Introducing a delightful fusion of flavors, these Cranberry Chipotle Turkey Meatballs with Ezra Cohen Montreal’s Cranberry + Chipotle Zalsa is a culinary adventure that marries the sweet and tangy notes of cranberries with chipotle’s smoky, spicy kick. The combination creates a harmonious blend that tantalizes the taste buds, making it a perfect addition to your repertoire of appetizers or main courses. These turkey meatballs are easy to prepare and boast a dynamic profile that will leave a lasting impression on your loved ones or guests.

Ground turkey forms the foundation of these meatballs. The addition of breadcrumbs, milk, finely chopped onion, and fresh cilantro creates a medley of textures and aromas. The binding agent, a single egg, brings everything together while contributing to the moist and tender nature of the meatballs. Seasoned with salt and pepper, the turkey mixture has set the stage for the star of the show – a generous cup of Ezra Cohen Montreal’s cranberry chipotle zalsa.

The cranberry chipotle salsa introduces a bold and distinctive flavor profile. The sweetness of cranberries complements the smoky heat of chipotle peppers. As the meatballs bake to perfection in the oven, they absorb the rich flavors of the salsa, resulting in a dish that transcends the ordinary. Whether served as an appetizer for gatherings or as a flavorful main course over rice, these Cranberry Chipotle Turkey Meatballs will surely captivate the palates of those seeking a unique and memorable dining experience.

Ezra Cohen Montreal’s Cranberry + Chipotle Zalsa with Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of Ezra Cohen Montreal’s Cranberry + Chipotle Zalsa

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, cilantro, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thrououghly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs (about 1 tbsp) and place each of them on a baking sheet. You can spray the pan with oil or butter or line it with parchment paper.
3. Bake the meatballs in the oven for about 22-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
4. Once they are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl and pour the cranberry chipotle zalsa over them.
5. Gently toss the meatballs in Ezra Cohen Montreal’s Cranberry Chipotle Zalsa. Ensure they are well coated.
6. Serve the Cranberry Chipotle Turkey Meatballs as an appetizer, or for a main dish, with a side or rice and slices of avocado.

Did you make this recipe? Leave your review in the comments! Then, check out our other recipes on ezracohenmontreal.ca.

These nut butter cookies with all-natural nut butter from Ezra Cohen Montreal are the perfect treat for when you’re looking for something sweet. There’s a special twist on the recipe! As always, we’re bringing you a recipe with a delicious peanut butter alternative. 
We believe that people with peanut butter allergies shouldn’t have to skip out on enjoying anything. Everyone will have the chance to enjoy these soft, chewy, and decadent treats!

Nut Butter Cookies Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make them:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar , divided
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand blender to cream together butter, shortening, nut butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. It will take about 2 minutes. 
3. Add in one egg at a time, mixing with the hand blender between each additional egg. 
4. Mix in the vanilla.
5. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined
6. Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix gently to combine. Be careful to not overmix! The dough should be soft and fluffy.
7. Pour the rest of the granulated sugar into a small bowl. 
8. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
9. Using a spoon, scoop dough into balls. Roll each ball in the sugar before placing it on the cookie sheet.
10. Bake for 7-10 minutes at 375 F. The cookies will be pale, and look just barely set – this means they’re done! Take them out before they overbake.
11. Transfer cookies to a baking sheet after 2-3 minutes so they stop cooking. 
12. Allow cookies to cool completely before enjoying!

Recipe notes:

• Try pressing a Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie 2-3 minutes after they come out of the oven! The addition of chocolate makes these nut butter cookies extra special.
• Nut butter cookies can be made ahead of time – You can chill the prepared cookie dough in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. When you’re ready to make the cookies, allow the dough to come to room temperature and continue from step 7.
• Baked nut butter cookies will freeze well for up to 3 months. 
• Unbaked cookie dough balls will also freeze well for up to 3 months.
• You can bake frozen cookie dough balls right out of the freezer – pop them into a preheated oven at 375 F and cook for one extra minute.

Nut Butters by Ezra Cohen McGill

Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butters by Ezra Cohen McGill come in six delicious flavors. Each is made with whole, all-natural ingredients, and are non-GMO certified. Silky-smooth and free of the grittiness that accompanies many organic nut butters, they are perfect for spreading on toast, adding to smoothies, and baking. View the complete collection Ezra Cohen Montreal all-natural nut butters online.

