Berry Lemonade

Berry Lemonade
Serves 4

1 whole lemon
2 mint sprigs
3 TBSP Wildtree Wildly Blueberry Jam
1 TBSP agave nectar
3 cups water
Ice

Into a large pitcher, juice lemon making sure to not get any seeds. Bruise mint and add to juice; mix in agave nectar and jam. Stir well to combine. Add water and ice, and serve.

Recommendations from the Product Tasting Committee

I have been a pooud member of the Product Tasting Committee for several seasons and I LOVE it!  Wildtree thoroughly tests their products for safety, nutrition, taste and ease. They look for a “thumbs-up” from the PTC which is made up of Wildtree Representatives. Wildtree is committed to product excellence. Below is a list of the 6 NEW Spring/Summer Products and suggestions for ways to use them from members of the Product Testing Committee…

*Cactus Pete’s Agave BBQ Sauce*

– Add to your sloppy joes … delicious!

– This is the new ketchup with my family – we use it on EVERYTHING! It’s great on all kinds of meats when grilling – and don’t forget to top your meatloaf with it!!

– Make a chicken barbeque pizza! Spread this amazing BBQ sauce on a Wildtree Pizza dough crust. Top with cooked, cubed chicken, diced red onion and red pepper. Sprinkle with shredded Gouda or Monterrey Jack Cheese! Bake as directed for any Wildtree pizza. This sauce is also perfect for dipping homemade chicken nuggets.

– We LOVE this on ribs and pulled pork. We are more of a sweet and spicy BBQ family – and I think we’ve finally found our match to our previous favorite!

– This is GOOD ON EVERYTHING … but we especially enjoyed it on slow-roasted chicken thighs in the crockpot and in baked beans. Bet it would also make a great meatloaf topper!

– I love this sauce! It is a sweeter sauce, not spicy, so it is really kid-friendly! Try adding some to canned baked beans...really adds a nice flavor.

*Garden Vegetable Blend*

– DELICIOUS gazpacho mix, especially topped with freshly chopped avocado and cilantro.

– You can use this to season hamburgers or turkey burgers. Combine it with the perfect pizza sauce to make a veggie pizza sauce.

– This blend made the best chicken primavera my family has ever tasted!! I couldn’t believe my kids were eating zucchini and carrots in the sauce that they could actually see! LOL! It was wonderful!

– This is one of those products that I can see myself putting in EVERYTHING! Add this into a package of the Cheesy Cheddar Soup – doesn’t that sound good?!

*Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce*

– I use the Hot Sauce on EVERYTHING! I love it on pizza, hamburgers and eggs. It is great to spice up a taco salad or in Spanish rice for some added heat. I have put it in Bloody Mary’s, sandwich wraps and much more. This is the BEST hot sauce I have ever had! My bottle is empty, so thank goodness these products were released early!

– Great dipping sauce for appetizer meatballs.

– I LOVE this hot sauce sprinkled on my scrambled eggs or omelet!

*Sweet & Savory Pineapple Sauce*

– It is a fabulous addition to baked fish! Refreshing and full of fun flavor!

– I love using this sauce for an easy stir-fry with shrimp, snow peas, water chestnuts, and brown rice. It’s also great on a spinach salad with fresh strawberries.

– This is amazing on fresh spinach salads with hard-boiled eggs, turkey bacon and mandarin oranges.

*Watermelon Lime Frozen Drink Mix*

– If you like martini’s you will LOVE the Watermelon Lime Frozen Drink mix! I don’t even like watermelon flavoring, but this was PERFECT and changed my mind! I blended the mix with vodka and served in martini glasses... SOOO pretty and SOOO good! Leave out the alcohol for a delicious treat, too! My family is asking, “When will that mix get here?” Can hardly wait!

– I love having the Watermelon Lime Drink mix as a basic for a quick and easy beverage! It sure beats all the dyes in “Kool-aid” and tastes AWESOME!!

– I got a Sodastream for Christmas and the Watermelon Lime Drink Mix makes an awesome homemade seltzer drink. You can simply add it to plain seltzer, as well.

