Honey Mustard Beer Nuts?! Chicken Salad?! How has this never been done before?!!

Let’s level up the salad game with this game-changing recipe.

Get ready for the perfect blend of savoury, sweet, and tangy flavours with an ultimate crunch in every bite. The Honey Mustard Beer Nut Chicken Salad has juicy shredded chicken, the refreshing crunch of diced celery, the bite of red onion and plump grapes add a burst of sweetness.

Throw in Ginni’s Famous Honey Mustard Beer Nuts and this crunchy, non-alcoholic mix of nuts and crackers elevates the salad to a whole new level, adding depth and max flavour. Mixed with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar, every forkful is a taste bud buster!

Let’s get to it with the easy-peasy recipe below:

Indgredients:

• 1/2 cup of Ginni’s honey mustard beer nuts https://ginnis.co.uk/beernuts/beer-nuts-assorted-2c9bjhoneymustard-29kkc

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken

• 1 cup diced celery

• 1/2 cup diced red onion

• 1/2 cup seedless grapes

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, red onion, grapes, and Ginni’s honey mustard beer nuts.

2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.

3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well combined.

4. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper as you need..

5. Bingo! Serve the Honey Mustard Beer Nut Chicken Salad on sandwiches, wraps, or over salad greens. 

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Diwali, the festival of lights, marks the time when millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil with beautiful rituals such as festive lights, fireworks, sweet delicacies and family gatherings.

Pistachio barfi

Preparation and cooking time
Prep:45 mins
Cook:1 hr
Makes 20 pieces (serves 6)

Ingredients

• 75g shelled pistachio nuts

• 6 green cardamom pods

• 1 litre Jersey full cream milk

• 75g caster sugar

• silver leaf or extra chopped pistachio nuts, to decorate (optional)

Method
STEP 1
Blitz the pistachio nuts in a small food processor until finely chopped. Take care not to overwork them or they will become oily. Set aside.

STEP 2
Split the cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Pound the seeds to a powder in a pestle and mortar with 1 tsp of sugar.

STEP 3
Heat the milk in a large wok or karahi over medium heat and boil, stirring all the time with a metal spoon, until it reduces to a thick cream – you want the milk to reduce rapidly so it retains its creamy colour without browning, about 20-30 mins. Keep scraping down the sides of the pan to prevent scorching. The milk should have left the sides of the pan and have the consistency of scrambled eggs.

STEP 4
Spoon this thick paste into a bowl and leave to cool before chilling for 2-3 hrs. You should now have 225-250g of reduced milk solids, known as ‘khoya’.

STEP 5
Coarsely grate the khoya on a box grater and put it in a sturdy casserole or wok. Add the cardamom powder and remaining caster sugar and cook over a gentle heat, stirring all the time, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened about 10 mins.

STEP 6
Take the pan off the heat, add the chopped nuts and mix well. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and transfer the warm barfi mixture onto the paper, patting it out to a rectangle. Cover with another sheet of parchment, and gently roll the barfi into a 16 x 19cm rectangle about ½cm thick with a rolling pin. Leave to set for 3-4 hrs. If your kitchen is very warm, put the tray in the fridge for 30 mins.

STEP 7
Remove the top sheet of paper. Rest a sheet of the silver leaf, if using, on the barfi, silver side facing downwards. Gently rub the back of the paper with your fingers, the silver leaf should transfer onto the mixture – try not to touch the silver leaf with your fingers as it will stick to them. Or, press chopped pistachios onto the mixture while still warm, if you like.

STEP 8
Cut the firm barfi into 3 x 4cm diamond shapes. Will keep at room temperature in an airtight box for 3-4 days.
Resource: www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pistachio-barfi

Ingredients

• 225g ground almonds

• 200g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling

• 3 medium free-range egg whites (Two Chicks Free Range Egg White is available in most supermarkets; see tip)

• 15 whole blanched almonds split in half lengthways

Method

•        In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground almonds and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on a slow speed until just frothy – it doesn’t matter if there’s still a bit of unbeaten egg white at the bottom.

•        Add the egg whites to the almonds and sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, mixing after each spoonful. Keep going until the mixture is soft but not runny; you may not need to use all the egg white.

•     Roll the mix into walnut-size balls and space them a few centimetres apart on the baking trays. Press a blanched almond half into the top of each one, flattening them slightly. Sprinkle a little caster sugar over the top of each, then leave them to sit for 10-15 minutes. Heat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5.

•          Bake for 15-20 minutes until pale golden brown. The macaroons should still feel soft to the touch but they’ll continue to harden as they cool. Leave on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Serve with a cuppa.

