Melting Potatoes (Video)

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Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these melting potatoes are bathed in butter and stock, along with garlic and herbs. An impressively elegant side dish that is so easy to make!

For this recipe, I used my Pampered Chef 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet

12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet

A Sauté Pan for Family-Sized Meals

This 12″ (30-cm) skillet will be your go-to for one-pan dinners and big portions of scrambled eggs, chicken, pasta, and other family favorites. With a removable handle and glass lid, you can easily transfer this pan from the stovetop to the oven. It has a top-of-the-line nonstick coating that’s perfect for no-fat, low-fat, and no-fuss cooking—because your food will slide right out—and cleanup is a breeze in the dishwasher!

About Signature Nonstick Cookware

We call it our signature cookware collection because it’s that good. This cookware is designed for the way you cook, clean, and store. Because this cookware is designed without rivets, there’s no food buildup or rusting, and they’re dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The removable handle helps you save space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher. The top-of-the-line titanium-reinforced, four-layer nonstick coating is made without PFOA and provides even heat conduction and consistent results every time. With a lifetime guarantee, this cookware is a smart and savvy investment that will last!

Guarantee

  • Pan: Lifetime guarantee
  • Removable handle: 5-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 4¼-qt. (4-L) capacity
  • 12″ (30-cm) diameter
  • Includes a tempered glass lid with stainless steel rim
  • Top-of-the-line, titanium-reinforced, 4-layer nonstick coating releases food easily
  • Made without PFOA
  • The removable handle saves space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher
  • Metal utensil–safe
  • Pan is heat-safe to 480°F (250°C)
  • Lid is heat-safe to 400°F (200°C)
  • Dishwasher-safe

Click the links to get your 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet today. You’ll be glad you did.

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Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F/200⁰C.

Peel potatoes, then slice the ends off so the potato is flat. Cut into 1-inch slices, place in large bowl.

Combine potatoes with one tablespoon of olive oil, kosher salt and pepper to taste.

Heat 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining two tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter.

Once butter is foamy, add in potatoes, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.  Sear 6-8 minutes on one side, or until nicely browned.

Flip potatoes over, and add in chicken stock, remaining butter, garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme.

Remove handle from skillet, and transfer to oven.  Roast potatoes for 30 minutes.

Top with flaky sea salt, more fresh herbs if desired and spoon pan juices over the top.

That’s a wrap! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below. Your feedback means a lot to me! Together, we’re making kitchen life easier, one Pampered Chef tool at a time.

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Melting Potatoes (Video)

Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these melting potatoes are bathed in butter and stock, along with garlic and herbs. An impressively elegant side dish that is so easy to make!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 356 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Flaky Sea Salt for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200⁰C.
  • Peel potatoes, then slice the ends off so the potato is flat. Cut into 1-inch slices, place in large bowl.
    6 russet potatoes
  • Combine potatoes with one tablespoon of olive oil, kosher salt and pepper to taste.
    Kosher salt to taste, Freshly ground black pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Heat 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining two tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter.
    6 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Once butter is foamy, add in potatoes, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear 6-8 minutes on one side, or until nicely browned.
    6 russet potatoes
  • Flip potatoes over, and add in chicken stock, remaining butter, garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme.
    1 ½ cups chicken stock, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 4 garlic cloves
  • Remove handle from skillet, and transfer to oven. Roast potatoes for 30 minutes.
  • Top with flaky sea salt, more fresh herbs if desired and spoon pan juices over the top.
    Flaky Sea Salt

Notes

You can certainly use other herbs that you like and have on hand.  I’ve tried these with tarragon, and they were delicious!

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Keyword pampered chef, potatoes, side dish, sidedish
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Italian Cookies – Noble Pig (Video)

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Oh, my goodness, you have GOT to try these cookies!  I actually haven’t been able to stop eating them, but I have to pause just long enough to say thank you to Cathy over at Noble Pig for such a delightful and easy recipe.  You can learn more about Cathy here.  I really enjoyed reading about her beginnings in creating her blog, and I hope that you will head over there to check it out, along with all of her other wonderful recipes.

To bake these cookies, I used my Rectangle Stone:

Stone Cookie Sheet

Get ready for the best cookies—soft in the center, crispy but never burned on the bottom! This stone also turns out the best pizza and flatbreads, appetizers, biscuits and scones, roasted vegetables, garlic bread, brunch braids, and so much more. Because the unglazed cooking surface draws moisture away, everything cooks consistently and turns out light and crispy.

