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April is National Pecan
Month!
In honor of National Pecan Month, the Georgia Pecan Commission is
introducing new recipes to take you through the spring and summer
months. Celebrate this delicious, versatile legume by adding whole
or crushed pecans to appetizers, salads or main dishes. For a
quick treat, add a handful of pecans to a cup of yogurt and enjoy a
fulfilling snack at lunchtime
Crust like a Chef
Pecan-crusting is an elegant yet easy way to enhance the appearance
of many main dishes. By adding pecan-crusting to virtually any
main entree, you are adding extra flavor and texture, not to mention a
professional touch and finished look.
Add crunch and freshness to your breakfast table by adding fresh
fruit and pecans to cereals, pancakes or French toast. For an
extra special breakfast, try "Georgia Pecan French Toast".
The "Spiced Snapper with Georgia Pecan Crust"
is a great dish to enjoy outdoors when the weather turns warm. And
the "Mini-Berry
Tarts with Georgia Pecan Crust" are an elegant but easy
alternative to traditional after-dinner snacks. This tasty treat
offers creamy pudding, strawberries and raspberries combined with
crunchy Georgia Pecans that will be sure to earn the approval of
everyone at your table.
Quick and Easy Summer Recipes
Lighten up the menu this summer by allowing the natural flavors of
fresh fruits and vegetables to come alive. Enhance the flavors in
juicy fruits and crisp vegetables by simply adding a handful of crunchy
chopped pecans to your favorite fruit dish.
The summer season is a time to relax and take pleasure in the company of
family and friends. For an especially easy dish, the "Tarragon Chicken Salad with Grapes and
Pecans" offers the freshness of a salad and the
richness of Georgia pecans. This mouth-watering salad will have
you out of the kitchen in no time so you can enjoy the peaceful summer
evenings.
Got a great Georgia pecan recipe? Looking for an old favorite?
Go to our
recipe page to share your recipes or use one of ours.
Pecans Lend Added Nutritional
Value to Any Meal
Pecans are rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat believed to
help in preventing heart disease. Pecans are a beneficial source
of vitamin E, magnesium and copper, also thought to ward off heart
disease, and are a good source of fiber.
- Pecans can be stored in the freezer for up to two years.
Hang on to holiday pecans to use in your summer recipes.
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