8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cucumber
1 loaf Canapé French Bread, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, optional

1. In Small Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill weed and lemon zest; mix well. Cut cucumber crosswise into 3 equal sections. Peel, seed and coarsely chop one cucumber section. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Thinly slice remaining cucumber sections using Ultimate Mandoline; cut each slice in half. Slice canapé bread into eighteen 1/2-inch slices using Bread Knife.
3. To assemble canapés, place 1 scoop cream cheese mixture onto each bread slice using Small Scoop, spreading evenly. Top each canapé with 1 cucumber slice and 1 tomato half. Serve immediately.

18 servings of 1 canapé


Pampered Chef


Calories 100, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 150 mg, Fiber less than 1 g

11-oz pkg refrigerated French bread dough
2 Tbsp (1/2 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp Italian Seasoning Mix


Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray inside of Scalloped Bread Tube and lids with nonstick cooking spray; place lid on bottom of bread tube. Combine Parmesan cheese and seasoning mix; sprinkle evenly over bread dough. Fill tube with dough. Place lid on top. Bake, upright, 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Remove bread from tube; cool completely. Cut bread into 1/4-inch-thick slices.


24 slices (1 loaf)
12 servings of 2 slices


Pampered Chef


Calories 70 (16% from fat), Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat .5 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 180 mg, Fiber 0 g

11-oz pkg refrigerated French bread dough


Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray inside of Bread Tube and lids with nonstick cooking spray. Place lid on bottom of bread tube; fill tube with dough. Place lid on top. Bake, upright, 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes.

Remove bread from tube to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely. Cut bread into 1/4-inch-thick slices with Bread Knife.


1 loaf


Pampered Chef


Calories 60, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 160 mg, Fiber 0 g

1 medium onion
1 medium green pepper
3 links hot Italian sausage (12 oz)
2 garlic gloves, pressed
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
3-1/2 cups water
26 oz jar spaghetti or marinara sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz (1/4 cup) Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1. Dice onion and bell pepper. Remove casings from sausage. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2 in. nuggets. Place sausage into (Pampered Chef) 12 inch skillet. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add pressed garlic and pepper flakes; cook 10-20 second or until fragrant. Stir in pasta, water, sauce, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 14-16 minutes or until past is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove Skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Garnish with chopper parsley.

6 servings


Pampered Chef Weekday Dinners – Done!

Pork
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each)
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 Tbsp Rosemary Herb Seasoning Mix*
1/2 tsp salt

Vegetables
1-1/2 lbs unpeeled small red potatoes
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4"-thick wedges
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tsp Rosemary Herb Seasoning Mix*
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the tenderloins side by side, but not touching, on the Large Bar Pan. Rub the surface of the pork with garlic pressed with the Garlic Press. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix and salt. Rub the mixture over the entire surface of the pork.
2. Use the Forged Chef’s Knife to cut the potatoes in half or in quarters, depending on their size, and to cut the bell pepper into 1" pieces. Then slice the onion into ¼"-thick wedges. In a large Bamboo Fiber Mixing Bowl, combine the oil, pressed garlic, seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Add the vegetables and toss to coat.
3. Place the vegetables on the bar pan, surrounding the pork. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the Pocket Thermometer registers 155°F (68°C) for medium doneness; 165°F (74°C) for well done (see Cook’s Tips). Remove the pan from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4. Carve the pork into thin slices. Arrange the tenderloin slices and vegetables on a serving platter.

8 servings


Pampered Chef


Calories 240 (29% from fat), Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 25 g, Sodium 340 mg, Fiber 2 g


The tenderloin is the leanest pork cut available and one of the easiest to prepare. Roasting the meat at a high temperature for a short period of time ensures the meat will remain tender and juicy.

The temperature of the pork will rise approximately 5 degrees during standing to reach the desired temperatures of 160°F/71°C for medium doneness and 170°F/77°C for well done. Check the internal temperature of the meat after 25 minutes of roasting to be sure it doesn’t become overcooked.

Crushed dried rosemary can be substituted for the seasoning mix, if desired. We also use our own version of Pampered Chef's Rosemary Herb Seasoning Mix.

1/2 medium apple
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
4-in. round (8 oz) Brie or Camembert cheese with rind, room temperature
Assorted crackers


Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Chop apple with Food Chopper. Combine apple, almonds, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon in Small Batter Bowl; mix gently. Stir in butter just until ingredients are moistened.

Cut Brie in half horizontally using Utility Knife. Place one half of Brie, rind side down, on Small Bar Pan. Spoon half of the apple mixture onto bottom half of Brie, spreading evenly. Top with remaining half of Brie, rind side up. Spoon remaining apple mixture over Brie.

Bake 12-15 minutes or until Brie begins to soften. Serve with apple wedges or assorted crackers.


8 servings


Pampered Chef, Celebrate!


Calories 150, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 190 mg, Fiber 1 g

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tsp. vegetable oil
2, 14.5-oz cans chicken broth
28-oz can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp. Louisiana hot sauce
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
16-oz pkg frozen gumbo vegetable mixture*
13-oz pkg andouille sausage links, cooked
1 cup instant brown or white rice, uncooked


Using Chef's Knife, trim chicken and cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in Generation II (6 qt) Dutch Oven over medium-high heat until hot. Brown chicken in two batches, 2-3 minutes each or until outside surfaces are no longer pink.

