Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Pizza Crust

Need to make a quick, easy pizza crust? Never fear!

1 cup warm water
1 package rapid rise yeast
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon honey
olive oil

Mix water and yeast in large bowl. Add honey and stir. Mix flour and mix well. If dough is too dry, may add water one tablespoon at a time. Drizzle with olive oil and sit in warm area for 10 minutes.

Press dough in greased pizza pan. Cook 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and top with pizza toppings of choice. Place back in oven and bake another 7 minutes or until cheese melted. YUM!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Plum Pie



6 ripe plums, washed, pits removed and sliced
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cloves
1 egg, beaten
extra sugar for garnish
Pie pastry for double crust (can make your own or use store bought)

Preheat oven 375 degrees. Mix plums, sugar and cloves in sauce pan, cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until plums are soft. Place in pie shell, top with additional crust, seal edges. Cut four vent holes in top crust. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 30 minutes or until crust is brown.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Chicken Nachos

The ultimate game snack! Makes 4 large servings.

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or 1 1/2 cup chopped chicken (deli-style)
1 package taco seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cups water
1 bag restaurant-style tortilla chips (I use Tostinos)
Toppings of choice: lettuce, tomato, cheese, jalapeno, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, etc.

Sautee chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add water and taco seasoning, heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place chips on oven-proof plate, divide chicken mixture over chips. Sprinkle cheese on top, place under oven broiler to melt cheese. (Optional, may skip these steps)
Top with your toppings of choice. WARNING! THIS IS MESSY! (BUT GOOD!)