Natural Clay Cookware

Our unglazed stoneware is made with our new StoneFusion material making it our strongest and most durable stoneware yet. You can pre-heat, broil, and even put it in the dishwasher. Each piece features a ribbon pattern, so you can easily distinguish from your original unglazed stones. Like all our stones, you can use it to make your favorite baked goods, frozen foods, or reheated leftovers that are just as good or better than day one. And it only gets better with age. A nonstick seasoning will develop as you use it—the darker it looks, the better it cooks!

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Let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • 2 teaspoons anise extract

Glaze:

  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract

Topping:

  • Nonpareils/Sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F/190⁰C.

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.

Melt butter together with the shortening in the microwave.  Once melted, mix together until well combined, about two minutes. 

Add in sugar, mixing well to incorporate.  Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Add in anise extract.

Add dry ingredients a little at a time to the mixture, stirring to combine without over mixing. 

Use small scoop to make cookies, and place on baking stone.  Bake 8-10 minutes, depending on your oven.  Remove from oven, and place on rack until completely cool. 

For the glaze:

Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture makes a glaze consistency.  Add in anise extract, stirring to incorporate.  Dip tops of cookies into glaze, then sprinkle with the nonpareils.  Allow to dry completely (If you can wait!).

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Italian Cookies – Noble Pig (Video)

These Italian Cookies are pillowy soft, covered in a sweet glaze with sprinkles. They make a delicious and adorable addition to your holiday cookie platter!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course cookies, Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 100 cookies
Calories 35 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp anise extract

Glaze

  • 3-4 tbsp whole milk
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp anise extract

Topping

  • Nonpareils/Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F/190⁰C.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Melt butter together with the shortening in the microwave.  Once melted, mix together until well combined, about two minutes. 
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup shortening
  • Add in sugar, mixing well to incorporate.  Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  Add in anise extract.
    3/4 cup granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 2 tsp anise extract
  • Add dry ingredients a little at a time to the mixture, stirring to combine without over mixing. 
  • Use small scoop to make cookies, and place on baking stone.  Bake 8-10 minutes, depending on your oven.  Remove from oven, and place on rack until completely cool. 

For the glaze:

  • Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture makes a glaze consistency.  Add in anise extract, stirring to incorporate. Dip tops of cookies into glaze, then sprinkle with the nonpareils.  Allow to dry completely.
    3-4 tbsp whole milk, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 tsp anise extract, Nonpareils/Sprinkles

Notes

You can prep the dough, make each cookie ball and then freeze raw in a zip-top or reusable freezer bag.  They will last for months, and when you want a fresh cookie, simple pull out the amount you want and bake as usual. 

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg

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The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Keyword Christmas cookies, Holiday cookies, Italian cookies
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Pear, Cranberry and Apple Crisp (Video)

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Sweet Honeycrisp apples, Bosc pears and dried cranberries with a crunchy oat topping is full of fall flavors and will be a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table!

I found this wonderful recipe from The Food Network, courtesy of Ina Garten – who is one of my all-time favorite cooks!

For this recipe, I used the new Pampered Chef Stone Round Baker, the Apple Wedger to wedge the apples AND pears and Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend:

Perfect for Cakes, Quiches, And Cobblers

You can make all your favorite meals (desserts included!) with the Stone Round Baker. This 11” (28-cm) round baker allows the crusts and toppings of quiches, cakes, shepherd’s pies, and apple crisps to gently brown as they bake. Plus, you can always store and reheat leftovers in this stunning serving dish, too!

About White Satin Partially Glazed Stoneware

The elegant, white satin partially glazed exteriors combined with unglazed interiors make these stones ideal for going from the oven to the table. Made of all-natural clay, each stone develops a natural, nonstick finish over time—the more you cook, the better they get!

Product Details

  • 11” (28-cm) diameter
  • 13-cup (3-L) capacity
  • 2¾” (7 cm) tall
  • Satin white exterior glaze with unglazed interior
  • No preheating necessary—just place food on stoneware and cook
  • Microwave-, freezer- and conventional and convection oven-safe to 500°F (260°C)
  • Won’t retain oils, odors, or flavors
  • Can be used with metal utensils
  • Dishwasher-safe

Apple Wedger

Core and cut 10 uniform pieces of apples or pears with the Apple Wedger. They’re the perfect size for snacks, and you can dice them for salads or baking. This handy tool makes it easy to cut your own fresh apples, rather than spending extra money on store-bought slices.

Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend

A Festive Holiday Flavor for any Homemade Treats

Limited time! Available through Dec. 31. Our fragrant blend of Korintje Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, orange peel, cloves, and ginger is a perfect match for apple and pumpkin pies, muffins, and cookies. Perfect for coffee, lattes, oatmeal, and applesauce, too.

Use this blend when a recipe calls for a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg, allspice, cloves or ginger. Simply replace with an equal measure of Cinnamon Plus®.

Product Details

  • 2.5 oz. (70 g)
  • Gluten Free

Click the link to get your Stone Round Baker the Apple Wedger and Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend today. You’ll be glad you did.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ripe Bosc pears (4 pears)
  • 2 pounds firm Honeycrisp apples (6 apples)
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend

For the topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter cubed (2 sticks)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.

Peel and core the pears and apples and cut them into large chunks, then place in large bowl.

Zest lemon and orange, then juice both to make 2 tablespoons juice from each. To the apples and pears, add the cranberries, zests, juices, granulated sugar, flour, and Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend, tossing gently to coat. Pour into Stone Round Baker and set aside.

For the topping:

Combine the flour, granulated and brown sugars, salt, oats, and butter in the Deluxe Stand Mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.

Place the Stone Round Baker on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

That’s a wrap! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below. Your feedback means a lot to me! Together, we’re making kitchen life easier, one Pampered Chef tool at a time.

Happy cooking!
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Pear, Cranberry and Apple Crisp (Video)

Sweet Honeycrisp apples, Bosc pears and dried cranberries with a crunchy oat topping is full of fall flavors and will be a delicious addition to your holiday dessert table!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course crisp, Dessert, pie
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 701 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Bosc pears
  • 6 Honeycrisp apples
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend

For the Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, cold, cut into cubes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.
  • Peel and core the pears and apples and cut them into large chunks, then place in large bowl.
    4 Bosc pears, 6 Honeycrisp apples
  • Zest lemon and orange, then juice both to make 2 tablespoons juice from each.To the apples and pears add the cranberries, zests, juices, granulated sugar, flour, and Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend, tossing gently to coat. Pour into Stone Round Baker and set aside.
    3/4 cup dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend

For the topping:

  • Combine the flour, granulated and brown sugars, salt, oats, and butter in the Deluxe Stand Mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is in large crumbles. Sprinkle evenly over the fruit, covering the fruit completely.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1 cup unsalted butter
  • Place the Stone Round Baker on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is brown and the fruit is bubbly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Notes

You can substitute 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg for the Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 122gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 9gSugar: 83gVitamin A: 816IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Keyword apple crisp, dessert, fallrecipe, holidayrecipes, pie
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Roasted Cranberry Bourbon Crush – Take Two Tapas (Video)

This delicious Roasted Cranberry Bourbon Crush from Jennifer over @taketwotapas is delicious!  Roasting the cranberries in honey and a touch of balsamic vinegar adds a depth of flavor to this delicious cocktail, it’s a perfect drink to usher in the New Year!

Thank you, all of you, who stop by to check out my little blog!  As we end this year, I want to take this moment to say that I am grateful for each and every one of you.  May the coming year bring you an abundance of joy, laughter and, of course, great food!!

This, my final recipe of the year, comes from Jennifer over at Take Two Tapas.  You can learn more about Jennifer and her blog here.  While we enjoy cocktails with cranberry juice, this was the first time I ever tried roasting cranberries for a beverage – it was delicious!!  I adjusted the original recipe to suit our taste, but you could certainly add more (or less) of any of the ingredients to suit your preference.

I made my own cranberry juice, which is why it is such a vibrant cranberry red.  I used my Deluxe Cooking Blender, alternate milk setting, which only took 5 minutes.  Yum! To roast the cranberries, I used my Medium Stone Bar Pan:

Medium Stone Bar Pan

Perfect When Cooking for Two

This pan is just the right size for packaged brownie and bar cookie mixes, biscuits, delicious dinners for two, roasting vegetables, or reheating leftovers that are better than ever. Plus, it fits in most toaster ovens. Because the unglazed cooking surface draws moisture away, your baked goods, breads, and frozen foods turn out light and crispy every time. The new handle design makes it easy to take in and out of the oven.

Natural Clay Cookware

Our unglazed stoneware is made with our new StoneFusion material making it our strongest and most durable stoneware yet. You can pre-heat, broil, and even put it in the dishwasher. Each piece features a ribbon pattern, so you can easily distinguish it from your original unglazed stones. Like all our stones, you can use it to make your favorite baked goods, frozen foods, or reheated leftovers that are just as good or better than day one. And it only gets better with age. A nonstick seasoning will develop as you use it—the darker it looks, the better it cooks!

