Rhodes Video Recipe Box Season 4

Football Hero Sandwich

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:42:30 -0700

Kick-Off your Game Day party with this adorable Football Hero Sandwich recipe!

Prep Time: 10 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 3

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 1 egg, beaten
• mayonnaise, if desired
• 3 lettuce leaves
• 3 slices deli ham
• 3 slices cheese

Directions
• Cut 1/2 off of one roll and roll it into a 10-inch rope.
• Cut the rope into 4 segments for the laces. Set aside.
• Press remaining 5 1/2 rolls into a football shape leaving the top mounded and edges thinner.
• Pull the ends to exaggerate the points.
• Place on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• With a knife, make a slight cut across the top of the football not quite reaching the points.
• Lay each lace across the cut.
• Using a toothpick or knife, push the ends of the laces down into the football securing them tightly.
• Brush with egg and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350°F 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let cool and then slice.
• Spread with mayonnaise, if desired and stuff with lettuce, deli meat and cheese.

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BBQ Chicken Stromboli

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:34:52 -0700

The flavors of BBQ sauce, chicken, cheese, onion and cilantro combine to make this delicious Stromboli.

Prep Time: 30 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 30 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 8-10

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or 9 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine rolls and roll into a 10x13-inch rectangle.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
• In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro and paprika and mix well.
• Remove wrap from dough and brush evenly with BBQ sauce.
• Spread chicken mixture evenly over BBQ sauce to within 1/2-inch of edges.
• Starting with a long side, roll up jelly roll style.
• Wet edge with water and pinch seam to seal.
• Place, seam side down, on a sprayed baking sheet. Turn ends under slightly.
• Bake at 350°F 30-35 minutes.

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Cinnamon Blueberry Crumble Muffins

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:49:14 -0700

Pull apart this sticky treat slice by slice and enjoy the cinnamon sugar mixture with every bite.

Prep Time: 30 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes Anytime!™ Cinnamon Rolls, slightly thawed
• 2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed and well drained
• 1/3 cup blueberry preserves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• Crumble:
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions
• Cut each cinnamon roll in half making 12 thinner cinnamon rolls.
• Place each one in a sprayed muffin cup and flatten so dough presses up against the sides of the cup.
• Combine blueberries, preserves and lemon zest.
• Divide equally between the 12 cups.
• Combine crumble ingredients and sprinkle over tops of each one.
• Bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes.
• Cool for 5 minutes in pan and then remove to cooling rack.
• Thin frosting that comes with the rolls with a little milk and drizzle over muffins.

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Cinnamon Slices

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:40:50 -0700

Pull apart this sticky treat slice by slice and enjoy the cinnamon sugar mixture with every bite.

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 25 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 8

Ingredients
• 1 Loaf Rhodes™ Frozen Bread Dough, barely thawed or 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls , thawed but still cold
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

• Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
• If using loaf, slice into 24 thin pieces.
• If using rolls, cut each roll in half and flatten each half into a 2x3-inch oval.
• Combine the sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
• Dip each dough piece in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar.
• Line them up in a sprayed 9x5-inch loaf pan, each piece on it's edge, to make a loaf shape.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let double in size.
• Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes.
• Cool in pan 5 minutes and then place on cooling rack.
• Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm cinnamon slices.

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Soup Bowls

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 07:28:54 -0700

Whatever the soup or stew, Rhodes™ Soup Bowls make the meal a delicious occasion you will want to savor.

Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 25 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 3

Ingredients
• 1 Loaf Rhodes ™ Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions
• Cut loaf into thirds.
• Form each third into a ball.
• If using rolls, combine 4 rolls to make a ball.
• Repeat with remaining rolls.
• Place on a large sprayed baking sheet.
• Brush with egg.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap.
• Let rise until double in size.
• Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool and slice off top.
• Hollow out bread and fill with favorite dip, chili or soup.

• For larger bowls cut loaf in half or use 6 dinner rolls.

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Cheese Fondue With Crusty Rolls

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:17:31 -0700

Need a fun New Year's recipe? Try our quick and easy Crusty Rolls and a yummy cheese fondue... just the answer.

