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Make Good Food Real Fast with Epicure {Giveaway}

October 10, 2014 by Megan 68 Comments

Epicure Good Food Real Fast: Greek Tacos

Some nights, it can seem like an insurmountable task to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.  At the end of the day, I have a million things on my mind, a tired toddler whining at my feet, kids relentlessly asking me questions, and all I want to do is sit down and have a glass of wine.  Instead, I have to think about dinner. It’s so tempting to order in or eat out, but really, it can be just as fast to make a healthy and delicious meal at home – if you have the right tools. And where do you get the tools to make real food really fast?  Well, I’ve discovered that Epicure is a great place to start.

I’ve mentioned Epicure before, in this post, and I liked what I tried then.  This time, I got to try even more of their innovative products and totally fell in love with them.

One of my favourite items is the crisper. This thing makes incredible fries!  Apparently it’s great for baking pizza as well, so I can’t wait to try that. It has lots of tiny holes so the air circulates and prevents your fries from getting soggy while they cook. It also has a non-stick surface, because there’s nothing worse than having your fries stick to the bottom of the baking sheet.  After I baked them on the crisper, the perfectly golden and crispy fries just slid right off onto my plate.

Crispy Pizza Sweet Potato Fries

If you’ve ever baked sweet potato fries, you know how hard it is to make them crisp without burning them. This crisper did a pretty good job of keeping them from getting soggy or burnt. I coated to sweet potatoes with corn starch, cornmeal and Epicure pizza oven fries seasoning, and they were so good! Cole thought the pizza seasoning was a little too spicy, but I loved it.

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Crispy Sweet Potato Pizza Oven Fries

Crispy Sweet Potato Pizza Oven Fries

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp. cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. Epicure Pizza Oven Fries seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes into wedges and place them in a large bowl. Pour in the olive oil and stir the sweet potatoes until they are coated with oil.
  3. In a large sealable bag, combine cornmeal, cornstarch, and pizza fries seasoning.
  4. Place the sweet potato wedges into the bag, seal it and give it a good shake until the sweet potatoes are coated.
  5. Lay the coated sweet potatoes out on the crisper. Make sure to place the crisper over a baking sheet or cutting board in order to catch the excess cornmeal mixture that will fall through the holes.
  6. Place the crisper in the oven and bake for 24 minutes, flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through baking time.
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Another really ingenious item is the steamer, because it cuts down on cooking time and locks in flavour. I used it to cook chicken souvlaki in less than 10 minutes!

Epicure Steamer cooks food FAST

It’s a miracle to me that I could make an entire Greek meal in so little time with the Greek Food. Real Fast meal kit. These clever kits contain all the spices and recipe cards you need to create a fabulously quick feast. In addition to the Greek kit, they have Italian, Mexican, and even a cocktail kit.

Equipped with my Greek meal kit, I deviated slightly from the usual Souvlaki with pita and used taco shells instead – just for fun.

Greek Tacos

I usually buy tzatziki sauce because I had it in my head that it was complicated and time-consuming, but it was a cinch to prepare with only 3 ingredients – Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, and Lemon Dilly Dip mix.

Greek Tacos

The Greek Dressing Seasoning made a perfect dressing to pour over cucumbers, tomatoes and feta for a quick Greek salad.  It made me wonder why I’m buying store-bought salad dressings when all it takes is shaking a bottle seasoning, oil and vinegar together to make my own dressing.

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The Whine Critics all gave these Greek Tacos their seal of approval.  Taco shells made this meal fun for everyone, and the seasonings made it delicious.

Greek Tacos

 

These kits make it so simple and fun to create healthy meals with minimal time and effort. Even Cole was able to make Greek scrambled eggs practically all on his own with the help of Epicure spices (he wanted me to mention that here because he was so proud!).

It’s Giveaway Time!

