Butternut Squash & Cranberry Quinoa Salad

1. Remove spice package from Everythingnice Cosy Quinoa & Rice Soup Mix.

2. Remove bay leaf and combine remainder of spice mix with 1/3 cup of oil and 1/3 cup of cider vinegar. Set aside as this will form the final dressing.

3. Peel and cut one butternut squash into 1 cm cubes with 2 Tsp oil and roast at 400F for approx. 20 min until tender and golden.

4. Combine remaining soup mix with 2 cups water, bring to boil and then simmer in medium low, covered for 20-25 min until rice is tender and most of the water has been absorbed.

5. Once squash and quinoa/rice blend are cooked and cooled combine with dressing, 1/2 cup of dried cranberries and 1/3 cup of crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese.

6. Garnish with 1/4 cup of chopped Italian parsley.

Enjoy!

Roasted Jalapeno Lime Cauliflower

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Combine juice of 1.5 limes (save 1/2 to spritz before serving), one Everythingnice Guacamole & Salsa Spice Mix and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.

3. Toss 1 cauliflower broken into florets, 1 small red onion quartered in the spice mix to coat.

4. Spread on baking pan and bake for 25 minutes until desired tenderness.

Serve hot or cold. Can be prepared in advance.

Enjoy!

Spring Quinoa Salad

1. Combine package of Everythingnice Breakfast Quinoa with 2 cups of water in Instant Pot. Put on rice setting for 12 minutes. Allow to cool.

2. Combine quinoa, 1/3 cup of oil, 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 diced granny smith apple, 2 clementines, peeled, separated and cut, 1 diced red pepper, 1/2 cup of chopped fresh chives and 1 Tsp. of garlic powder and mix together.
 
3. Salt and pepper to taste.
 
4. Serve chilled. Enjoy!!

Quinoa Tabbouleh

1. In a pot combine Everythingnice Cosy Quinoa & Rice Soup Mix with 2.5 cups of water and simmer over medium-low until water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Cool mixture.

2. Combine 2 to 3 cups of chopped fresh parsley, 1 diced tomato, 1/2 cup of diced cucumber, zest & juice of one lemon, 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1 clove of crushed garlic.

3. Combine with the cooled quinoa mixture.

4. Salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy! Equally tasty served, warm, cold or at room temperature.

Baked Bean Salad

1. Remove spice package from Everythingnice Maple Baked Beans Mix and set aside.

2. Rinse and soak beans as per package directions. Cook beans until tender and then allow to cool.

3. Combine maple candy, spice package, 1/3 cup of olive oil and 1/3 cup of white vinegar.

4. Mix together the beans, dressing, 1/2 cup of diced red pepper and 1/4 cup of diced red onion for a delightful side dish.

   This dish is tremendously versatile. Try adding diced cucumber and/or celery for extra veggie crunch. And toss in a few herbs to brighten the dish - parsley, mint.

Burgerizer Balls in BBQ Sauce

1. Prepare Everythingnice Burgerizer! Mix as per package directions.

2. Lightly brush a small amount of oil on a parchment lined baking sheet.

3. When burgerizer is cool enough to handle, shape into 1.5” balls.

4. Brush with BBQ sauce and bake in a 400 F oven for 15 minutes.

5. Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Meatless Breakfast Patties

1. Remove spice package and maple candy from Everythingnice Maple Baked Beans Mix and set aside.

2. Soak beans overnight as per directions.

3. Boil beans in 6 cups of water until tender.

4. Combine spice package, maple candy, 1 egg or 2 tbsp. ground flax seed with 2 tbsp. water and 1/4 cup of water.

5. Once beans are tender, drain, mash and combine with spice blend.

6. Form patties and pan fry until golden brown.

   Make a great on-the-go breakfast wrap or top with lettuce and tomato for a delicious dinner option!

Mexican Rice Balls

1. Prepare Everythingnice Zesty Mexican Rice & Beans Mix as per package directions and allow to cool.

2. Combine rice with 3/4 cup of crushed corn chips and 2 eggs.

3. Prepare a breading station with flour in one bowl, 2 beaten eggs in second bowl and crushed corn chips in the third bowl.

4. Form a ball of rice around a 1” cube of cheddar cheese, toss in flour, then the egg mixture and finally the corn chips.

5. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 F for 25 minutes.

6. Serve with sour cream and salsa or guacamole.

   Tip: rinse your hands between each ball and keep them wet while forming the balls to prevent sticking.

Roasted Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad

1. Remove spice package from Everythingnice Breakfast Quinoa Mix and set aside.

2. Combine quinoa with 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a low rolling boil. Simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.

3. Peel and cut butternut squash into 1” cubes, approximately 2 cups needed.

4. Roast the butternut squash in a bit of oil until tender.

5. Combine spice package with 1/4 cup of oil, 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and 2 tsp of honey. Set aside.

