https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pizza-waffles/2f105874-4e6c-4906-af94-546310199b4b
PIZZA WAFFLES
My family loved these! Abagail said she wanted them for her birthday. I used regular size pepperoni because I didn't want to pay for the little ones (couple bucks more). We couldn't really taste the pepperoni so maybe put more next time or buy the mini ones (or try sausage). I did cut them on the side, flatened slightly, added the pepperoni and cheese and then pinched shut. Some cheese leaked but not very much. I used shredded cheese because that is what I had on hand.
1 can flaky layer biscuits (original)
8 slices mozzarella cheese (shredded works too)
2 cups pizza sauce (we had marinara)
Heat waffle maker. Spray waffle maker with cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Cut slit on 1 side of each biscuit, forming a deep pocket. Place 1 slice of cheese into each pocket. Top cheese with 6 or 7 pepperoni slices. Press dough around edge to seal each biscuit.
Place 1 biscuit on center of waffle maker. Close lid; cook 3 minutes or until waffle is golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce.
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Friday, July 13, 2018
PIZZA WAFFLES
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Friday, February 16, 2018
ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN & MOZZARELLA PIZZA - PESTO
ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN & MOZZARELLA PIZZA WITH PESTO SAUCE
I did roast the garlic (super easy -see post). I got a cube of mozzarella and sliced. We used the pesto from a jar I got from Costco. We all LOVED this except Scott. I did a big cookie sheet and did the other half pepperoni. Used pizza crust from made from scratch. Would be really good on thin crust recipe.
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/04/24/roasted-garlic-chicken-mozzarella-pizza-with-homemade-basil-pesto/
I did roast the garlic (super easy -see post). I got a cube of mozzarella and sliced. We used the pesto from a jar I got from Costco. We all LOVED this except Scott. I did a big cookie sheet and did the other half pepperoni. Used pizza crust from made from scratch. Would be really good on thin crust recipe.
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/04/24/roasted-garlic-chicken-mozzarella-pizza-with-homemade-basil-pesto/
- 2-3 cloves roasted garlic, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Homemade Basil Pesto (or variations listed in that recipe or store-bought)
- 1 cup cooked and sliced chicken breast (about one 8-ounce breast)
- 1 and 1/2 cups (6oz or 168g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- optional: fresh basil for topping
PESTO:
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2015/04/24/how-to-make-homemade-basil-pesto/
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves roasted garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and fresh ground pepper
- Blend the basil, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic together in a food processor or blender. Pour oil in slowly while still mixing (or a little at a time, then mix, then more oil, then mix again, etc). Scrape down the sides, then add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until everything is blended together and relatively smooth. Taste and add more salt/pepper if desired.
- Make ahead/storing: Store leftover pesto in a jar, tightly seal, and refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze the pesto for up to 2-3 months. You can freeze it in greased ice cube trays and thaw small portions at a time.
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Thursday, December 7, 2017
ZUCCHINI BOATS
Jackson requested these for a couple of weeks. We finally had them. Yum! Not Scott and Abagail's favorite but Jackson and I really liked them. I especially loved the left overs for lunch for the next couple of days.
https://lilluna.com/zucchini-boats/
ZUCCHINI BOATS
https://lilluna.com/zucchini-boats/
ZUCCHINI BOATS
- 6 zucchinis
- 1 lb. Italian sausage
- 1 - 2 cups Ragu original sauce
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese
- garlic salt (to taste)
- basil
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cut 6 zucchini in half and spoon out middle contents.
- Cook 1 lb. Italian sausage in a pan until no longer pink. Add 1-2 cups Ragu (depending if you like more or less sauce) and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini to a pan and spoon meat into zucchinis.
- Top with garlic salt, mozzarella cheese and basil.
- Cook at for 14 - 16 minutes
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Sunday, October 2, 2016
CHEESE-STUFFED GARLIC BREADSTICKS
Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Breadsticks
These turned out better than I thought I would. We all really liked them. They were easy and it quick to make. I had some shredded cheese I needed to use so I used that. A cheese stick would work better. I ended up rolling out all the dough then putting on butter and cheese on half of it. Then folded over and cut into sticks and then sealed sides. Worked pretty well.
