend it!

This is a very versatile sauce: as a topper for cheese and crackers, as a dip for veggies (or cooked meats), as a marinade -- you name it.

This is my favourite recipe from the Robert Rothschild website:

Easy Weeknight Pork Chops

Ingredients

4 Pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 cups Robert Rothschild Farm Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce or Dip
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Grilling: Grill pork on preheated, oiled grill for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until done, basting with Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce every 1-2 minutes.

Stovetop: Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cook chops 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Add Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce to pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Add chops back to pan and finish pork chops in a 450 degree F oven.

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I received a bottle of Roasted Pineapple and Habanero Sauce for the purpose of this review. I receive no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the product(s).

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Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce -- Ends 2/8/12

I am a huge fan of Robert Rothschild Farm and their incredibly delicious sauces, condiments, topppings, and dips.

Just recently, Mike and I were delighted to receive a jar of Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce.

We knew exactly when and how we were going to use it! Mike and his friend, Thomas, love to cook-out and had already planned a huge bar-be-cue.

We took the sauce and used it to marinate / baste venison, turkey, chicken, and ribs. It's utterly fantastic!

The hot pepper is a nice, intense heat but not so hot that it masks or ruins the flavour of the meat. The raspberry adds a lovely refreshing sweetness -- the combination of hot and sweet is perfect for grilling.

We give it 11 thumbs up (that's how many people were at the bar-be-cue. :D

Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Description:
Sweet, sun-ripened raspberries are blended with smoky, spicy chipotle peppers. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy.
Suggested Uses:
This sauce basted on ribs is a treat for the palate or pour over meatballs for a quick appetizer.

There are several great recipes on the Robert Rothschild Farm website and this is my favourite for a quick party-time snack:

Hot Pepper Raspberry Meatballs

Ingredients:

•1 lb. Meatballs, frozen
•1 jar Robert Rothschild Farm Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce

Instructions:

Place frozen meatballs and Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce in a crock pot and let cook until meatballs are thoroughly heated.


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I received a jar of Hot Pepper Raspberry Chipotle Sauce for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread Giveaway Ends 1/23/12

I'm sure you all know by now that Mike and I love to cook and try new foods. We are never disappointed with the foods we've received from the incomparable Robert Rothschild Farm.

Over the Holidays, I received a jar of their Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread. I went wild with it!

I found so many ways to use this amazing spread. Sweet or savory -- it's the perfect condiment.

Mike is a Brie Cheese freak and he used it first. He placed a round of Brie in Crescent Roll dough, topped the cheese with the Carmelized Onion Spread, folded the dough over the top and baked it. It was YUMMEH!

We topped our burgers, too. Crackers, pita... you name it. We also used it to top an apple-baked pork loin. The flavour is incredible and the variety of uses is endless.

Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread
Caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar and crushed red peppers join together for this incredible spread.

•Perfect to use as a cheese topper – serve with toasted bread for a delightful appetizer.
•Also great as the base for a goat cheese pizza.
•All-Natural
•Gluten Free

Here's a fantastic recipe from the website:

Quick Herbed New Potatoes

Ingredients:

•Aluminum foil
•1 1/2 lbs. New potatoes, cut in quarters
•6 cloves Garlic, more if desired, do not remove the skins
•Olive oil
•1/2 cup Robert Rothschild Farm Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread
•Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
•2 sprigs Fresh thyme
•2 sprigs Fresh rosemary

Instructions:

1.Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2.With a double layer of aluminum foil, create a packet for the potatoes.

3.Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl with the garlic; add enough olive oil just to coat the potatoes.

4.Fold in the
Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread and season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes and garlic in the center of your double layer foil packet.

5.Top with herb sprigs. Fold the foil over the vegetables; fold over the remaining 3 edges at least twice to seal.

6.Place foil packet in preheated grill for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Be careful of the steam when opening the packet.

7. Discard the herbs, check for seasoning and serve hot.

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DISCLOSURE:
I received a jar of Caramelized Onion Balsamic Spread for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard Review & Giveaway Ends 12/5/11

Mustard is my favourite condiment. Always has been. Most kids love ketchup -- Mine did!
Not me. Even as a little kid -- it was mustard!

When I received this jar of Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard, I was so tickled. Mustards are my *go to* choice for pork, beef, lamb, and fish. And it's perfect for dips and sauces -- especially during the upcoming holidays.

I made a special sauce with the Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard that is reminiscent of a sauce served at a childhood restaurant on Tybee Island.

