Smude Sunflower Oil

05/25/2026

Forever grateful for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🍅✨ This Cherry Tomato Pasta is the ultimate weekend crowd-pleaser! Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this easy pasta recipe comes together with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan, and a drizzle of Smude Tomato Basil Sunflower Oil. Perfect for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or a cozy date night at home.

Whether you’re hosting friends or just craving a restaurant-quality pasta dish, this simple recipe is guaranteed to impress! 🍝🌿

👇 FULL RECIPE BELOW 👇
Ingredients:
• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 tsp salt (for pasta water)
• 2 lbs cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp Smude Sunflower Oil Infused with Tomato Basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced or grated
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (more to taste)
• Optional: creamy burrata cheese for topping

Instructions:

1️⃣ Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and cook spaghetti until 2 minutes shy of package instructions.
2️⃣ In a large skillet, heat Smude Tomato Basil Sunflower Oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and become saucy.
3️⃣ Reserve ½ cup pasta water and add cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
4️⃣ Add reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese. Stir until creamy and fully combined.
5️⃣ Serve immediately with fresh basil, an extra drizzle of Smude oil, and optional burrata cheese on top.

This recipe is fresh, simple, and bursting with summer flavor! ☀️🍅

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🍅✨ This Cherry Tomato Pasta is the ultimate weekend crowd-pleaser! ...

04/29/2026

🍿🍫 Chocolate Covered Microwave Popcorn – The Ultimate Movie Night Treat! 🎬✨

Looking for a quick, delicious snack that feels a little extra special? This Chocolate Covered Microwave Popcorn is the perfect combo of salty, sweet, and crunchy—ready in minutes with just TWO simple ingredients!

🔥 What You’ll Need:
• Smude’s Brand Microwave Popcorn
• White or Chocolate Almond Bark

🎥 How to Make It:
- Pop your Smude’s microwave popcorn according to the instructions.
- Melt your almond bark in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn (or toss it together for full coverage!).
- Spread it out on parchment paper and let it set.
- Break it apart and enjoy!

That’s it! No fuss, no complicated steps—just a crowd-pleasing snack perfect for movie nights, parties, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and salty.

🍿 Pro Tip: Mix both white and chocolate almond bark for a fun swirl effect!

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy recipes! 🎉

https://youtu.be/K5MMAwzXJkk

Cooking with Jayne! Chocolate covered popcorn

04/25/2026

🌻 Hey snack lovers — have you tried Smude's Microwave Popcorn yet? Made right here in Minnesota with just 3 clean ingredients and cold-pressed sunflower oil. The whole bag is only 340 calories, which honestly feels like cheating. 🍿
If your store isn't carrying it yet… it should be. Retailers — this one moves. Clean label, local story, and customers are already looking for it.
Grab it at Cub Foods! 👇
Smude Sunflower Oil Cub

04/22/2026

Craving a quick, delicious supper that feels a little gourmet without the effort? 🧀✨
Try this Mediterranean-Infused Sunflower Oil Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with Smude’s Brand oil! It’s crispy, golden, and packed with subtle, savory flavor that takes a classic comfort food to the next level.

🌻 Why you’ll love it:
• Quick & easy — ready in minutes
• Rich, buttery crunch without butter
• Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy evenings
• A simple twist on a classic favorite

🔥 What you’ll need:
- Bread of choice
- Your favorite cheese (or mix it up!)
- Smude’s Mediterranean Infused Sunflower Oil

🥪 How to make it:
- Heat a pan over medium heat
- Lightly coat the outside of your bread with the infused oil
- Add cheese, assemble, and grill until golden brown
- Flip, cook the other side, and enjoy melty perfection!

Whether you're cooking for yourself or the whole family, this sandwich hits the spot every time.

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Cooking with Jayne! Mediterranean Grilled Cheese

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

We’re excited to kick off our brand-new Customer Spotlight Series! In this first episode, we head down to Northfield, MN to visit Bread People as they celebrate an exciting new chapter.

After recently relocating and hosting their grand reopening, Benson & Morgan welcomed us behind the scenes to share their process—and we got a firsthand look at how they’re putting our newly refined sunflower oil to work in their fryer. The result? Delicious, high-quality donuts made with care and craftsmanship.

A huge thank you to the Bread People team for having us out and giving us a glimpse into what makes their operation so special.
Stay tuned for more stories highlighting the amazing businesses we’re proud to work with!

We’re excited to kick off our brand-new Customer Spotlight Series! In this first episode, we head down to Northfield, MN to visit Bread People as they celebr...

04/03/2026

🐟✨ Last (but definitely not least!) week of our Fish Series with Cooking with Jayne!

We’re wrapping things up with a rich, comforting, and flavor-packed dish: Creamy Tomato Basil Cod Pasta 🍝🌿

Don’t worry—more delicious recipes are coming your way soon!

🛒 What you’ll need:
• 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed if frozen)
• 2 tbsp tomato basil infused sunflower oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Your favorite pasta

👩‍🍳 Let’s cook:
~ Pat cod dry and season with salt & pepper.
~ Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
~ Sear cod 4–5 minutes until golden, flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
~ In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
~ Add diced tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
~ Stir in basil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon zest; cook 1 more minute. Remove and set aside.
~ Add cod back to the pan, reduce heat to low, and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine.
~ Add lemon juice for a bright finish.
~ Once everything is heated through, serve over your favorite pasta.

🍽️ Creamy, zesty, and full of fresh flavor—this one’s a keeper!
https://youtu.be/FJ3-FdZQZ30

🐟✨ Last (but definitely not least!) week of our Fish Series with Cooking with Jayne!We’re wrapping things up with a rich, comforting, and flavor-packed dish...

03/27/2026

🍽️ Creamy Garlic Pepper Cod – the perfect easy Friday night meal!

Looking for something simple, cozy, and absolutely delicious to end your week? This Creamy Garlic Pepper Cod is rich, flavorful, and comes together in no time. Trust me—you’ll want to keep this one on repeat!

✨ What you’ll need:
• 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed)
• 2 tbsp garlic pepper infused sunflower oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt & black pepper taste

👩‍🍳 How to make it:
1. Pat cod dry and season with salt & pepper.
2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
4. Add cod fillets and cook 4–5 minutes per side.
5. Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring gently.
6. Add lemon juice for a bright finish.
Sprinkle parsley on top and spoon that creamy garlic sauce over the fish.

💡 Pro tip: Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that creamy sauce!

👉 Quick, comforting, and packed with flavor—this is Friday night done right.

🍽️ Creamy Garlic Pepper Cod – the perfect easy Friday night meal!Looking for something simple, cozy, and absolutely delicious to end your week? This Creamy ...

01/01/2026

✨ Cheers to 2026! 🥂✨

Happy New Year to our wonderful community! We want to wish you a year ahead filled with laughter, health, and big wins. Thank you for being the best part of our 2025—we can't wait to see you in the New Year! 🎆🥳

May your 2026 be your brightest year yet! 🌟🎊