One of the best things about our peanut butter blossoms recipe is that it’s so versatile! Make delicious cookies to give away during the holidays, or bake a batch to enjoy at any time of the year. Alter all, who doesn’t love a plate of freshly baked cookies?

Traditionally, Christmas peanut butter blossoms are made with peanut butter (obviously). However, we suggest substituting peanut butter for one of Ezra Cohen Montreal’s nut butters! The Natural Cashew Butter is creamy with a hint of natural sweetness. It’s the perfect ingredient to put a new spin on this classic recipe, and even better for those with a peanut allergy!

Ingredients For Our Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Here’s what you’ll need to make natural peanut butter blossoms:

• 1-1/2 cups packed and leveled all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut or Ezra Cohen Montreal Natural Cashew Butter, at room temperature 
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating the cookies
• 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 36 Hershey’s kisses

Follow these steps for yummy cookies:

1. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, add butter, nut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla.
3. Beat the wet ingredients with a stand mixer or hand mixer for about 1 minute. 
4. Add the egg and beat again for about 30 seconds. 
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet while mixing. Mix until ingredients are combined.
6. Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. 
7. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
8. Fill a small bowl with granulated sugar.
9. Remove dough from the refrigerator. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough out and roll into a ball.
10. Coat the ball in sugar and place on the baking sheet. Repeat until the baking sheet is full, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
11. Bake for 8-9 minutes. 
12. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place a Hershey’s kiss into the center of each cookie.
13. Return the baking sheet to the oven for about 2 more minutes.
14. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place cookies on a baking tray. Allow them to cool completely before enjoying!

Browse Ezra Cohen Montreal Natural Nut Butters

Ezra Cohen Montreal Nut Butters are the perfect addition to any kitchen pantry. Each flavor is made with high-quality, natural ingredients that can’t be beat. Contact us if you have any questions about our nut butters and ingredients!

The only thing better than whipped cream has got to be whipped cream made with Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butters. Our nutty butters add more than just a dose of added deliciousness to this essential holiday treat—they also add body, texture, and a bunch of nutritious fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. How’s that for a dessert topper you can really feel good about?

Making whipped cream is super easy. So easy, in fact, that after making it once we guarantee that you’ll ditch the canned stuff once and for all. Better yet, it’s also endlessly adaptable. From extracts to spices to our scrumptious nut butters, the sky’s the limit when it comes to turning your whipped cream into the perfect complement to whatever you’re enjoying it with.

What Can You Put Nut Butter Whipped Cream On?

It wouldn’t be the holidays without whipped cream (though let’s be real, we eat it all year round).

Some of our favorite things to use nut butter whipped cream on include:

• Pies (pumpkin, apple, chocolate, banana cream… we’re not picky)
• Cupcakes
• Hot chocolate
• Pancakes and waffles
• Buttermilk biscuits

Spread some nut butter whipped cream in between two warm, freshly baked cookies for a heavenly dessert sandwich. Stir it into your coffee in the morning instead of cream or milk. Heck, spoon it into a bowl and top with an arrangement of fresh berries for a healthy snack at any time of day. There truly is no way to go wrong.

How to Make Nut Butter Whipped Cream

We told you that it was simple, and we weren’t kidding. Whipping up a batch of Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butter whipped cream takes just four basic ingredients, and can always be enhanced with other pantry staples that you might have on hand (such as ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice).

Here’s how to do it.

What you’ll need:

1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
¼ cup Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butter of your choice
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Add your heavy whipping cream and Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on medium speed until mixture starts to thicken. If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a cold stainless steel bowl and a hand mixer, or even whip it up by hand with a wire whisk.
2. Add in your vanilla extract and then gradually add in your powdered sugar. Continue to beat on medium speed until mixture is well combined and stiff peaks form. You’ll know you’ve got the right texture when you lift the whisk or mixer attachment and leave behind a peak with a little curl at the top. Be careful not to over-mix, since you don’t want it to turn into butter.
3. Serve immediately, or redistribute into a container and store in the fridge. This whipped cream will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days, or can be frozen for up to two months. If you decide to freeze it, thaw in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before eating to get to the right consistency as a topping (or just enjoy frozen right off the spoon—we won’t tell!).

This nut butter whipped cream is the tasty twist that you didn’t know your holidays were missing. Check out our blog for more great holiday treat ideas made with Ezra Cohen Montreal nut butters, including these three exceptional praline pecan butter recipes and these pull-apart nut butter muffin—the ideal breakfast after an evening of heavy feasting.