Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Ingredients
· 1 (21 ounce can) apple fruit filling; divided
· 1 (9 or 10 inch) graham cracker crust
· 2 (8 ounce packages) cream cheese; softened
· 1/2 cup sugar
· 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
· 2 eggs
· 1/4 cup caramel topping
· 12 half pecans plus 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F. Reserve 3/4 cup apple filling. Spoon remaining filling into crust.
Beat together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and beat well.
Pour over apple filling. Bake 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Mix reserved apple filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan. Heat about 1 minute. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cheesecake. Spoon caramel sauce onto the cheesecake and spread evenly. Decorate with pecan halves around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 8 - 12 servings.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Bacon Cheeseburger MEATLOAF (it is not your grammas meatloaf, that is for sure) !
Ingredients
2 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. each garlic powder, seasoning salt, dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 cup REAL bacon cut coarsely
8 slices Fully Cooked Bacon
HEAT oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients except bacon.
Make It!
Mix all Meat, cheese and bacon pieces together
Mix the seasonings in to the breadcrumbs then add that an the Milk and Egg to the meat mixture!
SHAPE into loaf in 9x5-inch stoneware loaf pan; top with bacon slices.
BAKE 1 - 1.25 hours or until done (160ºF). Let stand 5 min. before removing from pan and slicing to serve.
Serve with a mixed green salad and steamed vegetable, such as green beans.
I like to arrange bacon slices in criss-cross pattern on top of meatloaf before baking.
Keeping It Safe
Cook meatloaf until your PC instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf registers 160°F, or when center of loaf is no longer pink.
Left-overs make a FABULOUS hot sandwich the next day!
2 lb. extra lean ground beef
2 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. each garlic powder, seasoning salt, dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
1/2 cup REAL bacon cut coarsely
8 slices Fully Cooked Bacon
HEAT oven to 400°F. Mix all ingredients except bacon.
Make It!
Mix all Meat, cheese and bacon pieces together
Mix the seasonings in to the breadcrumbs then add that an the Milk and Egg to the meat mixture!
SHAPE into loaf in 9x5-inch stoneware loaf pan; top with bacon slices.
BAKE 1 - 1.25 hours or until done (160ºF). Let stand 5 min. before removing from pan and slicing to serve.
Serve with a mixed green salad and steamed vegetable, such as green beans.
I like to arrange bacon slices in criss-cross pattern on top of meatloaf before baking.
Keeping It Safe
Cook meatloaf until your PC instant-read thermometer inserted into center of loaf registers 160°F, or when center of loaf is no longer pink.
Left-overs make a FABULOUS hot sandwich the next day!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
POWER COOKING - Just in time for dinner !
“Power Cooking”
~ Helpful hints and A Baker’s Dozen Recipes ~
Preparing multiple meals at once saves time, money and energy. “Power Cooking” combines the tasks of planning meals, buying groceries, and slicing & dicing with FUN tools while assembling healthy meals for your freezer. Bring your family back to the dinner table with ease. After Power Cooking, you will save money by reaching into your freezer for your family’s meal rather than reaching for the telephone for take-out. Eating out is expensive. It costs a family of four at a full-service restaurant at least $50 for one meal, cocktails excluded! Imagine the savings and quality, family time at YOUR dinner table!
The Pampered Chef mission is bringing families back to the dinner table at home to reconnect and share ideas, with one of the best family traditions of all: a healthy, home-cooked meal. My objective is to help you get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible on busy weeknights so that you may rejoin your family. Eliminate the time-consuming, daily chore of cooking and cleaning the kitchen. The “Chef” of the family deserves fun, high-quality cooking tools to make meal preparation enjoyable and timely.
Cooking can be FUN with the right tools!
Helpful hints to prepare for “Power Cooking:”
· Clean out your freezer and refrigerator the day before shopping.
· Plan to use containers designed for the freezer, or purchase Ziploc freezer-quality storage bags.
· Purchase a new, black permanent marker for labeling the bags or containers.
· Find a comfy spot and make your shopping list in pencil. Go through the recipes and list the ingredients. This list will be your Master List. Alter the quantity of items on your list as you reread each recipe so that you do not over-purchase. Then go through your freezer, fridge, and pantry and mark off items that you find. A primary goal of “Power Cooking” is to SAVE MONEY!
· Keep a copy of your list so that you do not have to recreate your list in the future.
· Shop the day before you plan to cook so that you have the energy to have fun in the kitchen!
· The night before your “Power Cooking” day, clear off your countertops; you will need the space. Disinfect your countertops, gather all your ingredients and group them by recipe. Make sure your tea towels and dishcloths are clean. Unload your dishwasher and empty your garbage cans, including your recyclables garbage can. In the morning, you will be ready to “Cook with Power!”
Helpful hints for shopping:
· Shop at your “bulk” store first and purchase in large quantities. Then shop at your regular grocery store and buy store-brand items.
· Shop the inner aisles first, produce next, then bakery and frozen foods last.
· Watch the “sell by” dates on the meat; always select meat from the bottom of the stack for freshest.
Helpful hints for “Power Cooking” Day:
· Begin by labeling your freezer bags or freezer-safe containers using a permanent marker. Write the name of the recipe and date it was prepared for the freezer. Also list anything that needs to be added from the pantry and/or fridge.
· Record the start and finish times of foods that are cooking at the same time.
· Fill the sink with hot, soapy water. Wash the dishes as you go. When you are completely finished using a tool, place it in the dishwasher for less cleanup later.
· Chop and grate all fresh foods at once and place in bowls on your countertop. “Scoop” required amounts when assembling your meals. Freeze leftover veggies into ½ cup portions for later use.
· Cool your cooked ingredients in an area away from your prep area so that you can continue your recipes without feeling short on space. Pour cooled ingredients into freezer bags or containers that are appropriate for food quantity to avoid freezer burn. Squeeze extra air out of filled freezer bags.
