The Berry Best

Nothing says summer like an overflowing basket of fresh, sweet berries. All you have to add is Sunset Gourmet for sensational, easy to prepare recipes....

Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Adding fresh blueberries to our natural WHOLE WHEAT, OAT & HONEY FLAPJACK AND WAFFLE MIX is a perfect start to any day whether you are enjoying a weekend at the cottage or trailer or spending some precious family time at home. Stop by your local market for fresh blueberries and then all you need to do is add water to the pancake mix. What could be easier??

BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

1 cup WHOLE WHEAT, OAT & HONEY FLAPJACK AND WAFFLE MIX

1 cup water

1/2 cup blueberries

fresh berries of your choice

Blend WHOLE WHEAT, OAT & HONEY FLAPJACK AND WAFFLE MIX, water and blueberries together; do not over beat batter. Pour 1/4 cup batter on a preheated, lightly oiled griddle set at medium. Flip pancakes after bubbles stop forming and bottom side is golden. Cook other side. Serve with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.

 

Blueberries get their distinctive colour from anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant. They are also great source of vitamin C. With just 80 calories per cup and virtually no fat, blueberries offer many nutritional benefits.

TOASTED HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY BAGELS

Cut bagels in half, toast and spread with low fat cream cheese. Top with HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES. Cut into wedges for a great appetizer, snack or breakfast.

FRUIT SALAD

2 cups blueberries

2 cups Granny Smith apples, cut into chunks

2 cups strawberries, sliced

2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped

2 cups red seedless grapes, halved

1 cup pecans

Dressing

1/3 cup HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES

1/3 cup CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING

In a large bowl, combine all fruit and toss with dressing. Serve on a bed of fresh leaf lettuce. Top with pecans.

TROPICAL PARFAIT

2 cups Cool Whip

2 cups vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup TROPICAL PINA COLADA DRINK MIX

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well drained

1/2 cup strawberries, sliced

1/2 cup blueberries

Combine all ingredients and spoon into parfait glasses. Parfaits can be made with regular or low fat Cool Whip and yogurt.

For the LOVE of CHOCOLATE!

There are few foods that people feel as passionate about as CHOCOLATE. At Sunset Gourmet, we have something for everyone who loves the sweet goodness of this special treat!

CHOCOLATE MICROWAVE FUDGE
Our MICROWAVE FUDGE has been in our product line for many years and continues to be a top seller. Simple, easy fudge that can be prepared in just 3 minutes. What could be better??
Rich and creamy, melt in your mouth goodness!!!

~Add some Skor bits to your fudge or stir in nuts or dried fruit into the mixture after you microwave it.
~Makes a wonderful dipping sauce for fresh fruit. Simply thin down the  recipe with an extra 1/4 cup of milk.
~Great as a frosting on any cake.

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake (by Sunset Gourmet Consultant Maranda Franklin)

1 package CHOCOLATE MICROWAVE FUDGE

3 bricks cream cheese

4 eggs

1 Graham Cracker crust

Cool Whip

chocolate shavings

caramel sauce

Preheat oven to 325F. In a mixer place cream cheese, CHOCOLATE MICROWAVE FUDGE  MIX and eggs; mix until smooth. Pour mixture into crust. Bake for 1 hour or until filling is set. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with dollops of Cool Whip, chocolate shavings and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

NAUGHTY DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE MIX (includes brownie mix and icing)

Love at first bite! Do you remember how brownies used to taste? This brownie will have chocolate lovers swooning.

~Decadently delicious… serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
~Add a spoonful of peanut butter to the batter before baking.
~Add walnuts, macadamia nuts or hazelnuts for additional flavour 
and crunch.

For an extra special treat that will truly impress your friends and family...

DECADENT DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE DESSERT

1 pkg NAUGHTY DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE DESSERT
3 tbsp HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES
2 oz Grand Marnier Liqueur
Cool Whip or vanilla ice cream
fresh raspberries

Prepare the brownie mix and icing according to package directions. Heat HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES in the microwave. Add the Grand Marnier, then drizzle the mixture on the bottom of a dessert plate. Place a square of warm iced brownie on the sauce and top with Cool Whip or ice cream. Garnish with raspberries.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX

Another top pick is our WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX. You can enjoy it in so many ways! It's always great as a cheese ball, fabulous as a cheesecake and very popular as a fruit dip. Try something different and enjoy it as a smoothie or milkshake.

You can combine your love of two Sunset Gourmet products and create a fruit pizza by topping a NAUGHTY FUDGE BROWNIE (just the fudge) pizza crust with a WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA spread (combine one package White Chocolate Cherry Vanilla Dessert mix with an 8 oz brick softened cream cheese). Top pizza with fresh fruit.

Product Spotlight~CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING

With it's sweet and tangy flavour, Creamy Vidalia Onion & Poppy Seed Dressing is outstanding for all types of salads and marinades and is delicious combined with other SUNSET GOURMET condiments and sauces

Summertime is salad time...with your next salad, try introducing some of the many different types of lettuce such as radicchio, arugula or red leaf lettuce. Another favorite is spinach-it makes a great base and is packed with vitamins and minerals.

Kickin Creamy Coleslaw

Coleslaw
1 bag prepared coleslaw
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, sliced
1 apple, peeled and chopped

Dressing
2 tbsp RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD
6 tbsp CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING

Combine coleslaw, apples and grapes and toss with dressing

Creamy Chicken Spinach Salad

1 cooked chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
1 bag spinach (5-6 cups)
4-5 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced

Combined all ingredients and toss with CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING

Snack To Go....

Place a hand full of sugar snap peas and baby carrots in a baggie and pour 1/4 cup CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING in a small covered container. Instant snack that is refreshingly delicious and oh so good for you!

Mix & Match...

~Mix CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING with RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD. This is a great coleslaw dressing and also a delicious dip for chicken fingers or coconut shrimp.

~Mix CREAMY VIDALIA ONION & POPPY SEED DRESSING with HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES and serve over your favorite lettuce or fruit salad.

Sunset Gourmet~SUMMER DINING...

Warm summer nights encourage casual dining. Here are some menu ideas for a PERFECT SUNSET GOURMET EVENING!

~Chicken Skewers brushed with THAI CHILI ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE. You will need extra sauce for dipping! For a new twist add Greek Yogurt to our Thai Chili Roasted Garlic Sauce to create a fabulous dip.

~Grilled burgers and sausages. Serve with ROASTED RED PEPPER & ONION RELISH and RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD as condiments.

~Have ONION BLOSSOM HORSERADISH DIP on hand to serve with burgers.

~Prepare CRAB LOVER'S DIP and CREAMY PARMESAN ARTICHOKE DIP and serve with assorted fresh veggies. Have plenty of potato chips on hand as well. Dips can be prepared with cottage cheese or Greek Yogurt for a lighter version.



~Prepared ASIAGO CHEESE & SPINACH DIP thinned with milk is an excellent salad dressing. Set up a salad bar with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cubed cheeses and veggies.

~Prepare a warm potato salad by using our ever popular CHEESY BACON CHEDDAR DIP.

~Baked beans are a nice addition to a summer buffet. Mix ANNA MAE'S SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE or SWEET & SPICY BROWN SUGAR BOURBON SAUCE with 2 cans of baked beans. Spice it up with peppers, OH! SO ONION, OH! SO GARLIC and a dash of SWEET HICKORY BBQ RUB & SEASONING.

~For dessert, prepare a fresh fruit dip by mixing 1 cup Cool Whip with 1 package of  WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX. Stir well and add 1 cup of vanilla yogurt. Serve with assorted fruits.

~Bring on the TROPICAL PINA COLADA FROZEN DRINKS!





Product Spotlight: TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING

The new Star of Kitchen Basics!