UPDATE: next time try with no garlic. I reheated the leftovers in the oven wrapped in foil. They were so yummy! Works so much better with a cheese stick.
1 Tbsp. yeast
1 c. very warm water
1 t. sugar
1 t. salt
2 T. olive oil
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c. unbleached white flour
1-2 c. mozzarella cheese
garlic powder (used Johnny's)
1/3 c. melted butter
Combine yeast, water, and sugar. Let set a few minutes to activate yeast.
Mix yeast mixture with salt, olive oil, and both flours.
Knead into soft dough. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
Separate dough into 12 balls. Roll balls into breadsticks.
Flatten breadsticks with rolling pin.
Cut cheese into small strips. (String cheese works great, too!)Lay cheese on breadstick. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
Fold dough around cheese. Seal well!
Brush melted butter on each breadstick. Sprinkle with garlic powder (again).
Allow to rise 5-10 minutes.
Bake at 450° for 12 minutes.
Brush on more melted butter. Serve warm.
These turned out better than I thought I would. We all really liked them. They were easy and it quick to make. I had some shredded cheese I needed to use so I used that. A cheese stick would work better. I ended up rolling out all the dough then putting on butter and cheese on half of it. Then folded over and cut into sticks and then sealed sides. Worked pretty well.
UPDATE: next time try with no garlic. I reheated the leftovers in the oven wrapped in foil. They were so yummy! Works so much better with a cheese stick.
1 Tbsp. yeast
1 c. very warm water
1 t. sugar
1 t. salt
2 T. olive oil
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 c. unbleached white flour
1-2 c. mozzarella cheese
garlic powder (used Johnny's)
1/3 c. melted butter
Combine yeast, water, and sugar. Let set a few minutes to activate yeast.
Mix yeast mixture with salt, olive oil, and both flours.
Knead into soft dough. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
Separate dough into 12 balls. Roll balls into breadsticks.
Flatten breadsticks with rolling pin.
Cut cheese into small strips. (String cheese works great, too!)Lay cheese on breadstick. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
Fold dough around cheese. Seal well!
Brush melted butter on each breadstick. Sprinkle with garlic powder (again).
Allow to rise 5-10 minutes.
Bake at 450° for 12 minutes.
Brush on more melted butter. Serve warm.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
CROCK POT SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
CROCK POT SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
I didn't realize it was suppose to be cooked on high. We finished cooking in microwave. This was a super yummy meal. I made the balls in the morning and kept in fridge. I made the balls way too big. Would make smaller next time. Ended up cutting them in half when we reheated for another meal.
UPDATE: Everyone but Abagail loves! Made balls the night before and kept in fridge. Super easy! We love with salad and breadsticks from Cash & Carry.
1# (or less) low moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 inch (or smaller) cubes (cut up a cheese stick - super easy!)
In a large mixing bowl combine:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound hot Italian sausage (didn't do hot, like sausage from Cash & Carry)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup bread crumbs (I did half crumbs half panko)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped parsley
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1 - 2 cans of spaghetti sauce (or can do 1 can plus some diced tomatoes or tomato sauce)
Roll golf ball sized balls with the meat mixture. Squish mozzarella cube into the center and pull the edges of the meat ball around it until it’s a new ball again.
Arrange meatballs in slow cooker and cover in tomato sauce.
Cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours. Works to cook on low all day long.
I didn't realize it was suppose to be cooked on high. We finished cooking in microwave. This was a super yummy meal. I made the balls in the morning and kept in fridge. I made the balls way too big. Would make smaller next time. Ended up cutting them in half when we reheated for another meal.
UPDATE: Everyone but Abagail loves! Made balls the night before and kept in fridge. Super easy! We love with salad and breadsticks from Cash & Carry.
1# (or less) low moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 inch (or smaller) cubes (cut up a cheese stick - super easy!)
In a large mixing bowl combine:
1 pound ground beef
1 pound hot Italian sausage (didn't do hot, like sausage from Cash & Carry)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup bread crumbs (I did half crumbs half panko)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped parsley
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1 - 2 cans of spaghetti sauce (or can do 1 can plus some diced tomatoes or tomato sauce)
Roll golf ball sized balls with the meat mixture. Squish mozzarella cube into the center and pull the edges of the meat ball around it until it’s a new ball again.
Arrange meatballs in slow cooker and cover in tomato sauce.
Cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours. Works to cook on low all day long.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
SPAZAGNA
SPAZAGNA
This recipe came from Made from Scratch. It is one of Scott's favorite dishes.
1 (16 oz) package spaghetti
1# Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (26 oz) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 T butter, melted
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.
In a large bow, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with tinfoil (spray with Pam so cheese won't stick) and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
This recipe came from Made from Scratch. It is one of Scott's favorite dishes.
1 (16 oz) package spaghetti
1# Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (26 oz) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 T butter, melted
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.
In a large bow, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with tinfoil (spray with Pam so cheese won't stick) and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
BJ'S DIP
BJ'S DIP
We had this at Dan & Judi's. They had had it at BJ's as an appetizer. It is really good. Make sure it is heated all the way through. Good on hard bread, meba toast or chips.
Layer in the following order in a baking dish about the size of a bread pan:
8 oz cream cheese
1-2 cups marnaria sauce
1/2-1 cups olives, diced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
cooked crumbled bacon - optional
Bake at 350 until bubbly (about 20 minutes).
We had this at Dan & Judi's. They had had it at BJ's as an appetizer. It is really good. Make sure it is heated all the way through. Good on hard bread, meba toast or chips.
Layer in the following order in a baking dish about the size of a bread pan:
8 oz cream cheese
1-2 cups marnaria sauce
1/2-1 cups olives, diced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
cooked crumbled bacon - optional
Bake at 350 until bubbly (about 20 minutes).
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
SKILLET MACARONI PIZZA
SKILLET MACARONI PIZZA
Abagail didn't really care for this - not sure why - it was good. Maybe next time she will like it. Everyone else liked it. Super easy!
Scott said this is one of his favorite meals. Would like for his birthday.
1# ground beef
1 can (26.5 oz) Hunts Italian Sausage Flavored Spaghetti Sauce (I used Prego with sausage)
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 slices pepperoni, chopped and divided (I used about 25)
italian seasoning
Cook beef in a large skillet or pot. Add 2 1/2 cups water and spaghetti sauce, bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10-12 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in HALF of the cheese and pepperoni; top with remaining cheese and pepperoni. Let stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Abagail didn't really care for this - not sure why - it was good. Maybe next time she will like it. Everyone else liked it. Super easy!
Scott said this is one of his favorite meals. Would like for his birthday.
1# ground beef
1 can (26.5 oz) Hunts Italian Sausage Flavored Spaghetti Sauce (I used Prego with sausage)
3 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 slices pepperoni, chopped and divided (I used about 25)
italian seasoning
Cook beef in a large skillet or pot. Add 2 1/2 cups water and spaghetti sauce, bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10-12 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in HALF of the cheese and pepperoni; top with remaining cheese and pepperoni. Let stand for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
BREAKFAST PIZZA
TROY'S BREAKFAST PIZZA
This came from the Cowboy Cookbook pg 181. We all really liked it. The Crescent rolls didn't work right so I quickly made pie crust. Turned out good. Pizza dough would work too.
UPDATE: Tried making in 9x13 stoneware. Dough was too thick. Stick with cookie sheet or maybe try really big pyrex so eggs don't go off edge.
This is for one cookie sheet:
2 cans of Crescent dinner rolls or pie crust or pizza crust
1 # pork sausage, cooked
slice of ham, cooked
2-3 pieces bacon, cooked
2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
2 cups grated cheddar cheese (any cheese will do)
7 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375. Put down crust on cookie sheet. Put on meats. Sprinkle on hash browns, then cheddar cheese. Beat eggs with milk and add salt & pepper. Pour over top of pizza. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
BREAKFAST PIZZA
We all really, really liked this. Was very filling. A meal by itself of with a veggie or fruit. We broke off our crust and put honey on it.