1/2 Cup Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard
2 TBLS. Ketchup
2 TBLS. Sweet Pickle Relish
1/4 TSP. Black Pepper

Mix well, chill. Serve on burgers and hot dogs! (YUMMEH!)

Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard

The combination of blue cheese, honey and spices is sure to tantilize your taste buds.

•This delicious mustard also makes an excellent vinaigrette.
•All Natural
•Gluten Free

Beef with Blue Cheese Mustard Pan Sauce

Ingredients

•1 (7-ounce) filet mignon (2 inches thick)
•1/2 teaspoon olive oil
•1 1/2 tablespoons red wine
•1/4 cup beef broth
•1/4 cup water
•2 tablespoons Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard
•1 teaspoon unsalted butter
•Blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

•Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil over moderate heat in a small heavy skillet until hot but not smoking, then cook filets 2 to 3 minutes on each side for rare. Let stand on a cutting board, tented loosely with foil, 5 minutes. While filets are standing, deglaze skillet with wine over moderate heat, scraping up brown bits. Add broth and water and boil until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and whisk in Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard, butter, crumbles and any meat juices from cutting board. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Thinly slice filets and serve with sauce.

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DISCLOSURE:
I received a jar of Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip Review & Giveaway Ends 12/3/11

Recently, I received a fantastic new dip from Robert Rothschild Farm -- it's the warm and spicy Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip!

Ya'll know that I'm crazy about spicy foods -- so it will come as no surprise to you that I love this dip!

It's a very versatile product. I've used it as a dip, spread, and as a sauce for boneless chicken wings. We topped burgers with it and even mixed it up with lump crab for a delicious crab dip.

The Bleu Cheese is sharp and creamy -- a perfect foil for the spicy sauce. I will definitely be needing more for Christmas and New Year's!

Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip

Your favorite combination will soon become your favorite dip! Imagine the flavors of zesty buffalo sauce and sharp bleu cheese combined together in this creamy dip.

•Dip away - try serving wings, tortilla chips, celery, vegetables and more with this versatile dip.
•Combine with shredded chicken and warm for the perfect party appetizer.
•Gluten Free

Buffalo Bleu Burger

Ingredients

•1 Burger, 8 oz.
•1/4 cup Robert Rothschild Farm Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip
•2 slices Favorite bun
•1/2 cup Carrot, celery and onion, julienne

Instructions

1.Grill burger to liking.
2.Spread bun with Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip.
3.Top with burger and julienne vegetables.

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DISCLOSURE:
I received a jar of Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip for the purpose of this review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Lemon Wasabi Sauce Review & Giveaway Ends 11/16/11

Ya'll know I love my sushi! I'm always asking Mike to bring it home (or take me out)!

My problem is always the Wasabi. It just never tastes the same from place to place.

When Robert Rothschild Farm sent me a jar of their Lemon Wasabi Sauce to review -- I was ecstatic!

This sauce is so creamy. It's perfect for sushi and so many other foods! I've used it as a dip with crackers and I've spread it on toasted pita triangles topped with sliced roast beef. YUM!

Description: Lemon Wasabi Sauce

A bold blend of lemon, wasabi and raspberry vinegar makes a statement.

•Serve as a traditional dipping sauce for Sushi.
•Also makes a marvelous condiment for roast beef or turkey sandwiches.
•Kosher
•Gluten Free

It's warm (as Wasabi should be) but not excessively so. The heat hits the back of your throat -- but the great flavour lingers.

It's to the point where I take the jar with me when we go out (and guess where Mike's taking me tomorrow?). Yes, I've gotten a few strange looks for bringing my own wasabi but I've also had several folks ask me where I got it and wanting to know where THEY can get it!

Truly, it's a taste sensation! I love it.

The generous folks at Robert Rothschild Farm have offered two of my readers the chance to try the Lemon Wasabi Sauce!

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Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce Review & Giveaway Ends 10/22/11

Back in late September, I reviewed Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce from Robert Rothschild Farm.

I am so pleased to introduce you now to Robert Rothschild's amazing Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce

This is a fabulous sauce! I've used it as a marinade, as a dipping sauce (with broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots as well as chips), and as a sauce for steak!

It's sweet and has just enough heat to make your mouth water for more.

Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce

The sweet-tart flavor of cherries and pomegranate complement the heat of habanero peppers.

•Marinate, grill or baste meats with this innovative sauce.
•Simmer with cocktail meatballs for a crowd pleaser!
•All Natural
•Gluten Free
•Kosher

One of my favourite recipes from the website is the Pork Medallions with Cherry Pomegranate Pan Sauce.

