Stapleton’s corporate chef, Victor Hong, demonstrates how to make six different recipes with canned prunes (dried plums), including how to make prune puree for low fat baking, Asian BBQ sauce, Barbecue Sauce for Ribs and a Pruneberry Spread.

Prep Time 20 minutes    Cook Time 15 minutes     Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 4 boneless, skinless […]

Prep Time 15 minutes    Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes     Serves 10 Ingredients 1/4 cup corn oil 2 1/2 pounds lamb for stew 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 heads garlic (cloves separated, smashed and peeled) 2 cups chopped carrots 2 cups chopped celery 8 cups chicken broth 1 can […]

Prep Time 25 minutes    Cook Time 15 minutes     Serves 4 Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 4 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil 1 cup (about 6 ounces) finely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes) 2 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes 2 tablespoons chopped […]

Prep Time 20 minutes    Cook Time 15 minutes     Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry sherry 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup […]

Prep Time 15 minutes    Cook Time 10 minutes     Serves 8 Ingredients 2 pounds swordfish, cut into 24 one-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 24 large pitted dried plums (prunes) 24 large bay leaves, fresh or dried 8 bamboo […]

Prep Time 1 minutes    Cook Time 20 minutes     Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound turkey kielbasa, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices 2 tart apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup (about 4 1/2 ozs) pitted dried plums (prunes), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 […]

Prep Time 10 minutes    Cook Time 20 minutes     Serves 6 Ingredients 1/3 cup apple juice 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 pound turkey Kielbasa sausage, sliced 1/3 inch thick 1 cup sliced onion 2 medium tart red apples, cored and sliced 1/3 inch […]

Prep Time 15 minutes    Cook Time 25 minutes     Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound lean Italian turkey sausage 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup (about 6 ounces) coarsely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried […]

Prep Time 10 minutes    Cook Time 30 minutes     Serves 8 Ingredients 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) pitted dried plums (prunes) 2 cups water 1/2 cup Marsala or dry red wine 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper […]