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...
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...
I wanted to do a side that was a little different for Thanksgiving, after all we always have mashed potatoes. Polenta is a great alternative and takes much less time and effort. You can make polenta take on any flavor you want, for this version I wanted something rich, creamy and cheesy. I combined polenta with cheddar cheese, and my Balsamic Onion spread, and topped it all off with bacon. YUM. Cheesy Polenta with Balsamic Onion and Bacon 2 cups Polenta 1 cup half and half 5 cups milk 2 tbsp butter 3 cups shredded white cheddar 3 slices of  cooked bacon 1 cup Just Jan's Balsamic Onion Combine the milk, half and half, and salt in a medium sized...
Pumpkin Pancakes 1 cup flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 & 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup Just Jan's Homestyle Pumpkin Butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg, separated  Combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder in a medium mixing bowl Add milk and egg yolk (reserve egg white) Mix thoroughly to combine Add 1/2 cup of pumpkin butter and mix together. Then add nutmeg and cinnamon and mix again. Set aside. Using a electric mixer, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped egg whites into pancake batter, its ok if its lumpy. To cook the pancakes use a non stick pan over medium heat. When you see bubbles form around...