Thursday, March 29 2018
There's so much to love about the Mediterranean meals: fresh vegetables, tons of herbs, and high-protein recipes. Check out our list of Mediterranean dinners, complete with hummus, souvlaki, seafood, and lamb food.
INGREDIENTS
Cornmeal
1 - recipe Flatbread Dough or 1 lb. purchased pizza dough*
Olive oil
2 - tablespoons olive oil
3 - ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
3 - tablespoons dried tomato pesto
4 - ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 - tablespoon lemon juice
1 - cup baby arugula
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface roll and stretch the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle or oval. Lightly brush with olive oil and cover with plastic wrap.
In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add prosciutto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Spread pesto over dough. Sprinkle with prosciutto and cheese. Bake about 16 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
In a medium bowl whisk together the remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and lemon juice. Add arugula and toss to coat. Top pizza with arugula mixture.
FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
*TIP
Or use purchased flatbreads (such as Flatout® brand) or pita flatbreads. Cook prosciutto as directed in Step 2. Spread 2 flatbreads with pesto, top with prosciutto and bake in 400 degrees F oven 8 minutes or until edges are browned. Top as above.
Wednesday, March 07 2018
There's so much to love about the Mediterranean dinner: fresh vegetables, tons of herbs, and high-protein recipes. Check out our list of Mediterranean meals, complete with hummus, souvlaki, seafood, and lamb meals.
INGREDIENTS
Cornmeal
1 - recipe Flatbread Dough or 1 lb. purchased pizza dough*
Olive oil
2 - tablespoons olive oil
3 - ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips
3 - tablespoons dried tomato pesto
4 - ounces provolone cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 - tablespoon lemon juice
1 - cup baby arugula
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. On a lightly floured surface roll and stretch the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle or oval. Lightly brush with olive oil and cover with plastic wrap.
In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium heat. Add prosciutto. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
Spread pesto over dough. Sprinkle with prosciutto and cheese. Bake about 16 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
In a medium bowl whisk together the remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and lemon juice. Add arugula and toss to coat. Top pizza with arugula mixture.
FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
*TIP
Or use purchased flatbreads (such as Flatout® brand) or pita flatbreads. Cook prosciutto as directed in Step 2. Spread 2 flatbreads with pesto, top with prosciutto and bake in 400 degrees F oven 8 minutes or until edges are browned. Top as above.
Flatbread Dough
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
2 - cups all-purpose flour
1 - package active dry yeast
1 - teaspoon sugar
1/2 - teaspoon kosher salt
1 - tablespoon olive oil
2/3 - cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
DIRECTIONS
Coat a medium bowl with olive oil or cooking spray. In a food processor combine the next four ingredients (through salt). With the food processor running, add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and the warm water. Process until a dough forms. Remove and shape into a smooth ball. Place dough in the prepared bowl; turn once to coat dough surface. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until double in size (45 to 60 minutes).
NUTRITION FACTS (Pesto-Prosciutto Flatbread)
Per serving: 352 kcal , 17 g fat (5 g sat. fat , 1 g polyunsaturated fat , 9 g monounsaturated fat ), 23 mg chol. , 786 mg sodium , 36 g carb. , 2 g fiber , 2 g sugar , 14 g pro.
NUTRITION FACTS (Flatbread Dough)
Per serving: 179 kcal , 3 g fat ( 0 g sat. fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 2 g monounsaturated fat), 0 mg chol., 166 mg sodium, 33 g carb., 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 5 g pro.
Saturday, February 10 2018
Forget delivery! These homemade pizza recipes are so much better than bought -- and they're just right for a family dinner or a get-together with friends.
INGREDIENTS
1 - egg, lightly beaten
1/4 - cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 - tablespoons grated Romano cheese
2 - tablespoons milk
1/2 - teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano, crushed
1 - clove garlic, minced
1/4 - teaspoon salt
1/8 - teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - ounces ground beef
1 - tablespoon olive oil
1 - recipe Pizza Dough
Cornmeal
1 - recipe Simple Pizza Sauce
2 - cups shredded provolone cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 - cup thin strips yellow sweet pepper
1/4- cup thin wedges red onion
DIRECTIONS
Place a baking stone on the lowest oven rack;* preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, milk, marjoram, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
In a large skillet cook meatballs in hot oil over medium-high heat until no longer pink (160 degrees F), turning to brown evenly. Drain on paper towels. Cool slightly; cut in half.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of Pizza Dough into a rough 10-inch circle.
Sprinkle a baking sheet or pizza peel with cornmeal. Place a dough circle on baking sheet or peel. (When the baking sheet or peel is moved back and forth, the dough should move freely.) Top pizza with half of the Simple Pizza Sauce and half of the provolone cheese; sprinkle with half of the meatballs, half of the sweet pepper, and half of the onion. Use the baking sheet or peel to transfer pizza to preheated baking stone.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Use the baking sheet or peel to transfer pizza to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings. To serve, cut into wedges.
FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
*TIP:
If you don't have a baking stone, place each dough circle in a greased 12-inch pizza pan sprinkled with cornmeal. Add toppings and bake as directed.