· Pull tomorrow night’s dinner out of the freezer and place in fridge before bedtime.
· After cleaning up, go out to dinner and reward yourself for a good day’s work!
~ “Power Cooking” Recipes ~
Taco Soup (served at “Power Cooking” Show)
2 lbs. fresh, lean ground beef
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 oz. can diced green chilies
taco seasoning packet
Ranch dressing/dip packet
2 cans corn, undrained
4 cans stewed tomatoes, petite diced, undrained
1 can pinto beans, undrained
1 can kidney beans, undrained
½ c. chopped fresh cilantro, optional
grated Monterey Jack and/or cheddar cheese
Chop onions using Food Chopper. Brown meat and onions in 8-qt. Stockpot. Open cans using Can Opener and add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Cool completely and pour into freezer bag. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Reheat to serve. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese on top of soup served in Coffee & More Cups.
Pull-Apart Bread (served at “Power Cooking” Show)
Pillsbury Grands! (8-count) biscuits
3 T. butter
2 cloves garlic
1 t. Pampered Chef Italian Seasoning Mix
3 T. grated parmesan cheese
Melt butter in 8” Saute Pan over medium heat. Crush garlic using Garlic Press into pan. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese into pan and add seasoning mix; stir using Mix ‘N Scraper. Quarter biscuits using Kitchen Shears; toss to coat evenly. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Invert onto Simple Additions Medium Square and use Mini-Serving Spatula to serve.
Pork Baby-Back Ribs
2 lbs. pork baby-back ribs
¾ c. ketchup
1 t. chili powder
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. vinegar
1 t. salt
¼ t. pepper
onion
Cut long rack of ribs in half using Chef’s Knife; place racks of ribs into freezer bag. Add remaining ingredients to freezer bag, except onion, and coat ribs well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Ribs will marinate while defrosting in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove ribs from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag onto ribs. Using Ultimate Slice & Grate, slice onion into rings and place on top of ribs. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1½-2 hours.
Mexican Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
16 oz. jar mild or medium salsa
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
½ c. finely chopped onion
2 ½ oz. can sliced black olives, drained
sliced or grated Monterey Jack cheese
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag. Combine remaining ingredients except cheese. Pour sauce into bag and coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag over top of chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for
45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese onto chicken; bake 10 minutes and serve.
Mushroom Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 can Golden Cream-of-Mushroom
1 c. milk
8 oz. carton fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 slices crumbled bacon
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. lemon juice (zest before juicing – zest needed for another recipe)
grated parmesan cheese
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag. Combine remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese. Pour sauce into bag and coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag onto chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese onto chicken AFTER baking. Serve with rice and salad.
Teriyaki Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
10 oz. bottle teriyaki sauce
1 T. vinegar
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
½ finely chopped onion
Place frozen chicken and all ingredients into freezer bag, coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Serve with stir-fried rice & vegetables.
Caesar Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
2 (16 oz.) bottles Creamy Caesar Salad dressing
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
grated parmesan cheese
optional: lettuce, box of croutons OR cooked pasta
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag; add garlic and one bottle of dressing. Coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese and set aside. SALAD: Slice chicken and serve warm over lettuce, tossed with half of second bottle of dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons. Or serve chicken over cooked pasta and top with grated cheese.
Parmesan Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 c. Italian bread crumbs
2 t. lemon zest
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
1 c. grated parmesan cheese
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag and seal. In separate freezer bag, combine remaining ingredients. Rubber band the two bags together and place into freezer. When ready to bake, defrost chicken in refrigerator for 24 hours. Coat with breadcrumb mixture and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins).
BBQ Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 c. mild salsa
1 c. ketchup
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag. Combine all ingredients and pour into bag and coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag over top of chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes
(30 minutes for tenderloins). Serve with Cornbread Twists, baked on a Round 15” or Rectangular Stone.
Tater Tot Casserole
1 lb. fresh, lean ground beef
½ c. chopped onion
1 can Golden Cream-of-Mushroom soup
½ c. milk
salt & pepper to taste
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 bag frozen tater tots
Brown ground beef and onion. Combine with remaining ingredients except cheese and frozen tater tots. Place mixture into freezer bag. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Defrost beef mixture in refrigerator for 24 hours. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese and set aside. Place beef mixture in Stoneware Deep Dish Baker and top with cheese and tater tots before baking at 350 degrees for 30 minutes till bubbly. Serve with mixed vegetables and fruit salad.
Meat Loaf
2 lbs. fresh, lean ground beef
I c. Italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
6 oz. can tomato sauce
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
1 c. finely chopped onion
salt & pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in Classic Batter Bowl. Shape into two large loaves or four mini-loaves. Place loaves into Stoneware Rectangular Baker or Mini Loaf Pan. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool and place loaves into freezer bags. Squeeze air out of bags and freeze. Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours and heat, covered, for 20 minutes. Serve with potatoes.
Taco Ring
1 lb. fresh, lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 pkgs (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 medium red or green bell pepper
shredded lettuce
coarsely chopped tomato
sm. purple onion (optional)
4 oz. can sliced black olives
salsa
sour cream
Using 8” Saute Pan, prepare taco meat according to package directions and divide in half. Freeze one-half meat and label “Taco Meat,” and use for tacos or nachos when only a small serving is needed. Freeze other half of meat and label “Taco Ring.” When ready to create Taco Ring, defrost meat and mix with cheese. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 16 triangles. Place triangles in a circle on 15” Round Stone with wide ends overlapping in center and points toward the outside. (There should be a 5” diameter opening in the center of the stone.) Scoop meat mixture evenly onto widest end of triangle. Fold points of triangles over filling and tuck under wide ends of dough in the center. (Filling will not be completely covered.) Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Using V-Shaped Cutter, place decorative cut red or green pepper in center of the ring and fill with salsa. Mound lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and olives around pepper. Use Easy Accent Decorator to garnish with sour cream.
Chicken Tetrazzini
16 oz. spaghetti
½ stick butter
1 onion, chopped
1 c. green bell pepper, chopped
3 c. cooked chicken, cubed
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cans Golden Cream-of-Mushroom soup
3 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
Break spaghetti in half and cook as directed on package; drain. Using 8” Saute Pan, cook onion and bell pepper in butter for 5 minutes; toss with spaghetti and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Place mixture into two freezer bags; squeeze air out of bags and freeze. Defrost and bake in Stoneware Deep Dish Baker, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly.
Fantastic – Quick Chocolate Cake
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
3 Eggs
16 oz. Sour Cream
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
Sprinkle with powdered sugar or Hot Fudge
for a really final touch – fill center with strawberries
Mix eggs and sour cream in Batter Bowl (a whisk works for most) , Add cake mix and blend well with Mix n Scraper. Pour batter into pan and microwave on high for 12-13 minutes, IMPORTANT: Let cool 5-10 minutes and invert on platter
~ Helpful hints and A Baker’s Dozen Recipes ~
Preparing multiple meals at once saves time, money and energy. “Power Cooking” combines the tasks of planning meals, buying groceries, and slicing & dicing with FUN tools while assembling healthy meals for your freezer. Bring your family back to the dinner table with ease. After Power Cooking, you will save money by reaching into your freezer for your family’s meal rather than reaching for the telephone for take-out. Eating out is expensive. It costs a family of four at a full-service restaurant at least $50 for one meal, cocktails excluded! Imagine the savings and quality, family time at YOUR dinner table!
The Pampered Chef mission is bringing families back to the dinner table at home to reconnect and share ideas, with one of the best family traditions of all: a healthy, home-cooked meal. My objective is to help you get in and out of the kitchen as quickly as possible on busy weeknights so that you may rejoin your family. Eliminate the time-consuming, daily chore of cooking and cleaning the kitchen. The “Chef” of the family deserves fun, high-quality cooking tools to make meal preparation enjoyable and timely.
Cooking can be FUN with the right tools!
Helpful hints to prepare for “Power Cooking:”
· Clean out your freezer and refrigerator the day before shopping.
· Plan to use containers designed for the freezer, or purchase Ziploc freezer-quality storage bags.
· Purchase a new, black permanent marker for labeling the bags or containers.
· Find a comfy spot and make your shopping list in pencil. Go through the recipes and list the ingredients. This list will be your Master List. Alter the quantity of items on your list as you reread each recipe so that you do not over-purchase. Then go through your freezer, fridge, and pantry and mark off items that you find. A primary goal of “Power Cooking” is to SAVE MONEY!
· Keep a copy of your list so that you do not have to recreate your list in the future.
· Shop the day before you plan to cook so that you have the energy to have fun in the kitchen!
· The night before your “Power Cooking” day, clear off your countertops; you will need the space. Disinfect your countertops, gather all your ingredients and group them by recipe. Make sure your tea towels and dishcloths are clean. Unload your dishwasher and empty your garbage cans, including your recyclables garbage can. In the morning, you will be ready to “Cook with Power!”
Helpful hints for shopping:
· Shop at your “bulk” store first and purchase in large quantities. Then shop at your regular grocery store and buy store-brand items.
· Shop the inner aisles first, produce next, then bakery and frozen foods last.
· Watch the “sell by” dates on the meat; always select meat from the bottom of the stack for freshest.
Helpful hints for “Power Cooking” Day:
· Begin by labeling your freezer bags or freezer-safe containers using a permanent marker. Write the name of the recipe and date it was prepared for the freezer. Also list anything that needs to be added from the pantry and/or fridge.
· Record the start and finish times of foods that are cooking at the same time.
· Fill the sink with hot, soapy water. Wash the dishes as you go. When you are completely finished using a tool, place it in the dishwasher for less cleanup later.
· Chop and grate all fresh foods at once and place in bowls on your countertop. “Scoop” required amounts when assembling your meals. Freeze leftover veggies into ½ cup portions for later use.
· Cool your cooked ingredients in an area away from your prep area so that you can continue your recipes without feeling short on space. Pour cooled ingredients into freezer bags or containers that are appropriate for food quantity to avoid freezer burn. Squeeze extra air out of filled freezer bags.
· Pull tomorrow night’s dinner out of the freezer and place in fridge before bedtime.
· After cleaning up, go out to dinner and reward yourself for a good day’s work!
~ “Power Cooking” Recipes ~
Taco Soup (served at “Power Cooking” Show)
2 lbs. fresh, lean ground beef
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 oz. can diced green chilies
taco seasoning packet
Ranch dressing/dip packet
2 cans corn, undrained
4 cans stewed tomatoes, petite diced, undrained
1 can pinto beans, undrained
1 can kidney beans, undrained
½ c. chopped fresh cilantro, optional
grated Monterey Jack and/or cheddar cheese
Chop onions using Food Chopper. Brown meat and onions in 8-qt. Stockpot. Open cans using Can Opener and add remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Cool completely and pour into freezer bag. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Reheat to serve. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese on top of soup served in Coffee & More Cups.
Pull-Apart Bread (served at “Power Cooking” Show)
Pillsbury Grands! (8-count) biscuits
3 T. butter
2 cloves garlic
1 t. Pampered Chef Italian Seasoning Mix
3 T. grated parmesan cheese
Melt butter in 8” Saute Pan over medium heat. Crush garlic using Garlic Press into pan. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese into pan and add seasoning mix; stir using Mix ‘N Scraper. Quarter biscuits using Kitchen Shears; toss to coat evenly. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Invert onto Simple Additions Medium Square and use Mini-Serving Spatula to serve.
