I have spent endless hours searching for food suppliers to purchase the food for the non-profit campground that I help run through the summer. I have learned that all pricing is different from supplier to supplier and so is the quality of the food that they offer. It has taken a very long time for me to learn what to get from a big food supplier and when to purchase things from a smaller supplier. To learn my methods of ordering food on a very tight budget for hundreds of people, visit my website. There, you will find a breakdown of my supplies and the suppliers that I use to get what I need each summer.
Buying pecans in bulk is a great way to save. You can often get a much better price this way than you could if you were to buy small bags of pecans. When buying in bulk, you may then have lots of leftover pecans. There are a few tasty ways to use up bulk small pecan halves. Take a look:
Pecan Turtles
Pecan turtles are basically pecans covered in caramel and chocolate, so making a batch of them does require a lot of pecans. This is a good, quick recipe to help you use up your pecan halves. To make 2 dozen pecan turtles, you need:
Line a baking tray with wax paper. Arrange the pecan halves. For each turtle, you will use four pecan halves, placed in a windmill pattern and pushed as close together as possible. These are meant to be the turtles' feet.
Unwrap the caramels, and place them in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until the caramels are fully melted. Place a spoonful of caramel on top of each of the pecan piles.
Let the caramels and pecan sit until the caramel solidifies. Then, place the chocolate chips in a double boiler and melt them. Spoon a little chocolate over each of the caramel and pecan piles. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans, and let harden at room temperature. Enjoy!
Pecan Bars
These simple pecan bars can be whipped up in a jiffy, and the recipe makes enough for a party. They'll remind you of pecan pie, but not quite as sweet. You'll need:
Press the pie dough into a 9 x 13" pan. Then, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Stir in the pecan halves, and pour the mixture into the prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 - 40 minutes, or until the middle of the bars does not jiggle when you move the pan.
The next time you need to use up some extra pecans, opt for one of these recipes! You're sure to have a delicious experience. For more information about bulk pecans, contact a local supplier.
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