
Thank you to everyone who entered our 2013 Royalty Pecans® Recipe Challenge! We challenged you to “think outside the pie” and send us recipes that feature pecans in a creative way. We’re happy to see that you rose to the challenge.
We received so many interesting and delicious recipes this year. It wasn’t easy to pick the winners. We’ll post all our favorite recipes on the blog as time goes by, but first, we want to share the top three winning recipes:
Best Appetizer or Entree
Crispy Pecan Stuffed Chicken
from Karen in California
This recipe features our savory Take Thyme flavored pecans, which are roasted and marinated in Mediterranean-style herbs. This crispy, breaded and stuffed chicken makes a great entree.
Get RecipeHealthiest Recipe
Royalty Pecan & Kale Couscous
from Michelle in Minnesota
Serve this light and flavorful salad with your favorite protein for a healthy meal. Instead of natural pecans, you could also try it with our roasted Cranberry Crunch pecans.
Get RecipeSpecial Ingredient Challenge
Savory Tex Mix Pecan Cakes
from Candy in Hawaii
These tasty pecan cakes are great as a side item or appetizer. The recipe features three of our signature ingredients: Tex Mix flavored pecans, Natural Premium Pieces, and Black Bean Salsa.
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