Monday, December 04 2017
Forget delivery! These homemade pizza recipes are so much better than bought -- and they're just right for a family dinner or a get-together with friends.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 - of a medium red onion, cut into thin slivers
2 - tablespoons olive oil
1 - Italian bread shell (such as Boboli)
8 - ounces thinly sliced cooked roast beef
1 - small sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
4 - ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/4 - teaspoon pizza seasoning (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Position oven rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 425F. In large skillet cook onion in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is just tender. Place bread shell on baking sheet; brush with remaining olive oil. Bake 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stack beef slices on cutting board; slice into strips. Top shell with beef, sweet pepper, onion, cheese, and pizza seasoning. Change oven setting to broil. Broil pizza 4 to 5 minutes or until toppings are heated through and crust is browned. Cut in wedges. Serves 4.
NUTRITION FACTS (Beef and Blue Pizza)
Per serving: 553 kcal , 23 g fat (7 g sat. fat , 1 g polyunsaturated fat , 5 g monounsaturated fat ), 56 mg chol. , 1637 mg sodium , 54 g carb. , 1 g fiber , 2 g sugar , 31 g pro.
Friday, December 01 2017
Everyone loves spinach-artichoke dip, but the tender veggie is also amazing in artichoke lasagna, artichoke pizza -- even artichoke nachos! But don't take our word for it; try a new artichoke gourmet dinner today, and prepare to fall in love all over again.
INGREDIENTS
1 - recipe All-Purpose Pizza Dough or Multigrain Pizza Dough with Honey
2 - tablespoons olive oil
2 - large onions, sliced in strips
2 - tablespoons sugar
1 - tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 - 4 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced in strips
1 - 16 ounce jar fire-roasted red peppers, drained and sliced in strips
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 - cups purchased salsa fresca, drained
1 - cup sliced black olives
DIRECTIONS
Remove dough from refrigerator 2 hours before assembling pizzas. About 45 minutes before baking, place an oven rack one-third the distance from bottom of oven. Place a pizza stone or invert a heavy baking sheet on the rack. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Cook onions in hot oil about 10 minutes, until translucent. Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar; cook until juices bubble. Transfer onions to a strainer set over a bowl. Drain for 3 minutes. Return juices to skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until the consistency of honey. Remove from heat. Return onions to skillet. Stir to coat, then set aside.
For pizzas, stretch each dough portion in a circle. One at a time, transfer to a pizza peel (pizza-size spatula) or rimless cookie sheet dusted with flour. Top with onion mixture, artichokes, peppers, salsa, then olives. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until toppings bubble, cheese turns golden, and pizza edges are golden brown. Rotate pizzas halfway through baking time. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
Wednesday, September 13 2017
Sure, this meal starts with cream cheese and smoked salmon, but there are no bagels in sight here. Add fresh lettuce, radishes, and capers, then serve the whole mix on flatbread for a quick and easy lunch, or even a light dinner.
INGREDIENTS
1 - 8 ounce tub cream cheese spread with chive and onion
6 - multigrain flatbread or Greek pita flatbread
3 - cups torn lettuce
8 - ounces hot smoked salmon, broken into pieces
8 - small radishes, thinly sliced
2 - tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
Ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Divide cream cheese evenly among six multigrain flatbread rounds, spreading it on one side of each flatbread. Top with torn lettuce. Add salmon, radishes, and capers to each flatbread; sprinkle with pepper. Fold in half to serve.
Nutrition Facts (Smoked Salmon Flatbread)
Per serving: 284 kcal cal., 16 g fat (9 g sat. fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 1 g monounsatured fat), 45 mg chol., 824 mg sodium, 21 g carb., 9 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 18 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Monday, August 14 2017
Carbs aren't the only thing Italians are good at. These healthy Italian recipes—chicken calzones, prosciutto paninis, saucy Italian meatball subs, and more—go past just pasta and sauce and into protein-packed dinners less than 400 calories per serving. Mangia!
INGREDIENTS
1 - medium head cauliflower (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), cored and cut into florets (4 cups)
1 - egg, lightly beaten
1/4 - cup cup shredded Italian cheese blend (1 ounce)
1/4 - cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 - cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 - teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 - teaspoon salt
3/4 - cup pizza sauce
Desired toppings
DIRECTIONS
Place the cauliflower in a food processor. Cover and pulse four to six times or until crumbly and mixture resembles the texture of couscous.
Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe casserole with 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring once or twice. Cool. Transfer cauliflower to a 100% cotton flour-sack towel. Wrap towel around cauliflower and squeeze until there is no more liquid (this step is critical).
In a medium bowl stir together cooked and drained cauliflower, egg, Italian cheese blend, the Parmesan cheese, panko, Italian seasoning, and salt. On a piece of parchment paper pat cauliflower mixture into a 12-inch circle. Transfer crust on paper to the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and starting to brown.
Spoon pizza sauce over baked crust, spreading evenly. Top with desired toppings. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated and cheese melts. Cut into slices to serve.
Tuesday, July 18 2017
Chill out come dessert time. These no-bake dessert recipes free up the oven for other baking or let you avoid the oven completely and keep the house cool in toasty summer months. These no-bake desserts, including ice cream floats and dessert dips, are a perfect ending to your meal.
