Linda Medeiros, Independent Director with The Pampered Chef

01/06/2026

The Food Chopper, Item #2585 turns hours of chopping into minutes of fun, helps you cook more at home, and makes every meal prep smoother and faster. It’s one of those tools you use all the time — not just once in a while. 🧡

Raise your hand 🙋‍♀️ if you own one, or comment with a heart ♥️ if your kitchen needs one.

01/05/2026

January 6 - National Beans Day

This day celebrates the bean in all sizes, shapes, and colors. We've been cultivating beans (legumes) since the early seventh millennium BC. And today, just as throughout the Old and New World history, beans provide a significant source of protein. Not only are beans an exceptionally healthy meal and snack choice, but they supply an excellent source of fiber. They are low in fat and are high in complex carbohydrates, folate, and iron, too.

Moroccan White Bean Turkey Chili
Prep 10 min | Ready in 30 min

Filling and satisfying, a bowlful of this hearty chili will hit the spot on a cool day.

Ingredients
1 medium onion
1 jalapeño pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
1 lb (450 g) 93% lean ground turkey
3 tbsp (45 mL) Moroccan seasoning
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 cans (15 oz or 398 mL each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz or 398 mL) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained (1 3/4 cups/425 mL)

Directions
Coarsely chop onion and jalapeño using Food Chopper. Dice bell pepper using Santoku Knife. Combine onion, peppers, turkey, seasoning, pressed garlic and salt in Deep Covered Baker; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles halfway through using Mix 'N Chop.

Carefully remove baker from microwave using Oven Mitts. Add beans, tomato sauce and tomatoes; mix well. Cover; microwave on HIGH 14-17 minutes or until simmering.

Yield:
6 servings of about 1 1/3 cups (325 mL)
Nutrients per serving:
Calories 190, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 1320 mg, Fiber 6 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:
1 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 low-fat meat (1 carb)

Cook's Tips:
If desired, 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) paprika, 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) curry powder, 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar, 3/4 tsp (4 mL) each ground cumin and ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chili pwder can be substituted for the Moroccan seasoning.

For an authentic touch, try stirring raisins and diced dried apricots into the chili.

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Our Garlic Parmesan Seasoning is the MVP of Italian-inspired flavor - cheesy, craveable, and ready to sprinkle on literally everything. 🍝🍟🍕 From pasta night 🍝 to popcorn 🍿 to air fryer magic ✨, this blend brings bold flavor with zero effort.

This is a "no-recipe recipe", a recipe without an ingredients list or steps. It invites you to improvise in the kitchen.
One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This creamy flavor-packed pasta is made in one skillet with no draining required!
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/lindamedeiros/recipe/Main+Dishes/No+Recipe+Recipes/One-Pot+Garlic+Parmesan+Pasta/1763159

Cook's Tips:
Easy Change-Ups
Protein-Packed Pasta: You can add 1 lb. of grilled chicken or shrimp to this dish.

Some Spice Is Nice: If you like spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes just before serving.

Another Pasta Preference: We love fettuccine in this recipe because it’s flat, wide, and hearty enough for the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, but spaghetti or linguine will also work!

One More Reason to Season: When you run out of Garlic Parmesan Seasoning, try Garlic & Herb Rub! It tastes great in this recipe, too.

01/04/2026

January 5 - National Whipped Cream Day
The most widespread theory designates François Vatel as the inventor of creamy cream. Vatel was a very famous intendant (a butler) in the 17th century. In 1671, he organized a reception for Louis II de Bourbon-Condé in honor of King Louis XIV at the Château de Chantilly.

Directions
Select a flavor from the graphic here. Pour the chilled heavy whipping cream into the Whipped Cream Maker & Decorator to the bottom of the fill line.
Add the remaining ingredients (not including optional ingredients). Secure the lid and pump the handle until the whipped cream reaches the desired consistency.
Finish with optional garnish.

Yield:
About 2 cups (500 mL) servings of 16 2 tbsp (30 mL)
Nutrients per serving:
Chocolate: Calories 60, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 5 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 0 g

Cinnamon: Calories 60, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 5 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 0 g

Peppermint: Calories 60, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 5 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 1 g, Protein 0 g

Almond: Calories 60, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 5 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 2 g, Protein 0 g

01/04/2026

What is your favorite thing to drink ☕ when it's cold out?

