Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME:  GARLIC PARMESAN PULL-APART BREAD

INGREDIENTS:
1 can refrigerated Grands biscuits (not the flakey layers kind)
1/2 stick of butter
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Italian seasoning

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Throw the cold stick of butter in a bundt pan and let it melt in preheating oven.  While the butter melts, cut the Grand biscuits into quarters.  In a bowl, toss the biscuit pieces, garlic, seasoning and Parmesan cheese together.  Once the butter is melted, add the biscuit mixture, sprinkling with any cheese and garlic that was left behind in the bowl.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes ntil golden brown.  Serve alone or with marinara sauce for dipping.

Marinara Sauce Ingredients:
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
4 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
6 Tbs. olive oil
1/3 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup white wine or water

Place tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley,  minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.  Blen until smooth.  In a larger skillet over medium heat, saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil for two minutes.  Add the blended tomato sauce and white wine.  Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve as a dip or over pasta.  Leftovers can be frozen.

MY NAME:  Teresa Pierce