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Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter Lifestyle Nov. 4, 2015 • Page 9

Orzo with Italian Sausage,
Mushrooms and Spinach

Baked Potato Pizza

(Family Features) Fall is a busy time for families 1 package Bob Evans Macaroni and Cheese mixture and Parmesan cheese trend with this Hard Apple Cider Tart. tart pan with vegetable spray.
on the go, but dinner can still be approachable and 4 slices cheddar cheese and mix well. Taste and adjust The tart plays up crisp, light apple In large bowl, stir together melted
wholesome. One easy solution: transform a simple 16 dill pickle chips (optional) seasonings as needed. flavor with a refreshing bite of hard butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add
everyday side dish into a meal that will have your 1 can tomato soup, prepared (optional for Mixed Berry Cobbler cider. Produce sections are piled high flour; stir until just combined. Evenly
family asking for more. dipping) Prep time: 10 minutes with ever-expanding selections of fruit. press into bottom and up sides of
These recipes, created in partnership with In large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Each type boasts its own signature pan. With fork, prick dough all over.
lifestyle expert Sandra Lee, feature Bob Evans’ heat eight bread slices for three minutes and flip over Serves: 6-8 flavor, texture, fragrance and color. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
collection of high-quality, like-scratch side dishes to evenly warm through. 1 package Bob Evans Glazed Hard Apple Cider Tart Remove tart from refrigerator;
ranging from mashed potatoes to macaroni and Prepare macaroni and cheese according to Apples Serves: 10-12 bake 12-14 minutes or until lightly
cheese. The sides, found in the refrigerated section package directions. 1 cup frozen sweet cherries Crust: browned. Cool completely.
of most local grocery stores, are made with real Place 1/2 slice of cheddar cheese on each piece 1 cup blackberries or raspberries 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted In small bowl, combine sugar,
ingredients and the perfect blend of seasonings to of garlic bread. 1 cup pear, diced 1/4 cup granulated sugar cinnamon and salt. Arrange apples in
make entrees taste just right. On 4 pieces of garlic bread, evenly spoon four Heat oven to 375 F. 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract tart pan in overlapping circular pattern,
Find more mealtime solutions that put side ounces (about 1/2 cup) of macaroni and cheese on In large mixing bowl, mix together glazed apples 1/4 teaspoon salt working from outside in. Sprinkle with
dishes at the forefront at bobevans.com/recipes. top of cheddar cheese/garlic bread slices. and fruits. Pour into 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Bake 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour cinnamon sugar mixture.
Time Saving Tips Place remaining four slices of garlic bread on uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Filling: Bake on cookie sheet 55-60
These simple tricks will cut minutes off your top of macaroni and cheese stack. While fruit is baking, mix together ingredients 1 tablespoon granulated sugar minutes until apples are soft and crust
busywork, so you can get to the more important Toast both sides for an additional two minutes for streusel. 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon is golden brown.
things like enjoying fall with your family. or until bread is toasty brown and cheese is melted. Streusel Topping Pinch of salt While tart bakes, make glaze. In
1. Shave minutes off meals using tools in Serve with dill pickle chips and tomato soup for 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 medium red baking apples, such large skillet, cook cider over medium
original ways: An ice cream scoop makes cookies dipping. 1 cup uncooked rolled oats as Braeburn, cored and sliced 1/8-inch heat until liquid has reduced to two
and meatballs in a flash; an egg slicer quickly cuts 2/3 cup all-purpose flour thick tablespoons, about 10-15 minutes.
mushrooms and berries. Orzo with Italian Sausage, 1 teaspoon cinnamon Glaze: Reduce heat to low; add corn syrup and
2. To further speed up slow cooker prep time, Mushrooms and Spinach 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut 1 bottle (12 ounces) hard apple cider sugar. Stir continuously until sugar has
keep favorite premixed seasoning packets, pre-sliced Prep time: 10 minutes into small pieces 3 tablespoons light corn syrup dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
vegetables and jarred sauces on hand. Cook time: 20 minutes Mix together brown sugar, oats, flour and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Re-warm glaze over low heat, if
3. Desserts need not be made from scratch Serves: 4 cinnamon until evenly combined. With fingertips, Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare 9-inch needed, and brush on tart when it
to have a homespun feel. Dip packaged cookies 4 tablespoons butter, divided blend in butter pieces until small clumps form and is removed from the oven. Cool tart
in chocolate, embellish bakery cupcakes or create 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta butter is well incorporated, about two minutes. Hard Apple Cider Tart completely in pan on cooling grid.
lollipops from candies. 1 can (14.5 ounces) low sodium chicken broth Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit and place
Macwich 1 pound hot or Italian sausage back in oven uncovered. Bake until streusel is lightly
Prep time: 5 minutes 1/2 cup diced onion browned and fruit is tender, about 30 minutes.
Cook time: 10 minutes 1 cup sliced mushrooms Remove from oven and let set 5 minutes before
Servings: 4 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic serving.
8 slices garlic bread, frozen 10 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Baked Potato Pizza
Salt and pepper, to taste Prep time: 5 minutes
In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, Cook time: 10 minutes
melt two tablespoons butter and add orzo. Stir Serves: 12
until lightly browned. Add chicken broth and bring 1 package Bob Evans Sour Cream & Chive
to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 Mashed Potatoes
minutes, until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed. 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, 2 premade large pizza crusts
1 cup cheddar cheese
add sausage and crumble with Heat oven to 450 F.
potato masher until fully cooked, In bowl, mix together mashed potatoes and
about 5 minutes. Add onion and bacon crumbles.
mushrooms, and continue to cook Place each pizza crust on cookie sheet. Spread
until onions are translucent and half of mashed potato mixture evenly over each
mushrooms are tender. Add garlic pizza. Top each pizza with cheddar cheese.
and saute 30 seconds or until garlic Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted
becomes fragrant. and lightly golden. Cut into wedges and serve.
Turn heat down to low. Add For dessert, tap in to the “fruitful possibilities”
spinach and cover pan to allow
spinach to wilt. Set aside until orzo
is done.
When orzo is done, add sausage

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