Summer is well on it’s way out the door, and Fall almost upon us! (I can’t wait – Fall is my FAVORITE!) And the folks at Dei Fratelli seem to like it, as well, since they’re offering all of us the opportunity to win a Dei Fratelli tomato product prize pack! All you have to do is simply visit DeiFratelli.com and answer a trivia question about Harvest Season and the Farm to Fork process to enter the contest. You can even come back more than once, if you like, because you can re-enter every day until August 31! WOW!
In celebration of Fall and the lovely Farm to Fork contest, Dei Fratelli sent me a couple of their fantastic products to try, right in my own kitchen. I was thrilled about this, since there are so many reasons why I LOVE this company! Their all-natural canned tomato products are heart-healthy, and made with your family in mind, using only the finest ingredients. See more information about their all-natural, low sodium and gluten-free canned tomato products, pasta sauces, tomato juices and Silver Fleece sauerkraut by poking around their website a bit after you enter the contest!
I opened my box and found some delicious Chopped Italian Tomatoes and their famous Tomato Sauce!
I decided to use the Chopped Italian Tomatoes on a Cold Veggie Pizza I was preparing for a party, and the Tomato Sauce on a new creation of mine: Italian Nachos!
First the Cold Veggie Pizza. I was inspired by the beautiful Sarah over at High Heels & Grills, and her Ranch Cream Cheese Vegetable Pizza!
- 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls (in sheets)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 can Dei Fratelli chopped Italian tomatoes, drained
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a jellyroll pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Press your crescent dough into the pan, all the way to the edges, and poke holes in it with a fork, like you would a pie crust
- Bake for 10 minutes and then let cool completely.
- Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, dill weed, garlic salt and ranch mix. Spread this mixture on top of the cooled crust.
- Sprinkle the broccoli, carrots and tomatoes evenly over the cream cheese mixture. Cover and let chill.
- Pull apart and serve.
The ladies at my party LOVED it, and even my hubby (who initially turned up his nose at the mention of a COLD VEGGIE pizza, tried it and pronounced it “Surprisingly…really good!” (I’m confident it was the tomatoes that put it over the top!)
Now, for the Italian Nachos…
Being a gluten-free gal, I have to get the “base” of most meals from something other than bread or pasta. A staple in my pantry from the beginning has been corn chips, and these days, specifically Tostitos Scoops!
They are these perfect little pockets of tortilla chip goodness…I really adore them! So I decided to combine them with something else I was sure to love: Dei Fratelli Tomato Sauce!
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 tablespoon Italian spices
- 1 can Dei Fratelli tomato sauce
- 1 bag Tostitos Scoops
- 1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese
- Brown and drain sausage. Return to pan.
- Mix tomato sauce and Italian spices into meat.
- Position Scoops on a plate (if microwaving) or on a cookie sheet lined with foil (if baking)
- Fill scoops part-way with meat mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Microwave or bake on a low temperature until the cheese has melted.
If you want to try these Dei Fratelli products yourself, check out your local grocery store, and don’t forget to visit DeiFratelli.com and answer a trivia question about Harvest Season and the Farm to Fork process to enter their current contest!
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Will you try either of these recipes? I totally think you should, of course!
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Oh, you flatter me. It makes my heart happy that your husband liked it, even though he wasn’t expecting too! That stuff is dang good! Your version with the tomatoes looks fabulous!! XOXO
Loving your twist on nachos! I think I may have to give them a try this weekend.
I don’t know if that brand is available in our stores, but am going to look. The product looks fantastic!
It is definitely available where I live and yes I have bought and used it-loved the product!!
I like both of these recipes. They will make great party foods. I love your creation with the tostidos. Thanks for the giveaway!
Those cold pizzas look so yummy. I need to make these tonight.
We have yet another wrestling Pay per view coming up which means appetizers and finger foods will be served at our house. Those Italian nachos look quite yummy, maybe I’ll make those this time!
I totally wish my kids would eat tacos, nachos, etc! Life would be so much yummier!the pizza sounds pretty good to me 🙂
I am drooling right now!! Those Italian nachos look divine!
I am digging the Italian Nachos. Going to have to make those!!
I have not heard of this company. Like the natural and low sodium. Those little nachos look great also.
Those nachos would be great for tailgating this fall! We do love Dei Fratelli here in this house too!
This is such a delicious idea! These look so good!!! We are big fans of easy dinners- what a family friendly meal idea!
I love the idea of a cold Pizza. The weather has been so warm I hate cooking in the kitchen so this would shake some things up for me:)
Those nachos look delicious and I haven’t had veggie pizza in a while. I’ll add them both to my menu for a little change and some big flavors! Yum!
Both recipes sound delicious. I love the nacho cups, so that’s the one I’m going to try first.
Everything looks so fresh and wonderful. And those Italian Nachos look scrumptious! 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
I definitely am going to try making those Italian Nachos–they would make a great lunch for me (more then just a couple obviously)-and I know I would enjoy every bite of them.
The Italian nachos look amazing! I’ll have to give them a try!!
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I love that these foods go from the farm to the table. It means the whole family is getting fresh ingredients in their meals.
This looks like a pretty cool appetizer. Love the simplicity and it looks so much fun!
I’ve never heard and tried the cold pizza, that is sounds yummy, I’m so curious what it is taste like.
This looks really good. I like that it has fresh vegetables on it.
These Italian Nachos look so good. I wish I had the stuff so I could make them right now.
Your tasty little hor d’oeuvres convinced me… They are delicious and worth a try. 🙂
Cold pizza? Now that’s interesting.
Yes please! Pinning this because I MUST try your recipe. Thank you 🙂