Jessica, Registered Dietitian

To kick off National Celiac Awareness Month this May, Harmons is hosting gluten free events at three of our locations—Station Park, City Creek, and Bangerter Crossing. All locations will offer free tastings and demos from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring a variety of delicious gluten-free foods from more than 15 vendors, including eight Utah’s Own companies. Our dietitians will offer free workshops about living a healthy gluten free lifestyle and our Cooking School Chefs will conduct free cooking demonstrations and samples. All three locations will also offer a hands-on gluten free cooking class the evening of the event – visit the Great Health Calendar or the Cooking School Calendar to register.

Here are the specifics, we hope to see you there!
Event locations:
Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Station Park, 200 North Station Parkway, Farmington
Wednesday, May 9, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, City Creek, 135 East 100 South, Salt Lake City
Saturday, May 12, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Bangerter Crossing, 125 East 13800 South, Draper

Free Educational Sessions available at all locations:
Celiac 101, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm – For those who have questions about celiac disease and what a diagnosis means, Harmons dietitians will provide information on the progression of celiac disease, the importance of eating a gluten-free diet for life, and choices for nutritious foods that are gluten free.

Well-Balanced Gluten Free, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm – Maintaining a well-balanced gluten-free diet can be confusing and time-consuming. Harmons’ dietitians will teach about gluten-free foods that are nutritious and taste delicious. Attendees will learn about special nutritional considerations on a gluten-free diet and how to meet nutrient needs.

Cooking Demonstrations
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Harmons’ Cooking School Chefs will demonstrate and provide tastings of delicious gluten-free recipes, and answer questions about cooking techniques and ingredients. One of Harmons’ dietitians will also be available to answer nutrition questions.

Cooking Classes:
Gluten-Free Baking  $35
Almost everyone loves a great apple pie, a warm apple crisp and a crunchy pizza crust, but not everyone tolerates wheat flour, a common ingredient. Harmons has worked up proven and easy-to-make recipes. Come hungry. You’ll eat well. MENU: Apple pie, apple crisp, pizza with red sauce, plus lots of toppings.

Station Park Saturday, May 5, 4:30 pm
Register Online

Bangerter Crossing Saturday, May 12, 4:30 pm
Register Online

Gluten Free Cooking  $40
Are you struggling to come up with meals for your gluten-free family? Learn how to cook healthy gluten-free meals with Harmons’ chef and dietitian.

City Creek Wednesday, May 9, 5:30 pm
Register Online

Turkey Chili             

Chef Evan – Harmons Bangerter Crossing
Serves 8

2             cups Harmons Recipe Ready diced turkey
1              large sweet onion, chopped
2             cloves garlic
4             green onions, sliced thin
2             red bell peppers, chopped
2             tablespoons oil
2             teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2       tablespoon chili powder
1              tablespoon coriander
1              teaspoon chile powder
1              teaspoon brown sugar
1              (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1              (18-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2         cup beef stock, low sodium
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, warm the oil over medium heat add the onions, garlic, and peppers.  Cook for 8 minutes so the flavors can meld.  Add the tomato paste, turkey, spices, sugar, and green onions.  Cook for another five minutes and then add the tomatoes, beans, and stock.  Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.  Season with salt and pepper and continue simmering for thirty minutes.  Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocados.

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Roasted Turkey Breast with Fresh Figs and Kalamata Olives

Chef Bob – Harmons Station Park
Serves 6

1               each  Harmons Recipe Ready boneless skinless turkey breast
1/4           cup  garlic — finely minced
1/2           cup  low sodium chicken broth
1               tablespoon  dried oregano
1/4           teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
3               tablespoons  red wine vinegar
20            each  kalamata olives — pitted
3               tablespoons  capers — with some of the juice.
3               each  bay leaf
1/4           cup  brown sugar
1                cup  white wine
1 1/2         cups  fresh figs or 1cup dried figs — cut in half

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, broth, garlic, oregano, pepper, vinegar, olives, capers with juice, and bay leaves. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the Turkey in a baking dish and cover with the marinade. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pour wine around the turkey. Bake 1 hour, or until the turkey reaches 165 degrees, basting every 10 minutes. After 15 minutes of cooking, add the figs. To serve, remove the bay leaves and transfer the turkey to a serving platter. Spoon the resulting sauce with the capers, olives, and figs, over the turkey.

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Derick, Produce Manager

Customers are always asking when Strawberries are going to be at their cheapest. And the time is now! It has been 2 years since we could offer such a great deal like this on a 4 pound container. Weather conditions have been perfect this week to produce an overabundance of berries in the growing areas in California. This Saturday April, 28 we have our lowest price of the season on red ripe California Strawberries. If you want to make fresh strawberry jam now is the time. Please don’t miss out and take advantage of this rare deal.

Amazing fresh & sweet strawberries from Harmons

Greek Turkey Burger         

Chef Evan – Harmons Bangerter Crossing
Serves 4

1             pound Harmons Recipe Ready ground turkey
1             Harmons Greek chicken sausage
1/4         cup feta cheese
1/4         cup baby spinach
1             roma tomato
4            Ciabatta rolls
Salt and pepper to taste

Remove the casing from the sausage. In a medium bowl, combine the turkey and the chicken sausage.  On a warm grill, sear the burgers and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.  Toast the rolls and place the feta, spinach, and tomato on the bun.  Place the burger on top and serve with a light salad.

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When you think about foods high in antioxidants, fresh fruits and veggies are probably the first to come to mind.  But did you know that some herbs and spices are also rich in antioxidants?  Below are some herbs and spices that rank highest in important antioxidants:

• Oregano:  Studies have shown that oregano has the highest antioxidant capacity when compared with thyme, sage, rosemary, sweet basil, and mint.  Often used as a topping for pizza or pasta, oregano is also a great addition sandwiches, salads, and casseroles.
• Ginger:  Ginger has historically been used as a remedy for motion sickness and gastrointestinal ailments, but research also suggests that it may protect tissues and organs from oxidative damage.  Add ground ginger to fruit smoothies and cereal for a kick, or try adding to stir-fried veggies for Asian flare.
• Cinnamon:  A versatile and common spice, cinnamon makes a great addition to oatmeal, toast, coffee, and even quinoa.  Cinnamon can also increase the sense of sweetness of foods without increasing the sugar.  And some research suggests that cinnamon may potentially have a positive effect on blood glucose control!

Try including different spices in your meals instead of salt, sugar or added fat for a punch of flavor without added calories or sodium.

Source:  Today’s Dietitian, March 2012

Chris, Meat Manager

Here at Harmons we are really excited about our new fresh Recipe Ready Turkey section. We use a locally raised turkey from here in Utah. Our turkeys also have no salt solution added so you just get good turkey. We have a variety of cuts including; drums, thighs, wings, tenderloins, bone-in or boneless breasts, breast strips, breast cubes, breast cutlets, and of course ground breast and thighs, to our delicious ground turkey. Every piece of turkey is hand cut and trimmed on a daily basis from whole turkeys for freshness – all of the extra skin and fat have been cut off so it’s ready for your recipe.

The breast cutlets, strips and cubes work perfect for healthy tacos, fajitas, soup or stew. Check out all the great recipes for our Recipe Ready Turkey in the Meat category of this blog, like this one for Turkey Gumbo.

Come on in and try our fresh hand trimmed turkey. All of our stores will be sampling at Saturday!

We have some amazing fresh, sweet and juicy strawberries in our stores and they are on sale for two days only!

We just found out on Monday that we could get these awesome berries and we jumped on the opportunity. These large, sweet strawberries were picked at the peak of freshness this week and sent straight to our stores. Being able to get fresh strawberries like these is usually a once a year event, if we’re lucky, so now’s the time to pick some up! You definitely do not want to miss out on the chance at devouring these delicious berries.

This Friday and Saturday ONLY, April 27th & 28th, you can pick up a 4-pound package of these red ripe strawberries for $5.88 (you save $4.11, limit 2) or a 1-pound package for $1.98. We also have some great deals on strawberry pairing favorites like angel food cake and pound cake, along with savings on canning and storage containers.

Harmons is now on Pinterest – check out some fun suggestions on desserts, drinks, and more to make with your strawberries.

Turkey Drumstick Fricassee

Chef Al – Harmons City Creek

4              Harmons Recipe Ready Turkey Drumsticks
1              Yellow Onion, diced
1              Carrot, diced
1              Celery stick, diced
1              branch of Thyme
1              12 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes
1/2          Cup Red Wine
4              Large Potatoes, 1 1/2 inch diced
1              Tbsp “Better than Bullion” Turkey Base
1/2          tsp black pepper

Mix all ingredients and place in a slow cooker for 4 to 6 hours or in a pressure cooker in high pressure for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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Turkey Stir-Fry

Chef Bob – Harmons Station Park
Serves 6

1              pound  Harmons Recipe Ready Turkey Strips — sliced thin
2             tablespoons  soy sauce
1              tablespoon  cornstarch
2             tablespoons  rice vinegar
2             tablespoons  Canola oil
1             tablespoon  garlic — minced
1             tablespoon  ginger — minced
2            tablespoons  oyster sauce
2            tablespoons  soy sauce
2            tablespoons  mirin
2           teaspoons  sugar
1            cup  snow peas — blanched
1            cup  baby carrots — blanched
cornstarch slurry

Combine turkey with soy sauce, cornstarch,and rice vinegar. Refrigerate and let marinate 20 minutes.
Heat the oil in the wok and cook the turkey with the ginger and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar and cook 1 minute.
Add the snow peas and carrots. Bring all to a boil and thicken with slurry.

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