Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #34:
Zucchini Noodles & Shrimp with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Is your garden producing obscene amounts of zucchini right now? Create this out-of-the-ordinary zucchini dish by making long, thin noodles out of this popular homegrown squash. We’ve combined our star ingredient, Shirley J Universal Sauce, with rich sun-dried tomatoes, healthy shrimp and a touch of garlic to make this dish a summer hit.


Shirley J Universal Sauce makes meals that are simple, healthy and delicious — all in minutes. Each week we feature a recipe with our secret ingredient, Universal Sauce. We hope you’ll give this one a try.


Zucchini Noodles & Shrimp with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:
4 large zucchini (julienned in long strips)
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 cups water
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 c. sun-dried tomato (chopped)
1 c. shrimp (peeled and de-veined)

Directions:
Julienne zucchini into long strips, using a vegetable stripper. Make strips like long noodles. Stop peeling when you reach the seeds. Set aside.

Mix Shirley J Universal Sauce and water, bring to a simmer. Add remaining ingredients until thoroughly cooked. You’ll know when shrimp is fully cooked when curled up and pink.

Too cook noodles: Add zucchini noodles into sauce and cook for 1 minute to heat noodles

Note: For a firmer zucchini noodle reduce cooking time or add noodles after sauce is taken off heat.

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Happy Cooking!
Shirley J

Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #33:
Chicken Enchiladas

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Chef Brian’s Chicken Enchilada recipe is a favorite at Shirley J headquarters. The recipe is easy to put together any night of the week. Everyone will love those rolled tortillas packed with chicken in a creamy and cheesy flavorful sauce. Our recipe even has a bit of kick from the jalapenos and cayenne. Another delicious meal made possible by Shirley J Universal Sauce!


Shirley J Universal Sauce makes meals that are simple, healthy and delicious — all in minutes. Each week we feature a recipe with our secret ingredient, Universal Sauce. We hope you’ll give this one a try.


Chef Brian’s Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:
1/3 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
1 c. water
1 T. oil
2 T. diced jalapenos
2 cloves garlic minced
½ c. yellow onion diced
2 12oz can chicken, drained
½ t. black pepper
pinch of cayenne
1 c. white cheddar/ or mozzarella (for mixture)
3 c. white cheddar/ or mozzarella (to top with)
8 6″ round flour tortillas

Directions:
In a saucepan on medium heat add oil, jalapenos, garlic, and onions. Cook until the onions start to brown. Then add water, Shirley J Universal Sauce, black pepper and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and add chicken. Let cook for 3 minutes, remove from heat and add one cup of cheese, stir until all cheese is dissolved.

With a slotted spoon remove chicken, and spoon into the flour tortillas, roll ends to make a tube. Place side by side in a 9×13 baking pan. Ladle remaining sauce over top along with 3 cups of cheese. Bake at 375 F for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.

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Can’t decide between a pasta and chicken dish for dinner? Have them both with our Broccoli and Chicken over Pasta dish. It’s hearty, creamy and loaded with delicious broccoli crowns to get those veggies in for the day. This dish pairs well with most types of cheese; we recommend cheddar or Swiss.

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Shirley J Universal Sauce makes meals that are simple, healthy and delicious — all in minutes. Each week we feature a recipe with our secret ingredient, Universal Sauce. We hope you’ll give this one a try.


Broccoli and Chicken over Pasta

Ingredients
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 c. water
1/2 t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
2 c. grated cheese (any kind, cheddar and Swiss work well)
2 c. broccoli crowns (frozen or fresh)
3 c. chicken breast (cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces)
5 c. cooked pasta

Directions
In a saucepan on medium heat, add water, Shirley J Universal Sauce and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon. Allow it to simmer and thicken. Remove from heat and add cheeses. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted. Next add the broccoli and chicken then spoon over the pasta.

