photo credit: Chef Martin Lopez
1 cup Vodka
2 1/2 cups plain tomato juice
Juice of one lemon
2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. Tangerine Sriracha
2 oz. Tangerine juiceÂ
Zest 1/2 tangerine or more if you like
Garnish with celery stalk, stuffed olives or any cocktail condiments that suit your fancy!
Makes 2 generous servings
Winter is a time for hearty warming foods, even in California. This winter squash recipe is sweet and tangy, it's the perfect way to jazz up a winter meal. Tangy Winter Squash 2 large Kabocha squash 4 oz. Pancetta 1/2 jar of Just Jan's Balsamic Onion Savory Spread 3 TBSP Olive oil fresh ground pepper salt to taste 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1 - 2 red jalapeño peppers 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots. Peel and seed the squash and cut in quarters and slice in 1/2" thick slices. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Toss the squash in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper and bake in a 350 oven for 25...
1/2 bottle light white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
1/2 firm ripe peach
2 firm ripe apricots
1 heaping Tbsp. of Just Jan’s Apricot Spread
splash of simple syrup
Mason jar
Pour wine into mason jar.  Add Just Jan’s Apricot Spread.  Shake or whisk to combine.  Add splash of simple syrup, sliced peaches and apricots.  Put in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.  The wine will soak into the fruit.  Pour a single serving into your favorite wine glass with a few slices of fruit.  The remaining fruit can be served chilled or served over some vanilla ice cream.
These days everyone knows how important it is to know what’s in your food. It’s best to avoid overly processed food with lots of refined sugar. It’s actually very easy to take control of your own diet. Just Jan’s Fruit Spreads are low in sugar and loaded with anti-oxidant rich fruits with no fillers, just the whole fruit.  This idea for a jam yogurt granola jar is a great example of convenience made wholesome. By making your own granola (which is quite easy) using a plain greek yogurt with no added sugar yet all of the protein rich creaminess and a few spoonfuls of Just Jan’s fruit spread you’ll have co-workers look longingly at your Pinterest worthy portable breakfast!  (P.S....
It's November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I love Thanksgiving it is the official start of the holiday season and one of my favorite times of year. Cooking for Thanksgiving and getting to share what I love doing with loved ones is such a joy. I also like Thanksgiving because it's when the diet goes out the window, and you eat with abandon. In that spirit we created this recipe. Its fun, sweet and a change from your regular candied yams. Pomegranate Molasses Sweet Potatoes 3 Pounds sweet potatoes (or yams) 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 cup of molasses 1 jar Just Jan's Pomegranate Spread Finishing Salt To prepare, begin by scrubbing the sweet potatoes with cold...