Resource:  https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/almond-macaroons/

Cuisine: SALAD
Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 6-8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS
½ small head green cabbage, shredded
½ small head red cabbage, shredded
4 large carrots, peeled and julienned
1 bunch green onions, chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup natural peanut butter
¼ cup rice vinegar
5 tbsp. soy sauce
3 garlic cloves
1-2 tbsp. chili paste
1 tsp. sugar
¾ cup roasted cashews

Method 

• In a large bowl, toss green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, and cilantro.

• In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, chili paste, and sugar, blend until smooth.

• Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

• Add cashews and stir to combine.

Resource: https://fortheloveofgourmet.com/spicy-cashew-crunch-salad/

Prep:45 mins

Cook:5 mins

Serves 6

Ingredients

100g shelled pistachio

150ml milk

100g golden caster sugar

300ml double cream

300ml ready-made custard

½ tsp almond extract

Method

STEP 1. Reserve a quarter of the pistachios and finely grind the remainder in a food processor. Tip into a pan with the milk and sugar, and bring gently to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, leave to cool, then chill.

STEP 2. Finely chop the reserved pistachios. Whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold in the custard, almond extract and then the nut milk until evenly mixed. Churn in an ice cream machine or put the bowl in the freezer until the mixture is set 5cm in from the edges. Remove and whisk to break down the large ice crystals. Freeze and whisk again, then transfer to a rigid container and scatter with the chopped pistachios. Freeze completely until firm.

STEP 3. Half an hour before serving, transfer the ice cream to the fridge to soften.

Resource : www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pistachio-ice-cream-1

Walnuts are high in antioxidants that can help fight oxidative damage in your body. Moreover, they are an excellent source of omega-3 fat, which may help reduce heart disease risk.

Walnuts may help decrease inflammation; inflammation is at the root of many diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes.

Eating walnuts are also great for your gut and may help reduce disease risk.

Walnuts may even help protect your brain from damaging inflammation and support good brain function as you age. Walnuts look like brains don’t they?!

Walnuts can be used in all kind of sweets and savoury dishes to add texture and crunch to dishes. There are some ways to get more walnuts into the diet:

• Top yogurt with chopped walnuts and fruit

• Top salads with chopped walnuts

• Include in your baking

Recipe : Date Walnut Cake

Ingredients 

·        900g (2 lb) dates, pitted and chopped

·        900g (2 lb) walnuts, coarsely chopped

·        200g (7 oz) caster sugar

·        1 tablespoon baking powder

·        150g (5 oz) plain flour

·        4 egg yolks

·        4 egg whites

 Method
Prep: 30min  ›  Cook: 1hr 30min  ›  Ready in: 2hr 

1.      Preheat the oven to 150 C / Gas mark 2. Grease and flour a 25 cm (10 in) tube cake tin.

2.      In a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, sugar, baking powder and flour. Stir in egg yolks. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites into the fruit/nut mixture until no streaks remain. Spoon into prepared tin.

3.      Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Let cool in tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely

 Resource: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-walnuts

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It’s time to enjoy that long awaited beer - but why do we reach for nuts and nibbles? This got us thinking about formulating the ideal snack recipe by combining taste and science, to complement the nation’s favourite beverage.

Heart health

Did you know that nuts boost good cholesterol, HDL, and lower bad cholesterol, LDL?  Combined with the blood thinning properties of alcohol, this combo of beer and nuts can help with your heart health!

Swedish researchers have also found that the fat and fibre in nuts slow down the absorption of alcohol, helping you out if you have had one too many!

Taste

Hops are added to beer which can be quite bitter.  Salt in nuts helps to balance out the bitter taste of hops.  The tannins in beer can also create a dry mouth and the natural fats in nuts help to lubricate the mouth so that you enjoy your beer.

Ginni’s Beer Nuts

So there you go, some science to back up the popular pairing of nuts and beer. 

At Ginni’s we have launched  2 beer nut products:

Ginni’s is the first to offer a top secret recipe of a spicy assortment of peanuts, toasted corn, cashews and rice crackers seasoned perfectly to pair with your beer.  So that means, spicy, salty, sweet, tangy, crunchy and nutty all in one amazing snack! 

We also offer the traditional roasted and salted beer nuts.  Perfectly roasted and salted peanuts with skins for that traditional satisfying flavour.

A combination of these tastes is also said to help boost digestion making them so incredibly more’ish. 

You can also subscribe monthly to our “Beer Time” box which has these delicious beer nuts, pork scratchings, pork crunch and biltong - happy snacking!

