Turn your stovetop into an indoor grill with the new Circulon Stovetop Grill. The 12-inch unit contains a removable non-stick plate atop the stainless steel drip dish. The unique raised circle cooking surface allows for easy food release, while shape allows for fat to run off into the stainless steel drip tray below. The grill is also is oven safe to 500°F. It’s elegant styling allows cooks to bring the pan directly from the stovetop or oven to the table.
Lobster Reef — a boutique label is named after the brightly colored rock lobsters along the rugged Marlborough coast — offers an aromatic 100% Sauvignon Blanc wine with the traditional minerality and citrus of Marlborough, New Zealand. Affordable at $10 to $15 a bottle. Enjoy on a warm spring or summer eve, or with lobster, cheese or green vegetables.
Perugina Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs are hollow eggs made with a dark, white or milk chocolate, with a surprise plastic egg filled with smaller chocolate treats. The Easter eggs are available in three varieties—Baci Dark Chocolate Easter Egg, Baci White Chocolate Easter Egg and Perugina Milk Chocolate-style Easter Egg. Each 1.5-ounce serving has about 210-240 calories, 8-9 grams saturated fat (of 12-14 grams total) and 21-25 grams sugar. - bonnie: I'm generally a Perugina fan. But the looks of the Baci Chocolate Easter Eggs are deceiving. Lots of wrapping to make them look indulgent. Not! Each is an 8-inch hollow chocolate egg, filled with a plastic container with ~6 to 8 [...]
For those who love to cook, the Swiss Diamond Square Griddle for it allows a rapid and even heat distribution. The griddle, which won't warp, contains a non-stick coating with real diamonds. Fun fact: diamonds allow the coating to last longer. It is oven safe up to 500°F, and dishwasher friendly. Use Swiss Diamond Square Griddle on gas, electric, radiant ring, ceramic, and halogen stovetops.
Melissa's Sweet Red Kapia Peppers are small, tapered bright red pepper, sweeter than a regular bell pepper. A serving has 33 calories, 2.8 grams dietary fiber, 4 grams sugar and 1.5 grams protein. Use as you would regular bell peppers.
KettlePop popcorn is available in two new varieties — Sea Salt and Kettle Korn. The popcorn is non-GMO and has no artificial preservatives. Each 1.1-ounce serving has about 150-160 calories, 1-1.5 grams saturated fat (of 8-9 grams total), 90-135 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber, 0-8 grams sugar and 1-2 grams protein.
Seven Spoons complete frozen entrees are available in three varieties — two Indian (Chicken Biryani, Quinoa Vegetable Biryani) and one Thai (Vegetable Thai Green Curry), all made without additives, preservatives or artificial colors or flavors. Each serves two, is gluten-free and can be ready in 15-minutes. Each 12.6-ounce serving has between 410 - 460 calories, 3 to 7.5 grams saturated fat (of 13 to 15 grams total), 580-820 milligrams sodium, 3 to 10 grams fiber, 14 to 18 grams protein and 5-9 grams sugar.
Snappers are candies that are a combination of pretzels, caramel and milk chocolate. Each 1.4-ounce serving has 170 calories, 3.5 grams saturated fat (of 5 grams total), 65 milligrams sodium and 2 grams protein.
CoverMate Food Covers has a new small size product that helps keep food fresh. The food covers stretches from 2-inches and expands to 5 inches to fit ramekins, glassware and aluminum cans. The covers are BPA-free, PVC-free and made from FDA food safe materials. They are microwaveable safe, waterproof and sanitary.
Opal apples are non-GMO and available organic and conventional. Opal apples are naturally slow to oxidize preventing them from browning after slicing. Great to slice and pack in kids' lunches. Each apple contains about 130 calories, 260 milligrams potassium, 5 grams fiber and 25 grams sugar. A portion of Opal’s proceeds goes towards the nonprofit Youth Make a Difference Initiative, funding youth who learn about leadership, nutrition, food and agriculture. These apples are available from November to April at selected grocery stores nationwide.
Fiber One Protein Granola Cereal is available in two flavors--Maple Brown Sugar and Cranberry Almond. The Maple Brown Sugar cereal is made with maple brown sugar, granola and pecans; the Cranberry Almond cereal with almonds, cranberries and granola. Each 1 cup serving has about 220 calories, 0.5 grams saturated fat (of 5-6 grams total), 140-150 milligrams sodium, 16 grams sugar and 6 grams protein. Kelly Sloan, Bite of the Best Intern: This cereal is a good source of protein and fiber, proving 20% daily value. I liked both flavors and the texture the granola added to the cereal.
