Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins endorses Watkins Liniment

(from April 12, 2007)
Johan Santana of the Minnesota Twins and two time recipient of the Cy Young Award has been using Watkins Liniment for years to relieve muscle aches and pains brought on by his strenuous career as a professional baseball pitcher. We are proud to announce that Johan Santana is officially endorsing Watkins Liniment.

"I've never endorsed any products that I don't personally believe in and use myself. My endorsement of Watkins Liniment is no exception, and I am proud to be associated with and give my support to such a great historical company as Watkins", said Santana.

Santana has used Watkins Liniment since 2002 to help relieve pain and tightness for muscles, helping his baseball career. For years I tried several different forms of pain and tightness relief products with no success, said Santana. One day the Minnesota Twins trainer suggested I try applying Watkins Liniment and I was amazed that I got instant relief! Since that day, I have continued to use Watkins Liniment not only for my hamstring muscles but also for my arm and neck muscles and have recommended it to other athletes.

Chili

2.5 lbs ground beef

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp Watkins Black Pepper

1 large yellow onion, diced

2 tbsp minced garlic

1-1/2 green bell peppers, diced

1/4 cup Watkins Chili Powder

2 tbsp Watkins Paprika

1 tbsp Watkins Cayenne Pepper*

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tbsp Watkins Cumin

1/2 tbsp Watkins Parsley

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 (28 ozg) can diced tomatoes

1 (32 oz) container tomato juice2 (14 oz/400 g) cans chili beans

Brown ground beef in large kettle with salt and pepper. Add onions, garlic and green pepper; simmer until onions are translucent. Add rest of spices and Worcestershire sauce; stir well. Add tomatoes, beans and tomato juice; simmer for 30 minutes.

*(or less to taste)

Chicken Fajita Pizza

1 package of Watkins White Deep-Dish Pizza Crust Mix

1 tbsp Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch by 1/2-inch strips

1-1/2 tbsp Watkins Fajita Seasoning

1/2 tsp Watkins Oregano

2 tbsp lime juice

1 cup thinly-sliced onion

1 cup green or red bell pepper strips

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1/4 to 1/2 tsp Watkins Salsa Seasoning

12 oz (3 cups) shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Watkins Red Pepper Flakes, if desired

Prepare pizza crust according to package directions. Increase oven temperature to 400°F,

Sauté chicken in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in next 5 ingredients;

cook 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Spoon mixture over crust. Stir Salsa Seasoning into tomato sauce; spoon over pizza. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake on middle oven rack until crust is golden brown, approximately 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle to taste with red pepper flakes.
Makes 8 servings.

Gourmet Grilling Rubs:

Watkins new Beef (05614)

and Chicken (05617) Grill Rubs

It's Summer time and time for grilling. Watkins has the reason you will be grilling out for all of them: new Beef and Chicken Grilling Rubs.

These grilling rubs are made with premium spices and 100% Arabica coffee—yes coffee!

The coffee seals in the juices and even though you can't taste the coffee, it will add a deep, rich flavor to grilled meats. These phenomenal products are part of this season's Gift Line, but are definitely not just for gift giving.
You will be amazed at what little effort it takes to prepare a gourmet dinner.

Simply moisten meat with Watkins Grapeseed Oil, wine, or water before pressing on the rub.
Don't limit yourself to beef or chicken! Try Beef Rub on lamb or game;

try Chicken Rub on turkey or full-flavored fish. Lighter red meats or darker fowl, such as pork or duck will take well to either rub.

Cooking up Congratulations for our Recipe Draw Winners

Congratulations to these lucky draw winners!

Our grand prize KitchenAid® Mixer is awarded to Barbara Spencer. Barbara not only receives a fabulous KitchenAid® Mixer, but she also receives $200 US in free Watkins products of her choice for submitting her recipe for “Easy Breakfast.” Congratulations, Barbara, and congratulations to her Watkins Associate, Manager Marie McClure. Marie receives a gift certificate for $100 US in free Watkins products of her choice.

Thanks to all of you that submitted the great recipes!