Deluxe Cooking Blender

Best Blender for Smoothies—and Soup!

Blenders aren’t just for smoothies anymore. Our innovative blender has settings that heat up to 220˚F (104˚C), which means it doesn’t just blend—it cooks.

With a cooking blender, you can make everything from smoothies and milkshakes to soups, jams, alternative milks, and nut butters. With eight preprogrammed settings and two custom settings, there’s no guesswork. The pitcher has a 6-cup capacity for hot food and 7-cup capacity for cold food, and comes with a tamper, dual-sided cleaning brush, strainer bag, boil-over guard, and a cooking guide with more than 60 recipes.

Click the links to shop for your Deluxe Cooking Blender and Medium Stone Bar Pan. You’ll be glad you did.

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Ingredients

For the Roasted Cranberries:

  • 12-ounces fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the Cocktail:

  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ½ cup cranberry juice
  • ½ cup lemon-lime soda
  • 2 tbsp roasted cranberries
  • Cranberries, for garnish

Instructions

For the Roasted Cranberries:

Preheat your oven to 350°F/175⁰C.

In a small bowl, combine cranberries, honey and balsamic vinegar, stirring to coat.

Pour onto Medium Stone Bar Pan, and bake for 20 minutes, or until cranberries begin to burst.  Remove from oven and allow to cool.

For the Cocktail:

Add ice to whisky glass.  Pour 2-ounces each of bourbon, cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda, and one tablespoon of the roasted cranberries to each glass.  Stir to mix cocktail, garnish with cranberries. Serve immediately.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Roasted Cranberry Bourbon Crush (Video)

This delicious Roasted Cranberry Bourbon Crush is delicious!  Roasting the cranberries in honey and a touch of balsamic vinegar adds a depth of flavor to this delicious cocktail, it’s a perfect drink to usher in the New Year!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

For the cocktail

  • ½ cup bourbon
  • ½ cup cranberry juice
  • ½ cup lemon lime soda
  • 2 tbsp roasted cranberries
  • cranberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.
  • In a small bowl, combine cranberries, honey and balsamic vinegar, stirring to coat.
  • Pour onto Medium Stone Bar Pan, and bake for 20 minutes, or until cranberries begin to burst.  Remove from oven and allow to cool.

For the cocktails

  • Add ice to whisky glass. 
  • Pour 2-ounces each of bourbon, cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda, and one tablespoon of the roasted cranberries to each glass, stirring to mix.
  • Garnish with cranberries. Serve immediately.

Notes

This cocktail is easily adjusted to suit your taste.  Add more or less of the juice or soda as desired.    

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 7gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

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Kielbasa & Honey Mustard Pinwheels – Food Network (Video)

This recipe comes from Maya Ferrante over at the Food Network.  It’s one of the easiest I’ve done, and was immediately devoured by my family as soon as it left the oven!

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Let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1/3 cup honey mustard
  • 8 ounces diced kielbasa

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F/205⁰C.

Dice kielbasa, set aside.

Unroll thawed puff pastry onto cutting board dusted with flour. Roll dough to measure a 10 x 15-inch rectangle.

Spread mustard over top of puff pastry all the way to the edges, then add diced kielbasa over the mustard. 

Roll the puff pastry like a jelly roll, starting from the long side.  Pinch the seam closed, then refrigerate or freeze until firm enough to slice (Refrigerate 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes).

Once chilled, slice into ½” pinwheels, and place cut side down onto baking stone. 

Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.  Cool 5 minutes.  Serve with more honey mustard on the side, if desired.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Kielbasa and Honey Mustard Pinwheels – Food Network (Video)

Level up your pigs in a blanket appetizer with these fun Kielbasa & Honey Mustard Pinwheels!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer, holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 20 people
Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • all-purpose flour for dusting
  • cup honey mustard
  • 8 oz kielbasa, diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/205⁰C.
  • Unroll thawed puff pastry onto cutting board dusted with flour.
  • Roll dough to measure a 10 x 15-inch rectangle. Spread mustard over top of puff pastry all the way to the edges, then add chopped kielbasa over the mustard. 
  • Roll the puff pastry like a jelly roll, starting from the long side.  Pinch the seam closed, then refrigerate or freeze until firm enough to slice (Refrigerate 30 minutes or freeze for 15minutes).
  • Once chilled, slice into ½” pinwheels, and place cut side down onto baking stone. 
  • Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.  Cool 5 minutes.  Serve with more honey mustard on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.5mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

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