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Pesto or Alfredo? Having a hard time deciding between two of your favorite pasta sauces? Why not enjoy both? With Shirley J’s Pesto Alfredo Sauce recipe you can. You’ll love this easy and flavorful sauce that you can make in minutes. It will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Pesto Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients
2 T.    oil
2 T.    garlic (minced)
½ c.   pine nuts
1 c.    Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 c.    water
½ t.    Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
½ c.   Romano cheese
½ c.   basil (chopped)

Directions
In a medium saucepan, saute garlic and pine nuts in oil until garlic begins to brown. Add water and Shirley J Universal Sauce and stir until combined. Pour mixture into a blender (or keep in sauce pan and us an immersion blender), add cheese and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon. Blend the sauce for about 40 seconds then add basil and blend until desired consistency is achieved.

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Shirley J Universal Sauce makes meals that are simple, healthy and delicious — all in minutes. Each week we feature a recipe with our secret ingredient, Universal Sauce.

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Colorful green beans and flavorful sausage make this creamy casserole dish a family favorite. Chances are you’ve enjoyed it at Thanksgiving, but rest assured, your family will savor every bite any time of the year!

Green Bean and Sausage Casserole

Ingredients
2 /16 oz. packages cut green beans (frozen)
1 /16 oz. package, country style pork sausage (optional)
3 c. water
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
1 T. soy sauce
1 /2.8 oz. can French-fried onions

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9×13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage. Drain grease and set meat aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine water and Shirley J Universal Sauce, whisk until smooth. Add garlic, soy sauce, beans and browned sausage. Mix until evenly coated.

Place mixture in casserole dish, spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, top with onions. Then bake for additional 5-10 minutes or until beans are bubbly and hot.

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Are you a seafood lover?

Try our newest Universal Sauce recipe for seafood burritos. They are creamy, have a bit of heat and are great for a weekend meal with the family.

Seafood Burritos

Ingredients:
1 T. oil
½ c. yellow onions (chopped)
1 T. garlic (chopped)
1 diced jalapeno (red is best) (seeds and stem removed)
1 c. imitation crab meat
1 c. bay shrimp
1/3 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
1 c. water
10 flour tortillas
Oil for frying if desired

Directions:
In the 1T of oil sauté the onions, garlic, and jalapenos. When the onions have started to brown add the shrimp, crab meat, water and Shirley J Universal Sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let the mixture cool a little before filling the burritos. Fry on medium heat.Turn as burritos cook until they are brown on all sides

Next time you are looking for a new way to bake potatoes, try this Three Cheese Potato dish by Shirley J. It’s a cheese lover’s paradise full of flavor, comfort and is easy to make.

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3 Cheese Potatoes

Ingredients:
1 ½ c.    water
½ c.    Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 ea.    medium sized Russet potatoes, peeled, washed and sliced into ¼ inch thin circles
1 t.    Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
1 t.    granulated garlic
1 t.    black pepper
¼ c.    grated parmesan
¼ c.    grated cheddar
¼ c.     grated mozzarella

Directions:
In a saucepan on medium heat, add water, Shirley J Universal Sauce, garlic, black pepper and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon. Allow mixture to simmer and thicken; remove from heat, add cheeses and stir.  Pour Mixture into a 9X9 cake pan layering with potatoes. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F. for 50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, removing cover for the last 15 minutes to brown.

Springtime is here! One of our favorite seasonal ingredients right now is asparagus. It’s delicious and nutritious and pairs well with pasta and this lemon sauce made easily using Shirley J Universal Sauce!

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Garlic Asparagus and Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

8 oz. dried rotini pasta
1 T. butter
2 c. fresh asparagus (chopped)
1 c. yellow summer squash or similar (cut in 1“ chunks)
2. cloves fresh garlic (minced)
¼ c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
1 c. water
2 t. fresh lemon zest

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and keep warm.

Combine water, lemon zest, and Shirley J Universal Sauce in saucepan, whisk till sooth and bring to a slow boil, remove from heat. Melt butter in large skillet; add asparagus, squash, and garlic. Sauté until asparagus is just tender; remove veggies and combine with cooked pasta, toss to combine. Place pasta mixture on large serving dish; pour hot lemon sauce on top, stir gently to combine.

Universal Sauce Package Shot (727)This week’s Universal Sauce recipe is perfect for your Cinco de Mayo menu! Try our chocolate mole sauce. If you are unfamiliar with the term, a mole can mean many different things but usually refers to a sauce used in Mexican cooking that includes ground chilies, seeds and sometimes nuts as it does in this recipe.