INGREDIENTS
1 - recipe Banana Ice Cream
2 - cups crisp rice cereal
1 - tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 - tablespoons coconut oil, melted
2 - tablespoons honey
Topper(s), such as berries, sliced peaches, and/or chopped nuts
DIRECTIONS
Prepare Banana Ice Cream. Place in freezer until needed.
For crust, line a 12-inch pizza pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl stir together cereal and cocoa powder. Stir in oil and honey. Spread into a 10-inch circle in prepared pan. Freeze 5 to 10 minutes or until firm.
If necessary, let ice cream stand at room temperature just until soft enough to spread. Spread ice cream over crust to within 1 inch of the edges; add topper(s). Freeze 20 to 30 minutes or until ice cream is nearly firm.
Banana Ice Cream
INGREDIENTS
4 - medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
1/4 - cup refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk
2 - teaspoons vanilla
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor combine all of the ingredients.* Cover and process until smooth. Serve immediately for a soft-serve ice cream, or freeze at least 4 hours for a scoopable ice cream. Store in freezer up to 1 week.
FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
*
It's best to use the bananas directly from the freezer without letting them thaw.
STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY ICE CREAM
Prepare as directed, except add 1/2 cup each strawberries and raspberries and reduce coconut milk to 2 Tbsp. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.
Per Serving: 63 calories, 1 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 8 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 14% Vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 1% iron
PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM
Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup peanut butter or other nut butter and reduce coconut milk to 2 Tbsp. Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.
Per Serving: 139 calories, 3 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 11 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 47 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 2% iron
CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
Prepare as directed, except add 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder and reduce coconut milk to 2 Tbsp. Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.
Per Serving: 79 calories, 1 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 10 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 2 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 3% iron
Nutrition Facts (Dessert Pizza with Banana Ice Cream)
Per serving: 111 kcal cal., 4 g fat (2 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 1 g monounsatured fat), 0 mg chol., 27 mg sodium, 17 g carb., 2 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 2 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a
2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts (Banana Ice Cream)
Per serving: 76 kcal cal., 0 g fat ( 0 g sat. fat, 0 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 g monounsatured fat), 0 mg chol., 3 mg sodium, 18 g carb., 2 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 1 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Thursday, May 04 2017
INGREDIENTS
1 - large red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 - cup olive oil
1/2 - teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 - individual-size packaged baked pizza crusts or flatbreads
12 - ounces fully cooked chicken, shredded
3 - ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 - cup torn arugula
Crushed red pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large skillet cook onion in 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium heat for 10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine remaining 3 tablespoons oil and crushed red pepper; drizzle some of the oil mixture onto the pizza crusts. Place crusts on a very large baking sheet(s). Top with chicken, onion, and cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizzas are heated through.
Top pizzas with arugula, drizzle any remaining oil, and sprinkle or pass additional crushed red pepper.
Nutrition Facts (Smoky Chicken Pizzas)
Per serving: 761 kcal cal., 35 g fat (10 g sat. fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 14 g monounsatured fat), 92 mg chol., 1029 mg sodium, 68 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 44 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Wednesday, December 07 2016
Forget delivery! These homemade meal s of pizza recipes are so much better than bought -- and they're just right for a family dinner or a get-together with friends.
Ingredients
1 - 12 inch packaged prebaked pizza crust
1 - cup ricotta cheese
1 - cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 - teaspoon ground black pepper
1 - 10 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn in butter sauce
1 - 6 ounce refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips
1/2 - cup coarsely chopped red sweet pepper
1 - tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
2 - teaspoons dried tarragon
1 - teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 - cup crumbled goat cheese
1 - 2 1/4 ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 - cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with foil. Coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place pizza crust on foil; set aside.
In bowl combine ricotta, Parmesan, and black pepper. Spread on crust leaving 1/2-inch space around edge. Bake 5 minutes.
Transfer corn and sauce from package to microwave-safe bowl. Microcook on high (100% power) 3 minutes. Stir. Microcook 1 minute more. Stir in chicken, sweet pepper, lemon peel, tarragon, and garlic. Remove pizza from oven. Spoon corn mixture over ricotta mixture on crust.
Top with goat cheese and black olives. Bake 5 minutes more or until cheese and edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (Chicken and Corn Pizza)
Per serving: 679 kcal cal., 28 g fat (12 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 7 g monounsatured fat), 84 mg chol., 1928 mg sodium, 69 g carb., 4 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 41 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Sunday, October 23 2016
Ingredients
1 - medium head cauliflower (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), cored and cut into florets (4 cups)
1 - egg, lightly beaten
1/4 - cup shredded Italian cheese blend (1 ounce)
1/4 - cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 - cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 - teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 - teaspoon salt
2cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1cup yellow or green sweet pepper strips
1small red onion
, cut into thin wedges
1teaspoon olive oil
3/4cup Fast Pizza Sauce or canned pizza sauce
1cup shedded Italian cheese blend (4 ounces)
Snipped fresh basil, oregano, and/or parsley
Directions
Place the cauliflower in a food processor. Cover and pulse four to six times or until crumbly and mixture resembles the texture of couscous.
Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe casserole with 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring once or twice. Cool. Transfer cauliflower to a 100% cotton flour-sack towel. Wrap towel around cauliflower and squeeze until there is no more liquid (this step is critical).
In a medium bowl stir together cooked and drained cauliflower, egg, the 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend, the Parmesan cheese, panko, Italian seasoning, and salt. On a piece of parchment paper pat cauliflower mixture into a 12-inch circle. Transfer crust on paper to the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and starting to brown.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir mushrooms, sweet pepper, and onion in hot oil for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
Spoon pizza sauce over baked crust, spreading evenly. Top with cooked vegetables. Sprinkle evenly with the 1 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated and cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with snipped fresh herb. Cut into slices to serve.
Fast Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
1/2
cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2
cloves garlic, minced
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2
teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2
teaspoon dried basil
, crushed
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts (Fast Pizza Sauce)
Per serving: 27 kcal cal., 2 g fat ( 0 g sat. fat, 0 mg chol., 222 mg sodium, 3 g carb., 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 1 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts (Cauliflower-Crusted Pizza)
Per serving: 264 kcal cal., 14 g fat (7 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 4 g monounsatured fat), 76 mg chol., 893 mg sodium, 18 g carb., 4 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 17 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Saturday, September 03 2016
Ingredients
2
cups cherry tomatoes
1
tablespoon olive oil
1
sprig fresh oregano
1
clove garlic, sliced
All-purpose flour
1
1 pound ball fresh pizza dough, at room temperature
8
ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1
tablespoon olive oil
1/4
teaspoon sea salt
1
cup baby arugula (optional)
2
ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into strips (optional)
Directions
Place a 15x10x1-inch baking pan on the lowest rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
For sauce, in a food processor combine cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, and garlic. Process just until tomatoes are coarsely chopped (do not puree). Set sauce aside.
Lightly sprinkle flour on an 18-inch-long piece of parchment paper. On the paper roll pizza dough into a 14x8-inch rectangle. Spread the sauce over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around edges.
Carefully remove preheated pan from the oven. Place pizza (still on parchment) into the pan and return to the lowest rack of the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake about 5 minutes more or until pizza is crisp on the bottom. Sprinkle with sea salt. If desired, top with baby arugula and prosciutto.
Nutrition Facts (Fresh Tomato Pizza with Oregano and Mozzarella)
Per serving: 487 kcal cal., 24 g fat (10 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 8 g monounsatured fat), 40 mg chol., 684 mg sodium, 48 g carb., 3 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 17 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Monday, May 23 2016
For 250 calories, you can enjoy a cheesy slice of this veggie-brimmed pizza complete with crunchy sweet peppers and fresh mushrooms on a golden, whole grain tortilla. Use turkey pepperoni instead of pork or beef to help cut down on fat.
Ingredients
1/3 - cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers
1/3 - cup pizza sauce
2 - teaspoons olive oil
1/2 - cup sliced red onion
1/2 - cup chopped green sweet pepper (1 small)
1/2 - cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 - 10-inch whole grain tortillas
16 - thin slices cooked turkey pepperoni (about 1/4 cup)
1 - cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
Directions
Place a pizza stone on the lowest rack of the oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
In a food processor or blender combine roasted red sweet peppers and pizza sauce. Cover and process or blend until smooth; set aside.
In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red onion, green sweet pepper, and mushrooms. Cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
Spread pizza sauce mixture evenly on tortillas. Top with pepperoni and the cooked vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Transfer one of the pizzas to the hot pizza stone.* Bake about 5 minutes or until edges of the tortilla and the cheese are golden brown. Repeat with the remaining pizza.
From the Test Kitchen
*TIP:
To transfer the pizza to the hot stone, place pizza on a flat baking sheet; scoot pizza from baking sheet to pizza stone. When pizza is done, lift an edge of the pizza with a spatula, scoot the baking sheet under the pizza, and lift it off the stone.
Nutrition Facts (Thin Crust Pepperoni and Vegetable Pizza)
Per serving: 253 kcal cal., 11 g fat (4 g sat. fat, 3 g monounsatured fat), 25 mg chol., 625 mg sodium, 24 g carb., 4 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 14 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Friday, April 29 2016
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), cored and cut into florets (4 cups)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (1 ounce)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup yellow or green sweet pepper strips
1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup Fast Pizza Sauce or canned pizza sauce
1 cup shedded Italian cheese blend (4 ounces)
Snipped fresh basil, oregano, and/or parsley
Directions
Place the cauliflower in a food processor. Cover and pulse four to six times or until crumbly and mixture resembles the texture of couscous.
Place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place cauliflower in a microwave-safe casserole with 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring once or twice. Cool. Transfer cauliflower to a 100% cotton flour-sack towel. Wrap towel around cauliflower and squeeze until there is no more liquid (this step is critical).
In a medium bowl stir together cooked and drained cauliflower, egg, the 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend, the Parmesan cheese, panko, Italian seasoning, and salt. On a piece of parchment paper pat cauliflower mixture into a 12-inch circle. Transfer crust on paper to the preheated pizza stone. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp and starting to brown.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir mushrooms, sweet pepper, and onion in hot oil for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
Spoon pizza sauce over baked crust, spreading evenly. Top with cooked vegetables. Sprinkle evenly with the 1 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated and cheese melts. If desired, sprinkle with snipped fresh herb. Cut into slices to serve.
Fast Pizza Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
In a small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat about 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until sauce reaches desired consistency. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts (Cauliflower-Crusted Pizza)
Per serving: 264 kcal cal., 14 g fat (7 g sat. fat, 1 g polyunsaturated fat, 4 g monounsatured fat), 76 mg chol., 893 mg sodium, 18 g carb., 4 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 17 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
(Fast Pizza Sauce)
Per serving: 27 kcal cal., 2 g fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 mg chol., 222 mg sodium, 3 g carb., 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 1 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Tuesday, March 22 2016
Ingredients
6 slices thick-cut bacon
1 cup sliced leeks (3 medium)
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto or Classic Pesto Sauce
1 crust (half recipe) Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
3 roma tomatoes, sliced or chopped
6 ounces fontina cheese or provolone cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style coarse ground mustard
Pinch salt
3 cups baby arugula or arugula, torn
Directions
Place a baking stone in the oven and preheat oven to 500 degrees F. If you don't have a baking stone, use an inverted baking sheet placed on an oven rack.
In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the skillet. Place bacon on several layers of paper towels to drain well; coarsely chop bacon and set aside. Cook leeks in the reserved bacon drippings for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
Spoon pesto onto pizza crust; spread evenly almost to the edge. Top with tomato slices. Top with bacon and leeks. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake on the pizza stone or inverted baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and salt. Add arugula; toss to coat. Using tongs, arrange arugula mixture in the middle of the pizza just before serving.
Classic Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 large cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a food processor combine basil, nuts, and garlic; cover and process until finely chopped. With processor running, gradually add oil through feed tube. Process about 1 minute or until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and salt; process just until combined.
Spoon into an airtight container. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. (Or freeze for up to 3 months.)
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
Ingredients
Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
2 cups white whole wheat flour
or whole wheat flour
2 cups bread flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar or honey
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
Cornmeal
Directions
Brush a large bowl with olive oil; set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook or in a food processor, combine white whole wheat flour, bread flour, yeast, the sugar (if using), and salt. With the mixer on low speed or the food processor running, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil and the honey (if using); add 1-1/4 cups of the warm water. Mix or process until all of the ingredients are combined, adding more of the warm water as needed. If using a mixer, increase the speed to medium and continue to knead about 2 minutes or until a soft dough forms. If using a food processor, continue to process until dough forms a wet ball.
Place dough in the prepared bowl; turn once to coat dough surface. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure dough does not touch plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature (70 degrees F to 72 degrees F) for 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or up to 3 days. (Dough will continue to rise in bowl until nearly doubled, then will go dormant from the cold.)
Two hours before assembling the pizzas, remove chilled dough from refrigerator. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or olive oil. Cut dough into two portions. Form each portion into a smooth round ball*. Place each ball of dough on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray or olive oil. Lightly cover with plastic wrap. Let dough stand to come to room temperature.
On a lightly floured surface, use your lightly floured hands to stretch each ball of dough to a circle 10 to 12 inches in diameter (1/4 to 1/2-inch thick). Sprinkle a baking peel or inverted baking sheet with cornmeal; place dough circle on peel or baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough portion.
Add desired toppings. Bake according to recipe directions.
From the Test Kitchen
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At this point, the dough portions can be placed in a storage container that has been lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray or brushed with olive oil. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Or place each dough portion in a freezer bag that has been lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray or brushed with olive oil. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Facts (Pesto-Bacon-Tomato Pizza with Arugula Salad Topper)
Per serving: 376 kcal cal., 22 g fat (7 g sat. fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 9 g monounsatured fat), 35 mg chol., 728 mg sodium, 30 g carb., 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 14 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Friday, February 26 2016
ingredients
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 16-ounce ball whole-wheat pizza dough
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
4 ounces sharp white cheddar (about 1 cup)
5 fully cooked breakfast-style chicken sausage links (such as Aidells), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons maple syrup
3 cups loosely packed field greens
directions
Place an oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees . Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll out dough to size of prepared baking sheet and transfer to sheet.
Brush remaining oil on dough and scatter onion, cheddar, sausage and walnuts over it.
