PARTY PLANNING - St. Patty's Day Food

ST PATRICK'S DAY PARTY - FOOD PICTURES

HUBBY-WUBBY'S SHEPHARD'S PIE - How funny is this???

It was my hubby's idea to die the mashed potatoes the same colors as the Irish flag. I nearly died laughing when I saw it. HE was so darn proud of his creation. Big (and yet funny) hit at our party! I'm still laughing...

BlogAH MOM's CALZONES

This is what it looks like when you are done.

INGREDIENTS

• Dough: store bought -- I actually splurged and got mine from Bertucci's.
• Broccoli Calzone: saute chopped broccoli with garlic (I use the kind already cut up in a container) in butter for only a couple of mins
• Pepperoni Calzone: peperoni and a variety of shredded cheese
• Ham and Cheese Calzone: sliced deli ham and a variety of shredded cheeses

INSTRUCTIONS

• Lightly grease (olive oil) large cookie sheet.
• Roll dough on large cookie sheet. I used the Pampered Chef roller.
• Cover first layer with meat or broccoli leaving about a 1/2" from the corners.
• Sprinkle different kinds of cheese on top of meat or broccoli.
• Carefully fold over the left and right sides before rolling dough.
• Roll dough until you reach the end while sides remain tucked in.
• Put ending part of dough face down on cookie sheet so it will not open up.
• Do not roll too thin or cheese will start popping out the sides.
• Cook at 350 for about 15 mins. Check to see how it looks. I turn the pan around so that sides are cooked evenly.
• Cook another 5 mins. I honestly don't know the exact time it cooks since I never time it. Just keep checking until you see the tops turning a light brown.
• Take out and cool. Cut in slices.

I make my calzones the night before because I can't deal with the mess in the kitchen on the day of the party. Plus I'm always busy doing last minute things.

I put my calzones in rows on a nice dish. You can heat up in the microwave OR in the oven with tin foil over the top. Either way works fine. I did mine in the oven with other food. Left overs are great in the microwave.

Everyone loves these calzones AND they are so easy. Below is a picture of what the broccoli and cheese looks like before rolling the dough. These calzones go with any party (i.e. cookouts, S. Bowl parties, etc.). My son loves the ham and cheese. Often times I'll serve it for lunch OR dinner.