Pork Baby-Back Ribs
2 lbs. pork baby-back ribs
¾ c. ketchup
1 t. chili powder
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. vinegar
1 t. salt
¼ t. pepper
onion
Cut long rack of ribs in half using Chef’s Knife; place racks of ribs into freezer bag. Add remaining ingredients to freezer bag, except onion, and coat ribs well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Ribs will marinate while defrosting in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove ribs from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag onto ribs. Using Ultimate Slice & Grate, slice onion into rings and place on top of ribs. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1½-2 hours.
Mexican Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
16 oz. jar mild or medium salsa
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
½ c. finely chopped onion
2 ½ oz. can sliced black olives, drained
sliced or grated Monterey Jack cheese
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag. Combine remaining ingredients except cheese. Pour sauce into bag and coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag over top of chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for
45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese onto chicken; bake 10 minutes and serve.
Mushroom Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 can Golden Cream-of-Mushroom
1 c. milk
8 oz. carton fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 slices crumbled bacon
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 T. lemon juice (zest before juicing – zest needed for another recipe)
grated parmesan cheese
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag. Combine remaining ingredients except parmesan cheese. Pour sauce into bag and coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag onto chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese onto chicken AFTER baking. Serve with rice and salad.
Teriyaki Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
10 oz. bottle teriyaki sauce
1 T. vinegar
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
½ finely chopped onion
Place frozen chicken and all ingredients into freezer bag, coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Serve with stir-fried rice & vegetables.
Caesar Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
2 (16 oz.) bottles Creamy Caesar Salad dressing
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
grated parmesan cheese
optional: lettuce, box of croutons OR cooked pasta
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag; add garlic and one bottle of dressing. Coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins). Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese and set aside. SALAD: Slice chicken and serve warm over lettuce, tossed with half of second bottle of dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons. Or serve chicken over cooked pasta and top with grated cheese.
Parmesan Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 c. Italian bread crumbs
2 t. lemon zest
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
1 c. grated parmesan cheese
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag and seal. In separate freezer bag, combine remaining ingredients. Rubber band the two bags together and place into freezer. When ready to bake, defrost chicken in refrigerator for 24 hours. Coat with breadcrumb mixture and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes (30 minutes for tenderloins).
BBQ Chicken
2 lbs. frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
1 c. mild salsa
1 c. ketchup
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
Place frozen chicken into freezer bag. Combine all ingredients and pour into bag and coat chicken well. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Chicken will marinate as it defrosts in refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove chicken from bag and place in Stoneware Rectangular Baker. Pour excess sauce from bag over top of chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes
(30 minutes for tenderloins). Serve with Cornbread Twists, baked on a Round 15” or Rectangular Stone.
Tater Tot Casserole
1 lb. fresh, lean ground beef
½ c. chopped onion
1 can Golden Cream-of-Mushroom soup
½ c. milk
salt & pepper to taste
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 bag frozen tater tots
Brown ground beef and onion. Combine with remaining ingredients except cheese and frozen tater tots. Place mixture into freezer bag. Squeeze air out of bag and freeze. Defrost beef mixture in refrigerator for 24 hours. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate cheese and set aside. Place beef mixture in Stoneware Deep Dish Baker and top with cheese and tater tots before baking at 350 degrees for 30 minutes till bubbly. Serve with mixed vegetables and fruit salad.
Meat Loaf
2 lbs. fresh, lean ground beef
I c. Italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
6 oz. can tomato sauce
2-3 cloves freshly pressed garlic
1 c. finely chopped onion
salt & pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in Classic Batter Bowl. Shape into two large loaves or four mini-loaves. Place loaves into Stoneware Rectangular Baker or Mini Loaf Pan. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool and place loaves into freezer bags. Squeeze air out of bags and freeze. Defrost in refrigerator for 24 hours and heat, covered, for 20 minutes. Serve with potatoes.
Taco Ring
1 lb. fresh, lean ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 pkgs (8 oz. each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 medium red or green bell pepper
shredded lettuce
coarsely chopped tomato
sm. purple onion (optional)
4 oz. can sliced black olives
salsa
sour cream
Using 8” Saute Pan, prepare taco meat according to package directions and divide in half. Freeze one-half meat and label “Taco Meat,” and use for tacos or nachos when only a small serving is needed. Freeze other half of meat and label “Taco Ring.” When ready to create Taco Ring, defrost meat and mix with cheese. Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 16 triangles. Place triangles in a circle on 15” Round Stone with wide ends overlapping in center and points toward the outside. (There should be a 5” diameter opening in the center of the stone.) Scoop meat mixture evenly onto widest end of triangle. Fold points of triangles over filling and tuck under wide ends of dough in the center. (Filling will not be completely covered.) Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Using V-Shaped Cutter, place decorative cut red or green pepper in center of the ring and fill with salsa. Mound lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and olives around pepper. Use Easy Accent Decorator to garnish with sour cream.
Chicken Tetrazzini
16 oz. spaghetti
½ stick butter
1 onion, chopped
1 c. green bell pepper, chopped
3 c. cooked chicken, cubed
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 cans Golden Cream-of-Mushroom soup
3 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
Break spaghetti in half and cook as directed on package; drain. Using 8” Saute Pan, cook onion and bell pepper in butter for 5 minutes; toss with spaghetti and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Place mixture into two freezer bags; squeeze air out of bags and freeze. Defrost and bake in Stoneware Deep Dish Baker, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until bubbly.
Fantastic – Quick Chocolate Cake
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
3 Eggs
16 oz. Sour Cream
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
Sprinkle with powdered sugar or Hot Fudge
for a really final touch – fill center with strawberries
Mix eggs and sour cream in Batter Bowl (a whisk works for most) , Add cake mix and blend well with Mix n Scraper. Pour batter into pan and microwave on high for 12-13 minutes, IMPORTANT: Let cool 5-10 minutes and invert on platter
Monday, May 4, 2009
Bread Tube Recipes
Bread Tube Recipes
How to use refrigerated bread dough
v Spray bread tube and lids with nonstick vegetable oil spray using Kitchen Spritzer
v Place lid without hole on one end of the tube. This will be the bottom.
v Place dough in the tube.
v Place “Top” lid on tube (top lid has a hole in it)
v Bake at 375°F for 50-60 minutes or until the ends are golden brown with tube standing upright
v Remove tube from oven onto Nonstick Cooling Rack. Remove bread from tube and cool completely
v Slice using Serrated Bread Knife.