Prep Time: 15-20 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Intermediate

Ingredients
• Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Crusty Rolls, or Sour Dough Rolls baked following instructions
• 1 1/4 cups apple cider
• 3/4 pound gruyere cheese, grated
• 1/4 pound emmentaler cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions
• Cut baked crusty rolls into bite size pieces and set aside.
• In a fondue pot over medium heat or in a heavy sauce pan bring apple cider to a simmer; do not boil.
• Mix remaining ingredients together.
• While stirring with a wooden spoon, add cheese mixture a little at a time.
• Turn heat to low and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and mixture is smooth and glossy.
• Turn heat to lowest setting.
• Dip crusty roll cubes into the fondue.

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Eggnog Bread Pudding Loaves

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:24:18 -0700

A perfect treat for those holiday get-togethers.

Prep Time: 30 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 45 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 16

Ingredients
• 9 Rhodes Anytime!™ Cinnamon Rolls, baked according to directions
• 2 cups eggnog
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions
• Cut cooled cinnamon rolls into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine eggnog, eggs, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg and mix until well combined.
• Add the cubed cinnamon rolls and toss until well coated.
• Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow saturation.
• Pour the mix evenly into two sprayed 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans.
• Bake at 350°F 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.
• Remove from pan to cool.
• Serve with cream cheese icing included with cinnamon rolls, if desired.

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Pumpkin Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:16:01 -0700

Wonderful, warm and a holiday crowd pleaser. Make our Pumpkin Pecan Cream Cheese Rolls a new holiday tradition in your house too!

Prep Time: 30 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 8

Ingredients
• 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 apple, peeled and diced, if desired

• Frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon canned pumpkin
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine rolls and roll into an 11x16-inch rectangle.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
• In a bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin, spice, nuts and apples.
• Mix until well combined.
• Remove wrap from dough and spread with cream cheese filling, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges.
• Starting with a long side, roll up jelly roll style.
• Cut into 8 equal pieces and place cut side down in a deep dish 12-inch pizza pan.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until double in size.
• Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from pan and place on cooling rack.
• Combine frosting ingredients and drizzle over cooled rolls.

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Pecan Orange Pull-Apart Rolls

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 14:45:57 -0700

Pecan Orange Pull Apart Rolls would make a festive addition to any Holiday breakfast.

Prep Time: 20 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginning
Servings: 12

Ingredients
• 14 Rhodes™ Dinner rolls, thawed but still cold
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• zest of 1 orange

• Citrus Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
• Cut rolls in half and arrange in a sprayed 9x13-inch pan, 4 rows of 7.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until there is almost no space between rolls.
• Combine remaining ingredients together.
• Remove wrap from rolls and spread pecan topping over and around the rolls.
• Cover again with plastic wrap and let finish rising until double original size.
• Bake at 350° 15-20 minutes.
• Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.

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Meatball Sliders

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 14:32:39 -0700

Serve meatballs a fun, new way that is guaranteed to please.

Prep Time: 15-20 min (not including thaw time)
Bake Time: 10-15 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Crusty Rolls or Sourdough Rolls
• prepared or homemade meatballs
• marinara sauce
• fresh Parmesan cheese, thinly sliced
• fresh basil leaves

Directions
• Bake rolls following directions on package.
• Let cool.
• Split rolls and fill with marinara sauce, meatballs, cheese and basil.

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Turkey Rosemary Turnovers

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:26:27 -0700

What to do with the leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Rhodes has an idea!

Prep Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Skill Level: Intermediate

Ingredients
• 8 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 cups cubed turkey breast
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, sautéed in olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped red pepper
• 1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Flatten each roll into a 5-6 inch circle.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Stir in turkey, rosemary, mushrooms, green onions, pepper and 3/4 cup cheese.
• Remove wrap from dough.
• Divide turkey mixture equally and place on one half of each dough circle.
• Moisten edges with water.
• Fold each one in half and seal with a fork.
• Place on a sprayed baking sheet.
• Brush tops with egg and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Cloverleaf Rolls

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:20:31 -0700

These easy rolls complete a menu with just the right visually pleasing, finishing touch.

Prep Time: 5 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Servings: 9
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 9 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• flour, if desired
• soft butter or margarine

Directions
• With scissors or knife, cut rolls in half.
• Place three halves in each cup of sprayed muffin tin.
• If desired, dust rolls with flour first.
• Brush butter or margarine between roll halves.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until double in size.
• Remove wrap and bake at 350° F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Roll Baking Tips

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:46:03 -0700

There are many more ways to use Rhodes rolls than just "thaw, rise and bake". Check out these roll baking tips!

Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
Double Rolls:
• Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• soft butter or margarine squeeze

• Using 2 dinner rolls, put the flat sides together, then place side by side in a sprayed muffin tin. Squeeze butter or margarine in between rolls, if desired. This helps maintain the definition between the rolls. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Cloverleaf Rolls:
• Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• flour
• soft butter or margarine squeeze

• With scissors or knife, cut rolls in half. Place three halves in each sprayed muffin tin cup. If desired, roll balls in flour first. Squeeze butter or margarine in between roll halves, if desired. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Swirl Rolls:
• Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• flour

• Roll and stretch one Texas™ roll or two dinner rolls, combined, into a 12-inch rope. Roll in flour and form a coil. Place in sprayed muffin tin cup. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap, and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Butterflake Rolls:
• 12 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or 24 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• soft butter or squeeze margarine

• Using one Texas™ roll (or two dinner rolls combined into a ball), make 4 or 5 deep cuts into each roll with scissors, cutting nearly to the bottom. Brush butter or squeeze margarine into each cut and place roll in sprayed muffin tin cup. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15 -20 minutes or until golden brown.

Knot Rolls:
• 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• 1 egg beaten
• sesame seeds, if desired

• Roll each roll into a 9-inch rope and tie in a knot. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Brush each knot with beaten egg. Sprinkle with seeds, if desired. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Parkerhouse Rolls:
• 20 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• flour

• Using a little flour to prevent sticking, flatten each roll into an oval. Brush center with melted butter. Fold in half pressing edges together slightly. Dust top with flour and place on large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes.

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Orange Walnut Bread Pudding

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 10:59:25 -0600

Comfort food never tasted so good! Try our delicious Orange Walnut Bread Pudding - your friends and family will be happy you did.

Prep Time: 25-30 min
Bake Time: 50 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes™ Texas Rolls or 6 Rhodes™ Warm n’ Serve Soft Dinner Rolls, baked as directed
• 2 ¼ cups half and half, divided
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• zest of one orange
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
• Combine 2 cups half and half, eggs and egg yolks, sugar, walnuts and orange zest.
• Cut baked rolls into ½ to 1 inch pieces and gently fold into mixture.
• Pour into 8x8 inch sprayed pan.
• Bake at 350º 45-50 minutes or until knife comes out clean and top is a deep golden brown.
• Cool 30 minutes.

• Make a glaze sauce combining powdered sugar, orange juice, butter and ¼ cup half and half in a small sauce pan.
• Warm through until butter is melted.
• Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Serve warm over bread pudding.

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Spider S’mores

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:39:26 -0600

Ghosts and goblins of all ages will love making (and eating) these delightful Spider S'mores. Delicious.

Prep Time: 25-30 min
Bake Time: 12-15 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Soft Dinner Rolls
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• marshmallows
• 1/2 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers
• chocolate frosting
• chocolate sprinkles
• M &M’s
• licorice laces cut into 4-inch lengths

Directions
• Bake rolls following instructions on package. Place on rack to cool.
• When cool, slice off tops and hollow out to make a small bowl.
• Place butter in a saucepan and melt.
• Add 40 marshmallows and continue cooking on low until completely melted*.
• Add graham crackers and combine well.
• Quickly fill each hollowed out roll with the marshmallow filling while it is warm (over fill just a little).
• Replace the roll tops.
• Frost each one with chocolate frosting and cover with chocolate sprinkles.
• To make the eyes, cut slices off of a marshmallow, using a hot, wet, sharp knife.
• Add M&M’s to each eye and one for a nose.
• Make holes with a wooden skewer where legs attach and poke in the licorice pieces.

• *Can be melted in the microwave using a large microwave safe bowl. Use 20 second intervals until completely melted and then add your graham cracker crumbs.

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Edible Eyeballs

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:44:35 -0600

Spooky eyeballs looking at you. Fun to eat and easy to do!

