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Memorial Day Weekend Recipes
This week, I wanted to share recipes that are quick and easy, leaving you more time to enjoy with family and friends this holiday weekend.

Saturday Lunch

First, in response to my request for recipes showcasing eggs beyond breakfast, I was sent the following recipe for Mexican Egg Salad Tacos. I haven’t yet taste-tested it, but I must say it intrigues me. It sounds quick and easy – perfect for a Saturday meal in between baseball and softball games. Pair it with fresh fruit and Mexican Fruit Dip, and you have a “fiesta al instante!”

Mexican Fruit Dip

Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (not fat free)
- 1 T. vanilla instant pudding (dry)
- 1 tsp. vanilla (Mexican or McCormick)
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. half & half
- 1/2 package toffee chips
Directions
1. Mix and serve with fruit. It’s especially good with fresh strawberries, pineapple and bananas.
Sunday Dinner

I also wanted to share a recipe for Mock Prime Rib. This is one of my favorite fix it and forget it meals, giving you time to enjoy your holiday weekend!

Mock Prime Rib

Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lbs. rump roast
- 1 (14 1/2 oz) can beef broth or Campbell’s Beef Consommé
- 1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
- 1 pkg. Schilling’s Au Jus mix (1 oz)
Directions
1. Place roast in crock pot.
2. Mix broth, Italian dressing mix and Au Jus mix.
3. Pour over roast.
4. Cook on low setting 8-10 hours.
To serve, remove roast and slice 1/2-inch thick. Serve broth as Au Jus.

Memorial Day Barbeque

May is also National Beef Month, and with Memorial Day the unofficial start to the summer grilling season, I wanted to share a favorite recipe of mine. This teriyaki marinade makes grilled steaks especially succulent. Add a couple of your family’s favorite side dishes and you have a Memorial Day barbeque!

Teriyaki Marinade

Ingredients
- ½ tsp. garlic sauce
- 1 T. brown sugar
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 T. oil
- 2 T. water
- ¼ c. soy sauce
- ½ tsp. Accent
Directions
1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Pierce meat every inch or so with meat fork; place in covered container with marinade sauce. Turn occasionally.
3. Soak overnight or for at least 12 hours.
If you have a chance to make any of the recipes please let us know how they worked out for you. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Team Latham

May 28, 2010

Beef, Food & Family, General, Poultry, Recipes, Sides
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National Soy Foods Month – Edamame Recipes
Edamame or soybeans are a nutritional powerhouse. Good friends of mine shared the below recipes incorporating edamame and they were too delicious not to share. Let us know what you think of them, or, tell us how you edamame!

For more information on Soy Foods month, click here.

Edamame Dip with Pita Chips

Makes 6 servings

Source: http://www.dispatchkitchen.com/live/content/recipe/recipe.html?ID=0331201001

Ingredients
- 3 pita bread rounds (preferably pocketless), each cut into 8 wedges
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen shelled edamame
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Ground pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Scatter pita on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Cool.
4. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add edamame and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
5. Transfer beans and 1/4 cup cooking liquid to blender. Add parsley. Blend until pureed. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth, adding more cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Season generously with salt and pepper.
6. Serve with pita chips.
Team Latham

April 16, 2010

Food & Family, General, Recipes, Sides
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A St. Patrick’s Day Recipe

My first name is obviously of Irish origin, although my heritage is German. On a day like today, however, it gives me all the reason I need to celebrate. I’m not that much into corned beef and cabbage, but I have a hard time resisting a treat that is both sweet and crunchy. That’s one of the reasons I decided to try this Blarney Stone recipe, with its smooth frosting and crunchy peanut topping.

This recipe is also a great way to celebrate March as National Peanut Month. Midwesterners are more familiar with the months that celebrate pork, beef, dairy and eggs. Although we don’t grow peanuts here, I’m challenging you to celebrate National Peanut Month. After all, this German is celebrating St. Patty’s Day!

St. Patty’s Day comes with lots of fun traditions. If you’re interested in learning more about the tradition of wearing green on St. Patty’s day, watch this short film from the History channel.

Please share some of your family’s favorite St. Patty’s day activities or recipes with us – we’d love to hear them!

Team Latham

March 17, 2010

Desserts, Food & Family, General, Recipes
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Latham Companies Take Fans Inside Cyclone Locker Room

Latham Hi‑Tech Hybrids and Latham Seeds are combining forces to sponsor the Latham Locker Room show for the 2008 football season on the Iowa State Cyclone network.

The Latham Locker Room show is a post-game radio broadcast in which analysts, coaches and players share their thoughts on the game. The segment has proven to be very popular since fans are interested in reaction and opinions of the action immediately after the game. Many fans also tune into the game on their way home from the stadium. “We’re very pleased to sponsor the Latham Locker Room show,” said John Latham, president of Latham Hybrids in Sheffield, Iowa. “Our family has a long history of supporting Iowa State. More importantly, we know that many of our customers are fans — often listening to the game while doing field work — so we’re pleased to help bring this popular part of the program to them.”

The Latham Locker Room Tailgate Party will begin two hours before kick-off of the Cyclones’ first home game on Aug. 26, 2008. Tune into Cyclone football this season on one of the Iowa State Cyclone Radio Network stations below!

Albia KIIC-FM
Algona KLGA-AM/FM
Ames KCCQ-FM/KASI-AM
Atlantic KSOM-FM
Boone KWBG-AM
Carroll KCIM-AM
Cedar Falls KCNZ-AM
Cedar Rapids KGYM-AM
Cherokee KCHE-FM
Creston KSIB-AM
Davenport KJOC-AM
Denison KDSN-FM
Des Moines KDRB-FM/KXNO-AM
Forest City KIOW-FM
Ft. Dodge KWMT-AM
Ft. Madison KBKB-AM
Hampton KLMJ-FM
Humboldt KHBT-FM
Marshalltown KXIA-FM
Mt. Pleasant KILJ-AM
Ottumwa KLEE-AM
Perry KDLS-AM
Quad Cities WKBF-AM
Shenandoah KMA-AM
Sioux City KKYY-FM
Spencer KICD-FM
Waukon KNEI-FM
Webster City KQWC

Team Latham

June 28, 2008

Food & Family

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Memorial Day Weekend Recipes

Saturday Lunch

Mexican Fruit Dip

Sunday Dinner

Mock Prime Rib

Memorial Day Barbeque

Teriyaki Marinade

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

National Soy Foods Month – Edamame Recipes

Edamame Dip with Pita Chips

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

A St. Patrick’s Day Recipe

Latham Hi‑Tech Seeds

Latham Companies Take Fans Inside Cyclone Locker Room