5.8.08

Microwave Mini Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients:


* 1 (6 count) pkg. English muffins

* 1 small jar pizza sauce (any flavor)

* 8 ounces pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese

* 48 slices pepperoni (optional)


Directions:


Pour sauce onto open-face muffins. Place 4 slices of pepperoni on each muffin. Top each muffin

with a generous amount of cheese.

Bake in microwave for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.


30.7.08

Mediterranean Pita Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

* 1 medium onion, finely minced

* 1/2 green bell pepper, small dice

* 1 pound ground lamb (or turkey or chicken)

* 1 teaspoon cumin

* 1 teaspoon coriander

* 4 sprigs fresh oregano

* OR

* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

* Salt and pepper

* 2 tablespoons tomato paste

* Water (optional)

* 4 large fresh pita

* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

* 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

* 2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed, small dice

* 1/4 cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped

* Olive oil (optional)

* Fresh torn basil (optional)


Directions:

Preheat oven to 500F. (Note: If pita is fairly sturdy, place assembled pizzas directly on rack. If

not, preheat a baking sheet with the oven.)

In a large saute pan, preheat oil and pan over medium flame. Add onions and peppers and sweet

for about five minutes to soften.

Add ground meat and more oil if necessary to prevent sticking. As meat browns, break up with a

wooden spoon to combine with veg and brown evenly.

Once meat is mostly broken up and still browning, add cumin, coriander, oregano and a healthy

dash of salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 1-2 minutes to bring out the aromas in the

seasoning.

Add tomato paste and a splash of water if the mixture is very dry (this will often depend on how

lean your meat is), reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 3-4 minutes to finish cooking.

Meanwhile you should have prepped the toppings.

To assemble the pizzas, start by even sprinkling each with a tablespoon of Parmesan, this will help

the toppings to stick in the oven. Evenly divide meat mixture amongst the four pies. Top with feta,

chopped tomato and olives.

Place in the oven for about 10 minutes, until cheese has slightly melted and the bread has gotten

sufficiently brown and crisp.

To serve, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkling of some hand-torn fresh basil.


28.7.08

Make-Ahead French Bread Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1 loaf french bread

* 3 cups Spaghetti Sauce

* 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

* 1 cup mozzarella cheese -- grated

* 3 ounces pepperoni slices


Directions:

This recipe is assembled the day it's served. Put sauce in a 3-cup container, cheeses in 2-1 quart

bags, pepperoni in 1-quart bag; wrap bread in heavy foil. Freeze.

To Serve: Thaw French bread, sauce, grated cheeses and pepperoni. Slice loaf of French bread in

half lengthwise. Layer sauce. Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese on each half. Set

oven to broil and/or 550 degrees F. Place bread on baking sheet, and put in the oven. Broil until

mozzarella is melted. Cut into serving size pieces.


27.7.08

Mexican Salmon Pizza RecipeIngredients:

Ingredients:


* Nonstick cooking spray

* 2 small purchased baked pizza crusts (about 7 inches in diameter)

* 1/2 cup bottled salsa or picante sauce

* 1/2 cup coarsely crushed tostadas

* 1/2 cup cooked, flaked salmon

* 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

* 1 cup shredded Mexican seasoned cheese** or Monterey Jack cheese


Directions:


A packaged combination of Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses with Mexican seasonings.

Heat oven to 450°F. Spray top surface of each pizza crust with nonstick spray and place on a

baking sheet. Spread half of salsa on each crust. Top each crust with crushed tostadas, salmon,

onions and cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.


25.7.08

Low Carb Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1/2 pound ground beef

* 1/2 pound sausage

* 1/2 pound bacon

* 2 (8 oz) packages of cheese (mozzarella, pizza cheese, etc)

* 1 package of pepperoni

* 1 cup of pizza sauce


Directions:

Brown the ground beef with the sausage. Drain. Mix in 1 package of cheese. Spread on the bottom

of a cookie sheet. Pour the sauce over the "crust". Top the sauce with 1/2 of the 2nd package of

cheese. Cook the bacon; drain and crumble. Add the bacon and pepperoni. Add more cheese.

Cook at 350 until brown (30 minutes approximately).


23.7.08

Little English Muffin Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients:

* 4 English Muffins

* 1 package sliced pepperoni

* 1 package shredded Mozzrella Cheese

* 1 jar Pizza Quick Sauce


Directions:

Split English Muffins. Toast lightly to brown. Spread each half with the Pizza Quick Sauce. Place

Pepperoni on each muffin. Top with lots of Mozzrella Cheese. Bake 350 in oven until the cheese is

melted and bubbly.

20.7.08

Kid Sized Southwest Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:


* 6 pita bread rounds

* 16 ounces can refried beans

* 4 ounces chopped green chilies drained

* 1/2 cup diced tomato

* 3/4 cup shredded cheese

* 1 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

* 6 tablespoons sour cream


Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Place pita rounds on a large greased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes

or until crisp, turning after 4 minutes. Let cool slightly. Combine beans and chilies mixing well.

Spread about 1/3 cup bean mixture over each pita round. Divide tomato evenly among pizzas.

Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8 minutes longer or until mixture is hot and cheese melts. Remove

from the oven. Top each pizza with 1/4 cup lettuce and 1 tablespoon sour cream.