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Spinach & Artichoke Pinwheels Recipe

June 8, 2011 By 5 Comments
When it comes to entertaining and parties, growing up I went to a ton of them. I’m part of a huge family, each parent I have and I have four of them, has like four or five brothers and sisters so we have LOTS of family which means we need lots of food. One really cool tip I learned from my step mom is how to make pinwheels. She uses a different cream cheese recipe than the one I’m using today, but this just came to me today.

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The tortilla rolls pictured above have the New Light Spinach and Artichoke Soft Spreadable Cheese from Alouette. The new soft spreadable cheese is so easy to use when you don’t have time to make something from scratch. Cheese Details:

    • 50 percent less fat and 30 percent less calories than regular spreadable cheese
    • 100% all natural and a delicious lighter alternative to hummus
    • Gluten-Free
    • What’s more, artichokes contain more than 14 vitamins & minerals and are a great source of dietary fiber, magnesium and Vitamin C
    • Spinach is loaded with phytonutrients and flavonoids that provide powerful antioxidant protection

Or Make Your Own:

Spinach & Artichoke Pinwheels Recipe:


Spinach & Artichoke Pinwheels Recipe
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Recipe Type: Appetiser
Author: Louise Bishop
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Serves: 15
Ingredients
  • 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (feel free to use low fat to save on calories)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (feel free to use low fat to save on calories)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  2. Mix all the ingredients, place in a glass baking dish, cover with foil
  3. Cook for about 25 minutes or until bubbly
  4. Let Cool for 20 minutes
  5. Spoon healthy amounts onto the tortilla and spread it out
  6. Then roll up the tortillas
  7. Cut Tortillas into 1 inch rolls and place them flat on a serving dish
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Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation

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Holiday Entertaining with Alouette Chavrie Prize Pack Giveaway

November 26, 2010 By 187 Comments

alouette cheese rollAlouette cheeses are great cheese to use for Holiday get togethers, and this year they made it even easier to serve up some fancy snacks without any effort other than opening the package. They created their own cheese logs. Alouette Gourmet Spreadable Cheese Logs in Garlic & Herbs and Sundried Tomatoes flavors; these beautifully handcrafted cream cheese logs have a creamy texture that makes them easy to spread or to slice. These exciting products from Alouette will liven this holiday season get togethers. And just incase that wasn’t enough, I have the exclusive holiday recipes from Chavrie to share with you.

 

The first recipe is their signature holiday feature for this year.

Chavrie® Rolled in Dried Cranberries
Goat-Cheese-Log-rolled-in-Dried-Cranberries-e1288715818874Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
(1) 11 oz. or (2) 4 oz. Chavrie® Fresh Goat Cheese Logs

Chavrie® is a modern goat cheese for food lovers who want to bring a healthy twist to their everyday culinary experience. Chavrie has earned the distinction as The Gold Standard in Goat Cheese!

2 cups dried cranberries

Directions

  • Remove Chavrie Fresh Goat Cheese Log from packaging and set aside
  • Evenly distribute dried cranberries on a sheet of parchment paper
  • Roll goat cheese log into the cranberries and wrap with the parchment paper
  • Firmly roll goat cheese so cranberries adhere to the cheese
  • Place in refrigerator to chill
  • Unwrap log 30 minutes before serving
  • Serve with your favorite breads or crackers

 

Also New from Alouette Chavrie:

Alouette Cheesecake, a limited edition, all-natural, dessert-inspired spreadable cheese that adds the perfect complement to graham crackers, vanilla cookies, bagels and fresh fruit, and can also be used in holiday baking to create sumptuous desserts; and

The Alouette Cheesecake is delicious. It’s not too sweet and not too hard. It is just right for dipping graham crackers into for a special snack time. Which reminds me, I think it is snack time!

Also Available from Alouette Chavrie:

Berries & Cream All Natural Soft Spreadable Cheese: Back by popular demand, this award-winning and 100 percent all-natural flavor will be available for a limited time during the holiday season. This limited-edition flavor combines the creamy taste of Alouette All Natural Soft Spreadable Cheese with the sweet sensation of raspberries and slightly tangy flavor of cranberries, and is an ideal component of holiday entertaining.

All-natural Extra Creamy Brie: This triple crème Brie is available in a convenient 5 oz. package with all-natural ingredients, superb creaminess, velvety texture and a thinner rind to ensure an exceptional eating experience. A protective wooden tray with an artisanal presentation is perfect for special occasions.

 

As a reminder, the entire Alouette and Chavrie product lines include: 11 varieties of all-natural spreadable cheeses, gourmet spreadable cheese logs, eight traditional and seasoned varieties of crumbled cheese, Baby Brie wedges and wheels, Extra Creamy Brie, and Chavrie fresh goat cheese in log and pyramid varieties. All you need to make all of these fine recipes:

Appetizers
Alouette® Pepper Medley Crab and Avocado Salad   

Alouette® Stuffed Peppadew® Peppers

Alouette® Extra Creamy Brie with Dried Fruit and Almonds Recipe

Entrees
Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Alouette® Mushroom Sauce

Herbed Chicken in Pastry

Enter To Win:

Three (3) full value coupons for Alouette ($24 value) for each winner and for Chavrie, two (2) full value coupons ($11 value) plus the above mentioned serving dish along with the ingredients to make The Signature Holiday recipe.

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This giveaway ends December 13th, I received a sample as compensation. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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Fun in the Sun Gourmet Summer Picnic Giveaway by Alouette Cheese

August 12, 2010 By 1,261 Comments

Alouette cheese has decided to work with me again and I couldn’t be happier. I love cheese and anything that gives me an excuse to eat more, I take it and do. Yum Yum! Alouette calls this the Fun in the Sun Gourmet Summer Picnic Giveaway.