A robust blend of sweet, aromatic herbs reminiscent of the Italian countryside will enhance any dish.

If you have not tried the TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING you are missing out! Try it and it will soon become one of your favourites and a kitchen staple.



MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA

(by Sunset Gourmet Consultant Lisa Reyes)

 

1 box HARVEST BEER BREAD

1 beer (or any carbonated beverage)

2 tbsp TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING

1 cup ANNA MAE'S SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE

2 cups shredded cheese

2 cups meat toppings (ham, bacon, sausage, etc.)

Combine HARVEST BEER BREAD with beer; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Add TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING and mix together. Grease hands; press dough onto greased pizza pan. Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes.

Pour ANNA MAE'S SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE onto center of crust, using spoon to spread sauce in a circular motion from the center towards the outside leaving about an inch all around.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over sauce, then follow with meat toppings and remaining cheese. Bake pizza for an additional 10 minutes.

NOTE: Pizza dough will be thick and chewy; if you wish to have a thinner crust, spread the dough thinner either by using a bigger pan (square cookie sheet works well) or dividing the dough into 2 smaller pans. You can also brush the crust with melted butter and OH! SO GARLIC before adding the ANNA MAE'S SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE. The best part about making your own pizza, is you control the flavour!

If you find your hands getting too sticky while working with the dough, add a bit more oil to your hands.



or try...ZEST BAKED CHICKEN

Add some zest to your baked chicken! Rub it with olive oil, sprinkle with TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken then pop the lemon halves into the cavity. Sprinkle with more TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING, OH! SO GARLIC and SUNSET SEASONED SALT.

MORE GREAT IDEAS...

· Great as a bread dipper; add to olive oil.

· Combine seasoning with olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar for a dressing.

· Rub meats and seafood with olive oil and sprinkle with TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING..

· Toss vegetables or potatoes with oil and TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING and roast or grill.

· Add to your favourite stew recipe.

· Combine ½ cup Mayo, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and 2 teaspoons TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING. Spread on 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. Top with 4 teaspoons bread crumbs. Bake uncovered, in 425°F oven for 20 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Product Spotlight: HARVEST BEER BREAD

Who would believe that baking bread could be so easy? Simply add beer or a carbonated beverage (the bubbles in beer/carbonated beverage activates the yeast in the bread mix) to our HARVEST BEER BREAD or MULTIGRAIN WHEAT BEER BREAD. Freshly baked...savour the aroma!

HARVEST BEER BREAD is the perfect companion to any of SUNSET GOURMET'S soups and dips...but why stop there?

HARVEST BEER BREAD is so versatile; it can be used to make so many different kinds of delicious breads...for all the bread's listed below, you combine the beer bread mix with a carbonated beverage, mix in your choice of ingredients and top bread with 1/4 cup melted butter before baking.

~BANANA CHOCOLATE LOAF- use a can of ginger ale instead of beer, 2 mashed ripe bananas and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

~STRAWBERRY BANANA LOAF- can of ginger ale, 1 cup fresh strawberries, 2 ripe bananas mashed.

~APPLE CINNAMON LOAF- can of ginger ale, 1/2 cup applesauce, 2 tsp ground cinnamon (you can also add raisins).

~FRUIT AND NUT LOAF- can of 7-Up, 1/2 cup dried fruit, 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

~WHITE CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA LOAF- can of ginger ale, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup macadamia nuts.

The possibilities are endless!!!

TOP ANY OF YOUR HOMEMADE BREADS WITH A WONDERFUL GLAZE:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup heavy cream

1-2 tbsp milk (depending on how thick or thin you want the glaze)

Pour glaze over warm bread.

Product Spotlight: WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX

Sweet creamy white chocolate and tart cherries... Delightful, Delicious, Delectable!!! Outstanding as a fruit dip, cheese ball or no bake cheese cake.



~mix with 8oz cream cheese and 1 cup Cool Whip; serve as a dip with assorted fruit.