Bake pizza until bottom is crisp and starting to brown and cheese is melted and bubbling, 13 to 17 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup and top with field greens.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 386, Fat, total (g) 18, sat. fat (g) 5.9, carb. (g) 42, fiber (g) 4, pro. (g) 16, sodium (mg) 649, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Wednesday, February 17 2016
ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
5 slices bacon
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 pear, cored and sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 8 ounce tub cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 12 inch Italian bread shell (Boboli)
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil
Honey (optional)
directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line bottom of rimmed baking pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange bacon slices on pan; set aside. In small bowl stir together brown sugar and chili powder. Generously sprinkle brown sugar mixture on bacon slices. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned; remove and set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
In small bowl toss together pear slices and lemon juice; set aside. In medium bowl stir together cream cheese, onions, and black pepper to taste. Place pizza crust on clean baking sheet. Spread cream cheese mixture on crust. Chop bacon and evenly sprinkle on cheese mixture. Arrange pear slices on bacon. Top with pecans and feta cheese. Makes 10 to 12 appetizer servings.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. Sprinkle with basil and pass honey for drizzling.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 246, Fat, total (g) 11, chol. (mg) 23, sat. fat (g) 4, carb. (g) 29, Monounsaturated fat (g) 3, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 1, sugar (g) 8, pro. (g) 9, vit. A (IU) 242.95, vit. C (mg) 1.77, Thiamin (mg) 0.06, Riboflavin (mg) 0.09, Niacin (mg) 0.99, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.06, Folate (µg) 8.06, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.18, sodium (mg) 476, Potassium (mg) 129, calcium (mg) 111.06, iron (mg) 0.72, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Sunday, December 13 2015
ingredients
1 pound fresh or frozen peeled, cooked medium shrimp
1 recipe Pizza Dough (see www.bhg.com)
1 12 ounce jar Alfredo pasta sauce
2 tablespoons purchased dried tomato pesto
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
3 tablespoons pine nuts
directions
Thaw shrimp, if frozen; set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Prepare Pizza Dough as directed, using the Individual Size Pizzas directions.
In a small bowl, combine Alfredo sauce and pesto. Spread evenly over dough in each pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Top pizzas with roasted peppers and the shrimp. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust bottom is crisp and brown. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 435, Fat, total (g) 18, chol. (mg) 166, sat. fat (g) 6, carb. (g) 44, fiber (g) 2, pro. (g) 23, sodium (mg) 609, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Saturday, September 12 2015
Three kinds of cheese--ricotta, garlic-herb and pre-shredded Italian blend--top this 20-minute pizza.
ingredients
2 ready-to-use thin crust Italian pizza bread shells (two 10-ounce packages)
2 cups preshredded Italian blend cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 container (4 ounces) garlic-and-herb cheese spread
1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees .
Place each crust on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese over each pizza shell. Evenly distribute turkey over each.
In small bowl, mix ricotta and cheese spread. Evenly dollop over each pizza.
Bake in 450 degrees oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the basil over the pizzas. To serve the pizzas, cut each into 6 equal wedges.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 302, Fat, total (g) 15, chol. (mg) 48, sat. fat (g) 8, carb. (g) 25, fiber (g) 1, pro. (g) 15, sodium (mg) 583, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Thursday, June 11 2015
ingredients
4 eggs
8 ounces hot or sweet Italian sausage (remove casings if present)
4 7 inches Greek flatbread or pita bread rounds
1 cup pizza sauce or thick marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz.)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
4 cups torn arugula
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
directions
Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat until brown, using a wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off fat.
Meanwhile, place flatbreads directly on oven rack. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted, turning once. Arrange flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet. Increase oven to 450 degrees F.
Spread one-fourth of the pizza sauce over each flatbread. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, cooked sausage, and onion. Break an egg into a small dish*; make a small indentation in the center of one pizza and pour the egg into the indentation. Repeat with the remaining eggs and pizzas. Bake in the 450 degrees F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until egg whites are set and yolks begin to thicken.
In a medium bowl toss together arugula, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle arugula mixture with Parmesan cheese; serve with pizzas.
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* This is in case the yolk breaks when you crack the egg. If it does, start over with another egg.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 593, Fat, total (g) 30, chol. (mg) 250, sat. fat (g) 12, carb. (g) 45, Monounsaturated fat (g) 14, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 4, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 3, sugar (g) 3, pro. (g) 30, vit. A (IU) 1360.53, vit. C (mg) 11.81, Thiamin (mg) 0.68, Riboflavin (mg) 0.69, Niacin (mg) 5.33, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.37, Folate (µg) 129.02, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1.34, sodium (mg) 1122, Potassium (mg) 617, calcium (mg) 383.68, iron (mg) 4.14, Mark as Free Exchange () 0, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Wednesday, May 13 2015
ingredients
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 5 - 6 ounce package fresh baby spinach
2 teaspoons water
Olive oil
1 pound frozen pizza or bread dough, thawed
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 to 8 ounces)
Crushed red pepper (optional)
directions
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. In a small bowl combine tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, the tomato paste, oregano, basil, and the 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Set aside.
Place spinach in a large microwave-safe bowl; sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons water. Cover with a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 30 seconds. Continue cooking in 10-second intervals just until spinach is wilted. Let stand for 2 minutes; carefully remove plate. Transfer spinach to a sieve; press out excess liquid.
