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Showing posts with label mozzarella. Show all posts

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Spinach and Artichoke Pizza




HUMBLE BEGINNINGS



PREP



CHEESE



FLAVOR BOOSTERS





INGREDIENTS

Pizza Dough Click HERE for Recipe
8 oz Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Baby Spinach Leaves
2-3 freshly pressed Garlic Cloves
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
*Optional
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Recipe Yields Three 10" Pizzas

DIRECTIONS

1. Grate Mozzarella Cheese. Set Aside.
2. Drain Artichoke Hearts. Chop them to desired thickness. Set Aside.
3. Chop Spinach. Set Aside.
4. Mix Together Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Hearts, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic, and Cheeses.
5. Top Dough with Mixture.
6. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Caprese Salad - Wolfgang Puck Inspired

This is a simple salad that I find delicious!



I saw Wolfgang Puck prepare this on HSN and I just HAD to try it.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS



PREPARE



ARRANGE



DRESS




INGREDIENTS

Buffalo Mozarella Cheese
Vine Ripened Tomatoes
A bunch of Fresh Basil Leaves
Olive Oil (to drizzle)
Coarse Salt to taste
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Optional
*Balsamic Glaze
*thinly sliced Red Onion

DIRECTIONS
1. Wash and pat dry Basil. Set aside.
2. Thinly Slice (1/4" thick) Cheese and Tomato.
3. Arrange on a plate.
4. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsalmic Glaze
5. Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper

Enjoy!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Satisfying Spinach Pizza



Why pay $3 for a slice of pizza from the mall?
Satiate your craving for pizza while enjoying the nourishing benefits of spinach.



Grating your own Mozzarella Cheese is the way to go. No additional preservatives.






Add Salt & Pepper








Chop the Spinach










INGREDIENTS

Dough for 3 pizzas
Sauce

Olive Oil
8 oz. Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
about 8 oz fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
3 fresh pressed cloves of Garlic

DIRECTIONS

1. Grate Mozzarella Cheese. Set Aside.

2. Heat Olive Oil in pan.

3. Add Spinach

4. Toss

5. Add Fresh Cracked Pepper & Salt.

6. Add Pressed Garlic Cloves.

7. Wilt the Spinach. Remove from heat. Place Spinach on a Cutting Board. Chop the Spinach. Set Aside.

8. Spread Pizza Sauce over the prepared dough

9. Dot the Chopped Spinach on top of the sauce.

10. Add Parmesan and Grated Mozzarella Cheese.

11. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 Minutes.

Enjoy!