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!