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Wow Your Dad this Father’s Day with Shepherd’s Pie!
My Dad and I both love food, and I want to make him something new and different this Father’s Day. I am combining his love for food and beer with this Potato, Sausage, and Guinness Shepherd’s Pie! Now, I know what you’re thinking, Shepherd’s pie is really difficult to make, but this recipe has some shortcuts that will save you time and energy in the kitchen. Feel free to add or subtract ingredients based on your Dad’s taste buds, but this recipe has a little something for everyone! I also like the time-saving element of using Reser’s Scalloped Potatoes, because I know I won’t have the time to make my own! Cooking is a passion of mine, but even I can use the extra help of a pre-made item every now and then, especially when it tastes homemade like Reser’s Scalloped Potatoes do.
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Potato, Sausage, and Guinness Shepherd’s Pie
- 4 tbs. butter, unsalted
- 6 oz pork sausage, cooked and diced *****
- 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1 ea. carrot, parsnip, and turnip, peeled and diced ***
* - 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves, dried
- 1/2 tbs. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, ground
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup Guinness stout
- 1/4 cup flour, all purpose
- 1 tbs. brown deli mustard
- 2 tbs. corn starch
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 20 oz. trays of Reser’s Scalloped Potatoes
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- Melt butter w/sausage in heavy bottomed saucepan and cook for 2 minutes
- Add onion and cook 2 more minutes over medium heat until softened
- Add root vegetables and spices and continue cooking while stirring (without browning)
- Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly
- Add chicken stock and whisk together completely
- Cook on low simmer, stirring often for 12-15 minutes, until thickened
- Whisk Guinness, mustard, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved, then whisk into vegetable base mixture
- Cook 5 more minutes on low while stirring
- Remove from heat and spray a 9X13″ pan with cooking spray
- Take the scalloped potatoes out of the trays and flatten to the shape of the pan between pieces of wax or parchment paper
- Fill the pan with stew base, evenly spread out
- Top with scalloped potatoes and cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until thoroughly browned and bubbly
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First top with Reser’s Potatoes…. then cover with shredded cheddar and pop into the oven!
Let cool uncovered for 5 minutes before serving
Enjoy! This meal serves 4-6.
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This amazing recipe was created by Sean Dwigans, one of our talented Product Development Chefs!
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Share your BBQ Tips and Tricks for a chance to win!
Are you a BBQ aficionado? As the weather heats up, so will the grills, and Reser’s wants to help two lucky winners host a great Memorial Day BBQ! We want to know your tips to hosting the perfect BBQ, and two winners will be randomly selected to win the ultimate BBQ Basket! Simply post your tips in the comments section of our blog, or on our Facebook page to enter.
Two winners will receive a BBQ Basket filled with these great items:
- Reser’s American Classics Cole Slaw
- Reser’s American Classics Potato Salad
- Stonemill Kitchens Artichoke Jalapeño Dip
- Reser’s Baja Cafe Salsa
- Reser’s Rainbow Parfait
- Reser’s Baked Beans
- 4 Beverage Coozies
- BBQ Tongs
- 1 Apron
- 1 Hot Mitt
- Bamboo Skewers
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Entries must be made by Monday, May 23rd to be valid for this contest. The two winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 24th before noon Pacific Standard Time. Keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter, and the Blog for the names of the two winners. Good Luck!
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Spice Up Your BBQ Menu with Asian-Inspired Cole Slaw!
Spring is upon us, and as the days start getting longer and the kids get out of school for the summer, there will be plenty of opportunities for family time! An outdoor picnic or BBQ is a great way to spend time with friends and family without putting a strain on your wallet. When you think of a picnic or BBQ, you may think of hotdogs, hamburgers, and watermelon. These dishes are definitely on my BBQ menu, but I never leave out the cole slaw! When I make cole slaw for my family, I always look for ways to jazz up the flavor and incorporate ingredients that take my recipe to the next level. If you’re adding special ingredients to your cole slaw, it doesn’t matter if it’s not made from scratch. When I use Reser’s Cole Slaw, no one knows the difference!
The following recipe will help you spice up this timeless side dish. A time-saving tip; purchase a 1LB. Reser’s American Classics Cole Slaw from your local deli as the base for your cole slaw creation! This slaw provides the perfect backdrop for adding special ingredients, without the hassle of chopping all that cabbage. There are virtually hundreds of different recipes for a “special” cole slaw, but one of my current favorites features flavors from Asia. Not only is this dish ideal for a picnic or BBQ, it is versatile enough for any occasion. Bring it to your next potluck or birthday party, and the guests will definitely be impressed!
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Asian-Inspired Cole Slaw
- 1LB Reser’s American Classics Cole Slaw (or homemade)
- ½ Tbs. ginger root, peeled and grated on a Microplane zester (see image )
- Half of a lime, juiced and zested on a Microplane
- 1/3 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tsp. Sambal Oelek (chili paste)
- Feel free to add more if you want it extra spicy!
- 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. black sesame seeds
- 3 Tbs. rice wine vinegar
- Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Directions:
Add all ingredients to the cole slaw and mix thoroughly! Serve chilled and garnish with cilantro leaves.
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Easy Easter Meal Kit Giveaway Contest!
Reser’s wants you to enjoy an easy, delicious Easter meal with your friends and family, so we’re giving away three Easy Easter Meal Kits! Each kit contains:
- Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Pasta Alfredo w/White Chicken & Bacon
- Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Scalloped Potatoes
- Reser’s Baked Beans
- Reser’s Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes
- Reser’s American Classics Deviled Egg Potato Salad
- Stonemill Kitchens Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip (with recipes)
- Reser’s Rainbow Gelatin Parfait
- Reser’s Main St. Bistro Oven Mitt
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There are two ways to enter. You may do both of them for a maximum of two entries into the contest:
- “Like” Reser’s Fine Foods on Facebook and post this contest as your status on your Facebook page.
- Follow @Resers on Twitter and tweet the following message: Win a free Reser’s Easy Easter Meal Kit! Follow @Resers to enter. Extra entries for Facebook “like”. Ends 4/18 #giveaways
Three winners will be selected at random from all the entries made before 11:00 AM Pacific Time on Monday, 4/18/11. We will send a Facebook message or email to the winners.
Each winner must respond by Wednesday, 4/20/11 at noon Pacific Time to claim their prize. Prizes will be overnight shipped to each winner’s home to arrive on Friday, April 22nd, just in time for Easter Sunday!
Good Luck!
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Hi, I'm Lacey Werner. I write Fun Times Made Easy, a blog that helps people enjoy delicious food with friends and family without spending long, laborious hours in the kitchen.
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