Here’s your chance to try these great Epicure products for yourself.  Epicure is giving away a prize pack worth $130 to a lucky Food & Whine follower.  The winner will receive:

Good Italian. Real Fast
Good Greek. Real Fast
Good Mexican. Real Fast
Good Cocktails. Real Fast
Square Silicone Steamer
Please enter using the Rafflecopter form below. This contest is open to Canadians only, and will run until October 25. Good Luck!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

To learn more about Epicure, visit their website at epicure.com, Facebook page, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

 

Disclosure: I received complimentary products from Epicure for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.

 

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Comments

  1. Julie Dyer says

    October 11, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Everything looks so good! I’d love to try the lemon dilly dip mix to make our own tzatziki.

    Reply
  2. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:22 am

    I actually really want to try that crisper!! The Greek seasoning sounds amazing too 🙂 I love their roasted red pepper sansel, don’t know why I haven’t tried more!

    Reply
  3. Raj @ www.ThePrimalDesire.com says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:23 am

    I absolutely love the garlic and herb salt grinder. Use it on everything!!!

    Reply
  4. Angie @ FridayCakeNight says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I want to try the large ice cube tray with frozen fruit. I’ll pretend it’s still Summer 🙂

    Reply
  5. Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I would love to try the crisper!

    Reply
  6. Lori Jackson says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I would love to try the Italian SeasoNing!

    Reply
  7. Angie says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:47 am

    We have a lot of their seasonings. We don’t have their cookware. I would like to try the crisper for healthy fries!

    Reply
  8. Jan says

    October 11, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    their Apple Pie Spice

    Reply
  9. Dreena says

    October 11, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I’d love to try this one: Pumpkin Pie Spice.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  10. Bons says

    October 11, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    The Pasta Pot!

    Reply
  11. Kelly S says

    October 11, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Always wanted to try the crisper… heard good things about it

    Reply
  12. Beverley says

    October 12, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Love their stff. I need to get some more of their fruit salsa mix, so yummy.

    Reply
  13. barbara n says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:37 am

    I would love to try the Chocolate Truffle Dip Mix

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth Vlug says

    October 12, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I would have to say the crisper you reviewed. Those fries sound and look amazing. I love sweet potato fries and that Epicu!re Pizza Fries seasoning sounds perfect. Thanks for the review and giveaway

    Reply
  15. Vesper says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I think I would like to try the Good Greek as I have not had any Greek food in quite a while.

    Reply
  16. beth says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I love greek food – so Id like to try the greek dressing

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    October 13, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I am a HUGE Epicure fan. Greek seasoning is my favourite and I’m always stocked up on it. We go through a lot of it in this house – on chicken, potatoes, veggies… it’s a staple. I am curious about the Greek Dressing!

    Reply
  18. Amy Heffernan says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:56 am

    The pizza seasoning!

    Reply
  19. Wendy hutton says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    Epicure Pizza Fries seasoning- this sounds great

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    October 14, 2014 at 4:25 am

    I would like to try the guacamole dip mix.

    Reply
  21. Bailey Dexter says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I would love to try the Good Italian. Real Fast. I love cooking & playing in the kitchen so really any of them would be interesting to try!

    Reply
  22. jen says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I love all the Epicure I have tried, next I would like to try the fry seasoning.

    Reply
  23. angela m says

    October 15, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I would love to try the Crisper
    thanks

    Reply
  24. Monica says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Id love to try the crisper!!

    Reply
  25. Jennifer says

    October 16, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Love to try the seasonings…the Greek Tacos look amazing.

    Reply
  26. Belinda McNabb says

    October 17, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I would like to try the Good Mexican. Real Fast

    Reply
  27. Karla Sceviour says

    October 17, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    I would love to try the Crisper!!! Great giveaway!

    Reply
  28. HEIDI C. says

    October 17, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    I would love to try the garlic and herb salt grinder.

    Reply
  29. Lori Bazan says

    October 18, 2014 at 3:00 am

    Everything Pan that is perfect for Ideal for searing, browning, sautéing, and pan roasting! I would also like their black pepper grinder

    Reply
  30. Marisa. P says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I would like to try the Mexican kit!

    Reply
  31. Joye Scarf says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I would love to get the white French Baker!!!!!

