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.