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Five new TSG products were unveiled at the PartyLite National Conference in Minneapolis last week and boy did they create quite the buzz (or bite!). Tantalizing recipes have also been developed to highlight these new TSG additions. Next time you hear “what’s for dinner” tempt your family with Creamy Fettuccine with Spinach, Crunchy Santa Fe Chicken Wings or Speedy Two Sisters Tacos. They might even offer to wash the dishes! Need new ideas for entertaining? How does Classic Quiche with Gruyére, Florentine Simmered Chicken and Puebla Style Pork in Mole sound? For dessert, Heavenly Coco-Nut Cheeseball or Layered Dark Chocolate Brownies with Peppermint Pecan Frosting are sweet endings to any meal. These desserts also travel well – perfect for visiting with friends. The above recipes are so new they are not even in the recipe box yet! Make sure to bookmark http://www.partylite.com/recipebox/RecipeBox.html and check back soon!
Sensational New Soups
New Simmerin’ Sauce
- Just Say Ole! joins our already popular Asian Barbeque and Tuscan Country Simmerin’ Sauces. Not just for crock pots, these sauces are versatile and a pantry must have.
Spice it Up!
Kiss of Mint
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- Peppermint Kiss Cheeseball Mix is hard to resist! From the crunchy coating to the addicting white chocolate center, this cheeseball makes an impressive and festive presentation.
Don’t delay – order your new TSG today!
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July 28, 2011
S'more Brownies
This week’s blog highlights recipes and pictures sent in from our very own TSG Quick Dishing readers! Below is an email I received from a reader who needed a special dessert for a co-worker’s birthday.
“My co-worker loves s’mores and I wanted to take those flavors and make it into a brownie. I made the TSG Breathtaking Deep Chocolate Brownie mix and during the last 10 minutes of baking time I topped the batter with miniature marshmallows, pieces of graham crackers , and chocolate chips (press this mixture slightly into the batter). The results were amazing!
The next email came from a reader in Illinois who wanted to share her version of Dirty Rice.
“It was one of those nights where we had a random assortment of veggies from our garden and Italian sausage. We figured we’d just throw everything together with some brown rice and call it a meal. We had fresh broccoli and peppers from our garden which we were very excited about!!! The fruits of our labor are finally arriving!! We also had some green beans on hand. We browned the Italian sausage in a skillet. Meanwhile we cooked up some brown rice (using chicken stock…gives it more flavor) and sautéed the veggies together in a large skillet using TSG Outrageously Garlic seasoning. Once the sausage and rice were done, we threw both into the veggie skillet, added a bit more TSG Outrageously Garlic and about a 1/2 c. more chicken stock…..let that simmer for a bit until it absorbed the liquid….and viola…..Dirty Rice!
Dirty Rice
The last email comes from a new mother who needed a quick and easy dish to bring to a potluck.
“I wanted to share a picture of the TSG Beer Bread and TSG Italian Herb Cheese Mix I made recently to bring to our neighborhood potluck. Even though I am short on time these days, I still wanted to bring a dish that I made and didn’t buy from the store. I was in luck because in my pantry was TSG Beer Bread Mix and Italian Herb Cheese Mix. The bread turned out perfectly (as always!) and instead of rolling into a ball, I served the dip right from a bowl for easy transport. This was one of the first dishes to go. It was also a hit with the teenagers!
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July 14, 2011
Have you heard? TSG Beer Bread Mix was rated as one of the top three PartyLite customer favorites! Besides being incredibly easy to make (stir mix and 12oz beer together in bowl ~ pour into prepared pan ~ bake), this beer bread mix is also extremely versatile. Club soda, juice or your favorite carbonated beverage can be used as alternatives to beer. In addition to baking in a loaf pan, muffins, focaccia or even a beer bread bowl can be made from this one mix. One of my favorite TSG recipes for summer entertaining is the TSG Panzanella Beer Bread Salad. Crisp cucumbers, sun ripened tomatoes, and bell peppers mix with fresh mozzarella and TSG Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette. Toasted cubes of beer bread are added to give this salad another layer of flavor and texture. It was the hit of our Father’s Day celebration this past Sunday.
