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Nielsen-Massey Vanillas 'A Century of Flavor' Cookbook

WAUKEGAN, Ill., July 15 PRNewswire — From the delicately sweet flavorings in pastries and Creme Brulee to the essential savory notes in lobster sauce or spicy shrimp, A Century of Flavor cookbook celebrates the exciting nuances of one of America's most loved and versatile ingredients — pure vanilla.

Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, the finest pure vanilla extract producer in the world, brings you a cookbook filled with 50 of the most tantalizing recipes that highlight the intricate, yet delicate flavors of pure vanilla.

Since 1907, family-owned and operated Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has been producing premium pure vanilla products using a proprietary cold process that gently extracts more than 300 complex flavors from the vanilla bean. A Century of Flavor showcases recipes from the Nielsen family collection, as well as recipes from world-renowned chefs attracted to the quality, flavor and varied functionality of pure vanilla.

Inspired creations by culinary masters include: Flan Clasico de Vanilla by Rick Bayless, owner of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo, Chicago; Madagascar Vanilla Bean Ice Cream from The French Pastry School, Chicago; Vanilla-Almond Panna Cotta with Apricot Sauce by Biagio Settepani, owner of Bruno Bakery & Pasticceria Bruno in New York; and Ina's Vanilla Bean Pound Cake by Ina Pinkney, owner of Ina's in Chicago.

"When I need to know anything about vanilla, I run to the Nielsen Family," writes Gale Gand, executive pastry chef/partner of Tru/Cenitare Restaurants, cookbook author and host of The Food Network's Sweet Dreams. "The deliciously interesting A Century of Flavor teaches cooks how vanilla can be as important and essential in sweet Lemon-Pistachio Biscotti as it is in savory Apricot Mango BBQ ribs."

The book is written for the novice cook or seasoned chef. Exquisite photography and helpful cooking tips accompany each easy-to-follow recipe. Delicious Nielsen family favorites include: Fresh Basil-Tomato Soup with Vanilla; Crab Cakes with Vanilla Remoulade, Vanilla Lobster Supreme with Pasta; Vanilla-Mocha Cafe Cake; and Creme Brulee French Toast.

"Our family is proud to be known as the pure vanilla specialists," says Craig Nielsen, third generation owner with siblings Beth and Matt. "A Century of Flavor was truly a labor of love, dedicated to 100 years of Nielsen-Massey family members and employees devoted to creating the finest quality pure vanilla and pure flavor products."

Both salmon and grilling are in season! Grab a nice piece of salmon from your favorite fish monger and fire up the grill for a quick and easy gourmet entree from the Nielsen-Massey Vanillas A Century Of Flavor cookbook:

Salmon with Vanilla Balsamic Marinade Vanilla Balsamic Marinade 1/4 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Shallot, diced 1 1/2 Teaspoons Dried Organic Parsley 1 1/2 Teaspoons Dried Organic Basil 1/2 Teaspoon Dark Brown Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1 Teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste*

Combine the olive oil, shallot, parsley, basil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard and vanilla paste into a blender container and puree. Pour evenly into two containers and set one container aside.

Salmon 8 (4- to 6-ounce) one-inch-thick Salmon fillets Canola oil Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat the grill. Brush each fillet with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the tops of the fillets with the marinade, discarding any remaining marinade. Place the fillets marinated side down on a grill rack over direct heat. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until dark grill marks appear and marinade begins to caramelize. Turn the fillets and grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve with the reserved marinade.

* You can substitute 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste in this recipe with 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and 1 teaspoon of honey

The cookbook also introduces recipes using some of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas new pure flavor extracts: Pure Chocolate Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract and Pure Coffee Extract. Extracts add flavor, complement and enhance other flavors as in the Hearty White Bean Chili recipe, which calls for chocolate extract. Each variety of pure flavor extract has its own particular attributes, flavor notes and aromas, adding their own intensity and character to the foods in which they are used.

You can pick up a copy of A Century of Flavor online at CookbookMarketPlace.com, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

About Vanilla

Vanilla is the only fruit-bearing member of the orchid family. Native to Mexico, vanilla beans are hand pollinated on family plantations. At the time of harvesting, the vanilla bean pods are green and have absolutely no characteristic vanilla flavor or aroma. It is only after the curing process, which can take up to six months, that the vanilla beans turn brown in color, and the flavor and aroma that we know as "vanilla" develops.

About Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

Throughout their more than 100 year history, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. The full line of Nielsen-Massey's Pure Vanilla products include: Vanilla Beans and Extracts from Madagascar, Tahiti and Mexico; sugar and alcohol-free Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder; Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste and Certified Organic Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Beans and Powder. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas recently introduced a new line of pure flavor extracts: Pure Chocolate Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract and Pure Coffee Extract. New product introductions this year include Peppermint Extract, Orange Blossom Water, Rose Water and Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar. All Nielsen-Massey products are certified Kosher and Gluten-free. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, Ill., with production facilities in Waukegan and Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

For more information about Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and its products, or to find out where you can buy them near you, visit http://www.NielsenMassey.com.

SOURCE Nielsen-Massey Vanillas

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