Brush a 12-inch cast-iron or other heavy oven-going skillet with oil; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 14-inch circle. Transfer to the prepared skillet. Roll edges to form a rim. Brush dough lightly with oil. Spread tomato sauce mixture over dough; top with sausage and spinach. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
Cook pizza in skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Place skillet in oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust and cheeses are lightly browned. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Using a spatula, slide pizza out of skillet. Cut into wedges. If desired, sprinkle with additional crushed red pepper.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 449, Fat, total (g) 23, chol. (mg) 53, sat. fat (g) 9, carb. (g) 40, Monounsaturated fat (g) 9, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 3, sugar (g) 5, pro. (g) 19, vit. A (IU) 2094.22, vit. C (mg) 12.83, Thiamin (mg) 0.24, Riboflavin (mg) 0.21, Niacin (mg) 2.02, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.2, Folate (µg) 58.44, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1.05, sodium (mg) 1237, Potassium (mg) 378, calcium (mg) 215, iron (mg) 14.09, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Friday, April 24 2015
ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil orcanola oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 12-inch Italian bread shell, such as Boboli brand
1 1/2 cups shredded fontina or Swiss cheese (6 ounces)
1/2 9 ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and cut up
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved or quartered
Coarse ground black pepper
Alfredo pasta sauce, warmed (optional)
directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook until onion is tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally
Place bread shell on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with artichokes, olives, and onion mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Sprinkle lightly with pepper.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. If desired, serve pizza with warm Alfredo sauce.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 368, Fat, total (g) 18, chol. (mg) 38, sat. fat (g) 6, carb. (g) 38, Monounsaturated fat (g) 4, fiber (g) 2, sugar (g) 2, pro. (g) 16, sodium (mg) 780, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Tuesday, April 14 2015
ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a17.3-oz. pkg.), thawed
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups thickly sliced crimini and/or white mushrooms
1 medium yellow or red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
4 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham, cut into bite-size strips
1/2 cup sliced red onion
2 cups coarsely chopped spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped kale
2 tablespoons bottled creamy garlic salad dressing
1 6 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
directions
Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and place into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Using your fingers, gently press the dough to the edges. (Pastry will be thin.) Prick center with a fork, leaving a 1-inch border unpricked. Bake for 15 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven. Remove from oven. Sprinkle crust with 1 cup of the Gruyere; return to oven for 5 minutes more.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, sweet pepper, ham and red onion. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes; until vegetables are tender.
In a medium bowl, combine spinach and kale. Add the salad dressing and toss lightly to coat. Remove the cheese-topped pastry from the oven. Top with the spinach mixture, vegetable mixture and artichoke hearts. Bake for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle pizza with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake for 5 minutes more or until cheese has melted.
Cut into squares to serve.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 368, Fat, total (g) 26, chol. (mg) 35, sat. fat (g) 9, carb. (g) 19, Monosaturated fat (g) 11, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 2, sugar (g) 5, pro. (g) 13, vit. A (IU) 2240.81, vit. C (mg) 32.84, Thiamin (mg) 0.27, Riboflavin (mg) 0.29, Niacin (mg) 2.66, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.18, Folate (µg) 56.3, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.46, sodium (mg) 424, Potassium (mg) 266, calcium (mg) 283, iron (mg) 1.48, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Friday, March 13 2015
ingredients
3 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 14 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 2 1/4ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups romaine lettuce or mesclun mix, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded or torn
Sliced crusty Italian or French bread, toasted
directions
In a 10-inch skillet cook and stir chicken and garlic in hot oil over medium heat for 2 to 5 minutes or until chicken is brown. Stir in tomato, artichoke hearts, olives, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Top with lettuce and cheese. Cook, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes more or until lettuce starts to wilt. Sprinkle with basil and serve on or with bread. Makes 4 servings.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 395, Fat, total (g) 17, chol. (mg) 82, sat. fat (g) 6, carb. (g) 27, Monosaturated fat (g) 8, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, fiber (g) 6, sugar (g) 5, pro. (g) 33, vit. A (IU) 2769.64, vit. C (mg) 20.08, Thiamin (mg) 0.28, Riboflavin (mg) 0.45, Niacin (mg) 10.46, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.7, Folate (µg) 120.96, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.73, sodium (mg) 1003, Potassium (mg) 538, calcium (mg) 252.42, iron (mg) 5.04, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Wednesday, January 28 2015
ingredients
1 5 ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
4 ounces dried spaghetti
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 8 ounce can pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine evaporated milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add ground meat; mix well. Lightly press mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9-inch pie plate. Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until done (160 degrees F). Carefully tilt dish and drain off fat.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Return to pan. Stir in butter until melted. Stir in egg and Parmesan cheese until spaghetti is coated.
Spread half of the pizza sauce over meat mixture. Top with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the spaghetti mixture. Top with the remaining pizza sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until heated through. (If necessary, cover edges of meat mixture with foil to prevent overbrowning.) Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 393, Fat, total (g) 19, chol. (mg) 109, sat. fat (g) 9, carb. (g) 28, Monosaturated fat (g) 6, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 1, sugar (g) 4, pro. (g) 29, vit. A (IU) 340.13, vit. C (mg) 2.95, Thiamin (mg) 0.22, Riboflavin (mg) 0.36, Niacin (mg) 5.53, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.35, Folate (µg) 56.45, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1.95, sodium (mg) 899, Potassium (mg) 389, calcium (mg) 272.61, iron (mg) 3.42, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Saturday, September 13 2014
ingredients
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1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped jarred roasted red peppers
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough
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1 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces)
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1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
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1 scallion, thinly sliced
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1 cup shredded butter lettuce
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3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
directions
Set a pizza stone on the bottom of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, combine the black beans with the roasted red peppers, garlic clove, and chili powder and puree until smooth. Season with salt.
