75TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK WWW.ILOVEPECANS.ORG 75TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK Celebrating 75 Ways to Enjoy Pecans With their crisp texture and rich, buttery flavor, pecans are remarkably versatile. To celebrate their many uses, we are bringing pecans to life with 75 amazing recipes in honor of the National Pecan Shellers Association’s 75th anniversary. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or an expert culinarian, you’ll find an abundance of delicious recipe choices. From new creations to traditional favorites, you’ll find a range of original ideas from savory to sweet and simple to complex. Each recipe provides easy-to-follow steps for preparing delicious and healthy snacks, appetizers, soups salads, entrees, side dishes, desserts, beverages and breakfast options. Explore the variety of original recipes created by nationally renowned chefs from companies like Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, and Outback Steakhouse, as well as bloggers like SouthernBite. com. These culinary experts met at the test kitchens of publishing giant Time Inc. Food Studios to test and develop recipes that are easy to prepare and exciting to taste. Pecans - Beyond the Pie often less expensive than whole pecans – so purchase the chopped version and you’ll also Long a Southern tradition, more pecan pies save yourself an extra step in your preparation. are consumed in the United States between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays than any other time of year. That’s also when pecans Storing Pecans are at their best. But we have exciting recipes How you store your pecans will make a difference to enjoy pecans all year long like salads, in their freshness and flavor. Keep them in the healthy snacks, soups and so much more. refrigerator if you plan to use them within the next two months or so. For even longer safe-keeping, The Goodness of Pecans store pecans in your freezer, packed in freezer- quality plastic bags or an air-tight container. Pecans carry the American Heart Association’s “Heart Check” certification which means pecans are designated heart-healthy when enjoyed as part Where to Find Pecans of a healthy eating pattern. There’s nothing like Pecan farms and orchards can be found in 15 states the satisfying crunch of a fresh pecan. Pecans are spanning the southern half of the United States, from packed with 19 vitamins and minerals but remember, Georgia to Arizona. You’ll most likely find pecans “It’s a handful, not a can-full” for each serving. at your favorite grocery store or farmer’s market. Go ahead. Get creative. You can substitute You can also order pecans online from members pecans in any of your favorite recipes that call of the National Pecan Shellers Association. For for nuts. And here’s a good buying tip: Most a list of quality retailers, visit www.ILovePecans. recipes call for chopped pecans, which are org. Get cooking with new and tasty recipes! 2 ILovePecans.org/recipes ©2018 National Pecan Shellers Association 75 Recipes to Celebrate NPSA’s 75th Anniversary The National Pecan Shellers Association would like to thank so many who contributed to the creation of this cookbook For more information, in celebration the association’s 75th Anniversary. The new visit the website cookbook features 75 recipes to celebrate 75 years of NPSA www.ILovePecans.org/recipes bringing healthy food options to people worldwide. or contact the editor, Many of the association’s members, acclaimed chefs, research Diane Jackson and development chefs, culinary influencers, recipe developers, NPSA headquarters photographers, nutritionists, and even employees of member companies, 678.303.2961 were all instrumental in bringing you a wide variety of recipes allowing [email protected] you to share homemade delicious dishes with the ones you love. Marion Laney Director of Photography and Still Photographer To bring these recipes to life, NPSA worked with famed professional photographer, Marion Laney (marionlaney.com), Marion guided us through the complicated and extensive process of creating high quality images, capturing the true essence of many recipes. Marion Laney, has a passion for shooting food. For fourteen seasons he was the director of photography with “Good East” with Alton Brown on Food Network, “Feasting on Waves” with Alton Brown, the FYI series “Rusty’s RockFest: Backstage with the Zac Brown Band,” and chefs like Rick Bayless in Mexico and many more. He’s also worked on numerous food related commercials like Publix, O’Charley’s, McDonalds, etc. Marion extends his passion for food as one of a six-member committee for the annual James Beard Foundation Broadcast and Journalism Awards (the Oscars of the culinary industry). Read more Carolyn O’Neil Nutritionist, Author, Media Expert Presenting the nutrition story of the pecan was Carolyn O’Neil, M.S., R.D., noted nutrition expert, award winning food writer and author of Southern Living’s bestselling Slim Down South Cookbook: Eating Well and Living Healthy in the Land of Biscuits. Carolyn reminds us “Pecans are part of a heart healthy diet with 19 vitamins and minerals but remember, it’s a ‘handful’ not a ‘can full’.” Read more ©2018 National Pecan Shellers Association ILovePecans.org/recipes 3 CONTENTS Appetizers Roasted Vegetable and Pecan Salad ...................26 Romaine, Pecan and Pear Salad ...........................26 Roasted Pecans .......................................................... 