Savory Canapé French bread
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated French bread dough
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
Prepare Bread Tube as directed above. Combine Parmesan cheese and oregano; roll bread dough in cheese mixture to coat evenly. Place in tube as directed above. Bake, upright, 50-60 minutes.
Cucumber Canapé Slices
Spread baked French bread slices with cream cheese mixed with dill or dry Italian seasonings, top with a thinly sliced cucumber or vegetables curls and serve as an appetizer.
Toasted Canapé Bread Slices
Follow directions above for French bread dough. Slice into ¼ inch slices. Arrange slices of Bread in a single layer on flat Baking Stone. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool.
Note: this is also really good with refrigerated cornbread twist dough. Bake at 400°F for 40-45 minutes, then slice and toast for 10 minutes; excellent with chili or salsa.
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated bread stick dough
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Pantry Korintje Cinnamon (may substitute ground cinnamon if desired)
v Preheat oven to 375°F. Using Kitchen Spritzer, lightly spray inside of Bread Tube and lids with vegetable oil. Cap bottom of tube. Chop pecans using Food Chopper. Unroll bread dough; brush with butter using Pastry Brush
v Combine sugar and cinnamon in Flour/Sugar Shaker; sprinkle over dough. Starting at long edge, roll up dough. Fill tube with dough, place TOP cap on top
v Bake upright, 50-60 minutes or until ends are golden brown. Remove bread from Bread Tube onto Nonstick Cooling Rack. Cool completely. Slice into ½ inch slices using Serrated Bread Knife.
Sweet Spread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup orange marmalade
Combine ingredients until well blended. Serve with Cinnamon Swirl Bread.
Maple Spread for bread
4 oz. cream cheese 2 Tb Maple Syrup
Mix together until a spreading consistency and serve with warm bread.
Choc-O-Nut Bread
½ cup pecans, finely chopped
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated bread stick dough
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
v Preheat oven to 375°F. Using Kitchen Spritzer, lightly spray inside of Bread Tube and lids with vegetable oil. Cap bottom of tube. Chop pecans using Food Chopper. Unroll bread dough; brush with butter using Pastry Brush
v Combine Sugar and cocoa; sprinkle evenly over dough. Starting at long edge, roll up dough. Fill tube with dough, place TOP cap on top
v Bake upright, 50-60 minutes or until ends are golden brown. Remove bread from Bread Tube onto Nonstick Cooling Rack. Cool completely. Slice into ½ inch slices using Serrated Bread Knife.
Banana Bread
¼ cup margarine
½ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup banana
1cup flour
½ tsp. Baking soda
¾ tsp. Baking powder
1/8 tsp. Salt
Mix all ingredients together well. Spray inside of Bread Tube and caps with Kitchen Spritzer. Pour batter in, place cap on and bake at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes.
Banana Butter Frosting
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
¼ cup mashed banana (1 small)
2 Tablespoons softened butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
Mix well. If necessary, add additional powdered sugar to make it spreading consistency.
Ice cream Sandwiches
1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 pint (2 cups) favorite flavored ice cream, softened
v Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out cookie dough to ¼ inch thick using Baker’s Roller. Cut 24 cookies using lightly floured Bread Tube. Transfer to flat Baking Stone, 2 inches apart. Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.
v Fill clean Bread Tube with softened ice cream; place lid on each end. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm. Wrap warm, damp towel around Bread tube to loosen. Slice ice cream onto cutting board; slice into 12 slices. Place one ice cream slice between two cookies to for a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
Cinnamon Shapes
Take the Pillsbury Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls; cut them in quarters and just drop them into the tube (seal bottom w/alum foil) bake them with the top cap on standing up in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°. Then slice it and arrange it on a plate and squeeze out about half the sweet icing in the package over the slices.
Stromboli
Use Pillsbury pizza crust, Pepperoni, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, ham. Unroll pizza crust and layer with pepperoni, cheese and other meat(s). Roll up crust and put in tube. Bake (upright as always) for about 1 hour at 350. Allow to cool (and let cheeses firm up) before cutting into slices. Heat up spaghetti or pizza sauce for dipping if you like.
Other Bread tube ideas
v Make shaped Rice Krispie treats! Spray tube and fill with warm Rice Krispie mixture. You will need to pack it in tight. Let cool and push Rice Krispie treats out and slice.
v Cut out Jell-O Jigglers
v Make your own slice and serve cookies. Fill tube with home made cookie dough and freeze. Wrap warm towel around tube to loosen. Push out and slice cookies, already shaped!
v Batter Breads and cakes - like a nice, thick banana bread or zucchini bread. You may need to leave out 1/8 of the liquid to get the batter thick enough. For a regular cake batter remove ½ c liquid from the batter. Place foil over the bottom before placing on the cap. Place tube on a metal pan to catch drippings. Jiffy Banana Nut Muffin/Bread Mix works well, just decrease the liquid a bit. Caution: do not over fill bread tubes. 2/3 to ¾ is all it takes. Tips: Always bake upright. Also, the Pampered Chef cake tester is a must have for baking batters because it is long enough to reach the middle.
v Cut out pieces of watermelon with a bread tube and place the shapes on top of your fruit salad.
v Make bread slices and then use the tube to cut your cheese and meat in the same shapes. Kids love this one.
v Make the French bread slices and use them to make individual pizzas.
v You can also make garlic bread with the French bread loaves, unroll, spread with butter and garlic, roll back up and bake.
v Use the French bread dough. Unroll it, layer pizza sauce, cheese, and pizza toppings. Roll it back up, pop it in the tube and bake for an hour.
v Make two tone loaves using white and wheat bread dough
v Soften sherbet and put in tubes, refreeze, take out, put hot towel around it to get the sherbet out. Cut and put in punch.
v Make Ice Cream Sandwiches!! First use the tube as a cookie cutter, and then pack it full of ice cream. Freeze ice cream in the tubes. Wrap with warm towel when ready to serve. Cut the ice cream as thick as you want your sandwiches. Sandwich shaped ice cream between two shaped cookies. Freeze and you have homemade ice cream sandwiches!