The two new belVita Breakfast Biscuits are soft, not crisp like the originals. They come in two varieties — Banana Bread and Cinnamon. They are made with whole grains and are high in fiber. Each 1.8-ounce serving has 190 calories, 0.5-1 gram saturated fat (of 7 grams total), 5 grams fiber, 3 grams protein, 150-160 milligrams sodium and 9 grams sugar.
Weight Watchers Smart Ones new soups are available in four varieties — Spicy Black Bean, Loaded Potato, Fire Roasted Vegetable and Southwest Style Vegetable. Each 8-ounce serving has about 60-170 calories, 0-2.5 grams saturated fat (of 0.5-6 grams total), 420-550 milligrams sodium, 3-5 grams sugar and 2-8 grams protein. You'll find them in the freezer section of your supermarket.
Weight Watchers introduced two new Smart Ones frozen entrees. Fish & Chips is made with Alaskan white pollock fillets with salt and pepper crinkle cut french fried potatoes. Each 5.1-ounce serving has 310 calories, 2.5 grams saturated fat (of 14 grams total), 660 milligrams sodium and 11 grams protein. Chicken Strips & Fries is made with white chicken meat patty strips with ranch seasoned french fried potatoes. Each 4.7-ounce serving has 310 calories, 3 grams saturated fat (of 15 grams total), 510 milligrams sodium and 14 grams protein.
Dole Chopped Salads are available in four flavors, each chopped Kale. Three are kits, containing dressing (Chipotle & Cheddar Chopped Salad Kit, Bacon & Bleu Chopped Salad Kit, BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad Kit); two are blends (Asian Chopped Salad Blend and Summer Garden Chopped Salad Blend). Each 3-ounce serving of the salad blends has 20-25 calories, 0 grams saturated fat (of 0 grams total), 20 milligrams sodium and 1 gram protein. Each 3.5-ounce serving of the salad kits has 120-150 calories, 2-2.5 grams saturated fat (of 0-13 grams total), 310-390 milligrams sodium and 2-4 grams protein.
Avuá Cachaça, a single-estate, limited-production spirit comes in two flavors: one unaged (Prata), one aged in Brazilian wood (Amburana). Cachaça, Brazil's national spirit is used for famous classic peasant cocktail, the Caipirinha. It is distilled from fresh sugarcane. Avuá Cachaça Prata rests in steel tanks for six months before bottling; Amburana is matured for up to two years in casks made from wood indigenous to South America.
Lindt just introduced their first baking mixed in two varieties — Lindt Classic Chocolate Brownie Mix and Lindt White Coconut Brownie Mix. Each 2-inch brownie prepared has 170-190 calories, 4.5-6 grams saturated fat (of 8-11 grams total), 15-25 milligrams sodium and 3-5 grams sugar.
Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Cereal introduced two varieties — Chocolatey Almond Crunch, Cinnamon Crunch — with contains whole grains, protein and fiber. Each 1 cup serving has about 220 calories, 0-1 gram saturated fat (of 3.5-4 total), 150 milligrams sodium, 33-35 grams whole grains, 12 grams sugar, 6 grams protein and 5 grams of fiber. Plus each is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals.
Lindt has two new products — Lindor Coconut Truffles and Classic Recipe Caramel with Sea Salt bar. The Classic Recipe Caramel with Sea Salt bar is made with milk chocolate, caramel pieces and sea salt crystals. Each 1.5-ounce serving (10 squares) has 230 calories, 8 grams saturated fat (of 13 grams total), 105 milligrams sodium and 22 grams sugar. The Lindt Lindor Coconut Truffles has a milk chocolate shell with a white chocolate center and a coconut flavor. Each 1.2-ounce serving (3 balls) has 230 calories, 13 grams saturated fat (of 18 grams total), 35 milligrams sodium and 14 grams sugar.
Vermont Creamery introduced Crumbled Goat Cheese, available in four varieties — Classic Chèvre, Tomato & Basil , Cranberry & Tarragon and Apricot & Thyme. The crumbled goat cheese will last 90 days refrigerated. Each 1-ounce serving has about 70-100 calories, 3.5-4 grams saturated fat (of 6 grams total), 90-120 milligrams sodium and 4-5 grams protein. Use in vegetable or grain salads; on pizza, paninis, quesadillas or flatbreads; or to stuff chicken, pasta, roasts or veggies.