6. Combine cooled quinoa, butternut squash, 1 diced apple, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced celery and dressing. Salt and pepper to taste.

Classic Roasted Vegetable Succotash

1. Bring 1 3/4 cups of water to a boil, add a package of Everythingnice Classic Vegetable Soup Mix and simmer on medium heat until peas are tender and water is absorbed.

2. Toss 1 large diced zucchini, 1 cob of corn in kernels, and 20 grape tomatoes cut in half in 2 Tsp. of oil and roast at 450 F for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.

3. Combine cooled soup mix, and roasted vegetables with 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of oil, 1 diced small onion, and 3/4 cup of diced celery.

4. Salt and pepper to taste.

Tomato & Collard Green Mash

1.  Combine one package of Everythingnice Tomato Spinach Soup Mix with 1 3/4 cups of water and set aside.

2. Saute one diced onion and 3 to 4 cups of chopped collard greens or kale in 1 Tbsp. of butter and 1 Tbsp. of water until softened slightly, remove from pan and set aside.

3. Add 1 Tbsp. of butter to pan and spread tomato spinach mixture evenly. Slightly brown on one side and flip.

4. Add in collard green mixture, salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Wild Mushroom Stuffing (we used a Savoy Cabbage)

1. Combine Everythingnice Mushroom & Barley Soup Mix with 2 cups water in rice cooker or in pot and simmer on
medium/low until water is absorbed and barley is tender.
2. Combine barley mixture with 2 cups of soft bread crumbs and 2 Tbsp. of melted butter.
3. Gently separate the leaves of the cabbage while leaving them attached to the stem. Once
you reach the solid middle (hard to separate) cut out the middle. Be careful to
leave the core and stem intact otherwise you end up with a casserole. 
4. Spoon barley mixture into middle, wrap up inside layer of leaves and
then spoon mixture around and between the leaves as you move them back over the middle to restore to original shape.
5. Tie with butchers twine and brush the top of the cabbage lightly with oil before putting the lid on.
6. Bake in covered roasting pan with 1 cup water on bottom for 50 minutes
until cabbage is tender.
7. Serve sliced into wedges.

Note 1: This stuffing mix would also be amazing in a pumpkin. Cut off top,
remove seeds, spoon mushroom, barley and bread mixture into the pumpkin. Cover
with top and roast covered in a pan with a little water.

Note 2: Can also use in a chicken or turkey and bake as per standard cooking methods for poultry.

Broccoli au Gratin

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Butter a baking dish.

3. In baking dish combine one package of Everythingnice Potato & Herb Soup Mix, 2 cups of chopped broccoli, 2.5 cups of milk and 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese.

4. Top with another 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese. Bake for 35-45 minutes until texture of broccoli suits your tastes.

Note: Substitute cauliflower or use a combination of both. Toss in some leftover cooked chicken, bacon or cubed tofu to make this a one dish meal. Try a different cheese to mix it up...how about a smoked Gouda...yum!

Seven Layer Dip

1.    Remove spice package from Everythingnice Canadian Chili, EH! Mix and set aside.

2.    Soak beans as per package directions or one of the methods listed on everythingnice.ca.

3.    Combine beans with 1-28 oz. can of whole tomatoes, spice package and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally so they do not stick.

4.    Combine 1-8 oz. package of cream cheese with 2 Tbsp. of the sour cream and set aside (makes the bottom cheese layer softer and easier to dip into).

5.    In separate bowl combine 1 avocado and juice of 2 limes (set aside).

6.    Allow chili mix to cool and then assemble as follows:

    Layer 1: cream cheese mix

    Layer 2: chili

    Layer 3: 1-250 ml. of sour cream

    Layer 4: avocado mix

    Layer 5: 1/2 cup of diced red and 1/2 cup of diced green peppers

    Layer 6: 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese

    Layer 7: 1/3 cup of diced green onions

7.    Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Notes: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes great lunch and school snacks.

Add diced jalapenos to the pepper layer (without seeds/veins) if you like it spicy!

Harvest Bean Medley Hummus

1.    Remove the spice package from the Everythingnice Harvest Bean Medley Soup Mix and set aside.

2.    Soak beans as per the package or one of the methods listed on everythingnice.ca.

3.    Boil beans until tender and rinse.

4.    Combine drained beans, spice package, 1/4 cup of tahini paste, the juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup of water in food processor and process until desired consistency.

5.    Serve with fresh pita, bread, and/or vegetables.

Notes: can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes great lunch and school snacks.

Funeral Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. In a large bowl combine one package of Everythingnice Tomato & Spinach Soup Mix, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup water and 1 cup of the grated cheese.

3. Add the 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 clove chopped garlic and 4 cups frozen hash browns.

4. Press into a buttered cast iron pan or glass dish.

5. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the 1 cup crumbled potato chips or corn flakes if using.

6. Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes.

Options: add 1/4 cup diced green pepper and/or diced chicken or ham.