Monday, November 14, 2011

Basil Fries

Baked Basil Fries

 Baked Basil Fries
A Parmesan cheese and basil coating provides these "homegrown" fries with their pleasant taste. "Seasoned with garlic powder and baked in the oven, they're a zippy alternative to deep-fat fried potatoes," notes Tammy Neubauer of Ida Grove, Iowa.
4 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 medium red potatoes

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Parmesan cheese, oil,
  • basil and garlic powder. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. sticks. Add to
  • bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
  • Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
  • spray. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes on each side or until
  • crisp and tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Pizza

Pizza (Gluten Free)

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Pizza (Gluten Free)
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Challenged with a gluten-free diet and a pizza craving? Make our cheesy pizza thanks to Bisquick® Gluten Free mix.
Prep Time
10
Minutes
Total Time
40
Minutes
Makes
6
servings
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1 1/3
cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
1/2
teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried basil
1/2
cup water
1/3
cup oil
2
eggs, beaten
Suggested Topping Quantities:
1
can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1
cup bite-size pieces favorite meat or vegetables
1 1/2
cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
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  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 12-inch pizza pan. Stir Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning, water, oil and eggs until well combined; spread in pan.
  2. Bake 15 minutes (crust will appear cracked).
  3. Spread pizza sauce over crust; top with meat and cheese.
  4. Bake 10 to15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Makes 6 servings

Apple Pie

Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie (Gluten Free)

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Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie (Gluten Free)
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Gluten free apple pie? Try our tasty version thanks to Bisquick® Gluten Free mix.
Prep Time
25
Minutes
Total Time
1:15
Hr:Mins
Makes
6
servings
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Filling
3
cups thinly sliced peeled apples (3 medium)
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2
cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
1/2
cup granulated sugar
1/2
cup milk
2
tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
3
eggs
Streusel
1/3
cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
1/3
cup chopped nuts
1/4
cup packed brown sugar
3
tablespoons firm butter or margarine
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  1. Heat oven to 325ºF. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and nutmeg; place in pie plate.
  2. In medium bowl, stir remaining filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over apple mixture in pie plate. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients, using fork, until crumbly; sprinkle over filling.
  3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Store in refrigerator.
Makes 6 servings

Biscuits

Cheese Garlic Biscuits (Gluten Free)

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Cheese Garlic Biscuits (Gluten Free)
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Craving a warm cheesy biscuit but you're eating gluten free? Try our easy cheesy biscuits thanks to Bisquick® Gluten Free mix.
Prep Time
05
Minutes
Total Time
15
Minutes
Makes
10
biscuits
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2
cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
1/4
teaspoon garlic powder
1/4
cup firm butter or margarine
2/3
cup milk
1/2
cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
3
eggs
Garlic-Butter Topping
1/4
cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4
teaspoon garlic powder
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  1. Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, combine Bisquick mix and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Cut in 1/4 cup butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in milk, cheese and eggs until soft dough forms.
  2. Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Mix 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; brush on warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
Makes 10 biscuits

Ham Kabobs

Ham and Pineapple Kabobs

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Ham and Pineapple Kabobs
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Enjoy this delicious kabob dinner – pineapple, ham and tomatoes grilled with a sweet and spicy jelly mix. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
20
Minutes
Total Time
20
Minutes
Makes
4
servings
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1
lb. cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
1
(8-oz) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained
8
cherry tomatoes
3/4
cup red currant jelly
1
tablespoon prepared mustard
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  1. Heat grill. Alternately thread ham, pineapple and tomatoes onto four 10-inch metal skewers. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine jelly and mustard. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until jelly melts. Stir to combine. Brush 3 to 4 tablespoons jelly mixture over kabobs.
  2. When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning once. Serve with remaining jelly mixture.
Makes 4 servings
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Tip
To broil kabobs, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once.
Ingredient Substitutions
Use fresh pineapple chunks instead of canned chunks. You need twelve 1-inch pieces.
Ham from the deli or leftover from Sunday dinner can be used for these kabobs. At the deli, ask for 1-inch slices and cub them for kabobs.
Try plum or apple jelly in place of red currants.

Ham

Slow Cooker Pineapple-Orange Glazed Ham

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Slow Cooker Pineapple-Orange Glazed Ham
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If you've never cooked ham with marmalade, here's your chance--an easy blend of the citrus preserve with mustard, brown sugar, and pineapple makes an easy glaze.
Prep Time
10
Minutes
Total Time
8:10
Hrs:Mins
Makes
8
servings
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1
(3-lb.) boneless cooked ham
1
(8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice
1/2
cup firmly packed brown sugar
3
tablespoons orange marmalade
1
teaspoon prepared mustard
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  1. Place ham in 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker. Drain pineapple liquid from can into slow cooker; refrigerate pineapple. In small bowl, combine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the marmalade and mustard; mix well. Spread over ham.
  2. Cover; cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. About 5 minutes before serving, remove ham from slow cooker; place on cutting board. Cut off enough ham to make 2 cups cubed; cover and refrigerate for Ham and Broccoli Soup p.29. Cover remaining ham to keep warm.
  4. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine pineapple and remaining 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; mix well. Microwave on High for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once halfway through cooking. Cut ham into slices. Serve ham with pineapple mixture.
Makes 8 servings

Chicken

Grilled Jerk Chicken Kabobs

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Grilled Jerk Chicken Kabobs
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Make a meal on a stick with just five ingredients!
Prep Time
25
Minutes
Total Time
1:25
Hr:Mins
Makes
6
kabobs
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6
boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3
cup jerk seasoning sauce
1
cup canned or fresh pineapple chunks
2
medium red bell peppers, each cut into 12 wedges
1/2
medium onion, cut into 12 wedges, separated into chunks
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  1. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix chicken and 1/4 cup of the jerk sauce. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 1 hour to marinate, stirring occasionally.
  2. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Drain chicken; discard marinade. On each of 6 (15-inch) metal skewers, thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers and onion alternately, leaving space between each piece. Brush vegetables with remaining jerk sauce.
  3. Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
Makes 6 kabobs
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Success
Leave about a 1/4-inch space between the pieces on the skewers to allow for even cooking.
Serve-With
For an easy and delicious summer supper, serve grilled kabobs with hot buttered basmati rice.