Showing posts with label Christmas party ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas party ideas. Show all posts
Pinwheel Pepperoni Trees Recipe
Sweet Christmas Party Idea. Thanks you Pillsbury for the pinwheel idea.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves or Italian seasoning
2 pieces (2x2 inches each) yellow bell pepper
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato (about 1 small)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon oregano over each rectangle. Starting with 1 short side, carefully roll up each rectangle. Cut each roll into 6 crosswise slices, making a total of 48 slices.
2. Form 2 trees on cookie sheet using 24 slices each. For first tree, place 1 slice for top on 1 side of cookie sheet. Arrange 2 slices below top, sides almost touching. Continue arranging rows of 3 slices, 4 slices, and continuing until last row is 6 slices across. Center 3 slices below tree for trunk.
3. Repeat for second tree, assembling in opposite direction on cookie sheet to fit next to first tree. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, with small cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut two 1 to 1 1/2-inch star shapes from bell pepper. Set aside.
4. Remove partially baked trees from oven. Spread 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce evenly over each tree to within 1/2 inch of edges, leaving trunk uncovered. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni evenly over sauce on each tree. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese.
5. Return to oven; bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, heat remaining 3/4 cup pizza sauce in small saucepan until hot.
6. Remove trees from oven. Sprinkle each tree with 2 tablespoons tomato and 1 tablespoon onions. Place bell pepper stars on tops of trees. Cool trees on cookie sheet 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully slide trees onto serving platters, trays or cutting boards. Serve warm with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves or Italian seasoning
2 pieces (2x2 inches each) yellow bell pepper
1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato (about 1 small)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon oregano over each rectangle. Starting with 1 short side, carefully roll up each rectangle. Cut each roll into 6 crosswise slices, making a total of 48 slices.
2. Form 2 trees on cookie sheet using 24 slices each. For first tree, place 1 slice for top on 1 side of cookie sheet. Arrange 2 slices below top, sides almost touching. Continue arranging rows of 3 slices, 4 slices, and continuing until last row is 6 slices across. Center 3 slices below tree for trunk.
3. Repeat for second tree, assembling in opposite direction on cookie sheet to fit next to first tree. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, with small cookie cutter or sharp knife, cut two 1 to 1 1/2-inch star shapes from bell pepper. Set aside.
4. Remove partially baked trees from oven. Spread 2 tablespoons of the pizza sauce evenly over each tree to within 1/2 inch of edges, leaving trunk uncovered. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni evenly over sauce on each tree. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese.
5. Return to oven; bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, heat remaining 3/4 cup pizza sauce in small saucepan until hot.
6. Remove trees from oven. Sprinkle each tree with 2 tablespoons tomato and 1 tablespoon onions. Place bell pepper stars on tops of trees. Cool trees on cookie sheet 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully slide trees onto serving platters, trays or cutting boards. Serve warm with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Easy Fiesta Christmas Tree Recipe
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| Recipe: Easy Fiesta Christmas Tree Originally uploaded by Pillsbury.com |
Simplest Party Recipe Ever. This recipe would be perfect for not just Christmas but for Australia's National Tree Day and Arbor Day (National Tree Planting Day) in the UK & US! This tree spread would work great for "Go Green" parties and Garden Parties too.
Arbor Day (from the Latin arbor, meaning tree) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day.
Directions:
1. Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half; arrange on serving plate with shallow rim to form triangle.
2. Cut star out of bell pepper with star-shaped cookie cutter; place at top of tree. Place green onion piece at base of tree.
3. Mix salsa and preserves; spoon over cream cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Tip: Keep this recipe in mind for color theme parties. This recipe would be a GREEN theme food.
Arbor Day (from the Latin arbor, meaning tree) is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It originated in Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States during 1872 by J. Sterling Morton. The first Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872, and an estimated 1 million trees were planted that day.
Many countries now observe a similar holiday. Though usually observed in the spring, the date varies, depending on climate and suitable planting season.
Ingredients:- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
- Yellow or green bell pepper
- 1 piece (2 inches) green onion
- 1/4 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Assorted tortilla chips, crackers or sliced vegetables, if desired
Directions:
1. Cut block of cream cheese diagonally in half; arrange on serving plate with shallow rim to form triangle.
2. Cut star out of bell pepper with star-shaped cookie cutter; place at top of tree. Place green onion piece at base of tree.
3. Mix salsa and preserves; spoon over cream cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Tip: Keep this recipe in mind for color theme parties. This recipe would be a GREEN theme food.
Are you attending a Holiday Cookie Exchange Party?
It's December and that means it's time for baking those beautiful and tasty holiday cookies! Many of us will be attending Holiday Cookie Exchange Parties too. This is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. I for one usually enjoy hosting a party with my family. Either way, these parties are the absolute best way for you and others to get an assortment of fresh, homemade cookies.
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What's great about these get togethers is... you get to relax and enjoy the company of others while you all taste and talk about holiday cookies. You all get to share your tips and tricks for making the best Christmas cookies too.
Here’s how it works... Invite your friends, family and neighbors and set the ground rules for cookie baking (i.e. no store bought cookies, etc.), then decide how many each person needs to make. It’s generally a dozen per guest attending. Next, figure out who’s making which cookie, so you have an idea of what will be coming the day of the party. The idea is try and make sure there's no duplicates. Make sure you ask everyone coming to bring a large storage container, to keep all their delicious take homes in!
If you are hosting..., get those holiday drinks ready and light those holiday candles because it's time to celebrate cookies in style. Provide a few snack trays of finger food so everyone can relax and enjoy the gathering. Don't forget to bake up a batch of homemade cookies yourself for tasting. Maybe a nice cream cheese cookie dip would be nice too. As you sit and talk, have people share what they baked and tell the stories of the first time they ever ate a certain kind of cookie. If you’re really organized, you can pass out recipes. Everyone can gather their take home cookies, place them in their storage containers and enjoy them for the rest of the week! For a door prize think about giving away a special cookie cutter.
If you are hosting..., get those holiday drinks ready and light those holiday candles because it's time to celebrate cookies in style. Provide a few snack trays of finger food so everyone can relax and enjoy the gathering. Don't forget to bake up a batch of homemade cookies yourself for tasting. Maybe a nice cream cheese cookie dip would be nice too. As you sit and talk, have people share what they baked and tell the stories of the first time they ever ate a certain kind of cookie. If you’re really organized, you can pass out recipes. Everyone can gather their take home cookies, place them in their storage containers and enjoy them for the rest of the week! For a door prize think about giving away a special cookie cutter.
The Holiday Cookie Exchange is just one of the many wonderful events surrounding the holidays. If you keep reading our blog your going to find some really delicious cookie ideas and recipes too. We have listed 7 of our favorite cookie recipes, but there are many more where these came from. Enjoy this baking season and host a cookie exchange party – we know we sure will!
Holiday Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Potato Chip Cookies
Pinwheel Cookies
Best ever Cream Cheese Cookies
Pecan Pie Cookies
Peach Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
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