Our recipe is great over a chicken or pork roast. You’ll love the heat and hint of chocolate!

Chocolate Mole

Ingredients:
2 ea.     Ancho Chilies
2 ea.    Chilis Negros
1 ea.    Guajillo Chili

Sear the chilies in a dry non-stick pan until they start to show black marks,
then cover with hot water and let them soak for about 20 minutes.

4 ea.    medium tomatillos (boil in water until they are soft, and then discard the water)
1 c.   green chilies (diced)
1 c.    toasted almonds
2 T.    roasted garlic
1 T.    dried oregano leaves
1 T.    Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
1 T.     cumin
2 oz.    unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
2 c.    water
½ c.    Shirley J Universal Sauce

2#    cooked pork roast or chicken

Directions:
In a blender combine the chilies, green chilies, tomatillos, almonds, garlic, cumin, Shirley J Chicken Bouillon and chocolate.Blend until smooth.  In a large saucepan mix water and Shirley J Universal Sauce together with a whisk and simmer for about 4 minutes; add the chili and chocolate mix and oregano, then whisk until it is smooth pour over the pork or chicken
(Depending on the blender it may be necessary to add up to ½ cup of water to help the ingredients to smooth out.)

Chowder is good anytime of the year! Give this Midwestern version a try, you’ll love the hearty ingredients that will keep satisfied.

Midwestern Chowder

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Ingredients:
2 c. diced potatoes
½ c. sliced carrots
½ c. sliced celery
¼ c. chopped onions
¼ t. black pepper
2 c. shredded cheese
1/15 oz. can whole kernel corn (drained)
1/15 oz. can creamed corn
4 c. water
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce

Directions:
Add first 5 ingredients to a stock pot, cover with water; Bring to a boil and cook for approx 10 minutes or until potatoes are almost done (don’t overcook).

Drain water from cooked veggies and set aside. In separate pot add the 4 cups of water and Shirley J Universal Sauce. Stir well and bring to a low boil. Add remaining ingredients (cheese and corn), stir and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Print the recipe here.

Our best clam dip recipe is all yours. It’s perfect served with fresh vegetables and toasted bread. You’ll love the extra comfort and creaminess that comes from using Shirley J Universal Sauce!

Clam Dip - - recipe testing in the Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen (Christmas Hors D'oeuvres Class)

Clam Dip

Ingredients:
½ c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
2 c. water
½ c. yellow onion (diced)
½ t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
½ t. granulated garlic
¼ t. cayenne
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
8 oz. cream cheese
½ c. Mozzarella (grated)
¼ c. parsley (chopped)
1 ea. 6 oz. can of clams (rinsed and drained)
1 T. oil

Directions:
Sauté the onions in oil. When they have started to brown, add the water and the Shirley J Universal Sauce then stir until it begins to boil. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Serve warm.

You are only three ingredients away from a delicious and cheesy meal!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Shirley J Universal Sauce

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients:
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 c. water
3 c. broccoli crowns (blanched)
3 c. cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions:
Combine Shirley J Universal Sauce with water and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Reduce heat then add broccoli and cheese. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.

Click here to print the recipe.

Shirley J Universal Sauce makes a delicious and creamy Alfredo sauce. If you have never used this product, we recommend starting out with Alfredo sauce. It’s simple and foolproof and it is delicious!

Next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner option. Pull out Shirley J Universal Sauce, pasta, Parmesan cheese and a few other pantry items and you are good to go! This recipe also lends itself to many variations; try adding any type of vegetable or meat to the dish!

Alfredo Sauce

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Ingredients:
4 c. water
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
½ t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
¼ t. cayenne
½ t. garlic (minced)
½ t. black pepper
½ c. Parmesan (grated)

Directions:
In a medium saucepan add water and Shirley J Universal Sauce, mix thoroughly and bring to a slow boil. Add Shirley J Chicken Bouillon, garlic, cayenne, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan.

We can’t believe we are in the last week of March! Here’s a very popular chowder recipe. It’s fast, it’s spicy we love that it uses fresh aromatics and corn you most likely have on hand!

