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From Your Independent Watkins Consultant

Michelle Klimchuk ID#336326  www.productsof1868.com

Apple Brie Bites

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 medium apple, chopped

2/3 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/4 cup dried cranberries

Watkins Nutmeg

Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into 24 squares. Gently press squares onto the bottoms of 48 greased miniature muffin cups.

Combine the cheese, apple, nuts and cranberries; spoon into cups. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Yield: 4 dozen.

Crispy Caraway Delights

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard

3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

1-1/2 teaspoons Watkins Caraway Seeds

1/4 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Powder

Dash of salt

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

In a small bowl, beat egg, water and mustard; set aside. In another bowl, combine the cheese, onion, parsley, caraway seeds,garlic powder and salt.

Unfold pastry sheet; brush with egg mixture. Sprinkle cheese mixture lengthwise over half of the pastry. Fold pastry over filling; press edges to seal. Brush top with remaining egg mixture. Cut widthwise into 1/2-in. strips; twist each strip several times.

Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets, pressing ends down. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

Sausage Rolls

1-1/4 pounds bulk pork sausage

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoons Watkins Chives

½ teaspoon Watkins Basil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon Watkins Paprika, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Watkins Black Pepper

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed

In a large bowl, combine the sausage, onion, chives, basil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper. Unfold pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll each pastry sheet into an 11-in. x 10-1/2-in. rectangle. Cut widthwise into 3-1/2-in. strips.

Spread 1/2 cup of sausage mixture down the center of each strip. Fold pastry over and press edges together to seal. Cut each roll into six pieces.

Place seam side down on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining paprika. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.Yield: 3 dozen.

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