FRESNO, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- From the heart of California Raisin country to kitchens across America, raisin growers are pleased to offer a new California Raisin Holiday Cookbook with more than 60 mouth-watering recipes - each one sure to garner crowd-pleasing 'ohhs and ahhs' this holiday season. From comfort-food classics, such as Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and California Raisin Cinnamon Rolls to contemporary stand-outs like Orange-scented Golden Raisin Tapenade and Saffron-infused Sea Bass with California Raisins, Butter Beans and Garlic, the cookbook has something for everyone - from seasoned home cooks to beginning bakers and every skill level in between.
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The cookbook, which includes stunning food photography along with each recipe, is available for $1.75 and can be ordered on-line at www.LoveYourRaisins.com or by sending a check to:
Holiday Recipes
Dept. 6774
PO Box 5009
Stacy, MN 55078-5009
"Sun-sweetened California Raisins are a remarkably versatile ingredient that can enhance a tremendous range of dishes for literally pennies," said Rick O'Fallon, Director of Marketing, California Raisin Marketing Board. "At about 20 cents an ounce, raisins add delicious, unexpected flavor to savory recipes along with a one-of-a-kind moistness and natural sweetness to heart-warming holiday baked goods. California Raisins are truly a wise choice for bringing out the best in the many flavors of the season."
Try spicing up holiday brunches with the delicious Fiesta Brunch Strata with California Raisins - just a "taste" of what the cookbook has to offer!
Fiesta Brunch Strata with California Raisins
12 slices bread, lightly buttered and cubed
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1-1/2 cups California Raisins
2-1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
8 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 jar (2.5 ounces) diced pimiento, drained
PROCEDURE
Arrange half the bread cubes in bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Spread chicken and raisins over bread. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes. In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, green chiles and pimiento; mix well. Pour over bread cubes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover strata. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Serves: 12
About the California Raisin Marketing Board
The California Raisin Marketing Board was created by a State Marketing Order in 1998 and is 100 percent grower funded. Its mission is to support and promote the increased use of California-grown raisins and sponsor crop production, nutrition and market research. To learn more about the California Raisin Marketing Board, visit their Web site at www.LoveYourRaisins.com.
SOURCE California Raisin Marketing Board
