Donna Herkert Sunset Gourmet Independent Consultant

01/11/2026

01/10/2026

🧑‍🍳 VEGETARIAN HOMESTYLE CHILI
2 cans (796 mL each) diced tomatoes
6 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 ½ cups lager-style beer
1 box Homestyle Chili Seasoning Mix
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 celery sticks, cut into ½" pieces
1 can (540 mL) lentils, rinsed and drained
1 can (398 mL) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (540 mL) black beans
1 can (540 mL) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can (340 mL) Niblets corn

In a large pot add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Homestyle Chili Seasoning Mix, carrot and celery. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lentils, all beans and corn; simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with grated cheese, and a dollop of sour cream on top if so desired. You may substitute any of the beans with beans of your choosing.
Delicious served with biscuits or corn bread.
Try it served over rice!

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01/09/2026

◾️ YGY Easy Eats - Caesar Dressing Mix
Spice up your kitchen with our YGY Easy Eats Caesar Dressing!
Simply combine a bit of our spice mix with oil or other liquids to bring that classic Caesar zest to dressings, dips, sauces, and more.

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01/08/2026

🧑‍🍳 SPAGHETTI WITH PASTA SAUCE AND SOFT GOAT CHEESE
1 Tbsp. Fresh Harvest Garlic Olive Oil
3 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 Tbsp. Oh! So Onion
2 Tbsp. Oh! So Celery
2 cups. Rich & Zesty Pasta Sauce
1 Tbsp. Italian Rustico Seasoning Blend
1 box (454 g) spaghetti
1 Tbsp. Onion, Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1/3 cup soft goat cheese
Fresh basil

In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, Oh! So Onion and Oh! So Celery. Combine and cook on low until well hydrated. Add pasta sauce and Italian Rustico Seasoning Blend; continue to simmer on low for 15 minutes. While sauce is simmering, boil pasta according to package directions. Heat remaining butter with Onion Garlic & Herb Seasoning to hydrate. When pasta is cooked to your liking, drain and toss with butter mixture and top with pasta sauce, goat cheese and basil.

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01/07/2026

😋 SENSATIONAL SUNSET GOURMET HOT DIP

1 brick (250g) softened cream cheese
1 cup grated mixed cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Lemony Dill Seasoning
1 Tbsp. Oh! So Onion
1 Tbsp. Cheesy Bacon & Chive Seasoning Mix

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients until well blended, and spoon into a heat-proof serving dish. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes or until heated through and bubbling. Serve with veggies and crackers.

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01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Self Serve Mini Pita Pockets with Jalapeno Ranch Dill Pickle Dip

Ingredients

Pita Pockets:
Sliced peppers
Lettuce
Olives
Cucumber slices
Cherry tomatoes
Mini Pita Pockets
Cooked chicken or turkey and ham

Jalapeno Ranch Dill Pickle Dip:
1 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
1 ½ Tbsp. Jalapeno Ranch Dill Pickle Seasoning Blend
Squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

You provide the pita pockets and toppings and let guests create their own. Serve with your favourite Dips. We are featuring Jalapeno Ranch Dill Pickle Dip.

Jalapeno Ranch Dill Pickle Dip
Combine 1 cup of Greek Yogurt or sour cream with 1 ½ tablespoons Jalapeno Ranch Dill Pickle Seasoning Blend and a squeeze of lemon juice.

12/30/2025

😋 SMOKY BABY BACK RIBS BBQ

4 - 6 lbs baby back pork ribs (2-3 racks)
2 Tbsp. Chef’s Blend – All Purpose Seasoning
1 Tbsp. Sunset Seasoned Salt
1 Tbsp. Onion, Garlic & Herb Seasoning
2 Tbsp. olive oil
½ cup Sunset Gourmet’s Smoky Sweet Grilling Sauce
2 Tbsp. Apricot & Maple Sweet Pepper Jelly
1/3 cup orange juice

Rinse & dry ribs. Trim extra bits of fat and tissue. Remove the membrane covering the concave, inner side of each rack. Combine seasonings to make a rub. Generously season ribs on both sides. Wrap ribs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or preferably overnight. Remove ribs from plastic and place on a preheated, oiled grill and cook slowly on low heat for 2 hours (covered). Combine sauces with orange juice and brush over ribs in the last 15 minutes of cooking.

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12/29/2025

◾️ Garlic Pepper with a Twist of Lemon 🧂💫🍋🧄
Zesty lemon and garlic pepper come together for a incredible blend that lights up chicken, seafood, veggies, and more. Perfect for chicken wings. Fresh, bright, and seriously tasty!

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12/28/2025

A trifle is one of the easiest desserts to make and a great way to use up berries. Start with 1/2 of the angel food cake cubes, then layer with the remaining ingredients.

Angle food cake cubes
Vanilla custard
Lemon curd
Blackberry Lemon Amaretto Jelly
Fresh whipped cream
Berries

◾️ Blackberry Lemon Amaretto Jelly
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12/26/2025

Baking but missing an ingredient? 🍰✨ These easy swaps help you keep baking without leaving the house. Perfect for those “oops” moments in the kitchen!

I made butter tarts recently and ran out of vanilla. Honey is one of the substitutes suggested. Got those tarts done!