Ingredients:
•2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
•1 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•2 tablespoon olive oil
•½ cup dry red wine
•1 bottle Robert Rothschild Farm Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce
•1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
•2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:
•1. Cut each pork loin crosswise into 12 (1-inch-thick) pieces. Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper. Heat small amount of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
•2. Immediately add wine to pan over medium high heat to deglaze, scraping all small bits from the bottom. Add the Cherry Pomegranate Habanero sauce and thyme to the pan and reduce heat to medium, stirring; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in butter to melt, return pork and any drippings to pan, turning medallions to coat with sauce. Remove from heat and serve medallions with sauce.

The people at Robert Rothschild Farm are dedicated to bring you the very finest sauces, dips, toppings, rubs, and more made with the very finest ingredients.

They have generously offered two of my readers the opportunity to win a bottle of Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce! You will love it -- trust me! :D

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DISCLOSURE: I received a bottle of Cherry Pomegranate Habanero Sauce for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to write a review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Robert Rothschild Farm Review & Giveaway -- Ends 10/7/11

As I'm sure you know by now, Mike (Review Daddy) and I love to cook and we especially love trying new products. Since Bar-B-Que is one of our favourites -- trying new Bar-B-Que sauce is on the top of our list.

We were given the opportunity to try Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce from Ohio's Robert Rothschild Farm.

Robert Rothschild Farm produces an amazing array of sauces, toppings, condiments, preserves, dips, and rubs.

About Robert Rothschild Farm

Robert Rothschild Farm, a family-founded company in Urbana, Ohio, is the purveyor of award-winning specialty foods including preserves, mustards, dips, sauces and sweet toppings. Recognized for bold flavors and expert blending, our open and serve products are ideal for busy, yet discerning hosts and cooks.

Our products are produced on-site in our 51,000 square foot facility on our 170-acre working raspberry farm where we maintain the high quality of our products by continuing to produce products in small batches. In addition, a majority of the products in the Robert Rothschild Farm line are certified kosher by Rabbi Aryeh Spero.

Based on the premise of "open and serve," products from Robert Rothschild Farm help consumers add elegance and excitement to their meals. The products allow you to transform any gathering into something truly special - from the simplest daily meal to the grandest festivities; they can capture the charm and warmth of the Farm and share it with family and friends.

The American palate is always changing and growing and so is Robert Rothschild Farm. More than thirty years after the start of Robert Rothschild Farm, we continue to produce gourmet products with bold flavor and expert blending.
The products that we create inspire professional chefs and novices alike to invite their friends and family over for a night of entertaining and gourmet food.
We focus on providing a solution for “Entertaining Made Simple”. With our products, the host can easily create everything from appetizers to main dishes to desserts.
Each of the gourmet products can be paired with wine, cheese, meats or seafood and other foods to enhance the tasting experience.

Robert Rothschild Farm is a world-class leader in the gourmet food industry and the purveyor of award-winning specialty foods including dips, preserves, mustards, International sauces, salsas, sauces and sweet toppings.
Robert Rothschild Farm’s open and serve products are ideal for busy, yet discerning hosts and cooks.

Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce is delicious.   We have, quite literally, used up the entire bottle in less than two weeks!

Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce Description:

Seasoned tomatoes, onions, honey mustard, smoky flavor and spices make this sauce extraordinary. It is a must have for all meats.

•Baste on chicken, pork and ribs.
•Try as a base for meatloaf.
•Makes a great dip for finger foods - chicken tenders, wings and more.
•All-Natural
•Kosher
•Gluten Free

There is a nice spicy heat that lingers for a just for a moment but doesn't burn. It's got the right touch of sweetness that doesn't over-power the deep smokey flavour.

We tried it first on pork loin. I placed a 2-pound loin in my crockpot, added an onion, and and 1 cup of Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce. I let it cook for about 6 hours. Oh... my... gosh... it was perfection.

A couple of days later, we baked pork chops and little red potatoes glazed with it. Again, the taste was just incredible.

We're hooked. There are so many other products from Robert Rothschild Farm that we are eager to try now!

The folks at Robert Rothschild Farm would love to introduce you to their fabulous products. Two lucky readers are going to win a bottle of Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce!

Just follow the instructions for chance to win!

DISCLOSURE: I received a bottle of Anna Mae's Smoky Sweet Sauce for the purpose of review. I was under no obligation to write a review. I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.