How to use refrigerated bread dough
v Spray bread tube and lids with nonstick vegetable oil spray using Kitchen Spritzer
v Place lid without hole on one end of the tube. This will be the bottom.
v Place dough in the tube.
v Place “Top” lid on tube (top lid has a hole in it)
v Bake at 375°F for 50-60 minutes or until the ends are golden brown with tube standing upright
v Remove tube from oven onto Nonstick Cooling Rack. Remove bread from tube and cool completely
v Slice using Serrated Bread Knife.
Savory Canapé French bread
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated French bread dough
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
Prepare Bread Tube as directed above. Combine Parmesan cheese and oregano; roll bread dough in cheese mixture to coat evenly. Place in tube as directed above. Bake, upright, 50-60 minutes.
Cucumber Canapé Slices
Spread baked French bread slices with cream cheese mixed with dill or dry Italian seasonings, top with a thinly sliced cucumber or vegetables curls and serve as an appetizer.
Toasted Canapé Bread Slices
Follow directions above for French bread dough. Slice into ¼ inch slices. Arrange slices of Bread in a single layer on flat Baking Stone. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool.
Note: this is also really good with refrigerated cornbread twist dough. Bake at 400°F for 40-45 minutes, then slice and toast for 10 minutes; excellent with chili or salsa.
Cinnamon Swirl Bread
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated bread stick dough
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Pantry Korintje Cinnamon (may substitute ground cinnamon if desired)
v Preheat oven to 375°F. Using Kitchen Spritzer, lightly spray inside of Bread Tube and lids with vegetable oil. Cap bottom of tube. Chop pecans using Food Chopper. Unroll bread dough; brush with butter using Pastry Brush
v Combine sugar and cinnamon in Flour/Sugar Shaker; sprinkle over dough. Starting at long edge, roll up dough. Fill tube with dough, place TOP cap on top
v Bake upright, 50-60 minutes or until ends are golden brown. Remove bread from Bread Tube onto Nonstick Cooling Rack. Cool completely. Slice into ½ inch slices using Serrated Bread Knife.
Sweet Spread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup orange marmalade
Combine ingredients until well blended. Serve with Cinnamon Swirl Bread.
Maple Spread for bread
4 oz. cream cheese 2 Tb Maple Syrup
Mix together until a spreading consistency and serve with warm bread.
Choc-O-Nut Bread
½ cup pecans, finely chopped
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated bread stick dough
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
v Preheat oven to 375°F. Using Kitchen Spritzer, lightly spray inside of Bread Tube and lids with vegetable oil. Cap bottom of tube. Chop pecans using Food Chopper. Unroll bread dough; brush with butter using Pastry Brush
v Combine Sugar and cocoa; sprinkle evenly over dough. Starting at long edge, roll up dough. Fill tube with dough, place TOP cap on top
v Bake upright, 50-60 minutes or until ends are golden brown. Remove bread from Bread Tube onto Nonstick Cooling Rack. Cool completely. Slice into ½ inch slices using Serrated Bread Knife.
Banana Bread
¼ cup margarine
½ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup banana
1cup flour
½ tsp. Baking soda
¾ tsp. Baking powder
1/8 tsp. Salt
Mix all ingredients together well. Spray inside of Bread Tube and caps with Kitchen Spritzer. Pour batter in, place cap on and bake at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes.
Banana Butter Frosting
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
¼ cup mashed banana (1 small)
2 Tablespoons softened butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
Mix well. If necessary, add additional powdered sugar to make it spreading consistency.
Ice cream Sandwiches
1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
1 pint (2 cups) favorite flavored ice cream, softened
v Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out cookie dough to ¼ inch thick using Baker’s Roller. Cut 24 cookies using lightly floured Bread Tube. Transfer to flat Baking Stone, 2 inches apart. Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.
v Fill clean Bread Tube with softened ice cream; place lid on each end. Freeze 4-6 hours or until firm. Wrap warm, damp towel around Bread tube to loosen. Slice ice cream onto cutting board; slice into 12 slices. Place one ice cream slice between two cookies to for a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
Cinnamon Shapes
Take the Pillsbury Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls; cut them in quarters and just drop them into the tube (seal bottom w/alum foil) bake them with the top cap on standing up in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°. Then slice it and arrange it on a plate and squeeze out about half the sweet icing in the package over the slices.
Stromboli
Use Pillsbury pizza crust, Pepperoni, Provolone cheese, Genoa salami, ham. Unroll pizza crust and layer with pepperoni, cheese and other meat(s). Roll up crust and put in tube. Bake (upright as always) for about 1 hour at 350. Allow to cool (and let cheeses firm up) before cutting into slices. Heat up spaghetti or pizza sauce for dipping if you like.