Made a biscuit crust (used recipe Cowboy cookbook pg. 202) Was thick could 1/2 recipe for a thinner crust. Could also use prepackaged biscuit dough.
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
8 tsp baking powder
2 T sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt (only did 1 tsp)
6 T butter, softened
6 T Crisco
1 1/2 cups milk (had 1/2 1/2 that needed to be used)
Preheat oven to 450. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a bowl. Cut in butter and Crisco until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in milk with a fork to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board and knead for 30 seconds. Rolled out onto round stoneware. Bake for 10 minutes.
Topped crust with the following in this order:
*Italian seasoning, sprinkled
*cooked - Scrambled eggs (did 8 with chopped spinach - could easily do more eggs)
*Shredded parmesan cheese
*cooked italian sausage (could omit this - just had some on hand)
*fresh or canned diced tomatoes (I didn't realize I grabbed a stewed tomatoes. So I drained on a paper towel and diced. Worked well!
*precooked bacon (did 8 slices) tear and sprinkle
*sharp cheddar cheese (any cheese would do)
Broil until cheese melts.
BREAKFAST PIZZA
This came from The Friend. We really liked it. I liked you made it in a 9x13. Was easy!
6 slices bread
8 eggs
2 T water
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
3/4 cup chopped olives
24 slices pepperoni
3 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 400.
Cover the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan with the bread slices. If necessary, trim the bread to fit.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, water and seasoning together. Pour evenly over the bread.
Arrange the pepperoni on the casserole. Then cover with the chopped olives and shredded cheese.
Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked.
This came from the Cowboy Cookbook pg 181. We all really liked it. The Crescent rolls didn't work right so I quickly made pie crust. Turned out good. Pizza dough would work too.
UPDATE: Tried making in 9x13 stoneware. Dough was too thick. Stick with cookie sheet or maybe try really big pyrex so eggs don't go off edge.
This is for one cookie sheet:
2 cans of Crescent dinner rolls or pie crust or pizza crust
1 # pork sausage, cooked
slice of ham, cooked
2-3 pieces bacon, cooked
2 cups frozen hash browns, thawed
2 cups grated cheddar cheese (any cheese will do)
7 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375. Put down crust on cookie sheet. Put on meats. Sprinkle on hash browns, then cheddar cheese. Beat eggs with milk and add salt & pepper. Pour over top of pizza. Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
BREAKFAST PIZZA
We all really, really liked this. Was very filling. A meal by itself of with a veggie or fruit. We broke off our crust and put honey on it.
Made a biscuit crust (used recipe Cowboy cookbook pg. 202) Was thick could 1/2 recipe for a thinner crust. Could also use prepackaged biscuit dough.
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
8 tsp baking powder
2 T sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt (only did 1 tsp)
6 T butter, softened
6 T Crisco
1 1/2 cups milk (had 1/2 1/2 that needed to be used)
Preheat oven to 450. Sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a bowl. Cut in butter and Crisco until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in milk with a fork to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board and knead for 30 seconds. Rolled out onto round stoneware. Bake for 10 minutes.
Topped crust with the following in this order:
*Italian seasoning, sprinkled
*cooked - Scrambled eggs (did 8 with chopped spinach - could easily do more eggs)
*Shredded parmesan cheese
*cooked italian sausage (could omit this - just had some on hand)
*fresh or canned diced tomatoes (I didn't realize I grabbed a stewed tomatoes. So I drained on a paper towel and diced. Worked well!
*precooked bacon (did 8 slices) tear and sprinkle
*sharp cheddar cheese (any cheese would do)
Broil until cheese melts.
BREAKFAST PIZZA
This came from The Friend. We really liked it. I liked you made it in a 9x13. Was easy!
6 slices bread
8 eggs
2 T water
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
3/4 cup chopped olives
24 slices pepperoni
3 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 400.
Cover the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan with the bread slices. If necessary, trim the bread to fit.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, water and seasoning together. Pour evenly over the bread.
Arrange the pepperoni on the casserole. Then cover with the chopped olives and shredded cheese.
Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are fully cooked.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
CREAMY CHICKEN LASAGNA
CREAMY CHICKEN LASAGNA
We liked this. Nice change having the chicken. Made homemade french bread to go with it. Also had fruit salad and green beans with bacon and sugar.
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1#)
1 cube chicken bouillon, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
Italian seasoning, to taste
Preheat oven to 350. Cook lasagna noodles; drain in cold water, set aside. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, bouillon water, cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella. Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13. Cover with 1/2 of the chicken mixture and top with 3 lasagna noodles. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning to taste. Bake 45 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Makes 6-8 servings.
We liked this. Nice change having the chicken. Made homemade french bread to go with it. Also had fruit salad and green beans with bacon and sugar.
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1#)
1 cube chicken bouillon, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
Italian seasoning, to taste
Preheat oven to 350. Cook lasagna noodles; drain in cold water, set aside. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, bouillon water, cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella. Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in bottom of 9x13. Cover with 1/2 of the chicken mixture and top with 3 lasagna noodles. Repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle on Italian seasoning to taste. Bake 45 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Makes 6-8 servings.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
PIZZA SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I had cooked a spaghetti squash in the microwave. You cut in two take out seeds and then cook face down on a microwave safe plate. Can either freeze once shredded or keep in fridge.
I then mixed one with a jar of Prego spaghetti sauce with sausage. Then I put in a 9x9 pan (but anything would do) topped with pepperoni and then mozarella cheese. Cooked until warmed all the way through and cheese melted. Broiled for about 3-5 minutes.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I have tried a couple of spaghetti squash recipes. I don't think I am a big fan of spaghetti squash. I forgot to add parsmesan cheese - duh! Would have made the dish better for sure. But I made this recipe and everyone ate it without complaining. Would make it again if I got a spaghetti squash in my bountiful basket. I think I might add spaghetti sauce to the leftovers for another meal. UPADATE: really liked it with the spaghetti sauce added and topped with parmasean cheese.
http://steamykitchen.com/11285-baked-spaghetti-squash-with-garlic-and-butter.html
UPDATE: you can add bacon, toasted pine nuts or spinach. Really adds to the flavor.
I had cooked a spaghetti squash in the microwave. You cut in two take out seeds and then cook face down on a microwave safe plate. Can either freeze once shredded or keep in fridge.
I then mixed one with a jar of Prego spaghetti sauce with sausage. Then I put in a 9x9 pan (but anything would do) topped with pepperoni and then mozarella cheese. Cooked until warmed all the way through and cheese melted. Broiled for about 3-5 minutes.
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I have tried a couple of spaghetti squash recipes. I don't think I am a big fan of spaghetti squash. I forgot to add parsmesan cheese - duh! Would have made the dish better for sure. But I made this recipe and everyone ate it without complaining. Would make it again if I got a spaghetti squash in my bountiful basket. I think I might add spaghetti sauce to the leftovers for another meal. UPADATE: really liked it with the spaghetti sauce added and topped with parmasean cheese.
http://steamykitchen.com/11285-baked-spaghetti-squash-with-garlic-and-butter.html
baked spaghetti squash with garlic and butter
Servings: 6 Prep Time:5 Cook Time:60
I tend to under-bake the spaghetti squash just a bit, so it still retains just a slight crunch. Baking time really depends on how big your squash is - try to get the smallest one, especially if you’re only feeding 4 people. It’s ready if you can pierce the squash with a paring knife with little resistance. If you’re a garlic love, don’t be shy - use more!
Alternatively, microwave the whole squash for 2-4 minutes (to soften enough to cut lengthwise). Place squash cut-side down on baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until tender.
UPDATE: you can add bacon, toasted pine nuts or spinach. Really adds to the flavor.
ingredients:
1 small spaghetti squash (about 3-4 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup finely minced parsley (or basil)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/4 cup finely minced parsley (or basil)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F. Pierce squash a few times with sharp paring knife (to let steam escape). Bake spaghetti squash for 60 minutes, or until a paring knife pierces easily through skin with little resistance. Let squash cool for 10 minutes.
