Beef Gyros Appetizers

1 pound lean ground beef 4 plum tomatoes, cut into thin slices 8 small pita pocket breads (4-inch diameter), cut in half, warmed
Seasoning:1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Yogurt Sauce: 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/3 cup chopped cucumber 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons chopped [...]

Beef Wellington Appetizers

1/2 pound sirloin steak 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce Pastry for double crust pie 4-ounces cooked chicken livers 1 large egg, beatenPreheat oven to 425*F.Cut sirloin steak into 1/2 x 1-inch pieces. Marinate in teriyaki sauce for 1 hour.Prepare a two crust pie shell dough; roll into two 9 x 12-inch rectangles, then cut into 2 [...]

Black Bean and Cheese Lettuce Wraps

1 (15-ounce) can BUSH’S BEST Black Beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup cooked brown rice1/2 cup crumbled plain low fat feta or goat cheese1/3 cup Fat Free Italian salad dressing1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions12 large leaves Boston lettuceSet BUSH’S BEST Black Beans and chives in separate shallow bowls.Combine rice, salad dressing and cheese in [...]

Brats In A Blanket

1 package Honeysuckle White Bratwurst2 cans crescent rolls, refrigerated10 slices American cheeseSpray skillet with non-stick spray. Cook brats for 10 minutes. Cool slightly and cut in half. Place each brat half on a corner of a crescent triangle topped with a cheese slice and toll up. Place seam side down on a cookie sheet and [...]

California Crab Melt

1 (8-ounce) package crabmeat or imitation crabmeat, thawed if necessary1/2 cup light mayonnaise1/4 cup sliced green onions1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon paprika20 slices sourdough OR French bread baguette (about 3-inches wide)

Heat broiler. Shred or coarsely chop crabmeat.
Stir together crabmeat and all remaining ingredients except bread in medium bowl.
Place [...]

California Walnut and Wild Mushroom Hand Pies

Pastry: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup cold cream cheese, cubed 1 tablespoon whipping cream
Filling: 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons dried porcini mushrooms 2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced 2 cups combination of shiitake, oyster and chanterelle mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 cup California Walnuts, chopped [...]

Cheddar Beef Pull-A-Part Bread

2 (11-ounce) packages frozen Classic Meals Creamed Chipped Beef, defrosted2 cups (8-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese – divided use1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (1-pound) loaf unsliced Italian breadCombine creamed chipped [...]

Cheese and Chicken Empanadas

Baked Pastry:2 frozen pie shells, thawed 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoon coarse (kosher) salt 1 tablespoon dark chili powder
Filling:1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup shredded cooked chicken 1 jalapeño pepper, diced 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced red onion 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon saltIn [...]

Cheese Pastries

1 (10-ounce) package Classic Recipes Welsh Rarebit, defrosted according to package directions1 (11-ounce) package pie pastry mix1/4 teaspoon onion powder2 teaspoons poppy seeds or sesame seeds, (optional)

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Combine welsh rarebit, pie pastry mix and onion powder in a medium bowl. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into [...]

Cocktail Sandwiches

32 slices party rye breadDijon-style mustardHorseradish sauce3 ounces thinly sliced ham2 (1-ounce) slices Swiss cheese2 (1-ounce) slices American cheese8 pimiento-stuffed olives8 cherry tomatoesSpread mustard on one side of half the bread. Spread horseradish on one side of the remaining slices.Cut ham into 8 pieces and each slice of cheese into fourths.Place one slice Swiss cheese [...]