Spicy Sausage Chowder

Ingredients:
1 T. salad oil
1 c. diced onion (fine)
½ c, diced celery
1/3 c. diced carrot
2 c. corn (frozen, fresh, or canned)
1 T. ground cumin
1 lb. Italian sausage (not link)
8 c. water
2 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce

Directions:
In small stockpot brown onion, celery and carrot in oil. Add sausage, continue on medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled. Remove most of the resulting drippings. Add water and Shirley J Universal Sauce, stir until mixed well. Add corn and bring soup to a slow boil over medium heat. Simmer 5-10 minutes after boiling.

Print recipe here.

Each fall the Olsen family gathers together to make their Grandmother’s chicken pot pie recipe. The recipe has been in the family for years. Now that brothers Mike and Kelly are owners of Shirley J, they decided to incorporate Shirley J Universal Sauce and a few other products it into this yearly tradition.

This chicken pie recipe is perfect for any weeknight. You can make it in a casserole dish and top with Shirley J Universal Biscuit and Baking Mix, or make several individual pies in smaller ramekins.

Chicken Pot Pie - Shirley J Universal Sauce & Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix

Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients
2 whole stewing chickens (approx 2 ½ # each)
1 large onion diced
1 medium bunch of celery, diced
4 large potatoes peeled and diced
1 ½ lbs. carrots peeled and diced
12 oz. frozen peas
3 t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
7 c. water (may vary)
1 ¾ c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
Shirley J Biscuit and Baking Mix

Directions
Cover chickens with water and boil until meat is tender and begins to fall from the bones. Remove chicken and reserve the resulting stock. Pull chicken from bones removing all bone and skin. Dice into bite size chunks, set aside.

Measure chicken stock, add sufficient water to bring total to 7 cups, add Shirley J Chicken Bouillon and Shirley J Universal Sauce, stir and bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, add chicken and set aside.

In a separate pot, cover onion, celery and potatoes with water and boil until potatoes are tender, drain; add cooked veggies to the chicken and gravy mixture add frozen peas, stir.

For individual pot pies, place 4-6 oz of filling into individual ovenproof ramekins and top individually with Shirley J Biscuit and Baking Mix dough mixed according to package directions. Brush top with beaten egg for golden brown color. Bake in 350 degree oven for approx 25 minutes or until golden brown.

For family style pot pie place the filling into an oven proof casserole dish to within 1 inch of top; roll out baking mix crust, place crust on top of filling and seal to dish. Cut slit, brush with egg and bake as above.

Yield:
Approx. 20/5” individual chicken pies

To print recipe click here.

If you take a look at recipes from your friends, family and even online, chances are you’ll runUniversal Sauce 185x240 into at least one that calls for some sort of canned, condensed soup. Seriously, take a moment and go to your cupboard or recipe box. We bet you’ll find one. We’d be shocked if you didn’t. So many recipes in American call for this product. Why? Because it’s a quick fix for a cream sauce, and there are thousands of recipes that call for this application.

Shirley J Universal Sauce is a superior replacement for cream sauce applications. It’s costs less and tastes better. In fact, it’s the healthier option for you and your family. Did you know that our Universal Sauce is lower in calories and fat compared to a leading brand of condensed soups? Plus you will feel better knowing Shirley J Universal Sauce has no trans fat, no saturated fat, no added MSG and no hydrogenated oils! Plus you’ll free up a lot of pantry space!

So next time you have a recipe that calls for canned, condensed soup try Shirley J Universal Sauce!

Substitute for Canned, Condensed Soups

Ingredients
½ c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
1 c. water

Directions
Whisk together both ingredients until smooth. Mixture will be runny, but will thicken as it cooks. This makes about the same amount and consistency of a 10 ¾ oz can of undiluted condensed soup.

***If trying to make mushroom soup, add dried or canned mushroom. If making cream of chicken soup, add chicken bouillon or canned chicken.***

If you have any recipes that call for canned, condensed soups and need help figuring out how to substitute Shirley J Universal Sauce. We’d love to help.  Leave a comment!

