What’s Cookin

January 29, 2010 · Filed Under What's Cooking · Comment 
Jeanne Briggs

Jeanne Briggs

Rolling in Dough

by JEANNE BRIGGS

Now you can make mealtime, family time, anytime more special. Start with refrigerated dough and create the kind of homemade treats that everyone loves. Turn biscuit dough into a gooey, nutty breakfast loaf; make savory pot pies with crescent rolls; transform pizza dough into cheesy twists perfect for snack time—and fresh-baked by you. Your success is virtually guaranteed when you pick up some refrigerated dough. Let’s bake.

Crescent Caramel Swirl

1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 (8-oz.) cans Crescent Dinner Rolls

Heat oven to 350F. Melt butter in small saucepan. Coat bottom and sides of a fluted tube pan with 2 tablespoons of melted butter; sprinkle pan with 3 tablespoons of the nuts. Add remaining nuts, brown sugar and water to remaining melted butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove dough from both cans; do not unroll. Cut each long roll into 8 slices. Arrange 8 slices cut-side down, in nut-lined pan; separate layers of each pinwheel slightly. Spoon half of the brown sugar mixture over dough. Place remaining 8 dough slices alternately over bottom layer. Spoon the remaining brown sugar mixture over slices. Bake at 350F for 23 to 33 minutes. Invert onto serving platter. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings.

Canadian Bacon and Potato Quiche

1 refrigerated piecrust
1 cup frozen diced hash-brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup cut fresh asparagus spears
1 cup diced Canadian bacon
1-1/2 cups shredded Havarti cheese
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 375F. Prepare piecrust as directed on package for one-crust baked shell. Prick crust generously with a fork. Bake at 375F for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove partially baked crust from the oven. Layer potatoes, asparagus, bacon and cheese in crust. Beat the eggs, milk, marjoram and salt until well-blended. Pour over mixture in the crust. Bake at 375F for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serves 8.

Cheeseburger Fold-Overs

3/4 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 can Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits
1 cup shredded Cheddar and American cheese blend
16 dill pickle slices
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon sesame seed, if desired

Heat the oven to 375F. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in ketchup and mustard. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. On an ungreased large cookie sheet, press or roll each biscuit to form a 6-inch round. Spoon the beef mixture onto one side of each biscuit. Sprinkle each with cheese. Top each with 2 pickles. Fold dough in half over filling; press the edges with fork to seal. Make 2 or 3 small slits in top of each for steam to escape. Brush each with beaten egg and sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Bake at 375F for 18 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown. Makes 8 sandwiches.

Biscuit-Topped Green Bean and Beef Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup milk
1 small can French fried onions
1 can Golden Layers Refrigerated Flaky Biscuits

Heat the oven to 350F. Spray an 8-inch square glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Brown ground beef in a large skillet until thoroughly cooked. Drain. Add beans, soup, water chestnuts and milk; mix well. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Stir in half of the onions. Spoon mixture into sprayed baking dish. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; cut each into quarters. Place biscuit pieces, points up, over the beef mixture. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Slightly crush remaining half of onions and sprinkle over biscuits. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until biscuits are deep golden brown. Serves 5.

Chicken Taco Stew in Bread Bowls

1 can refrigerated crusty French loaf
1 package southwestern flavor chicken strips, coarsely chopped
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Heat the oven to 350F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut dough into 3 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, placing balls seam-side down on sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 350F for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients except the cheese; mix well. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring occasionally. Cut off the top of each bread loaf. Lightly press center of bread down to form bowls. Place each bread bowl in individual shallow soup plate. Spoon about 1 cup of the stew into each bread bowl. Sprinkle with the cheese. Place top of each bread bowl next to the filled bowl. Serves 3.

Salmon a’ la King Casserole

1 jar Alfredo sauce
1 package frozen baby peas in a pouch, thawed
1 small jar sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cans pink salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
1 (2-oz.) jar chopped pimientos, drained
1 can refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls

Heat oven to 375F. Spray a 12×8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a saucepan, combine Alfredo sauce, peas and mushrooms; cook over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat. Gently stir in salmon and pimientos. Pour into prepared baking dish. Unroll the dough into 2 long rectangles. Press edges and perforations to form one rectangle. Place over salmon mixture in baking dish. Bake at 375F for 12 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 6.

Cinnamon-Apple Crostata

1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

Heat the oven to 450F. Remove piecrust from pouch. Unfold piecrust; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press out fold lines. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Mix well. Add apples; toss gently. Spoon apple mixture onto center of the crust, spreading to within 2 inches of the edges. Fold edges of crust over filling, ruffling decoratively. Brush crust edge with water. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Bake at 450F for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture. Bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes or until apples are tender. Serves 8.

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Classifieds — January 28, 2010

January 29, 2010 · Filed Under Classifieds · Comment 

HELP WANTED

HOMEMAKER TO MONEYMAKER—Thinking of a change? Highly selective Real Estate company seeks career-minded individuals. Must be willing to work hard and be trained. Call Lew Boersma, Coldwell Banker AJS-Schmidt/Rockford Office, (616) 866-4434.      b04
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FOR SALE

Mixed hardwood. All-nighters, extra long, or the way you want it. Excellent burning. $60 a face cord, delivered. (616) 773-4549.      p04cp
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ANTIQUES

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REDUCED! Antique Victorian desk, 5 ft. tall, 4-1/2 ft. wide and 2-1/2 ft. deep, $675. Call (616) 866-1478 and leave a message.      ftfn
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FOR RENT

Lake Bella Vista apartment—2-bedroom, air, garage, free lake access, seniors welcome. No pets, no smoking. $550/month plus utilities. (616) 874-7871.      b04
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3 Mile/Alpine—two separate offices for $350/month for each, $650 for both. Furnished, free parking. (616) 785-7272.      b04
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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, 1,800 sq. ft., large porch, 2-car garage, freshly painted. Nature, river-front condo. No pets. (616) 866-9190.      p04
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination, call the Fair Housing Center at (616) 451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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CLASSES AND LESSONS

Guitar Lessons—Learn guitar the RIGHT way and enjoy it for a lifetime. Lessons also on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, Dobro, etc. Call Joe (616) 874-8582.     btfn
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SERVICES