2. Cut squash in half, lengthwise. Use a fork to remove and discard the seeds. Continue using fork to scrape the squash to get long, lovely strands. If the squash seem difficult to scrape, return the squash to bake for an additional 10 minutes.
3. Heat a large saute pan with the butter and the garlic over medium-low heat. When garlic becomes fragrant, add parsley, salt and spaghetti squash strands. Toss well, sprinkle in the parmesan cheese and taste to see if you need additional salt. The spaghetti squash should have a slight crunch (i.e. not mushy) - but if you like it softer, cover the pan and cook 2 more minutes.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
BAKED ELBOW MACARONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PENNE
This was easy and very good. Took about 30-40 minutes to prepare. Came from a family fun magazine. I used frozen bell peppers.
1 pkg (19 oz) Italian Mild Sausage Links (cook according to package directions)
1 pkg (16 oz) penne pasta, cooked & drained
1 T olive oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red bell pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce, heated (used Newmans Own)
Cook sausage according to package directions. Cut into 1/2" pieces and set aside.
In a skillet heat oil over medium heat and saute peppers, onion and garlic until vegetables are crisp tender. Start cooking pasta and heat up marinara sauce.
Add sliced sausage and saute until warmed through.
Divide prepared pasta in bowls; top with marinara sauce and sausage vegetable mixture.
BAKED ELBOW MACARONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
This was easy and very good. Took about 30-40 minutes to prepare. Came from a family fun magazine. I used frozen bell peppers.
1 pkg (19 oz) Italian Mild Sausage Links (cook according to package directions)
1 pkg (16 oz) penne pasta, cooked & drained
1 T olive oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium sweet red bell pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce, heated (used Newmans Own)
Cook sausage according to package directions. Cut into 1/2" pieces and set aside.
In a skillet heat oil over medium heat and saute peppers, onion and garlic until vegetables are crisp tender. Start cooking pasta and heat up marinara sauce.
Add sliced sausage and saute until warmed through.
Divide prepared pasta in bowls; top with marinara sauce and sausage vegetable mixture.
BAKED ELBOW MACARONI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS
This was very good! Would be a good recipe to "hide" some pureed veggies.
16 oz Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni
3T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, diced large
2 red bell peppers, diced large
1T dried chopped basil
4 cups red spaghetti sauce
1# Italian sausage, cooked and sliced thin
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
*Cook the Elbow Macaroni according to package directions.
*Preheat oven to 350.
*Heat oil in a large skillet.
*Add garlic, onion, peppers and basil.
*Saute 3 minutes, then add the sauce and sliced Italian sausage.
*Simmer 5 minutes.
*Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture into the bottom of the 9x13 baking dish.
*Layer 1/2 of the macaroni, 1/2 of the sauce mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Repeat.
*Bake 25 minutes.
*Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
LASAGNA
LASAGNA
This recipe came from Cinda Eastin. My mom tried it and said she likes it better than hers (it is A LOT less work too). This is very easy to make. Everyone really liked it - yum!
9 lasagna noodles, cooked & rinsed
1# hamburger, browned & drained
1 pt (16 oz) fat free cottage cheese
2# mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (25.6 oz) Prego Italian sausage & garlic meat sauce (this is what makes it so good)
Ladle enough sauce in your 9x13 baking dish so the noodles won't stick to the dish; mix remainder of sauce with the hamburger. Reserve about a cup of mozzarella cheese; mix remainder of mozzarella cheese with cottage cheese. Layer three times; noodles, meat sauce, cheeses. Top with reserved mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Italian Sausage Lasagna
Scott really liked this and Jackson. I thought it was good but still the above recipe better. Abagail thought it was too spicy (but she did eat her serving). Maybe make sure and get mild sausage next time.
WHAT YOU NEED
- 12lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 2tablespoonsBertolli® Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil
- 1package(16 ounce) JOHNSONVILLE® Italian Ground Sausage
- 1mediumonion
- 2clovesgarlic, chopped
- 1jar(24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 4cupsricotta cheese
- 1largeegg
- ½cupKRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2cupsfresh spinach, lightly packed and chopped
- 2cupsmozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1teaspoondried oregano
PREPARATION
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, lightly oil and set aside.