7 Salmon Nicoise Salad ..............................................27 Chili Cheese Log with Pecans .................................. 8 Mediterranean Chicken-Pecan Salad ..................27 Herbed Pecan Snack Mix .......................................... 8 Spiced Pecan Spinach Salad Buttered Pecan Popcorn ........................................... 9 with Strawberry Vinaigrette .....................................29 Pecan Smoked Trout Spread ................................... 9 Tossed Salad with Pecan Basil Vinaigrette Dressing ..................................................30 Peppy Pecans ........................................................... 11 Spinach and Pecan Salad with Lemon Dressing ................................................30 Soups Warm Brussels Sprout Salad Sweet Potato Soup with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette with Buttered Pecans .............................................. 12 and Strawberry Basil Salt ........................................31 Pecan and Sautéed Onion Soup .......................... 14 Warm Pasta Salad with Pecans and Spinach ................................................................32 Chilled Spanish Pecan Soup .................................. 14 Thai Red Curry Pecan Soup .................................. 15 Entrées Asian Lettuce Wraps .................................................35 Salads Pecan Sliders .............................................................37 Beet Salad with Candied Pecans .......................... 16 Crispy Pecan Fish Fillets .........................................38 Asian Duck Salad with Watercress and Pecans ................................................................. 18 Crab Tacos with Corn, Pecan and Avocado ...............................................................39 Asparagus and Roasted Pepper Salad with Toasted Pecans ................................................. 18 Gumbo and Pecan Rouille (Butter) .......................39 Fresh Pecan Topped Salad .....................................19 Herbed Chicken Breast with Barley and Pecans ................................................................. 41 Layered Mason Jar Salad .......................................21 Pacific Rim Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad with Roasted Tomatoes ................22 Turkey Cutlets .............................................................42 Pecan Romaine Salad ..............................................23 Crunchy Pecan Crusted Lamb ...............................42 Pecan Spring Salad ..................................................23 Pecan Four Cheese Pizza .......................................43 Pecan Soba Noodle Bowl........................................24 Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin .............................43 4 ILovePecans.org/recipes ©2018 National Pecan Shellers Association Pecan Catfish Po-Boy ..............................................44 Pecan Phyllo Rolls .....................................................69 Pecan Crusted Salmon with Apple Slaw .............47 Pecan Praline Sauce ................................................70 Pecan-Pesto Pizza .....................................................48 Silken Chocolate Pecan Tart ..................................70 Butternut Squash and Pecan Chili .......................48 Gluten and Sugar-Free Pecan Sandies ...............71 Pecan Pasta with Pesto and Bacon ......................49 Sugar Spiced Pecans ...............................................71 Rib Eye with Pecan Red Pepper Sauce ...............50 Yummy Rum Pound Cake ........................................72 Sides Drinks Broccoli Gratin with Horseradish Pecan Vodka Mississippi Mule ............................. 74 and Georgia Pecans .................................................52 Praline Old Fashioned .............................................76 Lemon Pecan Green Beans ....................................52 Toasted Pecan Rum Smoothie ...............................76 One Pot Mac & Cheese with Toasted Pecans ................................................53 Pecan Spelt Risotto...................................................55 Breakfast Pecan Pesto Pasta ....................................................56