March 19, 2007

Freezer Pizza Kits

Filed under: Recipes — christine @ 5:18 pm

A member posted this on our forum (www.dinewithoutwhine.com/forum) and I wanted to share.  They look so yummy and convenient!

The recipe is from http://www.christysclipart.com/oamc2.html which is an awesome freezer cooking site. 
Pizza Kits
In separate bags, place the following:
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. pizza or spaghetti sauce
Toppings of your choice – Pepperoni, sausage (browned), ham and canned pineapple work well.
½ of the BEST pizza dough recipe. (Recipe below)

Place all four bags into a one-gallon freezer bag, and put a slip of paper with the instructions inside. Lay flat to freeze.

PIZZA KIT INSTRUCTIONS:

Remove dough from bag, and place in greased bowl. Allow cheese, sauce and pepperoni to thaw in fridge. Cover dough with towel or plastic wrap. Allow to rise twice in the bowl (This will take most of the day. You can also thaw the dough overnight in the fridge, then set it out to rise the next afternoon.). Punch down. Oil cookie sheet and use fingers to press the dough out to edges. Prick the dough with a fork in various places to keep it from bubbling up. Top with sauce, cheese and toppings. You can allow it to rise a little bit before placing in the oven. Bake at 425° for 20 min.

Makes 1 cookie sheet size pizza.

Garlic Pizza Crust
2 Tbsp. yeast
2 c tepid water (90*)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 c oil
1 tsp. salt
5 1/2 - 6 cups flour
3 cloves crushed garlic
Dissolve yeast in water and add sugar. Wait a few minutes then add oil and salt and garlic. Mix in 3 cups flour and mix about 10 min till it leaves the side of the mixer bowl. Add remaining flour with dough hook or by hand. Knead until smooth. Section and place in freezer bags (if desired).

To BAKE OPTION #1: Remove from freezer and place dough into greased bowl. Cover with towel and allow to thaw and rise for 3 - 6 hours. Allow to rise twice in the bowl. Punch down. Oil baking sheets using fingers press out to edges.

Makes 2 pizzas, cookie sheet size. Let rise a bit and top. Bake at 425* for 20 min.

**Note You can use your bread machine for this recipe. I have also made garlic bread sticks with this recipe. I just add extra garlic powder to the recipe. I bought small pizza pans and sometimes we will have “Personal Pan Pizza Night”. Kids love making their own personal pizzas.

March 14, 2007

Peach Cheesecake Smoothie

Filed under: Recipes — christine @ 10:58 pm

I made up a new smoothie recipe today and it was so good I just had to share.  :) 

Peach Cheesecake Smoothie

1 bag of frozen peaches

3 c. fat free milk

1 c. fat free cool whip

1 small package - fat free sugar free cheesecake jello pudding mix

Blend and serve - makes 6 servings

 

March 7, 2007

A Funny To Brighten Your Day

Filed under: The Menu Mom Chit Chat — christine @ 10:33 pm

Ed forgot to get his wife something for Valentine’s Day…. So his wife was really angry. She told him “Tomorrow afternoon, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less than 10 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!” The next morning Ed got up early and left for work. Around 2:30 that afternoon his wife looked out the window and sure enough, there was a wrapped gift box in the middle of the driveway. Confused, she quickly ran out to the driveway, picked up the box and brought it into house. She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.

March 2, 2007

Happy Birthday Dr. Suess

Filed under: Articles — christine @ 9:21 am

Today is Dr. Suess’ Birthday!  Here are some fun recipes to celebrate http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/article-dr-seuss-recipe.htm

Enjoy!