Toni Patrick - 101 Things to Do With Canned Biscuits

Saute turkey in large frying pan over medium heat until brown, breaking up meat with fork, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey to small bowl. Add onion to drippings in frying pan and saute until light brown, about 7 minutes. Return turkey and any juices to frying pan. Add tomato sauce and Cajun seasoning; simmer until mixture is almost dry, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely. Mix in cheese.

Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch round. Place 1 tablespoon filling on round. Brush half of dough edge with egg. Fold dough over filling to create half circle and seal edges by pressing with tines of fork. Set empanada on baking sheet and cover with damp paper towel. Repeat with remaining biscuits and filling.

Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into heavy large frying pan. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees. Fry empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate covered with paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 30 empanadas.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Flatten each biscuit into a 6-inch round. Quarter biscuits and wrap around uncooked wieners. Roll and seal the edges, completely covering the wiener. Place on lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until dough is golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, mustard, cornstarch, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook on low heat until mixture combines, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add in beer and vinegar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve as dipping sauce. Makes 10 servings.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 16 muffin cups.

Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl. Stir in creamed spinach, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, onion, and pepper.

Flatten each biscuit into a 6-inch round. Place in muffin cups, pressing firmly into the bottom and up the sides of cup. Spoon dip evenly into each cup. Combine stuffing and pecans; sprinkle on top. Bake for 1720 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Makes 16 servings.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Flatten each biscuit into a 5-inch round. Sprinkle with cheese and place a meatball in the center. Wrap dough around the meatball and pinch to seal. Place, pinched side down, on a slightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 1720 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping. Makes 16 servings.

Preheat oven according to package directions.

In a medium bowl blend preserves and cream cheese. Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Make five slashes on each biscuit to form the petals. Make an indentation in the center of the biscuit and drop in a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.