Savory or Sweet – You Choose!
In addition to the delicious beer bread recipes found in our recipe box, try the below variations — perfect for your summer celebrations.
Watermelon Bread
Combine 1 box TSG Beer Bread, 12-ounce can of Mountain Dew Code Red and 1 cup mini chocolate chips, put into loaf pan. Pour 3 tablespoons melted butter over batter and bake according to package directions.
Beer Bread Focaccia
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add 12-ounce beer (1 1⁄2 cups) to 1 box (19-ounce) of TSG Beer Bread in large bowl and stir just until combined; dough should be lumpy. Spread dough on greased baking sheet in 11 by 8-inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette. Add 1⁄2 teaspoon of TSG Over-the-Edge Herbed Spinach. If desired sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt. Bake in 450 degrees F oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove to wire rack; cool.
TSG Panzanella Beer Bread Salad
What’s your favorite use for TSG Beer Bread Mix?
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June 23, 2011
June is a very special month for my family. Besides Father’s Day on June 19th, we also celebrate my Dad’s birthday and my parent’s anniversary (their 54th)! Since schedules are hectic among my siblings and their families, this year we will be combining all three celebrations. For the menu plan, I want to make sure to incorporate Dad’s favorite tastes along with a special dessert for their anniversary. Like most families, grilling is the cooking method of choice for our summer celebrations. The TSG Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe is a perfect entrée since it cooks quickly and is served with a summery mango peach sauce. When cooking pork tenderloin on the grill, make sure to use a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the meat. After it reaches the desired internal temperature, let it rest for 10 – 15 minutes before slicing. The tenderloin can be served hot or at room temperature. If there are any leftovers, the pork slices make a delicious sandwich. Try the menu plan below or visit the TSG recipe box to customize a menu for your Father’s Day/June celebrations.
Menu Ideas
- TSG Pepperoni Pasta Salad — a perfect summer salad (recipe uses vinaigrette instead of mayo) – the addition of pepperoni (Dad’s favorite) and fresh veggies make it unique
- TSG Tropical Pineapple Cream Pie — this will transport my parents back to Hawaii where they celebrated their 25th anniversary. This easy cheesecake pie is a taste of the tropics.
TSG Quickdishing Reader Shares a recent TSG Meal!
I received an email from a TSG Quick Dishing reader who wanted to share their recent TSG dinner. “My boyfriend and I are novice cooks and have started to make dinner at home as part of our date night. We made made the buffalo chicken wings recipe (with the TSG Brazen Buffalo Blue Cheese seasoning and Outrageously Garlic), roasted potatoes (also made with the Outrageously Garlic seasoning), and sauteed veggies – tomatoes and fresh green beans. The meal was easy to prepare and delicious!” .
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June 2, 2011
Inspired by watching Kate Middleton’s fairytale wedding to Prince William, I thought it would be royally fun to have a tea party — fancy hats and pearls optional! According to legend, the creator of afternoon tea was the Duchess of Bedford. Back in the mid 1800’s, your meals consisted of a large breakfast, a very light lunch and a late supper (8-9PM). The Duchess became hungry around four o’clock every afternoon and began to suffer from “a sinking feeling.” To make herself feel better, she started snacking on sandwiches and a pot of tea in the late afternoon. This lead the Duchess to invite friends over to join her in the afternoon for tea, simple sandwiches and assorted sweets. This became so popular that other ladies copied her and started inviting their friends over for afternoon tea.
Tea Party Menu
An easy and fun way to entertain — the sandwiches can be made a couple hours ahead of time and kept in the fridge (cover loosely) and the desserts can be made the day before. And since this is a tea party, you are not required to serve a full meal.
- Tea Sandwiches – These dainty sandwiches are traditional afternoon tea fare. Make a vertical and horizontal cut across the sandwich to make four small square tea sandwiches.
- TSG Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches – follow the instructions for Over-The-Edge Smoked Salmon Appetizer ~ mix all the ingredients together ~ chill ~ spread on white sandwich bread ~ trim the crusts and cut into pieces
- TSG Cucumber Sandwiches – follow the instructions for Great Caesar’s Ghost Spread ~ spread on white or pumpernickel bread and add cucumber slices ~ trim the crusts and cut into pieces.