Can’t believe we are already on week number ten! Can you?

Try this fresh take on sauce next time you are looking for a way to use Shirley J. It’s got great heat and spice from the garlic and jalapenos, and then a cooling factor comes in from the fresh cilantro and mint.

Spicy Indian Sauce

Ingredients:
2 c. cilantro
¼ c. mint
1 jalapeño (leave seeds in for heat, take out for milder sauce)
6 cloves of garlic (peeled)
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 c. water

Directions:
Using a kitchen blender or stick blender, blend the cilantro, mint, jalapeño, garlic and one cup of the water until smooth. In a saucepan add the Shirley J Universal Sauce and the remaining water, stir until the Universal Sauce mix has dissolved and bring to a slow boil. Combine the blended ingredients with sauce, simmer for 10 minutes.

* Use in any type of Indian cooking. Perfect over rice or chickpeas, also great as a baking sauce for chicken.

One of the easiest meals you can make on a whim is pasta, especially when the sauce involves ShirleyShirley J - Universal Sauce J Universal Sauce! Most everyone has some sort of stock of pasta, but have you ever thought of keeping a stash of frozen pasta in your freezer? After trying this tortellini recipe, you’ll want to! It’s creamy, cheesy and even gives you a serving of veggies!

Give it a try today!

Asparagus Tortellini

Ingredients
1 c.    Shirley J White Cheddar Soup and Sauce Base (or Shirley J Universal Sauce)
3 c.    water
1 t.    garlic powder
1 c.    asparagus (chopped, do not use the ends)
16 oz. cheese tortellini (frozen)
Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Combine the Universal Sauce or White Cheddar base with water, garlic powder and asparagus. Bring to a simmer.  Add the tortellini and cook until tortellini is warm in the middle. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Macaroni and Cheese! It’s comfort food at its best that you know the whole family will love. This time forget the box mix and try Shirley J. We use cheddar cheese in this version, but don’t be afraid to play around. Many of our customers are trying Swiss, Parmesan, Gruyere and even Muenster cheeses! Have fun.

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Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients:
8 oz. Elbow macaroni
3 c. water
¾ c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
12 oz.  cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 c. bread crumbs (dry)
¼ c. melted butter

Directions:
In large pot, cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine water and Shirley J Universal Sauce in separate, medium sauce pan; bring mixture to a slow boil, after mixture boils remove from heat and place cheese directly into sauce. Stir to incorporate.

After macaroni is cooked, drain well and return pasta to its original pan, add sauce and stir well (cheese does not have to be melted completely). Place into oven proof casserole dish. Meanwhile combine butter and bread crumbs, mix thoroughly to coat breadcrumbs; coat top of casserole with buttered breadcrumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until casserole is hot and bubbly.

It’s pizza week over here at Shirley J. So naturally we’re going to share a great pizza recipe! Try our Vegetarian Alfredo Pizza. It’s a fun and creamy change to your normal pepperoni pizza!

Pizza Pizza Pizza

Vegetarian Alfredo Pizza

What’s in it?
Crust
8 cups Shirley J Sourdough Bread Mix (or any of our bread mixes)
2 TB dry active yeast
3 cups warm water

Sauce
1 cup Shirley J Universal Sauce
2 TB Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups water

Toppings
3 cups Mozzarella cheese
1 cup yellow squash (sliced)
1 cup broccoli crowns (stems removed)
1 cup bell peppers
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
1 cup Roma tomatoes (diced)
1/2 cup red onion (sliced)

Directions:
Dissolve yeast in water. Add mix and knead until smooth. If using an electric mixer, mix on medium speed for 10-12 minutes. Let rest in a bowl covered with a damp towel for 15-20 minutes. Then divide the dough into 3 even pieces. Roll each piece out to about 1/2 inch thick rounds and prebake on a sheet pan at 400 degrees F for about 11 minutes. When crusts have cooled to the touch, to each crust add approx. 1 cup sauce, followed by cheese. Add rest of ingredients and bake at 400 degrees F until the cheese has melted, approx. 8 minutes.

Makes 3 large pizzas.

Watch this video for a step-by-step cooking demonstration that has pizza-rific results!

