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

BBQ Pork Sandwich with Sour Cream Flat Bread (Shirley J)

BBQ Pork Sandwich with Sour Cream Flat Bread

Ingredients for bread:
6 ½ c. Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix
1 c. warm water
2 c. sour cream
2 T. instant yeast

Directions:
Combine and mix all ingredients in an electric bread mixer on low speed for about 20 seconds then on medium speed for about 13 minutes. Remove dough from the mixer and place the into a bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Allow the dough to rise to twice its original size and cut off a piece the size of a golf ball; flatten it with a rolling pin to about 1/2 inch thick. Fry each piece in a non stick pan on medium heat until it is browned on both sides and cooked in the middle. Repeat this process until the entire batch is cooked.

Ingredients for pork filling:
½ c. Shirley J BBQ Seasoning
1 c. water
1 T. cayenne pepper sauce
2 T. honey
1 1/2 lb. pork roast (cooked and shredded)

Directions:
In a large sauce pan combine the Shirley J BBQ Seasoning, water, pepper sauce, and honey. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes and then add the pork.

Ingredients for slaw:
2 c. cabbage (sliced thin)
1 ea. red jalapeno (seeds removed and minced)
1 T. Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning
2 T. red wine vinegar

Directions:
In a bowl, combine cabbage, jalapeno, vinegar and Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning.

To assemble:
Spoon prepared pork mixture on top of cooked bread round. Top each sandwich with prepared slaw. Serve open-faced as a hand held food.

Yields: approx 24 sandwiches

Shirley J Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs

Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs

Ingredients for meatballs:
1 ½ # lean ground beef
3 eggs
¾ c dry breadcrumbs
3 T Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix
½ c crushed pineapple, drained

Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Scoop meat mixture and roll into meatballs; size may vary according to desire. Place meatballs on baking sheet and bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes until cooked thoroughly.

Ingredients for sauce:
½ c Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix
1 c water
½ c plum sauce
½ c crushed pineapple
1 lb frozen meatballs

Directions:
In a crock pot on medium heat, add water, Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix, plum sauce and crushed pineapple. Mix together and add the meatballs allow it to simmer for at least 15 minutes in the sauce before serving (the longer the meatballs cook in the sauce the more flavors they will absorb).

Shirley J Honey BBQ Wings - Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix

Sticky Honey BBQ Wings

Ingredients:
½ c.  Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix
1 c.   water
¼ c.  honey
1 c.   sugar
1 t.  red pepper flakes (optional)
24  chicken wing sections
1 ½ c.   flour
6 ea. eggs (beaten)

Directions:
In a sauce pan combine the Shirley J BBQ Sauce Mix, water, honey, sugar and red pepper flakes. Heat on medium for about 4 minutes and remove from the heat and pour sauce into a large bowl.

Coat each wing with flour, shake off the excess and submerge into the egg wash. Coat a second time with flour. When all wings are coated, place into hot oil (350 degrees) and fry until the breading is golden brown. When all chicken is cooked, coat each piece in sauce mixture and place on sheet tray. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes remove and serve. May serve hot or cold.

Shirley J Sliders - Shirley J Pizza & Pasta Seasoning

Shirley J Sliders

Ingredients for buns:
6 c. Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix
2 ¼ c. water
2 T. instant yeast
2 T. Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning
½ c. sun-dried tomatoes in oil (minced)

Directions:
Follow the mixing directions on the bag; add the Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning and the sundried tomatoes at the same time that you add the water to the mix. After the dough has risen, roll into ½ “thick sheet and cut with a round biscuit cutter into 2 1/2 inch rounds and place on a sheet pan with a damp cloth over them until they have doubled in size, then bake at 350 degrees F. for about 15 minutes and remove and let cool before slicing into 2 pieces (sandwich style).

Ingredients for meat patty:
2 lb lean ground beef
3 T Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning
1/3 c mozzarella cheese (diced small)

Directions:
Mix beef, cheese and Shirley J Pizza and Pasta Seasoning together. Shape meat into 3-inch patties. Sear in a pan or on a grill until they are cooked through. Place one patty in each bun and serve.

Yields: approx 16-18 sliders

Sausage Jalapeno Rolls - Shirley J White Bread Mix

Sausage Jalapeno Rolls

Ingredients:
6 c. Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix
2 ¼ c. water
2 T. instant yeast
25 slices of canned jalapeno
8 oz. cheddar or pepper jack cheese (cubed small)
1 1/2 c. spicy Italian or smoked sausage (cooked and cubed)

Directions:
Follow the directions on the bag of Shirley J Honey White Bread Mix for one batch. When the dough has risen lay it out on a pastry board and pat it with your hands until it is about 2 inches thick.

With a pastry knife cut it into 1 1/2-inch squares. In the center of each square place one jalapeno slice, one dime-size amount of cheese and a dime-size amount of the sausage in the middle of the dough square. Next fold the corners of the square over the filling. Place rolls on a greased sheet pan. Allow to raise for about 15 minutes, bake at 350 degrees F. for about 15 minutes.