I forgot something! I found an easier pizza dough recipe and I created probably the best pizza I've ever had. I used leftover ingredients from my skillet lasagna so nothing went to waste! Here's the recipe:
Dough
1 package dry yeast
1 cup lukewarm water
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons evoo
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
*Dissolve yeast in warm water.
*Stir in remaining ingredients.
*Beat vigorously about 20 strokes.
*Take the dough out and knead a few times.
*Put back into bowl, cover with a towel and let it rise 10 minutes in a warm place. (The top of a preheating oven is the perfect place for this.)
*After rising, roll out on flour cover cookie sheet or pizza stone.
*Bake as usual, using temperature from recipe below.
Topping
8 oz ricotta cheese seasoned with with salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste
2-3 tomatoes, cut into half moon shape
Fresh basil leaves, minced
Mozzerella cheese
*Spread seasoned ricotta on unbaked crust.
*Top with tomatoes, then basil, then cheese.
*Bake until cheese is melted and browned.
You'll love it!!!!!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Two for the price of one!!!
I've been slacking girls, forgive me! So just because of that, I'm posting not one but TWO recipes for your cooking pleasure! And Brandi, I didn't take pictures this time so you can spare me your making fun! :o)
Best Sauce Ever & Turkey Meatballs
Sauce:
1/2 cup evoo
2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 onion, finley diced
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (I buy mine already minced in the jar)
2 bay leaves
Salt, pepper & sugar to taste
*Sautee onion & garlic in evoo until soft and translucent.
*Add cans of tomatoes and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add sugar if you like. I usually add about a tablespoon or so.
*Simmer on low for one hour. If it's too acidic for your taste, you can add a tablespoon of butter at a time, up to 4 tablespoons.
*Serve with your favorite pasta. This is also great for pizza.
Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey (Brandi, you can use ground beef if you like!)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I run seasoned croutons through my food processor. It's makes it soo good!)
1 egg
1 small onion, grated
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (I buy mine already minced in the jar)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper & Italian seasoning to taste
*Pre-heat oven to 375.
*Combine all ingredients and mash together with your hands until the ingredients are mix thoroughly.
*Roll into meatballs the size of golf balls.
*Sautee the meatballs in 1 tablespoon of evoo until browned on both sides, but not cooked all the way through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
*Transfer the meatballs to a cooking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through. I've never really timed this because I make my meatballs while my pasta is cooking. They're usually done by the time the pasta is done.
Yummy!!!!!!!! I have this about 2-3 times a month. Definiately a fave around my house.
Thai Peanut Stir Fry
2-3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
3/4 Cup peanut butter
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tsp ginger
Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti Noodles
*Saute chicken in 1 tablespoon evoo until no longer pink. Transfer to plate, cover with foil.
*Combine remaining ingredients in the skillet and cook until peanut butter is melted.
*Add in chicken and continue cooking while pasta boils.
*Boil pasta and when finished, add to skillet with peanut sauce and stir until combined.
Enjoy!
Best Sauce Ever & Turkey Meatballs
Sauce:
1/2 cup evoo
2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 onion, finley diced
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (I buy mine already minced in the jar)
2 bay leaves
Salt, pepper & sugar to taste
*Sautee onion & garlic in evoo until soft and translucent.
*Add cans of tomatoes and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add sugar if you like. I usually add about a tablespoon or so.
*Simmer on low for one hour. If it's too acidic for your taste, you can add a tablespoon of butter at a time, up to 4 tablespoons.
*Serve with your favorite pasta. This is also great for pizza.
Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey (Brandi, you can use ground beef if you like!)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I run seasoned croutons through my food processor. It's makes it soo good!)
1 egg
1 small onion, grated
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (I buy mine already minced in the jar)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper & Italian seasoning to taste
*Pre-heat oven to 375.
*Combine all ingredients and mash together with your hands until the ingredients are mix thoroughly.
*Roll into meatballs the size of golf balls.
*Sautee the meatballs in 1 tablespoon of evoo until browned on both sides, but not cooked all the way through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
*Transfer the meatballs to a cooking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through. I've never really timed this because I make my meatballs while my pasta is cooking. They're usually done by the time the pasta is done.
Yummy!!!!!!!! I have this about 2-3 times a month. Definiately a fave around my house.
Thai Peanut Stir Fry
2-3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
3/4 Cup peanut butter
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tsp ginger
Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti Noodles
*Saute chicken in 1 tablespoon evoo until no longer pink. Transfer to plate, cover with foil.
*Combine remaining ingredients in the skillet and cook until peanut butter is melted.
*Add in chicken and continue cooking while pasta boils.
*Boil pasta and when finished, add to skillet with peanut sauce and stir until combined.
Enjoy!
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