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Healthy 4th of July Recipes
July 4th is a holiday all about tradition, family, friends and food! If you are planning a gathering for your loved ones here are some recipe ideas that keep health, quality and taste in mind. ...
Summer Strawberry Muffins
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Clearly by Best Choice All Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1stick) butter, soften 1 cup Clearly by Best Choice Granulated Sugar 2 large eggs 2...
Cooking With Fruit
Cooked fruit is an excellent way to add nutrients and variety to your summer meals. Poaching, grilling and making compotes are common ways to cook fruit. Many people also enjoy adding spice or...
Summer gets no sweeter than Driscoll’s berries from Strack & Van Til
Does the recent extreme heat have you beat? Sink your teeth in some sweet and juicy berries and cool off. For the "berry" best strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, shop the...
Summer Beef Kabobs
INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup Clearly by Best Choice Organic Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons soy sauce 2 Tablespoons Clearly by Best Choice Organic Honey 1 Tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon Clearly by Best...
Let Strack & Van Til give Dad a day off from the grill with meal options and all the extras
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19, and by any name – Pop, Pop, Dad, Father, Papa, Daddy, Father-in-law, Uncle or Friend – he deserves to be treated like a king. Start by giving him a...
How to Use Fresh and Dried Coriander
Fresh cilantro comes from the leaves of a coriander plant. Cilantro is used in a variety of dishes from Mexican to Asian cuisine. The word “cilantro” is actually Spanish for “coriander leaves”. ...
4 Cheesy Recipes for National Cheese Day
Celebrate National Cheese Day June 4 with these four cheesy recipes from our dietitian, Rebecca: Lemony Goat Cheese Dip Refried Bean & Cheese Dip Peachy Bacon & Brie Grilled Cheese Sauteed...
Let Strack & Van Till help you pop your cork for National Wine Day
Did you know that May 25 is National Wine Day? Your local Strack & Van Til Food Market makes it easy to relax, "wine" down on the patio and enjoy some of your favorite varieties to celebrate. Do...
Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad
INGREDIENTS: 2 (3oz) packages ramen noodles, any flavor – the seasoning package will not be used 1/2 cup Clearly by Best Choice Almonds, chopped 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced 5 green...
Fill your grill with pub burgers, sausages, kabobs and more made fresh at Strack & Van Til
It seems like just yesterday the temperature was cold and now it's hot. Wait … that's exactly what happened. Here in Northwest Indiana, we seem to go from winter to summer in the blink of an eye,...
Seasonal Fruits & Veggies
The best way to maintain a grocery budget is to buy fresh produce when it’s in season and most plentiful. The other benefit that comes along with seasonal fruits and veggies is that they always...
Take your graduation festivities to a high degree with Strack & Van Til food, flowers and fun
Class dismissed — now it's time to celebrate. From flowers, balloons and gifts to party catering and delicious desserts, you'll find everything you need for graduation at your local Strack & Van...
How to Use Chia Seeds
The small but mighty chia seed packs a big nutritional punch. They are well known for their high fiber content and healthy omega-3 fats. These tiny seeds also have a unique characteristic. If you...
Let Strack & Van Til cook up the perfect meal for Mom
Sunday, May 8 is Mother's Day: A day for cards, gifts, pampering and celebration of Mom or that special someone. And one of the best ways to show your appreciation is to let her relax while Strack...
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
INGREDIENTS: 4 large poblano peppers 1 Tablespoon Clearly by Best Choice Olive Oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1 packet Clearly by Best Choice Taco Seasoning 1 can (14.5oz) Clearly by Best...
Thank Mom a bunch with florals from Strack & Van Til
The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "the earth laughs in flowers." This Mother's Day, May 8, make your mom or special someone smile with fresh blooms from your local Strack & Van Til Floral...
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Round Steak or Flank Steak, cut into strips 4 cups broccoli florets 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, divided 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon...
Spring Charcuterie Board
Spring is finally in the air! And so are upcoming celebrations! Mother’s Day, Graduations, Wedding Showers…Whether a celebration for two or a party for 200, you and your guests will love this...
To mark Earth Day, Strack & Van Til steps up conservation programs, environmental stewardship
"Think globally, act locally." Scottish planner and conservationist Patrick Geddes, 1915 While preserving the health of the planet depends on people all over the globe, the actions taken in each...