A soft homemade pizza crust topped with pizza sauce, seasoned ground beef, and shredded cheese; baked and served with sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes Yield: 12 slices Ingredients: Dough Ingredients: 1 cup water2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons oil3 cups flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Topping Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground… Read more »
A cornmeal crust, topped with seasoned taco meat filling and cheese, baked and then topped with lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and black olives Yield: 16 slices Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cornmeal1 1/4 cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder2/3 cup milk1/3 cup oil1 four-ounce can green chilies,… Read more »
Seasoned ground turkey, formed into patties and grilled for a quick and easy spicy turkey burger Yield: 4 burgers Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (85% lean)1/8 cup water2 tablespoons minced onions1 small garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon paprika Instructions: 1…. Read more »
A creamy, tangy twist on traditional grilled cheese sandwiches! Yield: 4 sandwiches Ingredients: 1 ounce cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons Dijon mustard8 slices whole wheat bread6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Instructions: 1. Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. 2. Stir together cream cheese and… Read more »
Creamy, cheesey vegetable filling inside a whole wheat bread Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: Calzone Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt2 3/4 to 3 cups whole wheat flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Filling Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons dried onions1/3 cup pizza… Read more »
Quick and easy tortilla wraps filled with chicken, melted pepperjack cheese, lettuce, and dressing Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas, any flavor1 cup cooked cubed chicken8 ounces (2 cups) shredded pepperjack cheese8 cups (loosely measured) torn leaf lettuce, Romaine lettuce, or spinach (or a combination)Ceasar salad dressing* Instructions: … Read more »
A slightly sweet pineapple-cranberry chicken salad sandwich spread with crunchy onions and celery Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise3-4 ounces softened cream cheesecurry powder, salt, pepper to taste2 cups cooked and shredded or finely chopped chicken breast1/3 cup crushed pineapple (reserve a few tablespoons of the juice)1/4 cup dried… Read more »
A homemade pizza crust topped with sauce, spicy taco meat, mozzarella, and pepperjack cheeses Yield: 12 slices Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-112 degrees F)1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon oil3 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Meat topping: 1/2 pound (8 ounces) ground beef (about 1 1/4… Read more »
My recipe for a pork-free grilled version of the classic Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich! Yield: 1 sandwich Ingredients: 3 slices turkey bacon2 large fresh tomato slices1 leaf of green lettuce (your favorite kind will work!)1 thin slice of cheddar cheese, optional2 tablespoons mayonnaisea small amount of butter2 slices multi-grain… Read more »
Grilled chicken marinated in lemon and fresh herbs, served gyro-style on pita bread with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, and feta cheese Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken souvlaki ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or tenders, cubed for skewers2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh… Read more »