Prep Time: 5-10 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 12 pepperoni slices
• mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• green olives, with pimento
• 1 beaten egg

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Flatten each roll into a 4-inch circle.
• Top each one with 1 pepperoni, a spoonful of pizza sauce, 3 cubes cheese and 1 more pepperoni.
• Pull sides of the roll up over the fillings and pinch together securely to seal.
• Place in a sprayed muffin tin, seam side down.
• Brush each one with egg.
• Bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned.
• Remove from pan and cool slightly.
• With a knife, pierce the top of the eyeball slightly and twist the knife to make a small hole.
• Place the green olive with pimento into the hole to make an eyeball.
• Place some pizza sauce in a small squeeze bottle to draw bloodshot veins on each eye.
• Serve with more pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.

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Rhodes Doughnuts

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:36:58 -0600

These doughnuts are do-able and delightfully delicious.

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Bake Time: 10-15 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 1 Rhodes Texas™ Roll, or 2 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• vegetable oil
• glaze and chocolate icing
• choice of toppings (nuts, coconut, candy sprinkles etc.)

Directions
• Poke holes in roll centers and stretch to form large openings.
• If using dinner rolls, press 2 together well and then stretch with fingers.
• Place doughnuts on a large sprayed baking sheet.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let double in size.
• Pour oil two inches deep into small sauce pan or electric fry pan and heat to medium.
• Remove wrap and fry doughnuts on each side (about 15 seconds) until golden.
• Remove with a fork and place on paper towel.
• Drop into glaze and coat both sides. Place on waxed paper.
• For chocolate doughnuts, dip into icing and coat one side. Quickly sprinkle with toppings.

• Glaze: 1/2 cup water and 4 cups powdered sugar, mixed well.

• Chocolate icing: Bring to boil 1/2 cup butter, 6 tablespoons milk, 4 tablespoons cocoa. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3 cups powdered sugar.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:32:33 -0600

Like that spicy buffalo wing flavor? Make our Buffalo Chicken Sliders tonight.

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Bake Time: 10-15 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Crusty Rolls or Sourdough Rolls
• boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Frank's red hot sauce
• 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
• bleu cheese dressing
• lettuce

Directions
• Bake rolls following directions on package.
• Flatten chicken breasts slightly and grill.
• Combine hot sauce and butter and mix well.
• Cut chicken to fit rolls.
• Coat both sides of chicken with sauce.
• Split rolls and fill with chicken, dressing and lettuce.

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Family Size Italian Club Calzone

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:26:17 -0600

Keep everyone in your family happy, with our delicious Family Size Italian Club Calzone.

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Bake Time: 20-25 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon dry Italian salad dressing mix
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 of a 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
• 1/4 pound deli turkey breast
• 1/4 pound deli ham
• 10 slices cooked bacon
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine rolls together and roll into a 10x16-inch rectangle.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rest.
• Combine 1 tablespoon salad dressing mix with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and set aside.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add onions to skillet and saute until onions are translucent.
• Drain onions on paper towels and set aside.
• Heat another 1/2 tablespoon oil in the same skillet and add mushrooms and garlic.
• Saute until mushrooms are fully cooked. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
• Slice artichoke hearts and drain on paper towel.
• Remove plastic wrap from dough and brush with salad dressing and oil mixture avoiding the edges of the dough.
• If the ham and turkey are moist, pat dry with a paper towel.
• Layer half of the lengthwise dough with turkey, ham, bacon, onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, cheese and basil.
• Wet the edge of the dough with the fillings on it.
• Fold the other half of the dough over the filled half and pinch the edges to seal.
• Cut some vent holes on the top and brush with the remaining olive oil.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 20-30 minutes.
• Bake at 375°F 20-25 minutes.

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Apple Pecan Tart

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:20:47 -0600

Fall and apples go together. Indulge in this wonderful fall treat, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Bake Time: 25 min
Skill Level: Intermediate

Ingredients
• 12 Rhodes™ Dinner rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• vanilla ice cream, if desired

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine 4 1/2, 4 1/2, and 3 rolls into 3 separate balls.
• Flatten each ball into a 10-inch circle.
• Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Combine brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt, pecans, apple and softened butter.
• Place one of the larger dough circles in the bottom of a 9-10 inch sprayed round pan.
• Spread half of the filling on the dough leaving a 1/2- inch border around the outside of the circle.
• Lay the smallest dough circle on top of the filling.
• Spread the rest of the filling on top of that piece of dough and cover with last piece of dough.
• Press around the edge to seal the dough together.
• Combine the remaining cinnamon and sugar together.
• Brush top of tart with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
• Cut a few vents in the top crust.
• Bake at 375°F 20-25 minutes.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

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Coconut Almond Bread Pudding

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:02:47 -0600

Why not try some "comfort food" this weekend? Make our Coconut Almond Bread Pudding, just like Grandma used to bake.

