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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #33: Chicken Enchiladas

By Shirley J Friday August 20, 2010

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #33:
Chicken Enchiladas

Shirley J Universal Sauce - 48 oz. Package
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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Universal Sauce Basics Cooking Class Tomorrow

By Shirley J Thursday July 8, 2010

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We hope you’ll join us for our popular, delicious and educational Universal Sauce Basics cooking class tomorrow at the Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen!

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Shirley J Cooking Class – Universal Sauce Basics
Date: Friday, July 9, 2010
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen (15 East 400 South, Orem)
Cost: Free
Type: Demonstration & Tasting

Come taste Shirley J for yourself! Chef Brian will demonstrate the versatility of our flagship product, Shirley J, a Universal Sauce. You’ll be amazed and realize that Shirley J is a must-have kitchen staple. Come hungry and leave a better cook!

To learn more about Shirley J Universal Sauce, the building block for thousands of recipes, watch this video on the Shirley J YouTube Channel.

To order Shirley J products visit shirleyj.com, call (801) 225-5073 or visit our storefront in Orem.

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #25: Pesto Alfredo Sauce

By Shirley J Monday June 21, 2010

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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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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #23: Green Bean and Sausage Casserole

By Shirley J Monday June 7, 2010

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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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Universal Sauce Basics Cooking Class – June 4

By Shirley J Tuesday May 25, 2010

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June 4, 2010
12:00 pmto1:00 pm

Come taste Shirley J for yourself! We’ll demonstrate the versatility of our flagship product, Shirley J, a Universal Sauce. You’ll be amazed and realize that Shirley J is a must-have kitchen staple. Come hungry and leave a better cook!

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Shirley J Cooking Class – Universal Sauce Basics
Date: Friday, June 4, 2010
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen (15 East 400 South, Orem)
Cost: Free
Type: Demonstration & Tasting

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Endless Possibilities – Shirley J Universal Sauce {New Video & Commercial}

By Shirley J Thursday May 20, 2010

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Here’s our latest video project all about Shirley J Universal Sauce!

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #19 – Garlic Asparagus and Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

By Shirley J Wednesday May 12, 2010

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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.

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #16 – Clam Dip

By Shirley J Monday April 19, 2010

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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.

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #15 – Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By Shirley J Monday April 12, 2010

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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.

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #13 – Spicy Sausage Chowder

By Shirley J Monday March 29, 2010

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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.

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #12: Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

By Shirley J Monday March 22, 2010

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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

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April 2 Cooking Class Announced – Universal Sauce Basics

By Shirley J Tuesday March 16, 2010

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April 2, 2010
12:00 pmto1:00 pm

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Come taste Shirley J for yourself! We’ll demonstrate the versatility of our flagship product, Shirley J, a Universal Sauce. You’ll be amazed and realize that Shirley J is a must-have kitchen staple. Come hungry and leave a better cook!

Shirley J Cooking Class – Universal Sauce Basics
Date: Friday, April 2, 2010
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Shirley J Studio Test Kitchen (15 East 400 South, Orem)
Cost: Free
Type: Demonstration & Tasting

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #11 – Substitute for Canned Condensed Soups

By Shirley J Monday March 15, 2010

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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!

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Weekly Universal Sauce Recipe #10 – Spicy Indian Sauce

By Shirley J Monday March 8, 2010

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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.

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Only 100 Universal Sauce #10 cans left!

By Shirley J Friday February 19, 2010

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Everyone is loving this #10 can special! We’ve only got 100 cans left! Come on buy, order online, or give us a call!

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Shirley J on Good Things Utah Cooking Segment – Recap

By Shirley J Monday February 1, 2010

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It’s been an exciting day over here at Shirley J! This morning Chef Brian made three quick, easy and delicious meals on Good Things Utah! All three dishes began with our best-selling product, Shirley J Universal Sauce. And what’s even more unique about our cooking segment: all three dishes were made in less than five minutes! Here’s a little run-through of our morning via pictures.

Chef Brian Ricter on the set of Good Things Utah (Shirley J Cooking Segment, Universal Sauce)

Chef Brian prepping for the segment. The Good Things Utah kitchen is a nice one!

3 Easy Meals using Shirley J Universal Sauce - Good Things Utah Set

The teaser shot of the three Shirley J dishes. Left to right: Chessy Asparagus and Rice, Farfalle Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato and Peas and Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. Of course, the shot wouldn’t be complete without a bag of Shirley J Universal Sauce behind it. We love how all three dishes started out with this one product! It truly is universal.

Shirley J on Good Things Utah Cooking Segment - February 1, 2010

Chef Brian and Good Things Utah host, Nicea Degering on the cooking segment set. Doesn’t Nicea look like she was meant to wear that Shirley J apron? We think so!

Shirley J on Good Things Utah Cooking Segment - February 1, 2010

Here’s Chef Brian, the hosts of Good Things Utah and the real Shirley J on set.

We were very lucky to have the real Shirley J, Shirley Jensen Smith on the set with us. Shirley is the namesake of our company and the wife of the original owner and creator of Shirley J, Don Smith. She is nothing but a joy and we feel so blessed as a company to have such a great relationship with her. Thanks, Shirley!

3 Great Shirley J Recipes on Good Things Utah (Universal Sauce)

If you missed our cooking segment, you can watch it on the Good Things Utah Web site, here or below.

Click on the links below to get the recipes!

Cheesy Asparagus and Rice
Farfalle Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Peas
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

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Recipe of the Week #1 – Queso

By Shirley J Wednesday January 6, 2010

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For 2010 we’re going to feature a weekly Universal Sauce recipe.

We are starting off with nothing more simple than an awesome queso. It really doesn’t get easier than this recipe!

Queso - Shirley J Universal Sauce

Shirley J Queso

Ingredients:
1 lb. Velveeta cheese, microwaved until soft
1 cup Shirley J Universal Sauce
4 cups water
2 cups pico de gallo
1 cup Jalapenos, finely diced or sliced

Directions:
1. Mix Shirley J Universal Sauce with water. Blend with wire whisk. Bring to a boil
2. Add microwaved cheese to mixture.
3. Add pice de gallo and jalapenos and stir.
4. Continue to heat on lower setting until desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve over nacho chips or use as dip.

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The Building Block for Thousands of Recipes – Shirley J Universal Sauce

By Shirley J Monday December 28, 2009

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What is Shirley J?

We get that question all the time…and here’s how we like to answer it. Watch this short video and learn just what Shirley J Universal Sauce is, how to use it and see how it really is the building block for thousands of recipes.

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