Stretch the pizza dough to a 12-inch round and transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel. Spread the black-bean puree on top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomatoes, olives, and scallion.
Slide the pizza onto the preheated stone and bake for 12 minutes, until the bottom is crisp and the cheese is bubbling. Transfer the pizza to a work surface and top with the lettuce and dollops of the sour cream. Cut into 4 or 6 wedges and serve at once.
Monday, August 11 2014

ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage or lean ground beef
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1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
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1 15 ounce can pizza sauce with cheese
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1 14 1/2ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
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2 cups frozen (yellow, green, and red) peppers and onion stir-fry vegetables
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1 4 1/2ounce jar (drained weight) sliced mushrooms, drained, or one 2.25-ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
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1 16 ounce loaf Italian bread or French baguette, halved lengthwise
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1 8 ounce package (2 cups) shredded pizza cheese
directions
In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Place cooked meat mixture in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in pizza sauce, undrained tomatoes, stir-fry vegetables, and mushrooms.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
Arrange bread, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Spoon meat mixture on top of bread slices. Sprinkle with pizza cheese. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes more or until cheese melts. Cut into 10 pieces.
nutrition information
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 473, Fat, total (g) 28, chol. (mg) 68, sat. fat (g) 11, carb. (g) 33, Monosaturated fat (g) 10, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 3, fiber (g) 3, sugar (g) 4, pro. (g) 21, vit. A (IU) 680.26, vit. C (mg) 12.99, Thiamin (mg) 0.61, Riboflavin (mg) 0.26, Niacin (mg) 4.34, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.25, Folate (µg) 92.73, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.61, sodium (mg) 1371, Potassium (mg) 353, calcium (mg) 232.23, iron (mg) 2.7, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Sunday, July 20 2014
ingredients
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1 8 ounce package field greens
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1 5 ounce package baby lettuce
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced, separated in rings
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1/2 red sweet pepper, cut in bite-size strips
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1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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1 6 ounce link pepperoni, casing removed, and thinly sliced
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4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
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1 5 1/2ounce box Italian-seasoned croutons
Herb Dressing
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
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1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
directions
In a extra-large salad bowl combine greens and lettuces. Top with tomatoes, red onion, sweet pepper, beans, pepperoni, and cheese. Cover and chill up to 6 hours. Makes 20 servings.
Herb Dressing
In screw-top jar combine olive oil; vinegar; parsley; basil; garlic, sea salt or salt; and pepper. Cover and shake. Before serving, shake dressing well; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.
nutrition information
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 175, Fat, total (g) 12, chol. (mg) 13, sat. fat (g) 3, carb. (g) 12, Monosaturated fat (g) 7, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1, fiber (g) 2, sugar (g) 2, pro. (g) 6, vit. A (IU) 1214.76, vit. C (mg) 11.81, Thiamin (mg) 0.12, Riboflavin (mg) 0.1, Niacin (mg) 0.79, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.1, Folate (µg) 20.16, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.24, sodium (mg) 429, Potassium (mg) 204, calcium (mg) 50.48, iron (mg) 0.72, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Monday, April 28 2014
ingredients
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1 large red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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4 individual-size packaged baked pizza crusts or flatbreads
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12 ounces fully cooked chicken, shredded
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3 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded
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directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large skillet cook onion in 1 tablespoon hot oil over medium heat for 10 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
In a small bowl combine remaining 3 tablespoons oil and crushed red pepper; drizzle some of the oil mixture onto the pizza crusts. Place crusts on a very large baking sheet(s). Top with chicken, onion, and cheese.
Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and pizzas are heated through.
Top pizzas with arugula, drizzle any remaining oil, and sprinkle or pass additional crushed red pepper.
nutrition information
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 761, Fat, total (g) 35, chol. (mg) 92, sat. fat (g) 10, carb. (g) 68, Monosaturated fat (g) 14, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 3, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 3, sugar (g) 4, pro. (g) 44, vit. A (IU) 340.13, vit. C (mg) 2.95, Thiamin (mg) 0.09, Riboflavin (mg) 0.22, Niacin (mg) 7.7, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.47, Folate (µg) 20.16, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.79, sodium (mg) 1029, Potassium (mg) 294, calcium (mg) 343.29, iron (mg) 4.86, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Thursday, March 13 2014
Recipe from

Servings: 8
Yield: 8 slices
Prep Time: 10 mins
ingredients
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1/2 pound sweet or hot Italian pork sausage
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1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature, or one batch Basic Pizza Dough (find the recipe on familycircle.com)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a 10-inch deep dish pizza pan with olive oil.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble in the ground beef and sausage; season with the Italian seasoning and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to form a circle slightly larger than the pan. Place dough in prepared pan, pressing excess dough to the sides.
Layer 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, reserved meat mixture, pepper and sauce onto dough. Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 slices, then remove with pie server or spatula.
nutrition information
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 350, Fat, total (g) 19, chol. (mg) 49, sat. fat (g) 7, carb. (g) 29, fiber (g) 1, pro. (g) 19, sodium (mg) 768, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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