6/20/11

Pampered Chef

for the second time in my life i attended a pampered chef party.  and me being me i brought my camera along for the ride.  lately it seems to go wherever i go, minus the bathroom because that would just be...weird.   >.<

a pampered chef party is where guests are invited to buy various kitchen gadgets and the hostess of the party gets a percentage of the sales.  our consultant cooked for our guests demonstrating how the gadgets can be used.  it's a good time out for the ladies to taste test, drink some wine, be merry and see if they're interested in any new kitchen gadgets.






tomato basil squares are to die for and so easy to do.  recipe is located at the bottom.  quick, easy and delicious!






our beautiful and very talented consultant was Meghan.  that's twice she's cooked for me now and both times it was very delicious!





Tomato Basil Squares



1 (10 oz.) pkg. pizza crust
2 C. (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz. (1/4 C.) Parmesan cheese, grated
2 T. fresh basil leaves, snipped, OR
2 tsp. dried basil leaves
2/3 C. mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

Using lightly floured pizza roller, roll out pizza crust on rectangle baking stone to within 1 in of edge of stone. Sprinkle crust with one cup of the mozzarella cheese; set aside.

Grate Parmesan cheese. Using kitchen shears, snip basil.

In 1-quart bowl, combine the remaining mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil and mayonnaise; mix well. Press garlic over cheese mixture. Mix well.

Thinly slice tomatoes; arrange in single layer over mozzarella cheese on crust.

Place mozzarella cheese mixture over tomatoes spread to cover evenly. Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Cut with pizza cutter. Serve with miniature serving spatula.



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