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George Duran, chef, entertainer, and host of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off, has three new Easter leftovers recipes that he’s created to spice up this year’s post-holiday eats.  Chef Duran likes taking familiar recipes and doing something interesting to change them, a “twist” if you will, which probably explains why his cookbook (available at georgeduran.com) is called “Take This Dish and Twist It”.

The recipes he’s created - Bunnies in a Blanket, Spicy Tomato Deviled Eggs, and Thin Crust Honey Ham Glazed Pizza – are definitely a twist on the usual Easter leftovers recipes! I’m going to share those with you first before telling you about the awesome giveaway I’m hosting courtesy of ConAgra Foods.

Bunnies in a Blanket – perfect for using up that can of Crescent rolls you bought on sale!
by George Duran

Ingredients:

• 1 tube of Crescent rolls
• 4 Hebrew National franks, cut in half

Preparation:

• Pre-heat oven at 375 degrees.

• Remove each triangular crescent roll onto a cutting board.

• Create bunny ears using a kitchen shear. Take the end of each frank half and cut a slit at 45 degrees toward the top front end, then cut the slit in half to create ears. Roll a crescent triangle slice around each frank, making sure that the dough is under the ears, helping to prop them upright.

• Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes, until dough is golden brown. Serve with ketchup or mustard.

• Makes 8 “bunnies”

Spicy Tomato Deviled Eggs – for those of you who like your leftovers spicy!
by George Duran
Ingredients:

• 1 dozen eggs
• 5 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Hunt’s tomato paste
• 2 to 3 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce
• Kosher salt or table salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Paprika

Preparation:

• For perfect hard-boiled eggs: Put the eggs in a large pot and cover them by at least 2 inches with cold water. Put the pot over high heat. When it comes to a boil, remove it from heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain the pot and run cold water over the eggs to stop the cooking. When cooled, crack and remove the shells.

• Cut the eggs in half and put the yolks into a bowl. Mash them with the mayonnaise, tomato paste, and Tabasco until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the yolk mixture in a re-sealable plastic bag. Just before serving snip off one of the corners of the bag. Gently squeeze the bag and fill each egg white. Garnish with paprika.

• Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Thin Crust Honey Glazed Ham Pizza – Kids will love these!
by George Duran
Ingredients:

• 3 9-inch flour tortillas
• 1 15-oz. can Hunt’s tomato sauce
• 1 C. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 C. ham, diced
• 2 Tbsp. Honey

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Place each flour tortilla on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet and toast for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. If the crust puffs up, flatten it with the backside of a spoon once removed from the oven.

• In a non-stick skillet sauté the diced ham with the honey until it’s well incorporated and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

• Assemble pizzas by adding a couple tablespoons of the Hunt’s tomato sauce on each tortilla and spread it evenly with the backside of a spoon. Sprinkle about a 4-5 tablespoon of cheese and evenly lay out 1/3 of ham on top. Place them back on the baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes until cheese has slightly browned.
• Makes 3 pizzas

WIN IT! ConAgra Foods is calling this prize the Easter Care Package, and it is jam-packed full of awesome kitchen goodies! Check out everything you can win:

• 6-piece Pyrex set, perfect for storing those Easter leftovers
• 1 pink egg-shaped spatula for the Bunnies in a Blanket
• 2-towel set of colorful Easter kitchen towels to brighten up kitchen for the holiday (and for spring)
• 2 free coupons for Vanilla Snack Pack pudding (a fun Easter snack)
• 1 bottle of Hunt’s ketchup (perfect condiment for Bunnies in a Blanket)

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