- Tea – serve an English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea — offer lemon slices, sugar, and milk (cream is too heavy for tea). Don’t worry if your tea cups are not matching!
- I will be decorating my table with the frog tealight holders from PartyLite — this frog may not turn into a prince, but he sure is cute!
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May 5, 2011
As April comes to an end, my thoughts immediately turn to sun filled days, chilled drinks, and salsa! In addition to the celebration of Cinco De Mayo, May is also National Salsa Month. I can’t think of a better reason to invite friends over for a fabulous fiesta right at home — no passport needed! Our TSG Black Bean and Corn Salsa and Mango Peach Salsa will get the party started in no time. Delicious on their own served with chips or dippers, these salsas are also great recipe starters. Below are a couple menu ideas that will have your guests saying Ole!
Friday Night Fiesta for Friends
Cut the quesadillas into wedges for easy serving.
Saturday Sangria Party
Can’t decide which Sangria to make? Make both and have your friends vote for their favorite.
- Mango Peach Soft Tacos — a tasty twist that can be served as a taco or burrito.
- Simple Mexican Rice
- Leafy Green with Orange & Avocado — use queso fresco (found in your grocery store’s imported cheese case) for the cheese
- Cream Caramel Vanilla Pudding — reminiscent of flan without all the work! Serve with cinnamon sugared tortillas for a memorable dessert.
- For the tortillas – Preheat oven to 350 ~ mix cinnamon and sugar to taste and put aside until ready to use ~ Spray flour tortillas with any cooking spray you have on hand or brush with melted butter ~ sprinkle cinnamon & sugar mixture over both sides of the tortillas ~ cut tortillas into strips or triangles ~ place on cookie sheet (do not overlap) and bake at 350 for about 5-7 minutes until the chips turn a light golden color ~ do not overbake! Cool chips before serving ~ can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Your favorite sangria recipe or try one of these – Basic Sangria Recipe or White Sangria Recipe
What’s your favorite way to fiesta?
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April 28, 2011
Have you checked out our TSG recipe box lately? We’ve just added six new quick and easy recipes for you to try. From Simple Stovetop Quesadillas to Grilled Beef Skewers, these delicious dishes are sure to please your hungry family or guests! Try one of the new menu ideas below or mix and match to create your own. Don’t forget to take advantage of the special offer that has been created for our TSG Quick Dishing readers! Enjoy $10 off an online order of $50+ when it includes one or more Two Sisters Gourmet by PartyLite item(s). Sorry, offer not available for online orders attached to Parties. Discount can be applied to merchandise total only and may not be applied to tax, shipping and handling. Offer expires on April 17th so make sure to place your online order today! Be sure to use coupon code TSGAPR11 at checkout. Head on over to your Consultant’s website to place an online order. Don’t have a Consultant! No problem! Click here and find one near you!
Dinner Ideas
Easy Appetizers to Get the Party Started!
Our Mango Peach Salsa is tasty right out of the jar….try these appetizer recipes for your next get-together. Easy and delicious.
Dining In instead of Out!
Entertaining at home is made even easier (and more affordable than eating out) with TSG.
- Tortellini Salad – This tortellini salad is a great base recipe. Feel free to add other veggies to suit your tastes. I added red onions and bell peppers to kick it up a notch!
- Grilled Beef Skewers – Weather not cooperating? These skewers can be broiled or put on the grill.
Recipes for the Family
Gather up the family for hot dogs, coleslaw and brownies made special with TSG. Meal time doesn’t get any easier or tastier than this!
Post a comment and let us know what is your favorite TSG recipe!
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April 14, 2011
When family and friends gather at your table this Easter, WOW them with an elegant meal and table décor made easy with Two Sisters Gourmet and PartyLite. A special offer has been created for our TSG Quick Dishing readers! April 7-17 only! Enjoy $10 off an online order of $50+ when it includes one or more Two Sisters Gourmet by PartyLite item(s). Sorry, offer not available for online orders attached to Parties. Discount can be applied to merchandise total only and may not be applied to tax, shipping and handling. Be sure to use coupon code TSGAPR11 at checkout. Hop on over to your Consultant’s website and place your online order today! Don’t have a Consultant! No problem! Click here and find one near you!