Return chicken to pan. Add broth, tomatoes, water, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, hot sauce, oregano, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Add vegetable mixture; return to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut sausage links into 1/2-inch slices; cut slices in half. Add sausage and rice to gumbo. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; remove and discard bay leaf before serving. Serve with Mini Corn Muffins (see "Souper" Sides recipe card), if desired.


8 servings


Pampered Chef, Soups, Stews and Chilis Recipe Card Collection


*Frozen gumbo vegetable mixture is a combination of okra and celery slices, chopped onion, red bell pepper and corn. If you can't find gumbo vegetable mix, I have also used a 14 oz. bag of seasoned corn and black beans (with tomatoes, peppers and onions) along with about 2 oz. of frozen ocra to make up for the gumbo mix.

1 medium onion
1 jalapeño pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
3 Tbsp Moroccan Rub*
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tsp salt
2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained


Coarsely chop onion and jalapeño using Food Chopper. Dice bell pepper using Santoku Knife. Combine onion, peppers, turkey, rub, pressed garlic and salt in Deep Covered Baker; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles halfway through using Mix 'N Chop.

Carefully remove baker from microwave using Oven Mitts. Add beans, tomato sauce and tomatoes; mix well. Cover; microwave on HIGH 14-17 minutes or until simmering.


6 servings


Pampered Chef, Dinner in Your Deep Covered Baker


*If desired, 1-1/2 Tbsp paprika, 1-1/2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp sugar, 3/4 tsp each ground cumin and ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp chili powder can be substituted for the Moroccan Rub.

2, 11-oz pkgs refrigerated French bread dough
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp Pantry Italian Seasoning Mix
1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
8 oz deli meat, thinly sliced (salami, turkey, ham or bologna)
4 oz cheese, thinly sliced (Swiss, Muenster or American)
2 cups lettuce, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, plus 2 Tbsp., divided


Preheat oven to 350˚F. Place dough, seam side down, on Large Round Stone. Join ends of dough together to form one large ring. Using Serrated Bread Knife, make eight diagonal cuts, 1/2-inch deep, on top of dough.

Combine egg whites, garlic pressed with Garlic Press and seasoning mix; brush over dough using Pastry Brush. Bake 26-30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Immediately remove bread to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely.

Using Ultimate Slice & Grate fitted with v-shaped blade, slice bell pepper, onion and tomato. Slice olives using Egg Slicer Plus.

To assemble, cut bread in half horizontally using Serrated Bread Knife using Serrated Bread Knife. Place bottom half of bread on large serving platter. Arrange meat and cheese evenly over bottom half of bread. Top with lettuce. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the salad dressing evenly over lettuce. Top with bell pepper, onion, tomato and olive slices. Brush cut side of bread top with remaining dressing using clean Pastry Brush; place over bottom half. Cut into wedges.


8 servings


Pampered Chef, All The Best

1 Tbsp Basil Oil or olive oil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning Mix
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 large portobello mushroom caps, about 4 inches in diameter
2, 1/2-in thick slices large white onion, about 4 inches in diameter
8, 3/4-in thick slices Italian bread, such as Vienna
1 cup Provolone cheese, grated (4 oz)
1 cup roasted chicken, shredded
2 plum tomatoes, sliced


In Prep Bowl, combine oil, vinegar, seasoning mix, salt, garlic and black pepper; whisk until well blended. Brush both sides of mushroom caps and onion slices with vinaigrette.

Heat Grill Pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Place mushrooms and onion onto grid of pan; place Grill Press on top. Grill 4-6 minutes, turning once. Thinly slice mushrooms on the bias. Cut onion slices in half; set mushrooms and onion aside.

To assemble sandwiches, generously spray one side of each bread slice with vegetable oil. Arrange four bread slices oil side down; top with half of the cheese. Arrange chicken, mushrooms, onion and tomatoes over cheese. Top with remaining cheese and remaining bread slices, oil side up.

Wipe Grill Pan with paper towel, if necessary. Heat pan over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Place sandwiches on grid of pan and place Grill Press over sandwiches. Grill 2-3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Serve warm.


4 servings


Pampered Chef, Season's Best-Fall/Winter 2006

Dressing:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Salad:
2, 15-oz cans pinto beans, drained & rinsed
15-oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
15.25-oz can whole kernel corn, drained
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded & finely chopped (1/4-1/3 cup)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, snipped


For dressing, whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, cumin, oregano, salt and black pepper in Small Batter Bowl using Stainless Steel Whisk; set aside.

For salad, drain and rinse beans using large Colander. Place beans in large Colander Bowl. Drain corn. Chop bell pepper using Chef's Knife; add corn and bell pepper to beans.

Chop onion and jalapeño peppers using Food Chopper. Snip cilantro using Kitchen Shears. Add onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and dressing to bean mixture. Mix gently. Cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours to allow flavors to blend.


12 servings


Pampered Chef, Casual Cooking

10 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 cups)
8-oz pkg imitation crabmeat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (1 oz.)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, snipped
8-oz bottle reduced-fat creamy Caesar salad dressing
6 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced


Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in large bowl and set aside.

Meanwhile, cut crabmeat into 1-inch pieces. Add crabmeat, bell pepper, eggs, onion, cheese and parsley to past in bowl. Pour salad dressing over pasta mixture; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 2-3 hours to allow flavors to blend.

To serve, fill serving bowl with lettuce. Spoon pasta salad into center of bowl.


6 servings


Pampered Chef, Casual Cooking