Other Bread tube ideas
v Make shaped Rice Krispie treats! Spray tube and fill with warm Rice Krispie mixture. You will need to pack it in tight. Let cool and push Rice Krispie treats out and slice.
v Cut out Jell-O Jigglers
v Make your own slice and serve cookies. Fill tube with home made cookie dough and freeze. Wrap warm towel around tube to loosen. Push out and slice cookies, already shaped!
v Batter Breads and cakes - like a nice, thick banana bread or zucchini bread. You may need to leave out 1/8 of the liquid to get the batter thick enough. For a regular cake batter remove ½ c liquid from the batter. Place foil over the bottom before placing on the cap. Place tube on a metal pan to catch drippings. Jiffy Banana Nut Muffin/Bread Mix works well, just decrease the liquid a bit. Caution: do not over fill bread tubes. 2/3 to ¾ is all it takes. Tips: Always bake upright. Also, the Pampered Chef cake tester is a must have for baking batters because it is long enough to reach the middle.
v Cut out pieces of watermelon with a bread tube and place the shapes on top of your fruit salad.
v Make bread slices and then use the tube to cut your cheese and meat in the same shapes. Kids love this one.
v Make the French bread slices and use them to make individual pizzas.
v You can also make garlic bread with the French bread loaves, unroll, spread with butter and garlic, roll back up and bake.
v Use the French bread dough. Unroll it, layer pizza sauce, cheese, and pizza toppings. Roll it back up, pop it in the tube and bake for an hour.
v Make two tone loaves using white and wheat bread dough
v Soften sherbet and put in tubes, refreeze, take out, put hot towel around it to get the sherbet out. Cut and put in punch.
v Make Ice Cream Sandwiches!! First use the tube as a cookie cutter, and then pack it full of ice cream. Freeze ice cream in the tubes. Wrap with warm towel when ready to serve. Cut the ice cream as thick as you want your sandwiches. Sandwich shaped ice cream between two shaped cookies. Freeze and you have homemade ice cream sandwiches!
12 Minute Incredible Micro-Wave Cakes to try
Need a quick dessert!! With THREE ingredients, a microwave and our STONEWARE FLUTED PAN #1440 or MINI-FLUTED PAN # 1441, you will have an impressive and delicious cake.
Just follow these simple steps:
1. Brush your pan with vegetable oil with a PASTRY BRUSH #1623 or spray on a little PAM.
2. Whisk eggs with STAINLESS STEEL WHISK #2475 and pie filling in a CLASSIC BATTER BOWL #2230.
3. Add Cake Mix and blend well with MIX ‘N SCRAPER #1657.
4. Pour batter into pan and microwave on high for 12-13 minutes.
5. Let cool 10-15 minutes on STACKABLE COOLING RACK #1587 and invert on platter.
Note: If you do not have a Carousel, rotate ¼ turns every 3 minutes. Check with a CAKE TESTER and if not done, then cook 1 minute more each time before testing.
Garnish with icing, whipped topping using the EASY ACCENT DECORATOR #1778, more pie fillings, nut or shaved chocolate with DELUXE CHEESE GRATER #1275 and THE GRATE CONTAINER #1278, or sprinkle with powdered sugar using FLOUR/SUGAR SHAKER #1695, etc. The best results are found with cake mixes containing puddings or the new moist cakes. I usually use Betty Crocker Super Moist ones ; )
Caramel & Apple
1 Caramel or Butter Pecan Cake Mix
1 Can Apple Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Cherry Chocolate
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Can Cherry Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with fudge frosting, whipped topping,
Grated chocolate or cherry filling
Luscious Lemon
1 Lemon or White Cake Mix
1 Can Lemon Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with a Lemon Glaze and Whipped Topping
Pumpkin Caramel
1 Spice Cake Mix
1 Can Pumpkin (not pie mix)
3 Eggs
(1/2 tsp. cinnamon optional)
Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping, top with Cool Whip. Optional sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Apple Cinnamon Spice
1 Spice Cake Mix
1 Can Applesauce or Apple Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Drizzle with caramel. Top with ice cream or whipped topping.
Raging Red Raspberry
1 White or Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Can Raspberry Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with whipped topping & grated chocolate & nuts.
Caramel & Apple
1 Caramel or Butter Pecan Cake Mix
1 Can Apple Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Fantastic – Quick Chocolate Cake
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
3 Eggs
16 oz. Sour Cream
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
Sprinkle with powdered sugar (for a really final touch – fill center with strawberries)
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
1 Pineapple Cake Mix
1 Stick Butter
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 Medium Can Crushed Pineapple
16 oz. Sour Cream
3 Eggs
Directions: Heat butter, brown sugar and crushed pineapple in saucepan until dissolved. Mix a pineapple cake mix with eggs and sour cream in 2-QT. Batter Bowl. Pour tepid mixture from saucepan into fluted pan and spoon cake mixture on top, then microwave on high for 13 minutes. Place on cooling rack. Let rest 10-15 minutes. Then unmold and serve.
Banana Banana
1 Banana Cake Mix
1 Can Banana Cream Pie Filling or 14 oz. Mashed Bananas
3 Eggs
Glaze with powdered sugar glaze, chopped walnuts
Just follow these simple steps:
1. Brush your pan with vegetable oil with a PASTRY BRUSH #1623 or spray on a little PAM.
2. Whisk eggs with STAINLESS STEEL WHISK #2475 and pie filling in a CLASSIC BATTER BOWL #2230.
3. Add Cake Mix and blend well with MIX ‘N SCRAPER #1657.
4. Pour batter into pan and microwave on high for 12-13 minutes.
5. Let cool 10-15 minutes on STACKABLE COOLING RACK #1587 and invert on platter.
Note: If you do not have a Carousel, rotate ¼ turns every 3 minutes. Check with a CAKE TESTER and if not done, then cook 1 minute more each time before testing.
Garnish with icing, whipped topping using the EASY ACCENT DECORATOR #1778, more pie fillings, nut or shaved chocolate with DELUXE CHEESE GRATER #1275 and THE GRATE CONTAINER #1278, or sprinkle with powdered sugar using FLOUR/SUGAR SHAKER #1695, etc. The best results are found with cake mixes containing puddings or the new moist cakes. I usually use Betty Crocker Super Moist ones ; )
Caramel & Apple
1 Caramel or Butter Pecan Cake Mix
1 Can Apple Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Cherry Chocolate
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Can Cherry Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with fudge frosting, whipped topping,
Grated chocolate or cherry filling
Luscious Lemon
1 Lemon or White Cake Mix
1 Can Lemon Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with a Lemon Glaze and Whipped Topping
Pumpkin Caramel
1 Spice Cake Mix
1 Can Pumpkin (not pie mix)
3 Eggs
(1/2 tsp. cinnamon optional)
Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping, top with Cool Whip. Optional sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Apple Cinnamon Spice
1 Spice Cake Mix
1 Can Applesauce or Apple Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Drizzle with caramel. Top with ice cream or whipped topping.
Raging Red Raspberry
1 White or Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Can Raspberry Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with whipped topping & grated chocolate & nuts.
Caramel & Apple
1 Caramel or Butter Pecan Cake Mix
1 Can Apple Pie Filling
3 Eggs
Top with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Fantastic – Quick Chocolate Cake
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
3 Eggs
16 oz. Sour Cream
½ Cup Chocolate Chips
Sprinkle with powdered sugar (for a really final touch – fill center with strawberries)
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
1 Pineapple Cake Mix
1 Stick Butter
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 Medium Can Crushed Pineapple
16 oz. Sour Cream
3 Eggs
Directions: Heat butter, brown sugar and crushed pineapple in saucepan until dissolved. Mix a pineapple cake mix with eggs and sour cream in 2-QT. Batter Bowl. Pour tepid mixture from saucepan into fluted pan and spoon cake mixture on top, then microwave on high for 13 minutes. Place on cooling rack. Let rest 10-15 minutes. Then unmold and serve.
Banana Banana
1 Banana Cake Mix
1 Can Banana Cream Pie Filling or 14 oz. Mashed Bananas
3 Eggs
Glaze with powdered sugar glaze, chopped walnuts
Sunday, May 3, 2009
California Club Pizza
California Club Pizza
This unconventional pizza
features cool toppings and a
fresh burst of lemon over a hot
crust, chicken and cheese.
1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
1 pkg (13.8 oz/283 g) refrigerated pizza crust
2 cups (500 mL) diced or shredded cooked
chicken
2 cups (500 mL) shredded cheddar and
Monterey Jack or marble cheese blend
(8 oz/250 g)
2 plum tomatoes
¼ medium red onion
1 medium avocado
1 lemon
6 slices bacon, thinly sliced, cooked and
drained (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly brush
Large Bar Pan with oil. Unroll dough onto bottom
of pan, gently stretching and pressing dough to
cover bottom. Top crust with chicken and sprinkle
with cheese. Bake 16-18 minutes or until crust is
golden brown; remove from oven.
2. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes in half lengthwise
using Utility Knife; scrape out seeds and dice.
Slice onion. Cut avocado in half, avoiding pit;
twist halves apart and remove pit. Dice avocado
and place into Classic Batter Bowl. Add tomatoes
and onion. Juice lemon to measure 2 tbsp
(30 mL) juice; add to batter bowl and stir gently
using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.
3. Distribute tomato mixture evenly over pizza.
Sprinkle with bacon, if desired. Cut pizza into
squares with Pizza Cutter.
This unconventional pizza
features cool toppings and a
fresh burst of lemon over a hot
crust, chicken and cheese.
1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
1 pkg (13.8 oz/283 g) refrigerated pizza crust
2 cups (500 mL) diced or shredded cooked
chicken
2 cups (500 mL) shredded cheddar and
Monterey Jack or marble cheese blend
(8 oz/250 g)
2 plum tomatoes
¼ medium red onion
1 medium avocado
1 lemon
6 slices bacon, thinly sliced, cooked and
drained (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly brush
Large Bar Pan with oil. Unroll dough onto bottom
of pan, gently stretching and pressing dough to
cover bottom. Top crust with chicken and sprinkle
with cheese. Bake 16-18 minutes or until crust is
golden brown; remove from oven.
2. Meanwhile, slice tomatoes in half lengthwise
using Utility Knife; scrape out seeds and dice.
Slice onion. Cut avocado in half, avoiding pit;
twist halves apart and remove pit. Dice avocado
and place into Classic Batter Bowl. Add tomatoes
and onion. Juice lemon to measure 2 tbsp
(30 mL) juice; add to batter bowl and stir gently
using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®.
3. Distribute tomato mixture evenly over pizza.
Sprinkle with bacon, if desired. Cut pizza into
squares with Pizza Cutter.
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Creamy One-Pot Pasta
This one-pot wonder combines slivered garlic and fresh vegetables
for a light pasta dish your family will be sure to request again.
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 jar (7 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, undrained
3 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth (5¼ cups)
1 lb uncooked penne pasta
1 head broccoli (2 cups small florets)
2 medium carrots, peeled
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Grated fresh Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh basil (optional)
Thinly slice garlic using Color Coated Paring Knife. Place garlic and 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes into
(8-qt.) Stockpot. Cook garlic over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until garlic is golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; add broth. Return to burner; increase heat to high. Cover and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta;
cover and simmer vigorously 8-10 minutes or until pasta is almost cooked but still firm, stirring occasionally using
Mega Scraper.
Meanwhile, cut broccoli into small florets; place into Classic Batter Bowl. Cut carrots in half lengthwise; thinly
slice crosswise on a bias using Santoku Knife. Drain sun-dried tomatoes; pat dry with a paper towel. Slice
tomatoes into thin strips. Add carrots and tomatoes to batter bowl.
Cut cream cheese into cubes. Add vegetables, cream cheese, salt and black pepper to Stockpot. Stir until cream
cheese is melted and fully incorporated. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or
until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately in Simple Additions® Dots Large Round Bowl. If desired, top with
grated fresh Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh basil.
Yield: 6 servings
Light Nutrients per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 65 g,
Protein 15 g, Sodium 1000 mg, Fiber 5 g
Cook’s Tips: For an interesting flavor twist, omit salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and basil. Add 1 tbsp Moroccan
Rub or Greek Rub.
For a heartier version of this recipe, add grilled turkey Italian sausage or sliced grilled chicken breasts to pasta.
If desired, 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the sun-dried tomatoes.
©The Pampered Chef, Ltd., 2008
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