Sensational New Soups

• Classic Florentine White Bean and Comforting Potato Leek Soup Mix are welcome additions to the TSG family. Just add bread and salad for a complete meal!

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!

• Southwestern Kick Seasoning Blend will become your go to spice. Use it to season ground beef, rice, veggies, and it also makes a sassy dip!

Kiss of Mint

• • • • • • 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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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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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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Menu Ideas

• TSG Grilled pork tenderloin with mango peach sauce — tasty and easy recipe using TSG Mango Peach Salsa

• TSG Outrageously Garlic Roasted Potatoes — double the recipe – these potatoes will disappear!

• 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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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.

• Sweets – Scones are traditional, but feel free to serve any bite sized desserts — lemon bars, TSG Mango Coconut Blondies, brownies, TSG Crispy Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies, chocolate dipped strawberries

• 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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Friday Night Fiesta for Friends

Cut the quesadillas into wedges for easy serving.

• Guacamole with chips and veggies for dipping
• Chorizo Quesadillas
• Black Bean Quesadillas (my non-meat eating friends love these)
• Caramel Apple Burritos
• Your favorite margarita recipe (for a non-alcoholic recipe click here)

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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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.

• Simple Stovetop Quesadillas or Chicken and Mango Peach Quesadillas
• Warm Mango Peach Party Dip

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.

• Tropical Pineapple Cream Pie – Your guests will want a second slice!

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!

• Rosy Basil-Mint Coleslaw – new twist on an old favorite made easy with our Rosy Raspberry Basil Vinaigrette
• Indulgence Dogs – our Serious Steak and Grilling Sauce gives these dogs new flavor
• Fudgy Raspberry Pecan Brownies – try and have just one!

Post a comment and let us know what is your favorite TSG recipe!

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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

• Asparagus Spears Wrapped in Prosciutto     or    Over-the-Edge Spinach Smoked Salmon Appetizer
• Garlic Parmesan Biscuits   or   Cheddar Dill Dinner Biscuits
• Martini Caesars   or    Spinach with Blue Cheese
  

  Spinach with Blue Cheese

   

• Ham with Sweet and Spicy Pepper Glaze    or   Ham with Heavenly Blackberry Cabernet Sauce

TSG Sweet and Spicy Jelly makes a tasty glaze for ham - baste ham during last 10 minutes of cooking time

• Roasted New Potato and Green Bean Salad with Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette
  

  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

For me, the table décor is as important as the meal. To add easy elegance, I am using the Symmetry Pillar Holders to highlight my GloLite™candles. Symmetry Pillar holders are my go to centerpiece since they can be filled to match any décor or theme. For Easter I chose hydrangeas and candied Easter eggs. To complete the look, I added the adorable bunnies from the Fresh Pickings Gift Set, Color Lites Pink Votive holders and Mango Tangerine Egg Shaped Jar Candle.

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To celebrate National Tater Day, try one of the delicious quick and easy TSG potato recipes below.

• Garlic New Potato Skins
• Cheddar Cheese Hash Browns
• Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
• Cheddar Potato Bake
• Italian Herb Potato Gratin
• Over-the-Edge Stuffed Potatoes
• Perfect Potato Side Dish
• Potato Salad with Jalapeno Mustard

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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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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