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.

Product Pairings

Product pairings are the perfect way to get more flavours out of your SUNSET GOURMET products.

Kitchen Essentials...
Every kitchen needs our spices! The kitchen basics; SPINACH & HERB MIX. OH! SO GARLIC, OH! SO ONION and SUNSET SEASONED SALT are used in combination everyday in kitchens across Canada in stews, pasta sauces, meat loaf, casseroles and soups. Our newest member TRADITIONAL ITALIAN SEASONING is perfect added to pasta sauces, pizzas, soups and so much more.



Fire Up The BBQ...
With BBQ season upon us, this new combination is perfect! Our new SWEET & SPICY BROWN SUGAR BOURBON SAUCE is delicious paired with RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD. Combine equal parts of both with orange juice and 1 tsp OH! SO GARLIC; place in a large zip lock bag and use as a marinade for chicken, beef or pork.

Your New Sandwich Spread...
Our ever popular ONION BLOSSOM HORSERADISH DIP is back once again! Combine with HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES to make a mouthwatering shrimp sauce or delicious spread for ham or beef sandwiches.

A New Pasta Sauce...
Turn our BAKED ENCHILADA DIP into a tasty pasta dish by combining one package with cream cheese, heating it and then adding enough milk to reach the desired consistency. Add SPINACH & HERB MIX, OH! SO GARLIC, cooked chicken or shrimp and serve over cooked pasta.

Parfait Perfect...
Prepare an easy, over-the-top dessert that will have your family and friends begging for more.

Mix 2 cups Cool Whip with 1 brick of cream cheese and 1 cup TROPICAL PINA COLADA FROZEN DRINK MIX. Spoon into parfait glasses, top with HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES and serve with a side of NAUGHTY DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIES.

                                      

Together We Can Make A Difference!

Sunset Gourmet has partnered with CANADIAN FEED THE CHILDREN, working with local partners Internationally and in Canada to enhance the well-being of children and the self-sufficiency of their families and communities. Canadian Feed The Children provides a bridge between those who can help and those who need help, reducing the impact of poverty on children.



In October 2013, Sunset Gourmet launched CHEESECAKES FOR CHARITY...donating $1 from the sale of every box of MAPLE CHEESECAKE and LEMON & WILD BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE to Canadian Feed The Children.
The response to CHEESECAKES FOR CHARITY has been extremely positive and in January the founders of Sunset Gourmet visited Canadian Feed The Children headquarters and proudly presented them with a cheque for $4200...this donation was based on only three short months of sales!!

Billions of people around the world are unable to afford the basics: food, warer, medicines and education. The numbers are staggering, 69 million children (60% are girls) miss out on quality education. Supporting Canadian Feed The Children makes a difference!

Our goal for 2013 is to increase our contributuon to $20, 000. We have the power to make the world a better palce...together we can make a differnece!

Maple Cheesecake Bake Mix

Enjoy a truly scrumptious dessert with rich, all natural, crystallized maple syrup. Garnish with pecans or drizzle with maple syrup.





Lemon & Wild Blueberry Cheesecake Bake Mix

Real blueberries with a hint of lemon. For extra pizzazz, garnish with fresh blueberries or white chocolate!



SUNSET GOURMET gives you a Taste of the Caribbean

Here are some tasty was to Sunset~ize some of the flavours of the Caribbean...

Tropical Smoothie

1 whole mango peeled and diced
2 tbsp TROPICAL PINA COLADA FROZEN DRINK MIX
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice

Mix all ingredients in a blender and enjoy. If you wish to add protein you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the mix.

Jack Daniels Shrimp Sauce

1/2 cup ANNA MAE'S SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE
1/2 cup RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD
3 oz Jack Daniels
1 tsp OH! SO GARLIC
1 tsp lemon juice

Blend all ingredients and heat sauce over med-low heat 3-5 minutes. Serve with Coconut Shrimp.

Combine some of your SUNSET GOURMET favorites to whip up a snack with Caribbean flair...
~add some diced avocado to our BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA or PEACH & MANGO HABANERO SALSA and enjoy with toasted pita chips, or serve with white fish and rice for a delicious meal.

~want to know how to cool down the heat in our PEACH & MANGO HABANERO SALSA? Simply add a can of crushed pineapples or diced canned peaches...the sweetness will reduce some of the heat!