5 Great Recipe Ideas For Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and after that there will be plenty of opportunities to go on a picnic in the park or host a cookout. Our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks has lots of delicious gourmet mixes that are perfect for serving a group of hungry people. Today we've shared 5 recipes that you can easily make from the Wind & Willow mixes we carry at Good & Perfect Gifts. 

Zucchini Pizza 
This is a delicious and unique way to make "pizza." It's perfect for vegetarians, but if you're a meat-lover, ground beef or sausage tastes great added on.  

• 1 Brick Oven Pizza Cheeseball & Appetizer Mix
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 small tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice 
• 1 fresh basil, chopped 

Preheat oven to 375° or cook on the grill. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Cut each zucchini in half horizontally, then scoop out the seeds. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with dry Cheeseball Mix. Top with sliced tomato, cheese, basil, and sprinkle with topping packet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until soft. Serve warm. Feel free to add your favorite toppings in addition to the ones listed above.  

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Spinach Stuffed MushroomsA flavorful food to keep the crowd fed while the main dish is being prepared. The Spinach-Artichoke Cheeseball & Appetizer Mix is also a great crowd-pleaser served as a dip too!  

• 1 Spinach-Artichoke Cheeseball & Appetizer Mix
• 8-oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese or bread crumbs
• 1 dozen mushrooms

Preheat oven to 350°  Line a baking pan with foil and spray with oil.
Combine Cheeseball Mix and contents of topping packet with cream cheese and butter. Fill mushroom caps with mixture. Top with parmesan cheese or bread crumbs. Bake for 12-15 minutes.  

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Country Club Chicken Salad
If you're heading out for a picnic instead of a cookout, or if you have leftover grilled chicken that needs to be used, this recipe is perfect. 

• 1 Wind & Willow Cheeseball & appetizer Mix
• 1 cup mayo
• 2 celery stalks - sliced or diced
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 30 red or green grapes - halved
• 1 roasted chicken (shredded or cubed)

Combine Wind & Willow Cheeseball Mix (topping used later) with 1 cup mayo and set aside. Place shredded or cubed chicken in a mixing bowl. Fold in mayo mixture, celery, walnuts, grapes, and 1/2 of the topping. Sprinkle remaining topping over chicken salad to garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve on croissants or bread of your choice. 
*Optional:
-For a healthier version, substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt!
-Serve on small toast points or dinner rolls for a quick appetizer. 

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Lemon Pops
These make a cool and tasty treat for a hot day!

• 1 Lemon Cheesecake Cheeseball & Dessert Mix
• 8-oz. plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 popsicle molds
• 6 popsicle sticks

In a saucepan, combine Cheeseball Mix (lemon or your favorite flavor! Pina Colada is a delicious one too.) with water, stirring over medium heat until well dissolved. Let mixture cool, then stir in yogurt. Pour yogurt mixture into the molds, adding a popsicle stick to each one. Place in freezer until frozen. Sprinkle with the graham crunch topping and enjoy! 

photo & recipe from WindAndWillow.com

Fresh Fruit Parfait
A wonderful fresh fruit dessert to serve after a big meal. 

• 1 Wind & Willow Sweet Cheeseball Dessert Mix
• 8-oz. cream cheese
• 3 cups shortbread cookies, crushed
• 3 cups fresh fruit, sliced
• 8-oz. whipped topping
• 4 mason jars

Combine Cheeseball Mix with cream cheese until well combined. Spoon 4 Tbsp of cookie crumbs into each of the mason jars; top with 4 Tbsp of cream cheese mixture. Cover with layers of fruit, cookie crumbs, and cream cheese mixture. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with topping packet and a few berries for garnish. 

*Tips:
-Use 8 smaller jars to double your parfaits!
-Substitute the crushed cookies with cubed angel food cake! 

Wind & Willow has all kinds of mouthwatering mixes for you to try, and a nice variety of recipes that you can use them for. In addition to those wonderful gourmet items, Good & Perfect Gifts has our very own brand of delicious gourmet items for you to enjoy. We also carry amazing pickle mixes, Ben's Sweet & Hot Mustard, and much more. No matter what you're hungry for, the next time you are searching for the best gourmet mixes at the Lake of the Ozarks, stop by and see what we have in store!  

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Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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