Chef Jeff Gillis Whips up a Quick-Fix Picnic At Rally

It’s Summer and time to dine outdoors.  Make your next gathering something special with these three quick-fix recipes, created and demonstrated by Celebrating Home Chef Jeff Gillis in our Rally Product Gallery Kitchen today.

Chicken Sausage

This hearty entree can easily be given an Italian spin.  Just stir in cooked penne pasta.

Serves four

Ingredients:

8 ounces precooked chicken, chopped/sliced

8 ounces link sausage, chopped/sliced

1 yellow onion, diced

3 tablespoons Celebrating Home Peppi Pizza dip mix #05115

3 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of preference)

Directions:

In a skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and onions.  Cook for two minutes, then add chicken, sausage and dip mix.

Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.  Serve

Light Summer Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 avocados, sliced

6-8 small-medium tomatoes, sliced or quartered

8 ounces mozzarella, cubed or pearls

2 tablespoons spinach, finely chopped

Directions:

Combine all ingredients.  Chill, then serve

Black Pepper Parm Crackers

These little crackers pack lots of flavorful punch. Make a double batch because they go quick!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine:

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1-1/4 cup fresh grated Romano cheese

Using a hand mixer, add in:

1/2 cup softened butter

1 cup flour, 1/4 cup at a time

Mix well.

Line a baking sheet with parchment.

Place tablespoon-size dough balls on parchment and tap down with fingers to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Bake until dough just begins to brown around the edges.

Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving.