Recipes from ICC Global Trade

• Main Dish - Wilbur Bud Chocolate & Black Bean Salsa Chili

  This chili is our award-winning recipe!

  Ingredients

  • 3 cloves Pickled Sweet Garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ lb. ground smoked ham (substitute ground beef or turkey if desired)
  • 4-6 pieces of cooked, chopped bacon
  • 4 cups of Steph's Black Bean Salsa
  • 1 cup Aunt Jean's Italian Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • ¼ tsp. crushed bay leaves
  • ½ tbsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1 tbsp. Stone Red Hot Sauce
  • ¼ tsp. liquid hickory smoke seasoning
  • 3 tbsp. Sweet (or Hot) Pepper Jam
  • ¼ cup Wilbur Buds (milk, dark or a mixture of the two)

  Directions

  1. In a large sauce pan, saute chopped garlic cloves and onion in olive oil until onions are translucent.
  2. Add the meat, Steph's Black Bean Salsa, Aunt Jean's Italian Spaghetti Sauce, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, flour, Stone Red Hot Sauce, Sweet (or Hot) Pepper Jam and liquid hickory smoke seasoning, stirring well to combine.
  3. Bring chili to a boil and let simmer for ¾ to 1 hour (or until thick). Add the Wilbur Buds to the mixture and stir until melted right before serving.

• Main Dish - Amish Style Chicken Parmesan

  Amish goes Italian in this classic recipe.

  Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. chicken breast pieces, pounded flat
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3-4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar of Amish Spaghetti Sauce
  • 12 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Basil and/or Italian parsley for garnishing

  Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper on both sides, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the floured chicken pieces in an egg wash and dredge them in the breadcrumbs until well-coated.
  2. Saute breaded chicken pieces in olive oil for 3 minutes on each side over medium heat. Transfer the chicken to a 9” x 13” baking dish.
  3. Top the chicken with parmesan and mozzarella cheese and bake for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted. In a medium sauce pan, heat the Amish Spaghetti Sauce.
  4. Remove the chicken from the oven and top with Amish Spaghetti Sauce and preferred garnishes.

  Serve over spaghetti or Mrs. Miller's Homemade Noodles for a hearty Amish-Italian meal!

  Makes 4-5 servings.

• Main Dish - Tootie Fruity Chicken

  A delightful dinner for those who love fruit!

  Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp. garlic salt or garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (32 oz.) jar of Spiced Peaches
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 1 tsp. fresh parsley
  • 1 (12 oz.) jar of Cranberry Relish

  Directions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with the garlic salt/garlic powder. Saute chicken in olive oil until just done – do not overcook! (about 15 to 20 minutes). Set aside.
  2. Drain and slice the peaches and cook in the pan drippings from the chicken. Add the feta cheese and fresh parsley.
  3. Slice the chicken and stir into the peach mixture. To serve, top with warmed cranberry relish.

• Main Dish - Western Ranch Franks 'n Beans

  This ain’t your typical beanies and weenies! Corn chips add a delightful crunch to this dish.

  Ingredients

  • 3-4 beef hot dogs or smoked sausage, cut into ½ inch chunks
  • 1 (16 oz.) can of any style baked beans
  • ¾ cup Mild, Medium or Hot Salsa
  • ½ tbsp. lemon or lime juice
  • ½ – 2/3 cup corn chips, slightly crushed
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

  Directions

  1. Brown hot dogs in a small skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine hot dogs, beans and lime/lemon juice. Pour into a greased 8” shallow baking dish. Top with corn chips and bake at 375º F for 15-20 minutes or until hot.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese has melted. Top with parsley or cilantro.

• Main Dish - Italian Pasta Salad

  A great dish for picnics and BBQs!

  Ingredients

  • 1 lb. box of rotini pasta, cooked & drained (do not rinse)
  • 2/3 cup Chef Tim's Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • ½ (16 oz.) jar of Jake & Amos Marinated Mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced or sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
  • 5 pieces Pickled Sweet Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar of Pickled Sweet Cauliflower
  • 2/3 cup Jake & Amos Pimento Stuffed Olives, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 10 Jake & Amos Pepperoncini Peppers, sliced with stems discarded
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar of Jake & Amos Sweet Hot Pepper Strips, diced

  Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight.
  2. (Optional) Add Italian meats such as diced pepperoni, salami and/or shredded Parmesan, diced provolone or mozzarella to add some heartiness to the meal!

• Main Dish - Apple Butter BBQ Chicken Salad

  Who says salads have to be boring?

  Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (pre-cooked, skinned, deboned and shredded)
  • 1 cup (or to taste) Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 rib of celery, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) can of pineapple in heavy syrup (use only 2 tbsp. of the syrup)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

  Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients together lightly, except the chopped pecans (if desired).
  2. Drizzle remaining Apple Butter BBQ Sauce over the mixture and top with the chopped pecans. Keep refrigerated.

• Main Dish - Zesty Breakfast Casserole

  Something different for breakfast that you can make ahead to start your day off right!

  Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 4 oz. shredded cheddar or swiss cheese
  • 1 lb. breakfast sausage
  • 4 cups Zesty Pineapple Mango Salsa

  Directions

  1. Brown the sausage in a pan on the stovetop.
  2. Whip the eggs, adding half of the salsa to the mixture. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  3. Add crumbled, cooked sausage and shredded cheese evenly on top and bake at 350º F for 35-45 minutes, until firm.
  4. Top liberally with the rest of the pineapple mango salsa.

  Makes 6-8 servings.

• Main Dish - Tomato Basil Garlic-Parsley Noodles

  A quick and easy Italian dinner. Delicious by itself, with meatballs or served on the side with chicken parmesan.

  Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) package Mrs. Miller's Homemade Garlic-Parsley Noodles
  • 1 (32 oz.) jar Aunt Jean's Italian Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

  1. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water to desired level of doneness.
  2. Heat the spaghetti sauce in a sauce pan, mixing in the fresh parsley and basil, stirring frequently.
  3. Drain cooked noodles and return to pot. Combine the tomato sauce with the noodles in pot and toss to coat. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately.

  Makes 8-10 servings.