Simply too tasty to put down!

For those looking to lose weight, snacking is often seen as something to avoid – unnecessary extra food that goes straight to our bellies. However, the right kind of snack can work as an effective energy boost and pick-me-up that’ll stop us from binging when mealtime finally comes around.

Ginni’s are a UK-based company who specialise in delivering a wide range of high-quality nuts and seeds, as well as other delicious snacks to the UK. Are you snacking the right way? Read on to find out.

1.     Snacks that are high in protein – protein-rich snacks such as nuts will help you to feel fuller for longer and limit cravings throughout the day. Many studies have associated high protein food with a lessened appetite, caused by decreased levels of ghrelin, the so-called “hunger hormone”. 

2.     Don’t snack after 9pm – at night, your metabolism slows down. Eating this close to bedtime gives your body less opportunity to digest the food that’s in your stomach, meaning you’ll be more likely to gain fat. 

3.     Eliminate distractions – when you’re enjoying your food, you should be doing just that. Watching TV or playing on your phone at the same time can actually cause you to eat significantly more food than you need since you’re not actively listening to your body or savouring your meal. 

4.     Cut back on sugary drinks – Nutritionists advise that you should eat, rather than drink, the majority of your calories. This is because food contains fats and fibre that are essential to keeping hunger pangs at bay. 

5.     Clean out your junk food – replacing unhealthy junk food with more nutritious alternatives will remove temptation and help you to create better habits. Throw out your biscuits for yummy alternatives like fruits, nuts and popcorn for better grazing. 

Protein is a wonder-substance when it comes to snacks. Why? It’s nutritious and keeps you feeling fuller for longer, but also promotes muscle-building and features in many of your body’s primary functions. 

Whether you’re fuelling up before an intense gym session or taking a midday boost to get through the afternoon lull, high-protein snacks are a tasty way to fill yourself up and give you some slow-release energy. They’re also a healthier alternative to sugary or carb-heavy options.

Ginni’s are a UK-based company who specialise in delivering a wide range of high-quality nuts and seeds, as well as other delicious snacks. Below, we’re sharing 3 of their favourite tasty, protein-rich snacks.

1.     Nuts and seeds – Nuts and seeds are king when it comes to protein. These filling little foods can keep your energy high throughout the day and help to kill those hunger pangs and energy dips. Easy to put in your pocket or packed lunch and incredibly versatile as an ingredient, nuts and seeds can be eaten alone or as part of a larger treat.

2.     Dried fruits – Fruits such as apricots, oranges and peaches aren’t just delicious, they’re also incredibly high in protein. Drying the fruit out condenses all that nutritious goodness into a smaller package that can be snacked on throughout the day to give a hit of energy that supercharges your metabolism.

3.     Popcorn – This one might surprise you, but popcorn is actually a very nutritious snack – one that includes a decent dose of your daily recommended protein intake! Of course, it all depends on the way it’s prepared, but popcorn includes potassium, various vitamins, iron, magnesium and other minerals. It’s also one of the world’s best sources of fibre!

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Check out our online shop for even more snack ideas and to order your protein-fix!

Nuts are tasty, convenient and one of the healthiest natural foods out there. Although high in fat, nuts have an impressive number of benefits for overall wellbeing.

Today, we’re sharing some of the biggest benefits of eating nuts! 

1.     A great amount of nutrients – Some nuts are higher in certain nutrients than others, but a good mixture can provide vitamin E, selenium, magnesium and much more, not to mention the fact that they’re loaded with source anti-oxidants, helping to protect against problems such as cell damage and stress. 

2.     They can aid weight loss – Several studies suggest that those who incorporate eating nuts into their diets lose significantly more weight than those who don’t. This is because nuts are filling, are great at replacing more sugary snacks and their complex composition means your body doesn’t absorb all the fat they contain. 

3.     May lower cholesterol – Nuts have impressive cholesterol-lowering abilities thanks to their high content of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 

4.     Reduce inflammation – Chronic, long-term inflammation can cause numerous health risks, but research suggests that nuts may reduce inflammation, especially in those with diabetes, kidney disease and other long-term conditions.

5.     High in fibre – The right kind of fibre has a wide range of beneficial applications in your body. Nuts, especially almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts, are particularly high in fibre, meaning better gut health, reduced risk of disease and a decrease in calorie absorption.

If you’re ready to indulge in this amazing snack, we’ve got just the thing for you! Visit our shop page to get your order started from our selection of Almonds, Cashews, Beer Nuts, Spicy Nuts & more!