Candied Yams Seasoning
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This dish is all about sharing the joy—candied yams can be your go-to side dish for holiday dinners and potlucks. Developed in collaboration with Ambassador, Claudia Hawkins-Moise, this blend brings the heartwarming, southern flavours of Caludia’s family recipe to your home this holiday season!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein, 1⁄2 cup mashed potatoes, and 2 cups leafy greens with 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing.
Ingredients
5 lbs (2.2 kg) medium yams or sweet potatoes, about 6
1 pkgCandied Yams Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1⁄4 cup each orange juice and unsalted butter
Preparation
Peel and thinly slice yams; you should have about 8 cups. Place in Round or Multipurpose Steamer. Stir in seasoning, juice, and butter.
Cover and microwave on high 7 min. Remove from microwave and stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high additional 8 min, or until fork tender.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (about 3/4 cup): Calories 160, Fat 6 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0.3 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g (Fibre 4 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 2 g.
Tips
Top steamed potatoes with marshmallows, nuts, or streusel and bake in preheated 375˚ F oven for 10 min. Epicure Steamers are oven-safe!
For faster slicing, use 4-in-1 Mandoline.
No Steamer? Arrange sliced yams in a baking dish and bake in preheated 375˚ F for 40 min, or until tender.
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Add sweet sizzle to your brunch game with crispy sweet ‘n savoury bacon. Plus, no more grease splatters or stovetop messes—this hands-off recipe lets the oven or microwave work its magic.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with a slice of whole-grain toast, a poached egg, and 1 cup berries.
Ingredients
1 pkgCandied Yams Seasoning (Pack of 3)orSweet Garlic Chicken Seasoning (Pack of 3)
1 pkg (375 g/13 oz) low-sodium bacon, about 12 slices
Preparation
Place seasoning in a shallow dish. Using tongs or your hands, add bacon one piece at a time, rotating and pressing to coat.
Arrange bacon on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner (it's okay if the strips of bacon overlap). Bake in preheated 400˚ F oven for 15–18 min, or until bacon is cooked to your liking. Alternatively, working in batches, arrange 4 slices over tray in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high 4–5 min. Remove bacon from steamer and set aside. Repeat until all the bacon is cooked.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (2 slices): Calories 280, Fat 25 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 8 g.
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Veggies are nature’s candy when you have the right tools. We’ve got a trick up our sleeves that’ll make you fall in love with veggies. The warm and sweet seasoning blend in this recipe transforms vegetables from “blah” to “BAM”! It’s a great side dish for those holiday feasts, but it also jazzes up your regular, weeknight dinner routine.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and a dinner roll.
Ingredients
4 medium carrots
2 large parsnips
1⁄2 medium red onion
10–12 small Brussels sprouts
1 pkgCandied Yams Seasoning (Pack of 3)orSweet Garlic Chicken Seasoning (Pack of 3)
3 tbsp olive oil
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425° F. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner.
Peel and chop carrots, parsnips, and onion. Place in Multipurpose Steamer; cover and microwave on high 5–6 min, or until tender.
Meanwhile, slice Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise.
Add sprouts, seasoning, and oil to steamer; toss to combine. Transfer to pan. Roast 10–12 min, or until browned.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 230, Fat 11 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g (Fibre 7 g, Sugars 17 g), Protein 3 g.
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Roasted root vegetables can be daunting as they take time to perfect. Pre-steaming your vegetables will significantly cut down the prep time so you can enjoy perfectly roasted vegetables more quickly!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup roast potatoes or squash, and 4 oz (113 g) lean protein.
Ingredients
4 medium beets
2 tbsp each balsamic vinegar and olive oil
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
2 tbspCandied Yams Seasoning (Pack of 3)
Toppings (optional): Sea Salt, pomegranate seeds
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425° F. Line Sheet Pan with Sheet Pan Liner.
Peel and chop beets into bite-sized pieces. Place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave for 10 min or until softened.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, syrup, and mix.
Toss steamed beets with vinegar mixture and transfer to pan, reserving some of the liquid. Bake 15 min.
Transfer to serving dish and drizzle with reserved liquid. Add toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 140, Fat 7 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 16 g), Protein 2 g.
Tips
Serve roasted beets over salad greens to make a warm, winter salad.
Raw red beets can leave dark stains on your skin; to avoid this, wear a food safe glove while prepping beets
