How to Make Pizza Without Dough | « LXRCUISINE I was getting kind of sick of ordering delivery pizza (this happens at least 2-3 times a month). It was time to put a spin on gourmet pizza, but I just didn't know what it would be. Without pizza dough or an oven that is capable of creating the perfect pizza crust (I don't have an oven that can go up to a 1000 degrees), I decided I would use potatoes instead. This recipe is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, but easy enough that you can cook it within 5-15 minutes. For 4 small, personal sized pizzas 4" in diameter, you will need: 2 large potatoes peeled and cleaned4 teaspoons salt (to flavor the potatoes) I'm doing four different flavor combinations here, and the measurements for each combination will top 4 small pizzas or 1 large pizza. Cheese & pepperoni pizza: 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese1/4 cup marinara sauce10 slices of pepperoni (or as much as you like)7-8 leaves of fresh basil Mushroom swiss and ham pizza: Shrimp scampi pizza: Bleu cheese & arugula pizza: Thanks for reading.
Waffles with Ham & Egg Our take on Denny's Slam has nicely balanced flavors, a perfect portion size, and a nutritional profile that's just what you want for the most important meal of the day Waffle and pancake plates are bad enough at most restaurants and diners, but throw in a side of eggs and breakfast meats and you're bound to start your day with the caloric equivalent of a triple cheeseburger. We've made our own version of Denny's superpopular (and supercaloric) Slam by building an open-faced sandwich with a toasted waffle. You'll Need: 4 thick slices Canadian bacon or deli ham 4 eggs 4 frozen whole-grain waffles 2 Tbsp maple syrup 4 Tbsp shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Salt and black pepper to taste Parsley (optional) How to Make It: *Heat a nonstick skillet or saute pan over medium heat. *In the meantime, toast the waffles.
White Chicken Pizza January 19, 2011 White Chicken Pizza In this house I know that anytime I make a pizza, it’s guaranteed that it will get eaten. This pizza is of the third distinction. I made my own crust (my recipe’s here), but you can also use a pre-bought dough or pizza crust and it will still work just perfectly. Ingredients needed: 2 Small Chicken Breasts, Chopped Small 2 Shallots, Chopped 5 Cloves of Garlic, Minced 2 Tbsp of Olive Oil 1 Large Bunch of Basil, Chopped 1 Large Handful (~ 1 Cup) of Fresh Spinach, Chopped A Few Good Shakes of Salt and Pepper 6-8 Oz. of the Pizza Cheese of your Choice (I used a fontina, parmesan, asiago, provolone mix) 1 ball of homemade pizza dough (or a pkg. of store bought dough or pre-cooked crust) Throw your chicken, shallots, garlic and the salt/pepper in a skillet and cook them up on medium heat. Once they’re cooked through, remove them from the heat. After putting on the oil, grab your chicken mixture and spread it evenly across the top of the pizza.
Skillet Lasagna | Creatively Domestic - StumbleUpon My favorite way to make Lasagna is Slow Cooker Lasagna, but an easy way to make Lasagna without all the work really appealed to me. Hello, Skillet Lasagna! This sauce was light, the noodles came out perfectly cooked, and I made this meatless and it still came together well. I thought I would be efficient, and stacked two noodles while I broke them up, but didn't separate them well enough when I threw them into the pan, so some stuck together while it was cooking. The only downfall of this recipe was that it needs constant attention for 30 minutes as this has lots of stirring and steps. The best way to eat this is to scoop a little ricotta on your fork with some noodles. Skillet Lasagna recipe from The America's Test Kitchen Cookbook Serves 4 to 6 1. Pour the diced tomatoes with their juice and the tomato sauce over the pasta. Cover and bring to a simmer. 4.
Chicken Fried Rice Our recipe turns fried rice on its head, relying on a ton of fresh produce, considerably less rice, and a bit of oil for crisping it up The name says it all: One of the most nutritionally dubious staples (white rice) combined with the most treacherous technique (frying). The calorie counts are predictably stratospheric; even a small scoop used as a base for a stir-fry will run around 500 calories. More important, it contains little to no true nutrition. Our recipe turns fried rice on its head, relying on a ton of fresh produce, considerably less rice, and a bit of oil for crisping it up. How to Make It: *In a wok or a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. *Stir in the rice and soy sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the rice to get crispy on the bottom.
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? It was back in November when I made this pasta… and I remember the day perfectly… It was real sunny. POW {that’s the sound it makes in my brain when a recipe happens}! Please don’t think I ran out and bought champagne. Butter a baking dish and set aside. On the large holes of your box grater; shred a cup of Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese. Season the ricotta with a little extra salt and pepper if you haven’t already. Combine half of the pecorino with the ricotta and set aside. Measure out 3/4 cup of champagne. Cook the pasta just short of al dente in salted water. Drain and spread them out onto a rimmed sheet pan or some parchment paper. Stuff each shell with some of the cheese and place them in your prepared dish. In a small sauce pan, melt three tablespoons of butter and add some finely minced garlic. Whisk until the garlic softens and is fragrant but not brown. Then pour in the champagne… Ingredients:
Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served. The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit. A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned. If you remembered to use olive oil, they should slide out easily with top crispy and the wrapper moist and tender. The small cupcake size works well for us.
Loaded Alfredo We've ditched the cream and made an alfredo with chicken, vegetables, and far less calories and fat than your average dish Here's how restaurants make Alfredo: cream, butter, and cheese. We ditched the cream and made a basic bechamel sauce with flour, milk, butter, and Parmesan. We solved the other major shortcoming of pasta Alfredo (that is, a dearth of any true nutrition) by adding chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and, for good measure, sundried tomatoes. You'll Need: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp flour 3 cups 2% milk 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan Salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 2 cups bite-size broccoli florets 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes 8 oz cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced (store-bought rotisserie chicken works well) 12 oz whole-wheat fettuccine (we like Ronzoni Healthy Harvest) How to Make It: *To make the bechamel, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Bread How do you make bread even better? You stuff it with pepperoni and cheese. Then, you bake it in a bundt pan that allows you to pull off little chunks and dip them in pizza sauce. This bread takes a little bit of time to prepare, but in about half an hour I had filled my bundt pan with little dough balls, each with a piece of pepperoni and cheese stuffed within it. My new definition of bliss: warm dough with a cheesy center and a bite of pepperoni. Pepperoni Pizza Monkey Breadfrom Confections of a Foodie BrideIngredients: -2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -4 tbsp butter -2 lbs pizza dough (I used 2 balls of Trader Joe's fresh dough) -6 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (about 48 pieces) -pepperoni (about 48 slices) -2-3 cups marinara sauce for serving Directions: 1. 3. 4. This post is linked to Eat at Home.