It's all about the Pumpkin

In most places of the county, Fall has arrived bringing crisp days and cold nights. That is NOT the case in our neck of the woods, where it is still in the high 80's to lower 90's. As a child I remember coming in from a day of playing outside, raking up piles of leaves and diving into them was SO cool and fun back then, to smell something GLORIOUS that my mom was baking. You to can bask in the wonderful aroma and bring back childhood memories, with Wildtree's very own Pumpkin Quick Bread mix.

You'll need butter, eggs and water for this mix. Optional are walnuts or raisins. Mix according to package instructions, bake for 40-50 minutes (or until knife comes out clean) on 350. Let cool and ENJOY!

Huge list of GLUTEN FREE products

ABSOLUTELY ONION DIP
APPLE PIE CHEESECAKE BLEND
BANANA BARBEQUE SAUCE (cider vinegar)
BASIL PESTO GRAPESEED OIL
BASIL PESTO
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA (cider vinegar, arrowroot)
BLASTED BLOODY MARY BLEND (horseradish)
CINNAMON SUGAR
CLASSIC COCOA MIX
CRANBERRY SPICE BLEND
EUROPEAN DIPPING OIL- CHILI
EUROPEAN DIPPING OIL- GARLIC
EUROPEAN DIPPING OIL- TUSCAN
FAJITA SEASONING BLEND
GARLIC & HERB BLEND
GOURMET PEPPERCORN MIX
GUACAMOLE BLEND
HEARTY POTATO & LEEK SOUP
HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE MIX
HERB GRILLING MARINADE
HICKORY SMOKED GRILLING GRAPESEED OIL
HOT CHILI PEPPER & GARLIC BLEND
INSTANT CHAI TEA MIX W/ BLACK TEA
JALAPENO PEPPER BLEND
JALAPENO PEPPER GRAPESEED OIL
JAMAICAN JERK SEASONING
JUMPIN' JAMBALAYA
LEMON LIME CHEESECAKE
LEMON PEPPER
LEMON ROSEMARY BLEND
LESLIE'S CHILI MIX (white corn flour)
MANGO PEACH SALSA (white vinegar)
MARSALA SAUCE
MESQUITE SMOKED SUN-DRIED TOMATO & LEEK SOUP
NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR GRAPESEED OIL
ONION & CHIVE BLEND
PERFECT PICATA SAUCE
PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE BLEND
RANCHER STEAK RUB & SEASONING
RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE BLEND
RED BELL PEPPER & GARLIC BLEND
ROASTED GARLIC GRAPESEED OIL
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN BLEND
SAVORY CREAM OF ASPARAGUS ROOT (arrowhead)
SCAMPI BLEND
SEA SALT CRYSTALS
SEAFOOD SEASONING
SIZZLING BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA (cider vinegar)
SOUTHWEST STEW (corn flour)
SPANISH RICE BLEND
SPINACH & LEEK BLEND
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
SUN DRIED TOMATO & HORSERADISH BLEND (horseradish)
TACO SEASONING BLEND (masa corn flour)
TUSCANY BREAD DIPPER HERB BLEND
VERY BERRY CHEESECAKE BLEND
WILDTREE HOUSE DRESSING
WILDTREE'S ALFREDO EXTRAORDINAIRE
WILDTREE'S OWN PINK VODKA SAUCE
ZESTY LEMON GRAPESEED OIL

Scandalous Scampi & Superb Steak Rub

I'm so behind on posting recipes that I've tried in the last couple of weeks. So without further ado, I give you..........



Scampi rice



1 1/2 T garlic grapeseed oil

Long grain brown rice (read package directions for serving size)

2 t scampi blend

pepper to taste

*red and green bell pepper, diced (I added for color and taste, you can omit this)



In a skillet heat up the grapeseed oil, add in the rice (varies depending on the servings you are making) and brown it (2-3 minutes on high heat). After browning rice, add in the necessary amount of water (again, according to package instructions) bring back to a boil, cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until water is absorbed. With about 10 minutes left on the cooking time, add in the 2t of scampi blend and pepper. Add in the red and green bell if desired. Fluff with fork and ENJOY!



