I was thrilled to get to use the spinach in my garden for this. Justin really liked this recipe...a great way to add extra veggies to pizza!
1 recipe pizza crust
1 cup alfredo sauce
6-8 cups chopped fresh spinach
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
3-4 cups shredded cheese
Prepare pizza crust (recipe below). Spread each with 1/2 cup alfredo sauce. Bake in 450 degree oven for 5 minutes. Top with spinach, tomatoes, and then cheese. (I'm sure you can throw any other veggie on there for added flavor, mushrooms or onion, etc..) Bake for 10-15 minutes more.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Pizza Crust
This is the pizza crust I use, it makes a yummy, soft, thick crust.
1 Tbs. yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 cups. warm water
3 Tbs. oil, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/3 cups flour
In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Add 2 Tbs. oil, salt, and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. (I don't know if this is the right thing to do, but after the dough is all combined I just mix it in my kitchen aid for about 6 more minutes - it turns out just the same) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half. Press dough onto the bottom and 1" up the sides of 2 greased 14" pizza pans (or however you want to do it). Spread with 3/4 cup of your sauce over each pizza. Bake at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Pull it out and add whatever toppings you desire and cook for 10-15 minutes more..enjoy!
1 Tbs. yeast
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 cups. warm water
3 Tbs. oil, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/3 cups flour
In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Add 2 Tbs. oil, salt, and enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. (I don't know if this is the right thing to do, but after the dough is all combined I just mix it in my kitchen aid for about 6 more minutes - it turns out just the same) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half. Press dough onto the bottom and 1" up the sides of 2 greased 14" pizza pans (or however you want to do it). Spread with 3/4 cup of your sauce over each pizza. Bake at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Pull it out and add whatever toppings you desire and cook for 10-15 minutes more..enjoy!
Mom's Potato Salad
I know the title says mom's potato salad, but it's not the "exact" recipe...my mom never has an exact recipe, but I think this comes pretty close. It is the hightlight of any get together with my family!
6 medium potatoes
1/2 Tbs. Garlic Powder
1 1/4 cups mayo or salad dressing
1/4 can evaporated milk
1 Tbs. mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Garlic powder to taste
1/4 tsp. dill weed
1 Tbs. relish
2 scallions
8 hard boiled eggs, diced; save 3 eggs for the top
Boil together potatoes, whole, with Garlic powder for about 20-25 minutes. Drain well; cool slightly. Peel and cube the potatoes. Meanwhile for dressing, in a large bowl combine the mayo, milk, mustard, and seasonings. Stir in relish and scallions. Add the potatoes and eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Press into bowl and top with sliced eggs. If you desire, sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight...I usually end up adjusting the seasonings...more salt, we really love salt!
6 medium potatoes
1/2 Tbs. Garlic Powder
1 1/4 cups mayo or salad dressing
1/4 can evaporated milk
1 Tbs. mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Garlic powder to taste
1/4 tsp. dill weed
1 Tbs. relish
2 scallions
8 hard boiled eggs, diced; save 3 eggs for the top
Boil together potatoes, whole, with Garlic powder for about 20-25 minutes. Drain well; cool slightly. Peel and cube the potatoes. Meanwhile for dressing, in a large bowl combine the mayo, milk, mustard, and seasonings. Stir in relish and scallions. Add the potatoes and eggs. Toss lightly to coat. Press into bowl and top with sliced eggs. If you desire, sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight...I usually end up adjusting the seasonings...more salt, we really love salt!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Almond Poppy Seed Bread
I have had a few requests to post this, sorry it took me so long to do it! I'm sure most of you have made or had a recipe like this, so it's not like I invented it, but whenever I make it people LOVE it! I hope you really enjoy... by the way, it really tastes like cake, but for some reason it doesn't sound as bad for me when I call it bread!
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/8 cup oil
4 tsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
Mix together all ingredients and beat for 2 minutes. Pour into greased pans and bake 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix glaze and pour over hot bread. Cool.
Glaze:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 cups flour2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/8 cup oil
4 tsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
Mix together all ingredients and beat for 2 minutes. Pour into greased pans and bake 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix glaze and pour over hot bread. Cool.
Glaze:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Caramel-Coated Spiced Nuts
I tried this recipe today and it turned out yummy. Normally, I just love plain nuts and they are probably better for you than these, but I am going to really enjoy just munching these.
2 egg white
1 teaspoon water
1 1/2 cups roasted salted almonds
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole salted cashews
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. white pepper (I just did about 1/8-1/4 tsp. black pepper)
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and water until foamy. Add the almonds, pecans, and cashews; stir gently to coat. Combine the brown sugar, pie spice, and pepper; add to nut mixture and stir genly to coat. Spread into a greased baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
2 egg white1 teaspoon water
1 1/2 cups roasted salted almonds
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup whole salted cashews
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. white pepper (I just did about 1/8-1/4 tsp. black pepper)
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and water until foamy. Add the almonds, pecans, and cashews; stir gently to coat. Combine the brown sugar, pie spice, and pepper; add to nut mixture and stir genly to coat. Spread into a greased baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool. Store in an airtight container.
Goop
This recipe is one of my sister-in-law's best recipes, when ever I make it, I always think of her! It is delicious, easy, and kids LOVE it! So thanks Cami!! This is what is left before I could take a picture.
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 1/2 cups of any kind of cereal (rice krispies, chex, cheerios, corn flakes, etc..)
Combine the corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a saucepan and let cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over the cereal and mix. You can than put it in a baking dish, or goop it onto a plate. It is also really good with melted chocolate over it or mix in M&Ms with cereal. This recipe is endless, right Cami!
1 cup corn syrup1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
6 1/2 cups of any kind of cereal (rice krispies, chex, cheerios, corn flakes, etc..)
Combine the corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a saucepan and let cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over the cereal and mix. You can than put it in a baking dish, or goop it onto a plate. It is also really good with melted chocolate over it or mix in M&Ms with cereal. This recipe is endless, right Cami!
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