Thursday, October 28, 2010

Halloween Recipes and Party Ideas at Pillsbury.com

This time of year I always head to Pillsbury.com to find cute Halloween treats for the kids. Here's some great ones I found:

Graveyard Caramel Pull-Apart Loaf


Prep Time:
25 Min
Total Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Makes:
12 servings

INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cans (7.5 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated biscuits
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
White icing
Gummy worm candies

DIRECTIONS
  • Grease or spray 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans.  
  • Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in 1-gallon bag. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each in quarters. Shake quarters in bag to coat; divide evenly between loaf pans. Mix brown sugar and melted butter; divide mixture in half. Pour over biscuit pieces.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Turn upside down; cool 5 minutes. Pipe RIP (rest in peace) on each loaf with white icing. Insert gummy worms into loaves. Serve warm. 

Halloweenies with Mustard Dip


Prep Time:
20 Min
Total Time:
40 Min
Makes:
44 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
44 cocktail-size smoked link sausages (from a 1-lb package)
1/2 cup creamy Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves

DIRECTIONS
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with cooking parchment paper.
  • On work surface, roll dough sheet out to 14x11-inch rectangle. Cut vertically to make two 11x7-inch rectangles. Cut crosswise into total of 44 (7x1/2-inch) strips. Pat sausages dry with paper towels.
  • Wrap 1 strip of dough around each sausage to look like a little mummy; press firmly at each end to secure. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart for even browning.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix mustard and oregano. Serve sausages warm with mustard dip.

Vampire-Away Garlic Bites


Prep Time:
25 Min
Total Time:
45 Min
Makes:
32 bites 

INGREDIENTS
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations® refrigerated seamless dough sheet
2 jars (5 oz each) garlic-stuffed green olives (about 32 olives), drained, dried with paper towels
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sesame seed

DIRECTIONS
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Unroll dough sheet; cut into 4 rectangles. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 4 strips; cut strips in half crosswise to make 32 dough strips.
  • Place 1 olive on each strip. Wrap dough strip around olive. Roll between palms of hands until olive is completely covered with dough. Place on cookie sheet. Brush milk over top of each bite; sprinkle sesame seed over top of each.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Spooky Shepherd's Pie


Prep Time:
30 Min
Total Time:
55 Min
Makes:
6 servings
 
INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
1 3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
 
DIRECTIONS
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Set aside 12 peas for garnish. Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, margarine and garlic powder to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese. Add egg; blend well.
  • Into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) or oval (2 1/2-quart) glass baking dish, spoon beef mixture. With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts. Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.
 
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Mexican Night Halloween Style

Mexican Chicken Pot Pies in Crescent Bowls


Pillsbury.com
Far from a traditional pot pie, but just as delicious. Mexican ingredients blend beautifully in a delicate and edible bowl.

Prep Time:
20 Min
Total Time:
30 Min
Makes:
4 servings

Click here for the entire recipe



Jack-O'-Lantern Chicken Taco Cups


Pillsbury.com
A bright Halloween smile tops a quick chicken stew in a biscuit bread bowl.

Prep Time:
15 Min
Total Time:
55 Min
Makes:
8 servings

Chicken Enchilada Mummies

 Pillsbury.com
Halloween fun comes to life with just a squiggle of sour cream in this chicken-stuffed dish.

Prep Time:
30 Min
Total Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Makes:
12 enchiladas
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Monday, October 11, 2010

Apple Cinnamon Empanadas

Apple Cinnamon Empanadas: Submitted by: Tupperware Nov/Dec 2008 Sale Flyer




Makes 12

Ingredients
4 apples peeled and cored
(or 21 oz can of sliced apples, drained)
1 lemon (use juice and zest)
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp Cinnamon & Vanilla seasoning blend
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp butter
¼ cup raisins
15 oz package of refrigerated piecrust (or packaged empanada dough)
1 egg, beaten

Directions

Place apples in Quick Chef with blade attachement. Add remaining ingredients, cover and process until coarsely chopped. Melt butter over medium heat in Chef Series™ 9½" Nonstick Fry Pan. Add apples and stir to coat. Lower heat and cook apple mixture 5 minutes until soft. Add raisins and cook until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Preheat overn to 375ºF. Roll dough to a 12" circle on the Simply Perfect™ Pastry Sheet. Using the bottom side of the Empanada Maker. cut 4 rounds of pastry. Re-roll dough as needed. Place a cut round of pastry on the Empanada Maer; moisten edges with beaten egg or water.

Place heaping tbsp. of filing in center of Empanada Maker and close, pressing tightly to seal. Open and remove the sealed empanada and place on baking sheet lined with the Silicone Wonder™ Mat. Brush tops of empanadas with beaten egg. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Note: Refrigerated piecrusts or packaged frozen empanada dough may also be used. If packaged empanada dough is used, defrost dough, and place rounds on Empanada Maker. Fill, seal and back as above.

Pie Press/Empanada Makers

Make extra-special treats

Create sweet, savory treats to enjoy on the go or anytime. This pair of multipurpose tools makes it easy to prepare empanadas, a personal-sized pastry filled with sweet or savory fillings. They're also great for making delicious dumplings, turnovers or pot pies, saving you money over the store-bought versions.

Item
Empanada Maker Set $12.00

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Maple Corn Bread

There is a great New England treat that I have been missing and since my recipes are in storage I found one that is similar to the one I like. I actually like when applesauce is added  instead of oil as reviewer suggested but it is just as good with oil.


I found this one on all recipes :

Maple Corn Bread

By: Doroty Bateman 
"It's not necessary to serve maple syrup with this moist corn bread from Dorothy Bateman of Carver, Massachusetts. The maple flavoring is baked into the loaf, providing a delicious change of pace from traditional corn bread."
 
 
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min
  Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
Directions
  1. In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg; add milk, syrup and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; cut into squares. Serve warm.

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