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Target Helps Guests Go Gourmet this Holiday Season
Archer Farms®, Choxie and Wine Cube, three brands exclusive to Target, are spicing up the holidays with gourmet recipes that are sure to impress your guests. This season Target becomes the one-stop shop for all your entertainment needs from delectable delights to holiday décor and great gifts. Target helps you achieve the "hostess with the mostest" with quick and easy budget friendly recipes that cover all areas of your menu ranging from the aperitif to the appetizer and topped off with a sweet treat. Entertaining need not be expensive, as Target believes price should never come between a willing palate and fine food, chocolate or wine. Read on for three great recipes that will leave guests wondering who catered your holiday soiree. But Shh! It’ll be your little secret.
Wine-Not
Entice guests with a Sparkling Spice Merlot. This aperitif is sure to please wine enthusiasts and with a fusion of merlot and the rich flavors of honey, orange and cinnamon, it creates a warm festive feeling.
A great value at $15.99, the Wine Cube is equivalent to four bottles of wine and offers a range of varietals including Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Shiraz. The Wine Cube is available in select Target stores nationwide. Visit Target.com/wine for store locations.
Wine-Not
Entice guests with a Sparkling Spice Merlot. This aperitif is sure to please wine enthusiasts and with a fusion of merlot and the rich flavors of honey, orange and cinnamon, it creates a warm festive feeling.
A great value at $15.99, the Wine Cube is equivalent to four bottles of wine and offers a range of varietals including Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Shiraz. The Wine Cube is available in select Target stores nationwide. Visit Target.com/wine for store locations.
Sparkling Spiced Merlot
What you need:
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1 (3 liter) Merlot Wine Cube
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1/3 cup honey
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1 orange
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2 sticks cinnamon
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4 star anise
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1 tsp. whole cloves
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2 (33.8 oz. each) bottles blood orange Italian soda, chilled
What you do:
1. Stir merlot and honey together in large pot. Cut orange in half; press whole spices into fruit (push cinnamon and anise into the cut sides of orange and cloves into the rind). Drop into wine.
2. Heat wine over medium-low heat until simmering. Simmer 1 hour or until wine is well spiced. Remove oranges and spices. Let cool 30 minutes; cover and chill until serving time.
3. Mix spiced wine and soda in large punch bowl or serving pitchers. Serve wine in ice-filled glasses.
1. Stir merlot and honey together in large pot. Cut orange in half; press whole spices into fruit (push cinnamon and anise into the cut sides of orange and cloves into the rind). Drop into wine.
2. Heat wine over medium-low heat until simmering. Simmer 1 hour or until wine is well spiced. Remove oranges and spices. Let cool 30 minutes; cover and chill until serving time.
3. Mix spiced wine and soda in large punch bowl or serving pitchers. Serve wine in ice-filled glasses.
Note: An orange wedge pierced with a whole clove makes a festive garnish for each drink.
Makes 24 servings, Prep time: 10 minutes, Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
A Touch of Panache
Goat Cheese Potato Chip Canapés are, as the French would say, "très chic". This sophisticated appetizer is a no-fuss delicacy that is ready in minutes. This delight matches Archer Farms® Red Pepper and Onion Relish with Archer Farms Black Pepper and Sea Salt Kettle Chips Not only is this dish refined, but also functional as it can be pre-plated or served as a dipping sauce for guests to help themselves.
A Target exclusive food brand with panache, Archer Farms® is built on fine ingredients sourced from the epicurean epicenters of the universe. Delivering on its "Everyday Incredible" promise, the affordable Archer Farms premium food collection offers a wide variety of the finest groceries, paramount cooking ingredients, organic food choices, European-styled baked goods and frozen appectizers.
A Touch of Panache
Goat Cheese Potato Chip Canapés are, as the French would say, "très chic". This sophisticated appetizer is a no-fuss delicacy that is ready in minutes. This delight matches Archer Farms® Red Pepper and Onion Relish with Archer Farms Black Pepper and Sea Salt Kettle Chips Not only is this dish refined, but also functional as it can be pre-plated or served as a dipping sauce for guests to help themselves.
A Target exclusive food brand with panache, Archer Farms® is built on fine ingredients sourced from the epicurean epicenters of the universe. Delivering on its "Everyday Incredible" promise, the affordable Archer Farms premium food collection offers a wide variety of the finest groceries, paramount cooking ingredients, organic food choices, European-styled baked goods and frozen appectizers.
Goat Cheese Potato Chip Canapés
What you need:
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16 Archer Farms® black pepper and sea salt kettle chips (from 8.5-oz. package)
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1 cup goat cheese (chèvre), softened
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4 tsp. Archer Farms red pepper and onion relish (from 10.5-oz. jar)
What you do:
1. Arrange chips on serving platter.
2. Drop goat cheese by teaspoonfuls onto chips. Spoon 1/8 teaspoon relish over cheese. Serve at once.
1. Arrange chips on serving platter.
2. Drop goat cheese by teaspoonfuls onto chips. Spoon 1/8 teaspoon relish over cheese. Serve at once.
Note: If making this snack ahead suits your schedule better, just spread the cheese onto a shallow serving dish and spoon the relish over it. Let guests dip their own chips.
Makes 8 servings, Prep time: 10 minutes, Total time: 10 minutes Chart Topper
Even the most gourmet holiday desserts incorporate fun & creativity. Cinnamon Affogato is a sweet treat which pairs Archer Farms® Madagascan vanilla ice-cream and Archer Farms® Cinnamon Vanilla Nut Coffee, creating an epicurean delight while still allowing some room for play. Make this interactive by offering guests an assortment of toppers such as whipped cream, toasted nuts, cinnamon and grated chocolate.
Cinnamon Affogato
What you need:
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2 cups Archer Farms® Madagascan vanilla ice cream
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1 cup Archer Farms brewed cinnamon vanilla nut-flavored coffee
What you do:
1. Place half-cup scoop ice cream in each of 4 coffee mugs.
2. Pour 1/4 cup hot coffee over each ice cream in each mug.
1. Place half-cup scoop ice cream in each of 4 coffee mugs.
2. Pour 1/4 cup hot coffee over each ice cream in each mug.
Note: Let guests make their own after dinner treat. Set out a tray full of toppers such as whipped cream, toasted nuts, a shaker of cinnamon and grated chocolate. Top affogato as desired. Use cinnamon sticks for stirrers.
Makes 4 servings, Prep time: 10 minutes, Total time: 10 minutes
Target Wishes You A Happy & Safe Holiday Season!
Makes 4 servings, Prep time: 10 minutes, Total time: 10 minutes
Target Wishes You A Happy & Safe Holiday Season!