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Cauliflower Crust Pizza. I came across this cauliflower crust pizza on Pinterest, and was instantly intrigued.

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

A low-carb pizza? Sign me up! I was skeptical, of course, but curious enough to try it and see how it tasted. I was pleasantly surprised by the results. Now obviously, it is not quite the same as a traditional piece of pizza with soft, chewy crust, but it’s a great substitute when you’re watching your carb intake. My husband isn’t a huge fan of cauliflower, so I planned on making the pizza before he got home from work.

So the general conclusion…Healthy, tasty and husband-approved? Cauliflower Crust PizzaYields: 1 serving* Ingredients: 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese* 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp crushed garlic 1/2 tsp garlic salt Olive oil (optional) Pizza sauce Mozzarella cheese, shredded Other additional toppings of your choice *Many people have commented and said that the amount of cheese can be reduced by half, and still taste just as good! Source: Eat. Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home. It is no secret that I have an obsession with Chinese cuisine.

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home

The place that started it all was a local Chinese buffet here in Michigan. After frequent visits to the buffet over the years, I finally decided to take a stab at cooking my own Chinese dishes at home. The majority of the dishes were delicious and I began cooking different Chinese meals every week, but I had always wanted more variety just like the buffet. Ad Hoc Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe. March 2, 2010 nothing beats fried chicken and waffles!

Ad Hoc Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

My love for fried chicken, much like my love for noodles, is not very discerning. How to make handmade udon noodles—it’s easier than you might think! I am in love with this udon noodle bowl I got from the company Flavour Design Studio.

How to make handmade udon noodles—it’s easier than you might think!

Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the way it’s designed to be easy to hold, with a hole for your thumb to fit through, and I love the grooves and holes cut out for your chopsticks to sit in so they don’t roll away from you! I decided that I needed to make some homemade udon noodles to properly break in the bowl. It would have been a shame to eat store bought noodles out of such a gorgeous handmade vessel! Udon noodles are one of the many varieties of noodles found in Japan. My favorite bowl of udon was nabeyaki udon—udon noodles in a flavorful broth made from dashi and chicken stock, and filled with lots of vegetables, poached chicken, tempura shrimp, and a poached egg. For my handmade noodles, I decided to make Kake Udon—udon served in a broth, made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, and topped with sliced scallions. Now you're cooking with comics. Lemon-Basil Ricotta Stuffed Shells in a Champagne Cream Sauce:

Can you EVEN believe I almost forgot to share with you this delicious baked pasta recipe?

Lemon-Basil Ricotta Stuffed Shells in a Champagne Cream Sauce:

It was back in November when I made this pasta… and I remember the day perfectly… It was real sunny. My hair in a scrunchy, the stretchy grey comfy-pants are on, I was totally rocking the whole I-don’t-give-a-care-what-I-look-like-it’s-my-day-off look like nobody’s business. I’d once again put laundry on the back burner that afternoon {who has time for THAT?} , turned on a little Florence and the Machine, opened the fridge to get the creamer for my coffee and then I spied the champagne and then… the cream. Mac and Cheese Recipe. Macaroni and Cheese And, no, I don’t mean the kind in the blue box.

Mac and Cheese Recipe

Or any kind that starts with powdered cheese or a squeeze packet of cheese. Favorite Family Recipes: Mongolian Beef. I LOVE P.F.

Favorite Family Recipes: Mongolian Beef

Changs but it can be a little pricy for what you actually get. I have been making this recipe for YEARS now and I always get rave reviews. Most people who have it say they actually like it MORE than P.F. Changs. You can make this dish for the entire family for the same price as one of these as a menu item!

Ingredients. Sesame Chicken. Sesame Chicken I have whined and complained before about my plight of living without Chinese takeout.

Sesame Chicken

Well this is how I cope. Sesame Chicken is my favorite on the all you can eat buffet, well along with the Crab Rangoon. This is a recipe that I adapted from one my sister-in-law gave me. The secret is definitely in the sauce here. Ingredients for chicken: 3 chicken breasts, cut into 1 to 1/2 chunks1/2 cup milk1 egg1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon saltVegetable Oil for frying for sauce: 1/2 cup water1 cup chicken broth1/8 cup vinegar1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup sugar2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Cooking Directions for chicken: Place milk and egg in a shallow bowl and beat together. For sauce: In a medium sauce pan, add water, chicken broth, and vinegar.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup. Potatoes have been one of my favorites since I can remember.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

They were also my first “vegetable”. I also love how versatile potatoes are. You can really put whatever you want into your potatoes and they will, most likely, still be good.