*Sunny Citrus Bar Mix*

– Perfect for a spring luncheon or ladies get-together! I plan on making these for Easter brunch. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and cut into small squares.

– This is a must-have for dessert at all times! I’m looking forward to serving them for dessert at BBQs this summer because they are so fresh and delicious!

4th of July Lunch

Let's start with dessert...this is just too good not to share!

S'Mores Brownies

Serves 16

9 TBSP unsalted butter, melted

2 ¼ cups crushed graham crackers

3 TBSP sugar

Salt

1 package Wildtree O’So Fudge Brownie Mix

3 cups mini marshmallows

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 by-8-inch square baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges by about 1 inch. Lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter. Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow crust to cool. Meanwhile prepare the Brownies according to package instructions. Top the cooled crust with the Brownie batter and bake for approximately 40 minutes. Once the brownies are finished baking allow them to cool and top with the marshmallows. Set the oven to broiler, and put the marshmallow topped brownies in the oven for about 1 minute until the marshmallows are golden brown.

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Agave BBQ Braised Brisket Sliders

Serves 12

2 TBSP Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil

3 pounds lean beef brisket

3 TBSP Wildtree Adobo Seasoning

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium carrots, chopped

3 stalks celery, chopped

1¾ cups hot water

3½ tsp Wildtree Beef Bouillon Soup Base

1 cup Wildtree Cactus Pete’s Agave BBQ Sauce

24 mini hamburger buns or dinner rolls

Heat Grapeseed Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the brisket with the Adobo Seasoning coating every side of meat. Sear all sides of the brisket until a brown crust forms. Dissolve the Beef Bouillon Soup Base into the hot water. In a slow cooker make a bed of vegetables with the celery, onion, and carrots and place the browned brisket on top; pour the Beef Bouillon Soup Base mixture on top. Make sure that the meat is covered ¾ of the way with the liquid. If not add another cup of water. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender. Transfer meat to a platter and cover. Strain remaining liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce by half, and stir in Agave BBQ sauce. Slice the meat across the grain and add into the sauce. Serve with mini hamburger buns and your favorite fixin's.

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Asian Ginger Plum Vegetable Kebabs

Serves 6-8

½ pound baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced in half

½ pound red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch chunks

½ pound red onion, cut into ½ inch chunks

½ pound of fresh pineapple, cut into ½ inch chunks

1 summer squash, cut into ½ inch half moons

1 zucchini, cut into ½ inch half moons

1 cup Wildtree Asian Ginger Plum Dressing & Marinade

Bamboo skewers soaked in water

Toss the vegetables with the Asian Ginger Plum Dressing and marinate for about 30 minutes. Skewer the vegetables on the bamboo skewers. Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease well. Grill the kebabs until the vegetables are fairly tender and charred.

Just in Time for Spring

On April 15th, Wildtree is releasing new products for the Spring/Summer season. Sunny days are coming...time to break out the bbq, organize the block parties and invite friends over to the pool!

Sunny Citrus Bar Mix
They’re easy to prepare and you can have a tart summer dessert on the table in no time! These bars are like sunshine in a box! Serves 16.

Garden Vegetable Blend
This blend is chock full of vegetables and herbs, and it’s so versatile! You can use it to make a hearty pasta sauce, mild salsa, gazpacho, and even a veggie cream cheese spread.

Cactus Pete’s Agave BBQ Sauce
This is the barbecue sauce we have all been waiting for! It features agave nectar, a natural sweetener that is derived from a cactus.

Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce
Add some zing to any dish with this smoky hot sauce!

Sweet & Savory Pineapple Sauce
This tropical sauce is the perfect accompaniment to grilled seafood and chicken. It’s also great as a salad dressing, stir-fry sauce, and as a base for a fruity salsa.

Watermelon Lime Frozen Drink Mix
A refreshing frozen drink mix that can jazz up any summer BBQ! Check out our website for fun recipes. Serves 4 to 6.