The Menu
On Easter, I want to spend time with my guests…not stuck in the kitchen! I put together a delicious TSG Easter menu that will allow me to do just that — most items can be prepped or made ahead of time. Perfect!
TSG Sweet and Spicy Jelly makes a tasty glaze for ham - baste ham during last 10 minutes of cooking time
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Preparing roasted potatoes with green beens and TSG Garlic Parm Vinaigrette - can be made the day ahead!
- Two Sisters Gourmet Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting
The Decor
Leave a comment and let us know what TSG dishes you will be making this Easter!
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April 7, 2011
Whether you call it a tater, spud or tuber, the potato is the second most consumed food in the United States. According to potatofacts.net, the average American consumes just under 140 pounds of potatoes every year. This translates to almost 17 pounds of potato chips, over 50 pounds of fresh potatoes, two pounds of canned potatoes, 13 pounds of dehydrated potatoes, and about 55 pounds of frozen potatoes every single year. No wonder the tater has its own day of celebration! “National Tater day was actually named to honor the Kentuckian farmers who would celebrate the end of winter by trading Sweet Potato snippets to plant,” states holidays.theonlinerecipebox.com.
To celebrate National Tater Day, try one of the delicious quick and easy TSG potato recipes below.
Potato Fun Facts
- The Potato was the first vegetable grown in outer space
- New York consumes more potatoes than any other state, followed by Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas
- The world’s largest potato weighed in at 18 pounds, 4 ounces according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
- During the 18th century, potatoes were served as a dessert, hot and salted, in a napkin.
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March 31, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday that even the non-Irish love to celebrate. From parades to Irish pubs, there are plenty of local festivities to enjoy. A tradition for my group of friends is to attend the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade (festively dressed in green of course). From there we walk to the local Irish pub for some of our favorite Irish foods — Sheppard’s pie and Irish stew. Add a Guinness and a little Irish dancing and we are transported to the Emerald Isle!
St. Patrick’s Day Irish Recipes
Another way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is to make Irish foods at home. Try delicious fare such as Beer Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon. Hearty beef stew is served over a mixture of mashed potatoes, bacon, and cabbage. Or for a quick and easy recipe, try Skillet Sheppard’s pie. For a fun and festive ending to your Irish meal bake Blarney Stone cookies. Don’t forget to decorate your table with festive green accents, candles, and cut out shamrocks.
TSG Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day just isn’t complete without Irish Soda bread. Bake a loaf of this quick and easy bread for your celebration.
- Prepare TSG Beer Bread using 12-ounce club soda. Add ½ cup of orange flavored dried cranberries. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or bake at 350 degrees F if using glass, ceramic or non-stick bread pan.
- Perfect for a hostess gift – wrap the loaf in a decorative tea towel and tie with a green ribbon.
An Old Irish Blessing
May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!
Have a safe and delicious St. Patrick’s Day!
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March 10, 2011
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Five new TSG products were unveiled at the PartyLite National Conference in Minneapolis last week and boy did they create quite the buzz (or bite!). Tantalizing recipes have also been developed to highlight these new TSG additions. Next time you hear “what’s for dinner” tempt your family with Creamy Fettuccine with Spinach, Crunchy Santa Fe Chicken Wings or Speedy Two Sisters Tacos. They might even offer to wash the dishes! Need new ideas for entertaining? How does Classic Quiche with Gruyére, Florentine Simmered Chicken and Puebla Style Pork in Mole sound? For dessert, Heavenly Coco-Nut Cheeseball or Layered Dark Chocolate Brownies with Peppermint Pecan Frosting are sweet endings to any meal. These desserts also travel well – perfect for visiting with friends. The above recipes are so new they are not even in the recipe box yet! Make sure to bookmark http://www.partylite.com/recipebox/RecipeBox.html and check back soon!