Steak w/ Rancher's Steak rub

WOW is all I can say about this rub!! How do you improve upon an already great steak?



I rubbed two steaks with the natural grapeseed oil, then rubbed them with the Rancher's Steak rub two hours before cooking them....... I can tell you that it was phenomenal and there weren't ANY leftovers :-)

Refreshing Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich

I was in the mood for something light, but I didn't feel like making a salad. As I was looking through the refrigerator, and seeing way too many choices, (a lot of which are heavy or not good for losing weight) I close it again and sigh. So I then open the pantry, spy the Dill Dip Blend™ from Wildtree and think......hmmm, what can I do? Then it hits me, sandwiches!

Cucumber Tomato Sandwiches

1 cucumber
1-2 tomatoes (depending on what kind you use)
4 oz cream cheese
1 t Dill Dip Blend
Bread (I like 9 grain with the crust cut off)

Cut up the cucumber (peel first if you want) and place on a paper towel, salt and pepper to taste. put aside. Put the cream cheese in a bowl and soften in microwave for 20-25 seconds (or you can let sit out until softened before hand). Add Dill Dip Blend to cream cheese and mix well. Spread cream cheese mixture on the bread, slice the tomatoes and add those along with the cucumbers to the bread. Cut into quarters and serve. Depending on the size of bread you use, this will make 6-8 sandwiches :-)

Where can you find these fabulous products....

It's easy!

You can go to my website http://www.kristiea.mywildtree.com/ and order straight from it, or you can email me at kristie.wildtree@gmail.com. If you'd like more information or have any questions, I'm happy to help :-)

Asian Dressing

I made a recipe with the Asian Ginger Plum Dressing. All I can say is that my friend ate THREE bowls of the salad! He couldn't stop raving about how good it was, and even though he was full he kept eating..lol.

Kristie's Spinach Salad

1.5 lbs of fresh spinach (I used 1/2 of a 3 lb bag)

3 large apples (I prefer pink lady or Gala, but you can use any)

1 pckg bacon (I use turkey bacon, you can't tell the difference and it's better for you)

1/4 cup Asian dressing

Start cooking the bacon (I cook mine on the George Foreman grill) while the bacon is cooking, wash and drain the spinach. Put in a large bowl and set aside. Peel the apples and chop them up into little pieces (bigger or smaller depending on your preference). Add the apples to the bowl of spinach. After cooking the package of bacon, allow to cool, then crumble up and add to the bowl. Add in the 1/4 cup of Asian dressing and mix until all ingredients are mixed and coated.

You can eat and enjoy right away, or put in the refrigerator and allow the flavors to blend for an hour or so. Serves 6-8 people.

Grapeseed Oil....The Facts.

Health Benefits of GSO's

♥ There are NO preservatives such as TBHQ or BHT.
♥ It is NOT hydrogenated.
♥ There is NO sodium.
♥ NO trans fatty acids.
♥ NO cholesterol (it actually aids in cholesterol reduction).
♥ It has one of the lowest levels of saturated fats of all oils (see chart below).
♥ It is easily digestible and
♥ a good source of Vitamin E Alpha (an important anti-oxidant)(4.3 mg per serving).
♥ Highest concentration of poly (76%) unsaturated acid of any oil.
♥ Helps the body produce High Density Lipoprotein (HDL).
♥ High in Linoleic acid - and its health benefits:
- is a fatty acid which acts as a transporter for saturated fats - helps prevent accumulation in the arteries.
- also known as Omega-6 and in near identical proportions to mother's milk.
- vital to life and cannot be produced by the body alone.

Click on the fact sheet, and I want you to notice the little box at the bottom. This box points out the differences amongst the major cooking oils. Most people I know tend to cook with Olive Oil. Notice there is almost twice as much saturated fat in the olive oil than the grapeseed oil. Think of the collective saturated fat you would NOT be taking in over the course of a day, month or year with the right oil. Grapeseed oil is also very high in poly-unsaturated fat which is a good thing. This helps lower your bad cholesterol and raise the good one.