01/04/2026

Bubble Wrap Dance Party 🕺💥
Turning your living room into a bubble wrap dance floor. Step on the bubbles, make them POP! 🫧💃 🎉 ”

01/03/2026

January 4 - National Spaghetti Day

Spaghetti was born in Europe 1000 years ago, as part of a cultural and religious invasion. In the year 827 the Muslim conquest of Sicily began and as well as almonds and lemons the invaders from North Africa introduced hard wheat to the island. This wheat was so high in protein it made it possible to make a pasta that could be dried and stored.
The first record we have of the production of spaghetti on Italian soil is in the work of an Arab geographer from the middle of the 12th century. He refers to many shiploads of spaghetti being produced on the site of what is now a car-wash in Palermo, Sicily.

Italian Pasta Stir-Fry

Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes
1 medium zucchini
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic clove
1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook linguine according to package directions in (4-qt.) Casserole. Drain using large Stainless Mesh Colander and keep warm.

Chop onion using Food Chopper. Slice tomatoes in half crosswise using Chef's Knife; remove seeds using Core 'N More and dice. Slice zucchini using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with v-shaped blade. Or, grate zucchini into long strips with Veggie Strip Maker, being careful to avoid seeds. Snip parsley using Professional Shears. Heat oil in Stir-Fry Skillet over medium heat until hot. Press garlic into skillet using Garlic Press; stir-fry 15 seconds. Add onion and zucchini; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tomatoes, parsley and seasonings. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through. Remove from heat.

Stir in linguine. Grate Parmesan cheese over pasta using Rotary Grater. Serve immediately using Nylon Turner.

Cook's Tips:
If desired, 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Mix can be substituted for the basil and oregano.

01/03/2026

You can’t have a ski lodge without snow❄️

Does it snow where you live?

01/03/2026

Soup & Bread Bar! 🥖
Nothing says comfort like a steaming bowl of soup and fresh, warm bread.

What's your favorite soup & bread?

Some soup recipes to try:

Cauliflower Potato Soup - https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/lindamedeiros/recipe/Main+Dishes/30+Minutes+or+Less/Cauliflower+Potato+Soup/1659081

Butternut Squash Soup - https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/lindamedeiros/recipe/Main+Dishes/Budget-Friendly/Butternut+Squash+Soup/1552536

French Onion Soup - https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/lindamedeiros/recipe/Main+Dishes/Budget-Friendly/French+Onion+Soup/2315370

01/02/2026

January 3 - National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day

During the 1700s in England, cherries were enclosed in chocolate with a little kirsch (cordial) liqueur. After finding their way to the United States, Americans began delighting in the little bit of alcoholic cordial surrounding the fruit dipped in chocolate.

Chocolate Cherry Skillet Cake
5.0 (1 Review)


Prep 5 min

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Ready in 50 min

Ready in under an hour, this skillet cake is perfect for all kinds of celebrations. Topped with a warm cherry sauce, you’ll get a burst of cherry in every bite.

Ingredients
Cake
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 pkg (12 oz./350 g) frozen, pitted cherries
¼ cup (60 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice (optional)
½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract (optional)
1 pkg (15.25 oz./432 g) chocolate cake mix, plus the ingredients to make the cake
First Stage
¼ cup (60 mL) water
1 pkg (12 oz./350 g) frozen, pitted cherries, divided (remove ½ cup/125 mL)
Second Stage
½ cup (125 mL) sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
Add-ins
Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Melt the butter in the 4.5 qt. (4.3 L) Stainless Steel Saute Pan for 2–3 minutes over medium heat. Add the frozen cherries, sugar, and vanilla and lemon juice, if using. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes, or until the cherries break down and the juice thickens. Remove the pan from the heat.
Follow the instructions on the cake mix package to make the batter in a mixing bowl. Pour the cake batter over the cherries in the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, remove ½ cup (125 mL) cherries and add the ingredients for the first stage of the sauce to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the JAM setting; press the wheel to start.
When prompted to “Add”, remove the vented lid cap and carefully add the ingredients for the second stage. Replace the cap and press the wheel to start.*
When the timer is up, press CANCEL. Remove the cap and carefully add the add-in; press PULSE for 3 seconds.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge if needed, then carefully invert the cake onto a large serving platter so the cherry layer is on top.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Add whipped cream or ice cream if you like!
Yield:
12 servings

Cook's Tips:
Instead of the blender sauce, use 2 pkg of frozen cherries and ½ cup (125 mL) sugar in step #1. Before adding the cake batter, remove about half of the cooked cherry mixture and set aside for serving time. Serve warm with ice cream on top.

Safety Tips:
* The pitcher will be hot during and after cooking. Do not touch the hot glass.

Cleaning Tip:
Recipes that call for dairy or high-sugar foods may experience scorching. Use the Dual-Sided Cleaning Brush to scrub any residue on the bottom of the pitcher. Refer to the use and care manual for deep cleaning instructions.