Blog posts tagged with 'holiday recipe'

How about a cute and festive appetizer made easy! We're using our Slice of Heaven Za Mix and turning it into a delicious Christmas Tree appetizer, complete with 'branches and leaves' and of course that delicious dipping sauce too!

• Ingredients
• 1 Slice of Heaven Za Box mix by Do You Bake?
• 1 can of your favorite tomato sauce (marinara works the best!)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Do You Bake? For the LOVE of Garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups Mozarella Cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup water (warm) and 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions!

1. Follow the directions on your box mix : Using your Do You Bake? Slice of Heaven Za mix along with your warm water and olive oil. 
2. Once your dough is ready to go, pinch off 23 equal portions of your dough.
3. Flatten each portion of dough into a disk and fill with 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarrella cheese.  Pinch the ends and roll into a ball.  Repeat with all your dough balls
4. Arrange your dough balls as a Christmas Tree Shape as shown in the photo. 
5. Melt butter and add your Do You Bake? For the Love of Garlic and a pinch of salt
6. Brush garlic butter mix onto your Christmas Tree
7. Preheat oven 425 degrees F
8. Bake for 15 minutes and then add any additional cheese to your tree. Bake for an additional 5 - 7 minutes until cheese is bubbly
9. Remove your tree from the oven and chop your parsley coarsely.  Sprinkle parsley over tree
10. Serve with a bowl of marinara sauce

Party Appetizers are fun bites of flavor explosions. Those quick eats before your main dish and the reason we don't eat all day so we can enjoy all the delicious variety of foods upon us at our holiday gathering.

Party appies don't need to be difficult! In fact our meatball duo can be made ahead in the slow cooker and ready in an instant when your guests arrive. 

Plus .. the house will smell so incredibly delicious as the air is filled with all meatball cooking glory. 

If sweet is your thing, we have the answer!  If savory and healthier is your thing, we've got that option too!

Sweet With a little heat! The perfect combination for any meatball party appetizer.  Even better? These babies just simmer all day long in the slow cooker and get sexy with flavor!

Sweet with a lil Heat Meatball Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Do You Bake? for the LOVE of Garlic Seasoning Blend
• 1/2 cup Do You Bake? Rib EZ
• 1 cup grape preserves
• splash hot sauce (if you like extra heat!)

Directions

1. Preheat skillet to medium high heat
2. In a medium bowl combine ground beef, egg yolks and your seasoning blend.  Mix together
3. Pinch off 1" pieces of meat mix and roll in between your hands to form small balls
4. Grease pan with a little olive oil
5. Brown Meatballs in batches (don't over-crowd) on each side and toss them into your slow cooker. 
6. In a separate bowl combine grape preserves with your RibEZ Mix.  Reserve 1/4 cup and refrigerate
7. Pour your mixture over your meatballs and set your slow cooker to LOW.  Add lid and let cook for 4 - 6 hours until meatballs are fully cooked through
8. Right when your guests arrive, remove your meatballs and place them inside a shallow bowl.  Add a splash of hot sauce (if desired) to your reserved sauce. Bast remaining meatballs with your sauce until well coated.  Serve!

Savory Heathy Chicken Meatballs

Looking for a side of healthy? Opt for these healthier option for your holiday appetizer fest! Recipe to follow

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Do You Bake? For the LOVE of Garlic Seasoning Blend
• 1/4 cup Do You Bake? Creamy Garlic Sauce Mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat skillet to medium high heat
2. In a medium bowl combine ground beef, egg yolks and your Do You Bake? For the LOVE of Garlic seasoning blend.  Mix together
3. Pinch off 1" pieces of meat mix and roll in between your hands to form small balls
4. Grease pan with a little olive oil
5. Brown Meatballs in batches (don't over-crowd) on each side and toss them into your slow cooker. 
6. In a separate bowl combine milk, sour cream, mayonnaise and your Do You Bake? Creamy Garlic Sauce Mix.  Blend until fully combined
7. Server 1/2 cup of your sauce and pour the rest over your meatballs
8. Set your slow cooker to LOW. Return lid to the cooker and slow cook for 4 - 6 hours until meatballs are cooked through
9. Right when guests arrive remove meatballs from slow cooker onto a shallow bowl or dish.  Baste / top with additional sauce. Warm sauce up in microwave for 1 - 2 minutes (stirring at 30 second intervals) for a delicious garlic dipper

Don't forget the toothpicks! Perfect meatball appetizers