October 26, 2009toOctober 30, 2009

You’re invited to the NEW Shirley J storefront and test kitchen the week of October 26-30. We’ll have cooking demonstrations and taste tests going on all week!

Details coming soon!

picture-51Come on over to Shirley J this Friday to learn more about Shirley J and taste our Universal products! Chef Brian has developed a brand new menu and will teach you how to use Shirley J Universal Sauce in several different ways! You’ll also get the chance to try recipes using our other savory blends and bakery line products. You’ll learn how Shirley J products are Universal, Simple & Fool Proof, Economical, Healthy and Delicious!

Here’s the menu!

Taste Shirley J Universal Sauce in these 5 different ways…

* Mushroom Rosemary Meatballs
* 3 Bean Soup
* Avocado Spinach Toast Points with Cheese Sauce
* Sausage and Peppers over Pasta
* Stuffed Cannelloni

Chef Brian will demonstrate this recipe during the demo:

Lemon Mint Sauce over Ravioli

Discover Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Sauce in these dishes:

* Avocado Dressing over Greens
* Ratatouille

Shirley J Bakery Mixes are sure to be a hit at this demo. You’ll see just how versatile our bakery line is!:

Jalapeno Cheese Rolls
Sun Dried Garlic Bread
Pan Pizza

And for something sweet:
Variety of Cookies using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix, including: Caramel Nut and Sundae Cookies!

See you Friday!

Shirley J Cooking Demo & Product Discussion

Location: Shirley J Storefront & Offices

15 East 400 South, Orem , Utah

Time: 12 – 1 pm

Date: Friday, September 11, 2009

picture-51 Come on over to Shirley J this Friday to learn more about Shirley J and taste our Universal products! Chef Brian has developed a brand new menu and will teach you how to use Shirley J Universal Sauce in several different ways! You’ll also get the chance to try recipes using our other savory blends and bakery line products. You’ll learn how Shirley J products are Universal, Simple & Fool Proof, Economical, Healthy and Delicious!

Here’s the menu!

Taste Shirley J Universal Sauce in these 6 different ways…

1.  Seafood Burritos

2.  Pesto Alfredo over Linguine

3.  Creamy Tomato and Orzo with Cheese

4.  Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

5.  Asparagus and Tortellini

6. Clam Chowder

Chef Brian will demonstrate this recipe during the demo:

Lemon chicken over couscous with Jalapeno herb sauce (using Universal Sauce)

You’ll also be able to try these delicious recipes:

Breads

1.  Mini Pizza

2.  Hush Puppies

3.  Garlic Knots

Desserts

1. Lemon Squares (cookie mix)

2. White Chocolate and Walnut Bread

Shirley J Cooking Demo & Product Discussion

Location: Shirley J Storefront & Offices

15 East 400 South, Orem , Utah

Time: 12 – 1 pm

Date: Friday, August 28, 2009

picture-51This Friday, Shirley J will host another delicious and informative cooking demo. Chef Brian has created a creative menu that utilizes Shirley J Products in ways you’ve never imagined.

We’ll teach you step-by-step how to make Thai peanut Sauce over Rice Noodles, using Shirley J Universal Sauce!

The Menu:

Twice Baked Potatoes
Roasted Tomato Alfredo
Creole Shrimp over Rice
Risotto
Chicken Asparagus & Potato Casserole
Roasted Carrot Soup
Thai Peanut Sauce over Rice Noodles
Corn, Cilantro and Lime Chicken Pizza
Bread Sticks with Cheese Sauce & Marinara Sauce
Zucchini Bread
Sweet Berry Rolls

Hope to see you at the demo this Friday at noon. Details below.


Shirley J Cooking Demo & Product Discussion

Location: Shirley J Storefront & Offices

15 East 400 South, Orem , Utah

Time: 12 – 1 pm

Date: Friday, August 14, 2009

picture-51Join us tomorrow for a great Shirley J Product Discussion and Cooking Demo!

Here’s what’s on the menu:

Twice Baked Potatoes
Broccoli Au Gratin
Macaroni & Cheese
Spinach Rice Casserole

Smoky Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Roasted Garlic and Chicken Pizza

Empanadas with Creamy Pepper Sauce
Garlic Herb Focaccia
Parmesan and Asiago Rustic Rolls
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Pumpkin Bread

See you there!

Thanks to all our friends who joined us last Thursday for a successful cooking demo. We’ve had many requests for recipes–please enjoy!

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* Wilted Spinach & Bacon Salad
* Vegetable Lasagna
* Chicken Enchiladas (coming soon)
* Creamy Black Bean Turkey Chili
* Pasta Alfredo
* Chicken Braid (coming soon)
* White Chocolate & Cranberry Cookie Bar

Last Friday’s Demo was a sure hit. We had a full house and lots of food. Many have requested the recipes, here are a few…enjoy!

Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:
2c Shirley J Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
2/3c Milk
¼ c White Sugar
½ c Large Grain Sugar
2 Cans of Peach Pie Filling
½ g Vanilla Ice Cream

Directions:
In a bowl combine, Biscuit mix, milk, and sugar. Do not over mix.
In a 9×13 pan, pour both cans of peach pie filling and evenly top with biscuit dough. Sprinkle with the large grain sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 425. Top each serving with vanilla ice cream.

Black and White Chili

Ingredients:
1T Oil
1 ½ c Yellow onions chopped
3 Cloves Garlic chopped
1T Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
1T Cumin
1 6oz can of diced Green Chilies
3c water
1c Shirley J Universal Cream Base
2 15oz cans of Cannellini Beans
1 15oz can of Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
2 12oz cans of chicken

Directions:
In a medium stock pot, on medium heat. Add oil, onions, and garlic. Let it cook for about 5 minutes. Stir to avoid burning. Next add green chilies, bouillon, and cumin, stir and let cook for 2-3 minutes. Add water and Cream base, and whisk until smooth. Bring the soup to a simmer as it thickens. Add the rest of the ingredients.

Spinach Dip

Ingredients:
1C Yellow Onions, diced
1T Garlic, minced
¼ t Cayenne
½ t Black Pepper, fresh ground
1t Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
3C Water
1C Shirley J Cream Base
1# Cream Cheese
1/2# Mozzarella Cheese
1/2# Parmesan Cheese, shredded
1/2# Fresh Spinach, shredded

Directions:
Cook the onions, and garlic until the onions start to brown. Add the cayenne, black pepper, chicken bouillon, water and cream base, to the pot and bring to a simmer, stir constantly. When the mixture is thickened remove it from the heat and set it aside.

Add mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach together and pour the cream mixture over the top, partially stir together, next rip small pieces of the cream cheese off and add them to the mixture, be careful to not over stir. The dip is best when the cream cheese is not completely intergraded. Allow this to cool and portion out a serving at a time and bake in at 375*F or until the top of the dip starts to brown. Serve with bread or vegetables.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients:
4 cups Shirley J Sourdough Bread Mix made according to directions
1 cup Shirley J BBQ Slow Cooker seasoning
½ cup hot water
2 TB vinegar
3 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and cubed
5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 onion diced and cooked with bacon
½ cup Ricotta cheese
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:
In crock pot, add BBQ seasoning, hot water, and vinegar. Stir together and add chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Make Sourdough as directed for pizza dough using a large pizza pan (14 inch)
Meanwhile, mix together chicken, bacon and onion. Spoon BBQ sauce over mixture.
Spread Ricotta over partially baked crust, add Chicken mixture and sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese. Bake as directed

Shirley J’s Gourmet Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:
3T Butter
4 Cloves of chopped Garlic
1c Yellow Onions chopped small
3c Water
1c Shirley J Universal Cream Sauce Base
½ t Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
¼ t Cayenne
½ t Black Pepper
½ c Graded Parmesan

Directions:
In a medium sauce pan on medium heat add butter, garlic, and onions. Cook for 5 min or until onions start to brown. Add water and cream base, mix thoroughly and bring to a simmer. Add bouillon, cayenne, and black pepper. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan. Add to your choice of pasta.

Cheese Asparagus & Rice

2c Long Grain Rice
31/2c Water
1T Butter
3c water
1c Shirley J Universal Cream Sauce Base
1c Fresh Asparagus Chopped
16oz Processed American Cheese.

Directions:
In a small sauce pan add water, and cream base and bring to a simmer for about 4 minutes. Add asparagus and cheese, stir until cheese is melted and remove from heat.

In stock pot 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)

Join us for our next cooking demo on Thursday, July 2 at noon!

Picture 5 Come taste Shirley J Products for yourself! We’ll demonstrate the versatility of Shirley J products and feed you lunch. If you haven’t attended any of our Shirley J Cooking Demos or Product Discussions then this Friday’s event is the one to attend!

Mike Olsen and Margie Guest will discuss our products in depth and teach you how to Unlock Your Pantry using Shirley J Products. Come hungry anSourdoughCrostinid leave a better cook!

Dishes we’ll be serving and demonstrating:

* Rice Pilaf
* Spinach Dip with Sourdough Crostini
* Black and White Chicken Chile
* BBQ Chicken Pizza
* Pasta Alfredo
* Cheese Potato Soup
* Sourdough Bread Bowls
* Peach Cobbler
* Muffins

See you Friday!

Shirley J Cooking Demo & Product Discussion
Friday, June 19, 2009
12-1 p.m.
(801) 225-5073
15 East 400 South Orem, Utah