- 2In a medium saucepan, sauté the sausage in Bertolli® Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink
- 3Add onion and garlic and continue sautéing for another 4 minutes until the sausage is cooked through.
- 4Add marinara sauce to the sausage mixture and set aside.
- 5In a medium bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg, ¼ cup of the KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese and the chopped spinach; set aside.
- 6Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil and spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom.
- 7Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread ¼ of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles and layer on 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle ½ cup mozzarella cheese over this. Repeat this process three more times, starting with the noodles and finish with the remaining ¼ cup of KRAFT Grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with oregano.
- 8Sprinkle with oregano.
- 9Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- 10Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
PIZZA
CANADIAN BACON AND PINEAPPLE PIZZA
We loved this pizza - super delicious!!! Very easy to make. I took this to a potluck and only got one piece, so I was glad I had enough to make another one. This is a pizza I could have every week. Came from Jackson's Pillsbury 2010 calendar.
1 can refrigerated pizza crust (original or thin) - also made it with Naomi's 15 minute bread recipe - worked great (used 1 cup gluten free, 1 1/2-2 cups white)
1 pkg (6 oz) sliced provolone cheese
1 pkg (5-6 oz) sliced Canadian bacon
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, well drained on paper towels (I had rings on hand that I cut up)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup or more chopped green or yellow bell pepper (about 1/2 of a pepper)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
Heat oven to 425 for classic or 400 for thin. It says to spray the cookie sheet (15 x 10 rectangle), so I sprayed my pizza stone. (When I made Naomi's bread I used a cookie sheet that had been sprayed and topped with corn meal - we liked).
Unroll dough, starting at center, press dough out.
Top dough with provolone cheese. Arrange Canadian bacon, pineapple, onion and bell pepper over provolone cheese to within 1/2" of edges (also left the center free of toppings except cheese. Scott says it cooks better that way). Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
Bake classic for 16-20 and thin for 10-14 minutes.
THREE-CHEESE GARDEN PIZZA
All the best cookbook - The Pampered Chef pg. 22
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Everyone really liked this...was easy to put together since I already had the chicken and bacon cooked. Didn't use the onion and added chunks of pineapple. Cilantro would be good too. The BBQ sauce I used was Kraft...it was pretty spicy. Did homemade dough.
http://www.simplystacie.net/2015/07/bbq-chicken-pizza/
PIZZA BIANCA
I liked this but no one else really did. Got it from Martha Stewart FOOD magazine. I used a boboli crust.
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
Everyone really liked this...was easy to put together since I already had the chicken and bacon cooked. Didn't use the onion and added chunks of pineapple. Cilantro would be good too. The BBQ sauce I used was Kraft...it was pretty spicy. Did homemade dough.
http://www.simplystacie.net/2015/07/bbq-chicken-pizza/
- 1 Pillsbury Pizza Crust (or your own homemade pizza crust or other brand of refrigerated pizza crust)
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (used Sharp)
directions:
- Prepare the pizza crust according to package directions. For the Pillsbury Pizza Crust I used, I greased a pizza pan and spread the dough to fit. Then I pre-baked for 8 minutes in a 400°F oven.
- Spread barbecue sauce over pizza crust, leaving a gap around the edge.
- Evenly distribute green pepper, onions, chicken and bacon over the sauce. Then top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake an additional 7 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
PIZZA BIANCA
I liked this but no one else really did. Got it from Martha Stewart FOOD magazine. I used a boboli crust.
- All-purpose flour, for dusting and rolling
- 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (6 ounces)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano (1 ounce)
- 2 ounces baby arugula (2 cups)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Lightly dust a work surface, rolling pin, and a baking sheet with flour. Roll dough out to a 13-inch round and transfer to sheet.
- In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, 1 tablespoon oil, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Spread ricotta mixture on dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with mozzarella, then Parmesan. Brush 1 teaspoon oil on edge of dough. Bake until crust is golden and cheese is melted and browned in spots, 12 to 14 minutes. In a small bowl, toss arugula with 1 teaspoon oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top pizza with arugula and serve.
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