~white chocolate cherry butter~mix 1 stick of softened butter with 1 tbsp mix. Mix until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate in butter or candy molds. Serve with muffins, toast or bagels.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA GRANOLA BERRY CUPS

2 cups vanilla yogurt
2 cups Cool Whip
1 pkg WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX
1-2 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed and drained
Dessert cups
1 cup granola

Combine yogurt and Cool Whip; add WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX, blend well and refrigerate.
Just before serving fold thawed mixed berries into yogurt mixture; spoon into dessert cups and top with granola.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CREPES

½ Pkg. HARVEST BEER BREAD
24 Oz. Beer or Carbonated Beverage
¼ Cup Butter
1 Pkg. WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX
8 Oz. Cream Cheese, softened (250g)
1 Cup Cool Whip
½ Cup Fresh Berries or Fruit
 

Combine White Chocolate Cherry Vanilla Dessert Mix, cream cheese and Cool Whip. Add fresh berries or fruit. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Combine Harvest Beer Bread, beer and butter to make thin batter. Pour a small amount in crepe pan and brown on both sides. Let crepes cool.  Spread dessert mix on each crepe; roll and serve.



Product Spotlight: GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE BALL MIX

A zesty blend of garlic, jalapenos, cilantro and traditional Mexican spices creates a spicy party favorite!

So much more than a cheese ball...

Jalapeno Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast

OH! SO GARLIC

3 slices bacon, diced

1/4 cup diced onion

1 (8 oz) brick cream cheese, softened

1 sleeve GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE BALL MIX

1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

1 cup shredded Tex Mex type cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Crispy Topping

1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (such as Ritz crackers)

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

4 tbsp butter, melted

~preheat oven to 425F. Place chicken in a casserole dish, sprinkle generously with OH! SO GARLIC and bake until juices run clear.

~while chicken is baking, prepare jalapeno spread: cook bacon and onion in a small skillet until bacon is crispy and onions are tender. Remove from heat and place in a mixing bowl. Add cream cheese, GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE BALL MIX, mayo/yogurt and cheeses to mixing bowl and cream together until well combined.

~remove chicken from oven and reduce heat to 350F. Spread on top of chicken until well covered.

~for the topping; mix together crushed crackers, Parmesan and butter. Sprinkle on top of chicken. Bake until cracker topping is golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

Spicy Chicken and Jalapeno Cream Cheese Taquitos

3 cups cooked chicken (store bought rotisserie is easiest)

1 brick cream cheese, softened

1 sleeve GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE BALL MIX

1/3 cup sour cream

1/2 cup PEACH & MANGO HABANERO SALSA (this is our spicier salsas; if you prefer less heat use our CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA)

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach, stems removed

9 - 10 (6-inch) flour tortillas

vegetable or canola oil for frying

Serving options:

sour cream/quacamole/salsa/taco sauce/ranch dressing

~in a large bowl mix together chicken, cream cheese, GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE BALL MIX, sour cream, salsa, cheese and spinach.

~working with one tortilla at a time add 2 heaping tablespoons of chicken mixture off center and spread out like a log. Roll up and set seam side down on a platter. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and rolled.

~add enough oil to a large skillet , heat oil to med heat; cook tortillas in batches, turning once to brown. Remove to paper towel to drain.

~serve with your choice sauces.

*adapted from Betty Crocker

Other uses for GARLIC JALAPENO CHEESE BALL MIX

· Great filling for baked mushroom caps.
· Mix with ground beef for a Mexican twist to burgers, meatballs & meatloaf.
· Combine 1 package with 1- 8 oz brick of cream cheese and ½ cup 
 sour cream; heat for a delicious sauce over pasta or baked chicken.
· Add seasoning and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese to your favourite 
 corn bread mix.
· Combine ½ pkg with 1 cup whipping cream and ½ cup white wine, 
 a squeeze of lemon juice and sun dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta. 
 (add cooked chicken – optional)

· Add 2 Tbsp to mashed potatoes.