Prep Time: 10-15 min
Bake Time: 50-60 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 1 pan Rhodes™ Warm-N-Serv Buttery Dinner Rolls or Sticky Buns
• 1/2 cup coconut, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 pint whipping cream or 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• caramel topping, if desired

Directions
• Allow rolls to thaw enough that you can cut each one into 8 equal pieces to make 1-inch cubes.
• Place half of the roll cubes in the bottom of a sprayed 9x9-inch baking pan.
• Sprinkle with half of the coconut and half of the almonds.
• Repeat with remaining toll cubes, coconut and almonds.
• If any of the sticky glaze remains in the pan, scrap it out and place on top of roll cubes.
• In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Pour mixture evenly over roll cubes.
• Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
• Remove cover and bake at 350°F 50-60 minutes (cover with foil last 15 minutes of baking to prevent over browning).
• Serve warm, drizzled with caramel topping, if desired.

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Chicken Salad Sliders

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:58:14 -0600

Chicken Salad Sliders...perfect for parties, appetizers or an easy, light supper.

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Bake Time: 10-15 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Soft Dinner Rolls or Whole Wheat Rolls
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained well
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• lettuce

Directions
• Bake rolls following directions on package.
• In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
• In a larger bowl, combine mayonnaise mixture with chicken, celery, pineapple, tarragon and almonds.
• Split rolls and fill with chicken salad and lettuce.

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Raspberry-Pistachio Blossoms

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:51:53 -0600

Make a SWEET TREAT for the end of summer. A flower that looks festive and tastes even better.

Prep Time: 10-15 min
Bake Time: 18-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 6 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or 12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
• 6 tablespoons raspberry preserves
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Flatten each Texas roll or 2 dinner rolls combined into a 3-inch circle.
• Place on a large sprayed baking sheet and brush tops of rolls with egg white.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size.
• Place pistachios on a plate.
• Remove wrap and dip rolls, top side down in pistachios, patting gently to adhere.
• Return rolls to baking sheet.
• With scissors or knife, make 5, 3/4-inch deep, cuts evenly around outside edge of each roll to resemble flower petals.
• With fingertips, make indentation in center of each roll.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon preserves into each indentation.
• Bake at 350°F 18-20 minutes.
• Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
• Combine all remaining ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled rolls.

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Hoagie Buns

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:43:55 -0600

Make your own Hoagie Buns, quick & easy and delicious.

Prep Time: 10-15 min
Bake Time: 15-20 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• Rhodes™ Bread Dough or Rhodes Texas™ Rolls, thawed but still cold
• favorite sandwich fillings

Directions
• Cut one loaf into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a 6-8-inch bun.
• If using Texas rolls, combine two to make your 6-8-inch bun.
• Place on a sprayed baking sheet.
• Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size.
• Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Grilled Hawaiian Quesadillas

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:33:53 -0600

If you can't vacation in Hawaii... take the luau to your own backyard.

Prep Time: 20-30 min
Bake Time: 5-10 min
Skill Level: Beginning

Ingredients
• 8 Rhodes Texas™ Rolls or 16 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 pound deli ham, chopped
• 2 cups drained pineapple tidbits
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• Roll each Texas roll or 2 dinner rolls combined into a thin 8-inch circle.
• Brush grill or grill pan with olive oil.
• Grill each roll, on both sides, about 2-3 minutes.
• Sprinkle 4 of the grilled rolls with 1/2 of the cheese.
• Combine ham, pineapple and cilantro and toss together until well combined.
• Divide ham mixture equally between the 4 cheese topped grilled rolls.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of the ham mixture.
• Place the remaining 4 grilled rolls over the cheese topped ham mixture.
• Place back on grill and grill until cheese is melted.
• Cut into wedges and serve.

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