Cranberry BBQ Chicken Skewers

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. chicken tenderloins
12 6-inch bamboo skewers
1 (16 oz) can of jellied cranberries
1/4 c. Shirley J BBQ Seasoning
1/2 c. water

Directions:
Place one skewer into each piece of chicken lengthwise. Salt and pepper to taste, grill or sear in a pan or BBQ until the chicken is fully cooked. Baste with sauce (below) during cooking, if desired.

Sauce:
Combine the Shirley J BBQ Seasoning, water and cranberries and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Use as a dip and as a basting sauce.

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:

* Onion Tartlets (using Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Spinach Pinwheels (using Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix and Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning)
* Clam Dip (using Shirley J Universal Sauce)
* Onion Dip (using Shirley J Onion Seasoning)
* Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix)

*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies - - recipe testing in the Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen (Christmas Hors D'oeuvres Class)

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Ingredients:
4 c Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix (pack loosely)
1 c Cocoa Powder
1 c Chocolate Chips
¾ c water
5 Peppermint candy canes (crushed into pieces)

Directions:
Combine Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix, cocoa, chocolate chips and water together, the mix will appear dry. Scoop cookies into the desired size; flatten slightly and sprinkle with the candy cane pieces. Bake at 375 for about 9-10 minutes. Do not overcook.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies - - recipe testing in the Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen (Christmas Hors D'oeuvres Class)

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:
* Onion Tartlets (using Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Spinach Pinwheels (using Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix and Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning)
* Clam Dip (using Shirley J Universal Sauce)
* Onion Dip (using Shirley J Onion Seasoning)


*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009

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

Onion Dip

Ingredients:
1 ea medium yellow onion (diced)
1 ea clove of garlic (minced)
½ c sour cream
1 c mayonnaise
1 T Shirley J Onion Seasoning 
 


Directions:
Sauté onions and garlic together until they start to brown, allow them to cool to the touch. Mix all ingredients together and chill for 2 hours.

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:
* Onion Tartlets (using Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Clam Dip (using Shirley J Universal Sauce)
* Spinach Pinwheels (using Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix and Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning)
* Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix)

*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009

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

Spinach Pinwheels

Ingredients:
1 full batch Shirley J Honey White Bread (see package directions)
1 c feta cheese crumbles
2 ea Roma tomatoes (thinly sliced)
4 c fresh baby spinach
1 c mozzarella (grated)
2 T Shirley J Pizza/Pasta Seasoning
3 T oil 
 
 
 


Directions:
Follow the directions on the bag to make a full batch of Shirley J Honey White Bread. After the dough has doubled its original size cut in half. Roll each half out to a sheet about 25 inches by10 inches in size. Brush first one with olive oil and layer on half of the tomatoes, half of the cheese and half of the spinach. Sprinkle 1T of the Pizza and Pasta seasoning on top and roll the dough over its self starting from one of the 25 inch sides, roll the dough until it makes a 25 inch tube; cut it into 1 1/2 – 2 inch sections. place on a greased or parchment lined sheet pan flat side up and bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes or until the pinwheels start to brown. Repeat the process for the second half of the dough.

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:
* Onion Tartlets (using Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Clam Dip (using Shirley J Universal Sauce)
* Onion Dip (using Shirley J Onion Seasoning)
* Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix)

*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009

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 stir until it starts to boil. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir. Serve warm.

Yields: 4 cups

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:
* Onion Tartlets (using Shirley J Universal Biscuit & Baking Mix and Shirley J Chicken Bouillon)
* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Spinach Pinwheels (using Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix and Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning)
* Onion Dip (using Shirley J Onion Seasoning)
* Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix)

*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009

Onion Tartlets

Ingredients: (dough)
3 c. Shirley J Universal Biscuit and Baking Mix
¾ c. Water

Ingredients: (Filling)
8 eggs (beaten)
1/2 c. browned onion
1/2 t. Shirley J Chicken Bouillon
1/2 t. Thyme
2T Parmesan cheese
1/4 t. black pepper

Directions:
Dough– Mix water and Shirley J Universal Biscuit and Baking Mix; place a small amount in each well-greased muffin tin (approx. 1 teaspoon full).
Filling — Mix remaining ingredients together and spoon over the dough in the muffin tins, bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

This recipe is part of the 2009 Shirley J Christmas Hors D’oeuvres Cooking Class. Other recipes in this menu include:

* BBQ Chicken Skewers (using Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix)
* Spinach Pinwheels (using Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix and Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning)
* Clam Dip (using Shirley J Universal Sauce)
* Onion Dip (using Shirley J Onion Seasoning)
* Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (using Shirley J Universal Cookie Mix)

*ABM: 12.7.2009
*SJCC: 12.11.2009