Entertain with Style While Saving Time in the Kitchen This Spring with Helpful Tips from Betty Crocker; Spring Brunch Recipes Feature New Spin on Croissants.MINNEAPOLIS -- Spring brings a number of occasions to host brunch from Easter to Mother's Day. Whether it's a small, casual gathering or a special springtime celebration, the Betty Crocker Betty Crocker, an invented persona and mascot, is a brand name and trademark of American food company General Mills. The name was first developed by the Washburn Crosby Company in 1921 as a way to give a personalized response to consumer product questions. Kitchens, America's most trusted kitchens, offer simple shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. to pull off your next party with style. "Remember, entertaining should be fun," said Maggie Gilbert, manager of the Betty Crocker Kitchens. "Hosts who spend too much time in the kitchen don't have a chance to enjoy the party with their guests." When planning a menu, Gilbert suggests including variety so foods complement each other - hot and cold temperatures, crisp and creamy cream·y adj. cream·i·er, cream·i·est Rich in or resembling cream. cream  i·ly adv. textures, strong and mild flavors and a variety of colors not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed.See also: Color . "Let your five senses guide you," said Gilbert. Think of shortcuts that will allow you to spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. For example, pick up a rotisserie chicken from the deli for your chicken salad; use packaged mixes to make brownies; serve pre-cut vegetables with dip. Purchase ready-to-eat appetizers such as prearranged pre·ar·range tr.v. pre·ar·ranged, pre·ar·rang·ing, pre·ar·rang·es To arrange in advance. pre trays, shrimp cocktail, antipasto and cheese trays to minimize preparation time. A few easy touches can make your springtime party extra special such as bright colorful napkins. For a fresh idea, place a bundle of fresh asparagus asparagus, perennial garden vegetable (Asparagus officinalis) of the family Liliaceae (lily family), native to the E Mediterranean area and now naturalized over much of the world. , tip side up, in a clear vase filled with water. A number of new food products on the market bring an added level of ease to entertaining. Consider using croissant pinwheels -- a new bakery item ideal for entertaining -- for appetizers, entrees or desserts. Made from buttery, flakey flak·ey adj. Variant of flaky. Adj. 1. flakey - made of or resembling flakes; "flaky soap" flaky 2. croissant dough, these uniquely shaped croissants are highly versatile and can be found baked fresh at 515 SAM'S CLUB Sam's Club is a membership-only warehouse club owned and operated by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. History The first Sam's Club opened in April 1983 in Midwest City, Oklahoma in the United States.[1] Sam's Club is named after Sam Walton. locations nationwide. Croissant pinwheels can be used to make delicious finger sandwiches and can dress up Eggs Benedict or as a special treat for a traditional breakfast sandwich A breakfast sandwich is a sandwich served at breakfast. Breakfast sandwiches typically are made using breakfast meats, breads, eggs and cheese. These sandwiches were typically regional specialties until fast food restaurants began serving breakfast. . The last step in serving up stylishly simple party fare: don't forget the spring accessories. Food needs a little extra to make it look extraordinary and seasonal. Bring food to life with garnishes; add orange, lemon or lime slices in beverages, sprigs of fresh herbs around serving platters, a dash of paprika paprika: see pepper. on potatoes or coarsely coarse adj. coars·er, coars·est 1. Of low, common, or inferior quality. 2. a. Lacking in delicacy or refinement: coarse manners. b. ground pepper on vegetables. Here are three recipes perfect for spring entertaining: Croissant Pinwheel Eggs Benedict 1 teaspoon vinegar 4 eggs 4 thin slices Canadian bacon 4 Croissant Pinwheels (baked fresh at 515 SAM'S CLUB locations nationwide) 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon hot water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and hot Salt and pepper to taste Paprika Chopped fresh parsley Method 1. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 inches of water and the vinegar to boiling; reduce to simmering. 2. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into custard cup or saucer. 3. Holding dish close to water's surface, carefully slip eggs into water. 4. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until whites and yolks are firm, not runny. 5. Remove eggs with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. 6. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat Canadian bacon until warm. 7. Using a serrated bread knife, carefully split Croissant Pinwheels; brush cut sides with melted butter. In same nonstick skillet, toast cut sides of Pinwheels over medium-high heat until golden brown. 8. To make sauce, place egg yolks, hot water and lemon juice in blender. Cover and blend 1 minute. With blender running, pour hot melted butter through hole of blender cover. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm. 9. Top each toasted Pinwheel with 1 slice Canadian bacon and 1 poached egg. Pour warm sauce over each; top each with top half. Garnish with paprika and chopped parsley. Serve immediately. Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens Croissant Pinwheel Cucumber Derbys 5 Croissant pinwheels (baked fresh at 515 SAM'S CLUB locations nationwide) 1 English cucumber 6 oz. of whipped cream cheese 1 jar (2 oz.) of pimentos, drained well Salt and pepper to taste 1. Thinly slice the cucumber, place slices on paper towels to drain. 2. In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese, pimentos, salt and pepper. 3. Using a serrated bread knife, carefully split Croissant Pinwheels. 4. Spread cream cheese mixture on cut sides of each Pinwheel. 5. Layer cut cucumbers in pinwheel arrangement on bottom half of each Pinwheel. 6. Season lightly with additional salt and pepper. Top each with top half. Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens Croissant Pinwheel Omelet Canape Delicious Made with Plain, Garlic Parmesan, Sesame Seed or Everything- Topped Croissant Pinwheels! Yield: 6 canapes Ingredients 6 Croissant Pinwheels (baked fresh at 515 SAM'S CLUB locations nationwide) 3 tablespoons butter 6 eggs Salt and pepper to taste 12 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked 6 slices Swiss cheese Method 1. Heat oven to 300 degrees F. 2. Using a serrated bread knife, carefully split Croissant Pinwheels. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter; brush cut sides with melted butter. 3. On a nonstick griddle or skillet, toast cut sides of Pinwheels over medium-high heat until golden brown. 4. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet or omelet pan over low heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter. While butter is melting, break eggs into large bowl; beat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Increase heat to medium; tilt pan to coat bottom with butter. Quickly add egg mixture. While rapidly sliding pan back and forth over heat, quickly stir with spatula to spread eggs continuously over bottom of pan as they thicken. Let stand over heat a few seconds to lightly brown bottom of omelet. Do not overcook. 6. Run spatula around edge of omelet. Slip omelet onto cutting board and cut into 6 wedges. 7. Top bottom half of each toasted Pinwheel with 1 wedge of the omelet, 2 slices bacon and 1 slice cheese. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. 8. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese just begins to melt. Top each with top half of Croissant Pinwheel. Serve immediately. 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As human food, cereals are usually marketed in raw grain form or as ingredients of food products. brands; Yoplait and Colombo yogurts Colombo Yogurt originated from a family business run by Rose and Sarkis Colombosian, Armenian immigrants who lived in Andover, Massachusetts. Yogurt was first commercially produced and sold in the United States in 1929 by the Colombosians, whose family business later became Colombo ; Betty Crocker desserts and dinner mixes; Betty Crocker and Nature Valley snacks; Totino's frozen pizza and snacks; and Progresso ready-to-serve soups. General Mills also is a leader in the bakeries and foodservice business. |
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