Hello there! Hows about I give you some savory recipes? :)
THIN CRUST PIZZA
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute whole wheat flour for 1 cup of the all-purpose)
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
1/2-1 tablespoon olive oil
cornmeal, for sprinkling
DIRECTIONS:
1) Mix a little sugar into the warm water.
2) Sprinkle yeast on top.
3) Wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy.
4) Pour into a large bowl.
5) Add flour, salt, olive oil.
6) Combine.
7) Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (add a bit more flour if you need to).
8) Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
9) Lightly grease two 12-inch pizza pans.
10) Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal.
11) Divide dough in half.
12) Place each half on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan.
13) Try to make it thicker around the edge.
14) If desired, pre-bake at 425 F for 10 minutes (I don't always do this).
15) Then spread with pizza sauce and use the toppings of your choice.
16) Bake at 425 F for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot.
17) Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.
18) If you don't want to use all the dough, you can freeze it.
19) Take a portion of dough, form into a ball, rub olive oil over it and place it in a freezer bag (the oil makes it easier to take out of the bag).
20) When you want to make a pizza, take dough out of freezer and allow to thaw before using.
THE NEW PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
INGRIEDIENTS: 1/4 cup(s) peanut butter 2 tablespoon(s) apple butter 4 (10-inch) sandwich wraps, such as flour tortillas or lavash 2 tablespoon(s) apple jelly 1 apple, cored, halved, and cut into thin slices 8 slice(s) crisp, cooked bacon
DIRECTIONS: Assemble the sandwiches: In a small bowl, use a spoon to mix the peanut butter and apple butter together. On a clean work surface, lay the wraps and divide the peanut-butter mixture among them, spreading it equally on 1/2 of each wrap. Spread the apple jelly evenly on the other half of each. Place 4 or 5 slices of apple on the peanut-butter mixture and 2 strips of bacon on top of the apples. Fold the tortillas into wrap sandwiches.
STEAK WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
INGRIEDIENTS: Cranberry Sauce: 2 cup(s) cranberries, fresh or defrosted 1 cup(s) diced white onion, from about 1 large onion 2 clove(s) garlic, sliced 1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar 1 cup(s) red wine vinegar 2 cup(s) dark ale or lager beer 1 cup(s) Worcestershire sauce 1/3 cup(s) soy sauce Steak: 6 (12 ounces each) boneless choice rib eye steaks Kosher salt Black pepper 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
DIRECTIONS: 1) Make the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and reduced slightly, about 1 hour. 2) Working in batches, place sauce in a blender and process until smooth. Be careful to start blender at a low speed and allow steam to escape. Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer and set aside. It will keep, covered, in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. 3) Make the steak: Remove meat from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper to taste. Working in batches, add 1 tablespoon oil to pan and sear 2 steaks until deep golden, about 5 minutes. When steak releases easily from pan, flip and continue cooking about 4 minutes more for medium rare. For first two batches, remove slightly early and finish cooking in a 350-degree F oven for 10 to 20 minutes; meanwhile, repeat cooking process with remaining oil and steaks. 4) To serve: Place steaks on plates, and spoon sauce on the side.
I hope you all enjoy! Please send in requests of recipes you'd like, comments on your cooking process, and even photos if you'd like. Let me know how these recipes turned out for you. Once again, enjoy! :)
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