Are you a fan of chowder? Try our poblano corn chowder for a change. It’s got a kick and it’s quick to make!

Poblano Corn Chowder

Ingredients:
1 T. oil
¾ c. yellow onions chopped
3 c. garlic
2 poblano chilies with the skin removed and diced. (You can substitute 6 oz can of diced green chilies)
2 cobs of corn (roasted or grilled, kernels removed) (You can substitute 1 ½ cups of frozen corn roasted in the oven)
4 c. water
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
½ t. oregano (ground or crushed)
1 t. cumin (ground)
1 t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
1 ½ c. white or yellow cheddar cheese (grated)
tortilla chips for garnish

Directions:
In a small stockpot, on medium heat add oil, garlic and onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Do not allow to burn. Next add chilies and roasted corn, let cook for about 2 minutes. Add water and Shirley J Universal Sauce, whisk until blended. Allow the mixture to come to a slow boil. Add the spices and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon, let simmer for 5 minutes. Turn heat off, add cheese and stir until all is incorporated evenly. Serve, garnish with tortilla chips.

*Just started following our 52 Weeks of Shirley J Universal Sauce Recipes? Check out what other recipes we’ve featured!
Week #1 – Shirley J Queso
Week #2 – Cheesy Asparagus and Rice
Week #3 – Black and White Chili
Week #4 – Shirley J Fondue
Week #5 – Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Visit our www.shirleyj.com for more information and recipes!

This creamy and buttery soup is perfect for winter. And since you’re using Shirley J Universal Sauce, it’s one-fourth the calories compared to making the cream sauce part of the soup from scratch. Enjoy!

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup - Shirley J Universal Sauce (cropped)

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Ingredients:

1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 c. water
1/2 t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
4 c. cooked butternut squash (blended smooth)
1 c. apple sauce (blended smooth)
¼ c. brown sugar
¼ t. nutmeg
¼ t. cinnamon

Directions:
In a saucepan on medium heat, add water, Shirley J Universal Sauce and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon. Allow it to simmer and thicken. Next, add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for five minutes.

Happy Monday!

Would you believe us if we said Valentine’s Day is only 20 days away! Have you made plans? Are you eating out, cooking in or better yet, cooking in with Shirley J? A popular and very romantic dish to share with your significant other is fondue. It’s served tableside and most of the preparation is done beforehand so it’s perfect for the a Valentine’s Day menu.

Try our recipe for fondue!

Shirley J Fondue

Ingredients:
1 c. Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 c. water
1 t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
8 oz. pepper jack cheese (shredded)
¼ t. black pepper

Directions:
In a saucepan on medium heat, add water, pepper, Shirley J Chicken Bouillon and Shirley J Universal Sauce. Mix together and bring to a slow boil.  Add the cheese and stir, allowing cheese to melt before serving. Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker. Serve with bread, chips, vegetables, etc.

Be sure to check out all our other recipes on the Shirley’s Kitchen page. You’ll find other recipes that will suite your needs. Other recipes we suggest for Valentine’s Day:

Wilted Spinach & Bacon Salad
Bleu Cheese & Bacon Salad
Thai Peanut Sauce over Rice Noodles
Chicken in Mushroom Sauce over Wild Rice
Chicken Parmesan
Vegetarian Alfredo Pizza (in a heart shape!)
Brownie Cake with Ganache Frosting

Here’s to week two of our 52 Weeks of Shirley J Universal Sauce Recipes! This cheesy asparagus and rice dish makes a wonderful side for a week night or even Sunday dinner!


Cheesy Asparagus & Rice Dish - Shirley J Universal Sauce

Cheesy Asparagus and Rice

Ingredients:
2 cups long grain rice
3 ½ cups water
1 TB butter
3 cups water
1 cup Shirley J Universal Sauce
1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
16oz processed American cheese

Directions:
In a small saucepan add water and Universal Sauce and bring to a simmer for about 4 minutes. Add asparagus and cheese, stir until cheese is melted and remove from heat.
In stockpot with a lid add rice water, and butter and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and cover for about 15 minutes and remove from heat and add asparagus mixture. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes. Stir and serve (do not over stir)