Sunday, January 25, 2009

Dessert Pizza

Festive Dessert Pizza, that I haven't made yet, but looks so easy and would love to try...
clipped it from the Coupon sections of paper...

1 pkg. (16.5 to 18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 oz.) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained
2 DOLE Kiwi Fruit, peeled, sliced
1 cup sliced DOLE Strawberries

Press cookie dough on bottom of 12-inch pizza pan or 13x9 inch baking pan lined with non-stick aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degreesF, 10 to 14 minutes or until light brown. Cool to room temperature. Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until smooth and blended. Stir in 1/2 cup mandarin oranges. Spread over crust. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove foil with sharp knife, cut into 12 wedges or rectangles. Arrange kiwi, strawberries and remaining mandarin oranges over cream cheese. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Bake 15 min. Makes 12 servings.

Pillsbury Chicken Caesar Sandwich Ring

This looks great for Super Bowl Sunday Snackin'!

Chicken Caesar Sandwich Ring (link)
Chicken Caesar Sandwich Ring
Circle refrigerated dough to bake a fresh round loaf that houses deli chicken, cheese and dressing. A beautiful and delicious addition to the buffet!
Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 55 Min
Makes: 8 sandwiches


INGREDIENTS:
2 cans (11 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crusty French loaf
1 egg, beaten
1 lb cooked chicken (from deli), cut into 1/8-inch slices
4 tablespoons Caesar dressing
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
2 cups torn romaine lettuce (about 6 leaves)
1 large tomato, sliced
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease or spray large cookie sheet. Remove dough from both cans. Place dough seam side down, and join ends to form large ring; press ends together firmly to seal.
2. Brush dough ring with beaten egg. With kitchen scissors, cut surface of dough every 2 inches to form Vs.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.
4. With serrated knife, cut bread ring in half horizontally. Top bottom half of ring with chicken. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with lettuce, tomato and remaining 2 tablespoons dressing. Cover with top half of ring. Cut into sandwiches.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Sandwich: Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 1270mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g); Protein 18g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Store tomatoes at room temp--not in the fridge. Cold temps turn the tomato flesh pulpy and destroy the flavor.

Mix things up, and try making this sandwich with sliced smoked turkey, ranch dressing and sliced Cheddar cheese.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Kraft Foods Cheesy Meatball Subs

My son has requested these again...so, let me share it with you...found here Awesome site...I even get the e-mail newsletter and magazine...everyone should sign up!

Cheesy Meatball Subs

Cheesy Meatball Subs
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
15 min
Makes:
4 servings
What You Need
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
3/4 lb. (3/4 of 1-lb. pkg.) frozen cooked meatballs (1-1/2 inch)
4 crusty sandwich rolls, split
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Make It

COMBINE first 4 ingredients in large skillet. Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

SIMMER on medium heat 8 min. or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.

SPOON into rolls; top with mozzarella.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
Serving Suggestion
Serve with assorted cut-up fresh fruit to round out the meal.