Tax Preparation! Quick and accurate! Fixed rates—$55 single filers. $120, joint. Includes Federal and State e-file. Call Financial Visions, LLC. (616) 863-9760.      p05
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Dump truck for hire to pick up and deliver bulk materials, large items, etc. We clean attics, job sites, yards, etc. Clean, modern truck. Courteous, professional personnel. Daily rates available. References upon request. (616) 890-2515 between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.      p06
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I’ll design your flier, brochure, business card for a low rate! Other graphic design also available. Over 18 years experience. Professional design guaranteed. Flier design starting at $30. References available. Call Melanie Ragsdale at (616) 889-9082 or view design samples online at ragsdaledesign.com.      ftfn
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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND—one set of keys, found on Thursday, January 21 in front of Young Insurance (downtown Rockford). Call (734) 675-2030 or e-mail eaerber@gmail.com to describe and claim.      ftfn
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CL-found-dollFOUND—much loved baby doll left at Rudy Kazooty’s before Christmas. She wants her mommy! (616) 433-9361.      ftfn
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FOUND—very friendly male cat with black and tan markings, white paws, red collar with bell. Found on Byrne Industrial Dr. on Monday, January 4. Call Wee Folk, (616) 866-4740.      ftfn
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FOUND—tame white rabbit with brown spots. Found on Maple and Fremont in downtown Rockford. Call to identify, (616) 862-5313.      ftfn
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LOST—Burton Blunt snowboard near 13 Mile and 14 Mile roads in Rockford. Lost on Sunday, December 20 off the back end of a truck. (616) 889-9931.      ftfn
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LOST—blue Olympus digital camera at the Rockford Freshman Center, December 18. Family pictures on camera, reward. (616) 874-1150.      ftfn
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FOUND—gray cat, one year old or younger. Yellow eyes. Found in Oak Street/Jericho area. (616) 863-8460.      ftfn
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FOUND—six-month-old black male kitten with white spot on chest. Found on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, Courtland/Pearl area. (616) 915-3028.      ftfn
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FOUND—young, gray, long-hair cat, found around 11 Mile and Young area. (616) 874-8284.      ftfn
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FOUND—Did your child lose money while trick-or-treating? Call and identify amount and approximate location. (616) 866-6565.      ftfn
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FOUND—tripod found by the Rockford dam Sunday, November 1, late afternoon. Call and identify. (616) 240-1175.      ftfn
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LOST—domestic short-hair cat, dark smoky gray, 8 years old. Very friendly. Answers to the name of “Smokey.” Last seen on 14 Mile, between Wabasis and Heintzelman. (616) 843-1020.      ftfn
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LOST—two teenagers’ purses in downtown Rockford pavilion on Sunday, October 11. Call (616) 874-2632 or (616) 970-2632.      ftfn
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LOST—cat, orange and white tiger, striped front paws, declawed. Last seen at Wolven and 11 Mile Rd. Call (616) 863-8278.      ftfn
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LOST—orange cat with white paws and white chest. Lost by Peachtree and Natchez Court. Comes to the name of “Ginger.” Reward. Call (616) 826-9785 or (616) 884-0068.      ftfn
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FOUND—yellow Lab/Siberian husky mix at Thunder Hawk resort in Pierson on Sunday, June 21. Call to identify, (616) 788-9725.      ftfn
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LOST—missing since May 1, 2009. Blonde and white mixed Lab, comes to the name “Zoey.” If found, please call (616) 863-0546, or take her to the Kent County animal shelter. Please return her!      ftfn
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LOST—11-year-old black-and-white male cat. Declawed, right ear misshapen. Last seen on Hessler Dr. in Rockford on Friday, Feb. 20. Call (616) 874-1702, leave a message.      ftfn
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LOST—small Siamese female cat, seal point, spayed. Lost west of river in Rockford near Jericho and Cahill. $50 reward! Call (616) 866-1021.     ftfn
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PETS AND SUPPLIES

Free kittens—playful indoor kittens, three girls, two boys. Litter-trained, free to indoor homes. (616) 866-8633.      ftfn
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Free—one calico cat, 2 to 3 years old, indoor/outdoor, plays well with kids. (616) 696-9225.      ftfn
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The Rockford Squire’s “Free” and “Lost & Found” classified ads are free of charge. Call (616) 866-4465 by noon on Monday to place your ad in next Thursday’s issue.
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Weather cooperates in annual outdoor Ikes Winterfest

January 29, 2010 · Filed Under News, Uncategorized · Comment 
Amy Overeiner teaching a new skier Saturday on the Ikes property.

Amy Overeiner teaching a new skier Saturday on the Ikes property.

The annual Izaak Walton League (Ikes) Winterfest was a big hit on Saturday, January 23, on Myers Lake Road. “It was a great day with almost 400 people out to enjoy the outdoor fun,” said president Georgia Donovan.

The ice fishing, skating, sledding, candle-making, and cross-country skiing were very popular. Watch for more fishing events in the spring. Next up will be their annual fundraising banquet on March 5. Call (616) 866-4769 for information.

The Isaak Walton League here in Rockford is the Dwight Lydell Chapter, which has a 30-plus acre conservation center at 5641 Myers Lake Road.

New members are always welcome. The group is a non-profit conservation organization. Visit www.michiganike.org for more information.

Erika McGuirl in the snow castle. Each year the Isaac Walton League Winterfest features many fun and healthy outdoor activities. The conservation group invites visitors to find out more about the organization.

Erika McGuirl in the snow castle. Each year the Isaac Walton League Winterfest features many fun and healthy outdoor activities. The conservation group invites visitors to find out more about the organization.

Bill Skallos teaching archery to a youngster at the Ikes Winterfest this year.

Bill Skallos teaching archery to a youngster at the Ikes Winterfest this year.

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