Costco Connection - December 2006

Here’s the scoop on Costco’s offerings, as well as a few tasty recipes.

Cream Cheese Kicker

8 oz. cream cheese, ¹/2 jar Pepper & softened Onion Relish

EVEN THOUGH not all baskets are available in all warehouses, you can’t go wrong with any of the Harry and David Costco baskets.

Mix cream cheese and relish until smooth. For a delicious twist, add drained canned pineapple. Option: Add chopped walnuts or roll in crushed walnuts.

Chicken Enchilada Soup

11 Tbsp. vegetable oil ¹/2 cup cream ¹/4 cup chopped onion Salt to taste 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup diced cooked ³/4 cup Pepper & Onion ^chicken ^breast

_Relish(optional)

11 ¹/2 cups chicken broth ³^/⁴^cup ^Monterey ^Jack_or _stockcheese, grated

Harry and David $29.99
Favorite Treats

• 10 items totaling

72. 5 ounces

• Includes Moose Munch, apple butter, classic scone mix, chocolate cherries and cocoa mix

Heat oil in a medium-size pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic for approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Add relish and chicken broth, turn heat to low and cook with pot covered for 15 minutes. Add cream, salt and chicken (optional), and simmer another 8 to 10 minutes over low heat. Stir in cheese and serve hot.

The Greatest Appetizer Ever

11 lb. Monterey Jack ¹/2 cup Pepper & Onion cheese, grated Relish, drained

11 lb. cheddar cheese, 2 cans ( 4 oz.) chopped grated green chile peppers,

6 eggs, lightly beaten ^well ^drained

11 can ( 12 oz.) evaporated milk

Harry and David $39.99
Gourmet Snack Basket

• 12 items totaling

91.5 ounces

• Includes Moose Munch, Pepper & Onion Relish, chocolate almonds, milk truffles, peach salsa and honey-roasted cashews/peanuts

Harry and David $49.99
Sweet & Savory Basket

• 14 items totaling

106.5 ounces

• Includes Moose Munch, blackberry and strawberry preserves, Pepper & Onion Relish, mini mint and raspberry truffles, chocolate toffee pistachios and chocolate almonds

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, eggs, evaporated milk and relish. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with the chiles. Pour cheese mixture over the chiles and bake at 350° F for 40 minutes. Cool pan for 5 minutes before cutting into small square pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature—tastes great either way.

Harry and David $79.99
Bountiful Basket

• 17 items totaling

143.75 ounces

• Includes chocolate cherries, smoked salmon, assorted Moose Munch and chocolate truffle confections, chocolate almonds, scone mix and more

• Available in all warehouses

Spicy Confetti Rice

11 package ( 14 oz.) 3 Tbsp. cornstarch ^instant ^rice 1 can ( 11 oz.) fiesta corn

11 lb. ground chuck (canned corn mixed ₁ _tsp. _saltwith peppers and

11 can ( 14 ¹/2 oz.) beef ^other ^spices)_broth³/4 cup tomato juice

11 can ( 28 oz.) tomatoes, ¹ ^jar ^Pepper ^& ^Onionchopped, with juice ^Relish

Harry and David $99.99
Grand Assortment Basket

• 19 items totaling

158.5 ounces

• Includes truffle tub, European cocoa, caramel assortment, raspberry galettes, chocolate cherries, olive crackers, strawberry preserves, Pepper & Onion Relish, crackers, chocolate cashews and smoked salmon.

Cook rice according to package directions; set aside. In a large pan, brown ground chuck over medium-high heat. Add salt, broth, tomatoes and cornstarch. Stir while cooking over medium heat, until mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat and add the corn, tomato juice and relish. Simmer for 30 minutes. Combine the rice and the sauce mixture in a large casserole and serve.