Thursday, August 30, 2012

A Grab and Go!

Ham and Swiss Twists

1 Package refrigerated pizza dough
6 thin slices of swiss cheese
6 thin slices of smoked ham
Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

1 Line Baking sheets with parchment paper

2 Unroll dough on cutting board or clean work surface; press into 16x12 inch rectangle. arrange cheese slices over half of dough, cutting slices to fit as necessary. Top with ham slices; sprinkle with pepper. Fold remaining half of dough over ham and cheese layers

3  Cut dough into 1/2 inch strips (8 inches long). Twist strips several times; place on prepared baking sheets. Bake about 14 minutes or until golden brown

Makes about 22 twists

Tip: For extra flavor, spread honey or mustard over dough before layering with cheese and ham.

A Fantastic Snack and Quick Dinner!


Pizza Biscuits
2 1/2 cups baking mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar
1/2 cup chopped cooked ham

preheat oven to 400 degrees

1) In mixing bowl, combine baking mix, sour cream, cheese, and ham; stir together to form a soft dough

2) Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface and pat into 3/4 inch thick layer. Cut out biscuits with a cutter. Place on baking sheet.

3) Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown; serve hot

Makes 12 biscuits

Yum!!!


Mini Chocolate Pies
*do not use instant pudding

1 package (4-serving size) vanilla cook & serve pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 package (4 ounces) single serve graham cracker crusts (6 crusts)
Whipped Cream (optional)

1 Prepare pudding and pie filling mix as directed on package; remove from heat. Immediately add 1 cup small chocolate chips; stir until melted. Cool 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

2 Pour filling into crusts; press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. ADD ON THE WHIPPED CREAM!!!!! WHOOOO!!!! Oh yea.... and some more chocolate chips.... ;)

The Homemade version!

BBQ Orange Wings
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour

8 TYSON Individually Frozen Chicken Wings
1/2 cup bottled bbq sauce
1/2 cup orange marmalade or plum or pineapple perserves
Salt
Black Pepper

1 Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil spray with nonstick cooking spray. Wash Hands. Arrange frozen wings in single layer on the pan. Wash hands. Combine bbq sauce and preserves; reserve half of mixture to serve with the wings

2 Bake wings 20 minutes; drain and discard juices. sprinkle wings with salt and pepper. Turn over wings and baste with sauce. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until internal juices of chicken run clear. (Meat thermometer 180 degrees)

3 Heat reserved sauce and serve with wings. Refrigerate extra wings immediately.

Makes 4 servings

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

The Italian Stuff! ;)

Pesto-Parmesan Twists
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/4 cup pesto
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil

1) Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough on lightly floured
surface into 20x10- inch rectangle
2) Spread pesto evenly over half of dough; sprinkle with Parmesan. Fold remaining half of dough over filling, forming 10 inch square. Roll square into 12x10 inch rectangle. Cut into 12 (1 inch) strips with sharp knife. Cut strips in half cross wise to form 24 strips total.
3)twist each strip several times; place on prepared baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4) Brush breadsticks with oil; sprinkle more parmesan. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 24 breadsticks