Serves 8
Ingredients:
½ (8 oz) package refrigerated crescent rolls
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
½ tsp dried dill weed
1 egg yolk, beaten
Directions:
Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface; press together seams to form a 12 x 4 inch rectangle. Sprinkle one side of the cream cheese with half of the dill weed. Place brick of cream cheese dill side down in center of dough. Sprinkle dill on top of cream cheese. Enclose cream cheese by bringing sides of dough together and pressing edges to seal. Place dough on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
No Yolk Deviled Eggs
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
6 eggs
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp sugar
1Tbsp mayo
1 tsp mustard, or to taste
Pinch paprika, for garnish
Directions
Place the eggs in a pan of cold water and bring to a boil. Once they boil, remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, cool and peel.
Place the potato in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Drain.
Cut the eggs in half lengthwise, and remove the yolks; reserve for other uses or discard. Place the potatoes in a medium bowl. Mash with a whisk until smooth, then mix in the relish, sugar, mayonnaise and mustard. Spoon into the egg whites, and dust with paprika. Refrigerate or serve.
This is an interesting twist on the typical deviled eggs. I haven't tried it yet, but might take them to the next family picnic to see what my deviled egg loving family has to say :-)
Strawberry Cheesecake Quesadillas
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready in: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
4 (8 inch) flour tortilla
2 Tbsp softened cream cheese
2 Tbsp strawberry Jam
1 Tbsp confectioners sugar
Directions:
Spread one side of 2 tortillas with 1/2 the cream cheese. Spread equal amounts jam over cream cheese. Spread remaining 2 tortillas with remaining cream cheese, and place on top of first 2 tortillas to form quesadillas.
Place quesadillas in a skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat and cook 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready in: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
4 (8 inch) flour tortilla
2 Tbsp softened cream cheese
2 Tbsp strawberry Jam
1 Tbsp confectioners sugar
Directions:
Spread one side of 2 tortillas with 1/2 the cream cheese. Spread equal amounts jam over cream cheese. Spread remaining 2 tortillas with remaining cream cheese, and place on top of first 2 tortillas to form quesadillas.
Place quesadillas in a skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat and cook 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
Herb Cheese Pretzels
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready in: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ cup butter
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp cold water
Directions:
Mix the flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Cut butter into small cubes, and add to flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or 2 knives to cut the butter into the flour; continue until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture; mix lightly until dough is evenly moist and clings together. You may not use all of the water.
Shape dough into a disc, and divide into 12 equal pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll one piece of dough at a time into an 11 inch long roll. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once, and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Place pretzels, 2 inches apart, on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready in: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried rosemary
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ cup butter
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp cold water
Directions:
Mix the flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, basil, rosemary, and oregano in a large bowl. Cut butter into small cubes, and add to flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or 2 knives to cut the butter into the flour; continue until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture; mix lightly until dough is evenly moist and clings together. You may not use all of the water.
Shape dough into a disc, and divide into 12 equal pieces. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm.
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll one piece of dough at a time into an 11 inch long roll. To shape into pretzels: Curve ends of each rope to make a circle; cross ends at top. Twist ends once, and lay over bottom of circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Place pretzels, 2 inches apart, on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Hot Pizza Dip
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready in 20 Minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
6 oz light cream cheese
½ cup light sour cream
1 tsp Oregano
½ cup pizza sauce
1 cup low-moisture, park skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup diced red pepper
¼ cup sliced green onion
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Whole wheat bread sticks or crackers
Directions:
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and oregano in bowl; stir until smooth. Spread evenly into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan. Top with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, peppers and onions.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with whole wheat bread sticks or crackers.
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready in 20 Minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
6 oz light cream cheese
½ cup light sour cream
1 tsp Oregano
½ cup pizza sauce
1 cup low-moisture, park skim Mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup diced red pepper
¼ cup sliced green onion
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Whole wheat bread sticks or crackers
Directions:
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and oregano in bowl; stir until smooth. Spread evenly into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan. Top with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, peppers and onions.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with whole wheat bread sticks or crackers.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Pizza Triangles
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ready in 25 Minutes
Makes: 8 pizza triangles
Ingredients:
1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4oz)
½ cup sliced pepperoni, chopped (2oz)
¾ cup pizza sauce
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Remove pie crusts from pouches; place crusts flat on cutting board. If necessary, press out folds or creases. Cut each crust into quarters, making 8 wedges.
In medium bowl, mix cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon cheese mixture on half of each crust wedge. Fold untopped half of each wedge over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Note:
Can add veggies, peppers, onions, etc. to taste
Ready in 25 Minutes
Makes: 8 pizza triangles
Ingredients:
1 box (15 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4oz)
½ cup sliced pepperoni, chopped (2oz)
¾ cup pizza sauce
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Remove pie crusts from pouches; place crusts flat on cutting board. If necessary, press out folds or creases. Cut each crust into quarters, making 8 wedges.
In medium bowl, mix cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon cheese mixture on half of each crust wedge. Fold untopped half of each wedge over filling; press edges with fork to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Note:
Can add veggies, peppers, onions, etc. to taste
Flaky Deli Slices
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Ready in 35 Minutes
Makes: 32 appetizers
Ingredients:
1 box (15oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softenend as directed on box
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¾ lb very thinly sliced cooked ham
¼ lb thinly sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Remove pie crusts from pouches; place crusts flat on work surface. If necessary, press out folds or creases. Sprinkle each crust evenly with Parmesan cheese.
Top each crust with ham, pepperoni and cheddar cheese to within 1 inch of edges. Loosely roll up each crust. Place rolls, seam side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Fold ends under.
Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut each roll into 16 slices. Serve warm.
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This is good served with warm pizza sauce!
Ready in 35 Minutes
Makes: 32 appetizers
Ingredients:
1 box (15oz) Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softenend as directed on box
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¾ lb very thinly sliced cooked ham
¼ lb thinly sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Remove pie crusts from pouches; place crusts flat on work surface. If necessary, press out folds or creases. Sprinkle each crust evenly with Parmesan cheese.
Top each crust with ham, pepperoni and cheddar cheese to within 1 inch of edges. Loosely roll up each crust. Place rolls, seam side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Fold ends under.
Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Cut each roll into 16 slices. Serve warm.
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This is good served with warm pizza sauce!
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