Quick and Easy Pizza Crust

Quick and Easy Pizza Crust

Rated: Submitted By: CHEF RIDER Photo By: sarah Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8

"A quick chewy pizza crust that can be made in 30 minutes."

INGREDIENTS:

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

2 1/2 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2.	Stir in flour, salt and oil. Beat until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes.
3.	Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll into a round. Transfer crust to a lightly greased pizza pan or baker's peel dusted with cornmeal. Spread with desired toppings and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Super Easy Meatballs - slow cooker

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds LEAN ground beef (if you don't use lean, you will have some oil to scrape off the top of he sauce after it's fully cooked)
1 1/4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs (less breadcrumbs is a preference for some people, but I find this helps them stay together in the crock pot. You can also mix regular bread crumbs with Italian seasoning...)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (I often use dried and less than this because my husband isn't a big fan of parsley...and it tastes just fine)
2 cloves garlic, minced (I've also used dried...works fine)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (or a few tablespoons of onion powder, if you're onion haters like us)
1 egg, beaten
You can also mix in basil, oregano, sugar, etc...depends on taste preference.

1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree (Basically you just need enough sauce to cover all the meatballs. I also add some extra flavor in the sauce. Throw in some onions or garlic or whatever you like to make the sauce pop.)

Directions
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into about 16 meatballs.
In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. (I often start on low and then finish on high...just a preference)

Directions for meatballs subs:
Take a hero roll, slice in half lengthwise and put cheese slices (I stick the the "white" cheeses - swiss, provolone, monterey, etc.) on BOTH sides of the bread. Broil for 3-4 minutes, or until cheese bubbles and bread is toasty on the edges. Place about 6 meatballs on the sub and make sure to put enough sauce without it spilling over the edges. Cut in half and enjoy! :)

Alfredo Sauce

This recipe is NOT for the "low fat" diet concious :-)

1 Cube real Butter
1 Cup Heavy Cream
3/4 Cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt

Mix all ingredients into a small sauce pan. Heat on medium until butter and cheese are melted and sauce is smooth.

Pour over your favorite pasta. I add cooked chicken or shrimp and broccli to make a complete meal then serve with garlic bread. It is super delicious!! Better than any restaurant

(I cut up chicken into bite size chunks. Stir fry in butter and sprinkle with Lawrey's Salt. Same with shrimp - just buy the kind with no shells and stir fry the same way)

To make easy garlic bread just cut french bread in half (lengthwise) spread with butter and sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and parsley flakes. Toast in a toaster oven (or under broiler) 'till golden brown. Remove from oven and slice into individual size servings.

ENJOY!!

Zuppa Toscana

I don't know who all posts on this blog, or if you're all in Southern California or what...but up here in North Idaho we are entering soup season! This is a copycat Olive Garden recipe, but honestly, I like this version better.

1 lb Italian sausage

2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced lengthwise once and then in 1/4 inch slices

1 large onion, chopped

1/2 can bacon bits (I'm sure real bacon would be fine as well)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 C kale or swiss chard, chopped

2 cans chicken broth

1 quart water

1 C heavy whipping cream (I used regular and it was fine)

Cook sausage in a 300° oven for approximately 30 minutes. Drain and cut into slices. Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, and garlic in a pot, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.

Add sausage and bacon. Salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer for another 10 minutes and then add kale and cream.

Heat through and serve.

Minestrone Soup - Crock Pot

I got this recipe from my Aunt who had a catering business for many years.
1/2 pound sausage
3 lg carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 can tomato sauce
3 cups caned tomatoes, undrained (diced)
3 cups water
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 can green beans, undrained
3 beef bullion cubes
1/4 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1 fresh clove of garlic, minced
1 cup dried macaroni noddles
grated parmesan cheese

In fry pan brown sausage then drain. place sausage and next 13 ingredients in crock pot. Simmer 8 hours on low. Add the macaroni noddles about 20 minutes before serving. sprinkle cheese on top and serve.

Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil, and Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

3 ripe tomatoes, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced (isn't that word fun to say? and doesn't it make you think of fairies?)

2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. olive oil

6-8 oz. uncooked linguini

1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound chicken breasts until properly humiliated (1/2-inch thickness). Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper (to make them feel better). In a large heavy skillet, heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until well browned on both sides and cooked to an internal temperature of 170 degrees farenheit (does anybody actually take its temperature?), about 5 minutes per side.

In second skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil, simmer the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, sugar, salt and pepper over low heat, stirring constantly until sauce is cooked. Add lemon juice until heated. Toss cooked chicken into the sauce. Keep warm.

Cook linguini according to package directions. Spoon sauce over hot linguini and sprinkle with cheese. Serves 2 giants or a regular family with picky eaters.

This recipe came in a King Soopers ad in the mail. I thought it was yummy.

Crockpot Lasagna

Use your favorite recipe but Do Not Cook the noodles before layering in the crock pot. After you have layered all of the ingredients slowly pour 1/2 cup water on top. Cook covered on low for 3-4 hours.


Lasagna
Spaghetti sauce(canned or homemade)
8 oz lasagna noodles
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups ricotta or cream-style cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 lb mozzarella cheese grated

Mix eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes. In shallow, oblong crock pot cover bottom with spaghetti sauce, a layer of lasagna noodles, a layer of cottage cheese mix, a layer of lasagna noodles, a layer of spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese then start over. ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese. slowly and evenly pour 1/2 cup water over the top. Then cover with lid and cook on low for 4 hours.

Make sure you don't skimp on the spaghetti sauce. It cooks some of it off so use a little more than usual.

Mominoes pizza

Rhodes frozen Texas rolls (let thaw according to package)

1 can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic
1/4 tsp sugar

Shredded mozarella cheese

Favorite pizza toppings

For sauce: heat olive oil, and spices, and add tomato sauce. Simmer for a few minutes. Roll out dough individually. Lay onto greased and floured cookie sheet. Spread with sauce. Top with cheese and toppings. Bake at 350 for about 15 min.