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Gourmet Scoop
GREAT FRIENDS, GREAT FOOD
MARCH 2012 EDITION

Simple BUT NEVER BORING

CREATE SIMPLE AND EASY TO PREPARE DISHES THAT ARE BURSTING WITH FLAVOUR! THESE RECIPES TAKE ONLY MINUTES TO PREPARE BUT WILL LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

CHOPPED SALAD

TACO POCKETS

1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp Oh! So Garlic tsp Sunset Seasoned Salt 2 cups grated cheddar cheese tsp ground cumin jar Peach Mango Habanero Salsa 3 tubes crescent rolls Chives, sour cream and pico de gallo to garnish Cook beef and onion with Oh! So Garlic and Sunset Seasoned Salt; drain. Stir in cheese, salsa, and cumin. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into 12 rectangles; place on baking sheets, pressing the perforations to seal. Place cup of the meat mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring four corners to the center and pinch to seal. Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve garnished with the chives, sour cream, and pico de gallo. TIP: Individually freeze the leftovers bake from frozen for a delicious fast meal at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes. Sheena Goodbrand - SK

4 hard boiled eggs, diced 1 pkg spinach leaves 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 tsp Oh! So Garlic cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tomatoes,diced or cherry tomatoes, halved sweet onion, diced cup Creamy Vidalia Onion & Poppy Seed Dressing Combine rst 7 ingredients in a salad bowl and toss with Creamy Vidalia Onion & Poppy Seed Dressing.

SALSA CHICKEN
4 chicken breasts 1 egg, beaten 1 cup cracker crumbs Mozzarella cheese Peach & Mango Habanero Salsa Dip chicken breast in egg and roll in cracker crumbs. Place in an oiled 9x9 baking dish. Spoon about 1 Tbsp Peach & Mango Habanero Salsa on each breast and bake at 400F for about 25 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each breast and return to oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Barb Bolin AB

THE ULTIMATE GRILLED RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND BRIE SANDWICH

8 slices of your favourite bread 2 cooked chicken breasts, sliced 4 Tbsp Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Brie cheese

SALAMI ROLL UPS

15 pieces thinly sliced salami 8 oz cream cheese, softened (250g) 1 pkg Garlic Jalapeo Cheese Ball Mix Mix cream cheese and Garlic Jalapeo Cheese Ball Mix then spread on salami pieces. Roll and secure with toothpick. Refrigerate for several hours; cut in thirds and serve. Serve remaining Garlic Jalapeo Mix as a cheese ball.

These beautiful avours come together to create the best gourmet grilled sandwich! Take two slices of your favourite bread (Rye, Texas Toast, French) and place in a frying pan or on a grill. Place slices of roasted chicken on one side of the bread, while spreading Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on the other and adding slices of Brie cheese on top. Close up the sandwich and butter both sides of the bread and grill until gooey and browned! For a lighter, bite-sized version, serve open-faced on a baguette. Donna Gerlinger - MB

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SPICY CELERY STICKS

8 oz cream cheese, softened (250g) 3 Tbsp Peach & Mango Habanero Salsa tsp Oh! So Garlic 10 celery stalks Wash and trim celery stalks; pat dry. Combine cream cheese with Peach & Mango Habanero Salsa and Oh! So Garlic. Mix well and spread in celery stalks. Cut in one inch bite size pieces.

RASPBERRY ANGEL FOOD CAKE DESSERT

Sweet & Simple!

1 box Angel Food Cake Mix 1 pkg Raspberry Key Lime Dessert Mix Cool Whip Light Fresh Raspberries & Blackberries Candied lime rind (optional) Combine Angel Food Cake Mix and package of Raspberry Key Lime Dessert Mix. Make cake according to Angel Food Cake package directions. Cool completely. Slice and serve topped with Cool Whip and fresh berries. Tanya Cline - SK

SMOKEY BAKED BEANS

1 tsp Oh! So Garlic Tbsp Cheesy Bacon & Chive Seasoning Mix 1 can pork and beans (11oz) cup Anna Maes Smoky Sweet Oven & Grill Sauce Combine ingredients; cover and heat.

1 tsp butter or margarine cup cooked ham, diced cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp Cheesy Bacon Cheddar Dip 1 tsp Spinach & Herb Mix 4 eggs 2 Tbsp water tsp salt Pepper to taste In a 10 nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then add water, Cheesy Bacon Dip Mix, Spinach & Herb Mix, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into skillet; add cooked ham and shredded cheese. Cook over medium heat. As eggs set, lift the edges, letting uncooked portion ow underneath. Fold omelet. Cover and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with ROASTED RED PEPPER & ONION RELISH.

CHEESY OMELETTE

SPINACH CHICKEN PIZZA

1 chicken breast, cooked 1 cup spinach, uncooked cup red onion, nely chopped cup shredded cheese 1 multigrain wrap (or any avour wrap) 3 Tbsp Creamy Vidalia Onion & Poppy Seed Dressing Place wrap on a pizza sheet; top with Creamy Vidalia Onion & Poppy Seed Dressing, spinach, onion, chicken and cheese. Bake at 350F for 10 - 12 mins, or until cheese is melted. Deborah Ostryzniuk MB

THAI CHILI APPETIZER

8 oz cream cheese, softened (250g) cup Thai Chili Roasted Garlic Sauce 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (8 oz) cup crushed peanuts Spread cream cheese on serving tray and layer remaining ingredients. Serve with crackers or pita crisps.

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