I’m giving away the chance to win an entertaining package valued at 135.00

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The kids are already enjoying it as you can see!

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And of course I have to tell you how good the cheese is. It’s specialty gourmet cheese so something that I won’t always spend the money on but when we have a special occasion I will. Sometimes I’m even willing to make up a special occasion to buy some special cheese.

Enter to win:

image  A Deluxe Picnic Basket for Four (Valued at $100) It includes:
• Picnic Pack for 4, blue with black zippers and blue binding.
• Constructed with 600 denier nylon
• A large 48‐can cooler with eat sealed, leak resistant liner has heavy‐duty trolley
wheels and telescopic handles.
• A removable storage compartment which includes the setting for four
• Includes a place settings for four: plates, silverware settings, glasses, and napkins
• A cheese cutting board with a cheese knife
• A wine key
• Two utility compartments and adjustable shoulder straps.
 Alouette Cheese coupons good for all varieties of cheese including Baby Brie,
Spreadable and Crumbles (Valued at $35)

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Throw a Super Size Party with Alouette Cheeses and Spreads #giveaway

February 1, 2010 By 391 Comments

I have been posting recipes from Alouette cheese every few days. I shall try to post a few more from now until Super Bowl Sunday so you can have lots of ideas on what to serve for your wonderful party. Cheese is always a big hit for any party, but why not go even farther and use fancy cheese. Gourmet cheese even! Alouette makes great cheeses and spreads that make any recipe easy and super tasty.

You can choose from ten different soft spreadable cheeses, two different Creme de brie, four different Baby Brie, Creme Fraiche, four different Elegante, and seven different crumbled cheeses. If you need a recipe idea then you can just check out their alouette recipes. I love their cheese, and I’ve only tried one variety. I’m going to have to try out a few different ones very soon.

 

Alouette Ultimate Focaccia Sandwich Recipe

Category: Salads/Sandwiches
Makes: 6 – 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Product: Alouette® Soft Spreadable Cheese
Ingredients

1 loaf 10” round focaccia
1 pkg. (6.5 oz.) Alouette Garlic & Herbs Spreadable Cheese or Alouette Creamy Onion & Shallot Spreadable Cheese
10-15 spinach leaves, rinsed and dried
4 slices each of honey turkey, smoked ham and roast beef
1 large tomato, sliced
1 pkg. (6.5 oz.) Alouette Sundried Tomato & Basil Spreadable Cheese

Directions

ultfocacciaSlice the focaccia loaf in half, horizontally.
Spread bottom half with desired amount of Alouette Garlic & Herbs Spreadable Cheese or Alouette Creamy Onion & Shallot Spreadable Cheese.
Layer spinach leaves and meat on bottom half of focaccia.
Top with tomato slices.
Spread other half of focaccia with desired amount of Alouette Sundried Tomato & Basil Spreadable Cheese and place cut side down on top of sandwich.
Cut in 6-8 wedges; serve immediately.
Note:
For appetizer size sandwiches, slice the whole focaccia sandwich into 12 squares; secure each square with a decorative cocktail pick.

 

Free Product Coupons:

One reader will win

2 free Chavrie coupons 5.50 each

2 free crumbled cheese coupons 3.99 each

2 free spreadable cheese coupons 7.00 each

2 free baby brie coupons 6.99 each

total = about 46.00 in cheese

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Visit Alouette Cheese and tell me what product you are most looking forward to trying.

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The contest will run until Feb 22 nd 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

Alouette provided me with a few coupons to use in this giveaway and a few for me to keep.

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Recipe: Alouette Creme de Brie Spinach and Roast Beef Pinwheels

January 25, 2010 By 3 Comments

Need something quick to take to your next party? Try Alouette Creme de Brie Spinach and Raost Beef Pinwheels, they only take 10 minutes. Perfect for your taking to your Super Bowl Party.

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Category: Appetizers
Makes: 10 to 12 appetizers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Product: Alouette® Crème de Brie®
Ingredients

1 pkg. (5 oz.) Alouette Crème de Brie, (Original or Herb)
1 large flour tortilla (10-12” diameter)
4-6 slices roast beef
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions

Spread Alouette Crème de Brie on ¾ of tortilla.
Layer with roast beef slices and top with mushrooms and spinach and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar on same ¾ section of tortilla.
Roll jelly-roll fashion and slice into 1 inch pinwheels.

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Dinner Idea Alouette Style White Pizza

January 21, 2010 By 10 Comments

I haven’t tried it yet and you can bet I will not be putting anchovies or onions on it when I do try it, but I came across this recipe when alouette cheeses contacted me and asked me to host a giveaway. The giveaway is still to come but I’m going to try out or just post a few of their recipes. I LOVE CHEESE.

Makes: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Product: Alouette® Soft Spreadable Cheese

 
whitepizzaIngredients

1 ready-to-use pizza crust, (10-12”)
1 pkg. (6.5 oz.) Alouette Garlic & Herbs or Alouette Creamy Onion & Shallots
1 can anchovies, drained (optional)
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced
Niçoise or or other black pitted olives, halved
1 tsp. Herbes de Provence (or ¼ tsp. each of dried rosemary, marjoram, basil and thyme)
1 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 425º F.
Spread pizza crust with Alouette Spreadable Cheese.
Arrange anchovies, onions, tomatoes, and olives in artistic manner on pizza crust.
Sprinkle with Herbes de Provence and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until crust is golden.

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