    Reply
  32. Heather says

    October 18, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Really want to try their crisper pan and their petite perfects silicone tray…. looks amazing!

    Reply
  33. Karen Fisher says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I’d like to try the crisper, the apple sage stuffing seasoning, the steamer and a bunch more lol!

    Reply
  34. michelle tremblett says

    October 18, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I would love to try the crisper… They offer so many awesome things !

    Reply
  35. lori novak says

    October 18, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    The mexican kit! Please!

    Reply
  36. Jenness M says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Would love to try the good greek as I love Greek food!

    Reply
  37. Erin says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I love the pizza over fries and have been wanting to try the good Greek, real fast!
    Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  38. Jane Reid says

    October 19, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I love Greek food so the greek seasoning would be great to try.

    Reply
  39. Lisa Neutel says

    October 19, 2014 at 8:00 am

    I’d love to try the crisper, we love fries so a healthier approach is always better

    Reply
  40. Donna George says

    October 19, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I entered this contest before realizing it was for Canada only. Which makes me TOTALLY jelly of all the rest of you 🙁

    Reply
  41. nicolthepickle says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:33 am

    I would love to try the Chocolate Mint Sugar.

    Reply
  42. Courtney says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:00 am

    The silicone steamer! I was at an epicure party yesterday and fell in love with it!

    Reply
  43. Jacquie says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I love the Good Greek Real Fast collection. It is my favourite!!

    Reply
  44. Nancy Fontaine says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I would like to try the Pizza Seasoning. I make sweet potato fries and this change sounds good,

    Reply
  45. Dayna Wilson says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    The Rectangular Silicone Steamer.

    Reply
  46. maria says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    I want to try the greek seasoning.

    Reply
  47. Josh S says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Epicure Pizza Oven Fries seasoning sounds great.

    Reply
  48. Andrea Amy says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    the blue cheese dip 🙂

    Reply
  49. Nena Sinclair says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    I love Epicure products and there are so many things I’d love to try! I’ve heard that their Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake Mix is amazing!

    Reply
  50. Brenda Penton says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:10 am

    I want to try the Chocolate Velvet Cheesecake Mix

    Reply
  51. Julie Bolduc says

    October 21, 2014 at 5:37 am

    I never tried any Epicure so id like to try Good Italian. Real Fast i guess?

    Reply
  52. Suzie M says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I would like to try the
    Greek kit

    Reply
  53. Lee-Ann says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    We have a ton of epicure – but one I haven’t tried is the pumpkin pie spice

    Reply
  54. Angela M says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:53 am

    would love to try the Chipster

    Reply
  55. Gina A says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:26 am

    crisper! microwave chip maker thing too! 🙂

    Reply
  56. Rachel Messana says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    oh my gosh!! this would be a great gift for my mom!!

    Reply
  57. Jana L. says

    October 23, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I would love to try the greek kit

    Reply
  58. Eldon L says

    October 23, 2014 at 9:31 am

    I love to try the crisper!!

    Reply
  59. Holly Messana says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    The spices for the guacamole would be great to try

    Reply
  60. Jenn Erin says

    October 23, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Wow the crisper sounds amazing so I must say the crisper!

    Reply
  61. joy says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:46 am

    any of the dips would be delicious, I am certain!

    Reply
  62. Carol M (Lushka S) says

    October 24, 2014 at 10:19 am

    The greek seasoning

    Reply
  63. Lisa (@lisaleesaa) says

    October 24, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I would love to try their Pumpkin Pie Spice.

    Reply
  64. Natalie Rea says

    October 24, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    I’d try the crisper! I have been trying to make crispy sweet potato fries for years!

    Reply
  65. Lynn D. says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I love to try the pizza and greek seasoning and the crisper! Mexican food is the best!

    Reply
  66. nicoleroannef says

    October 24, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    The crisper is really interesting to me. I would like to try that.

    Reply
  67. Jeannie says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I would love to try the Greek Kit!

    Reply
  68. Yuen C says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I would like to try the crisper

    Reply

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