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Appetizers · Pies and Pastries

Peach & Prosciutto Flatbread with Balsamic Reduction

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Each peach season I look forward to a sweet and savory flatbread or pizza with peach and prosciutto. This time I took the easy way out with store-bought flat bread. The original recipe called for ricotta, but I’m just not a fan. The mozzarella and parmesan were perfect for me. And, don’t forget the balsamic reduction! A yummy easy dinner for hot summer nights!

Peach & Prosciutto Flatbread with Balsamic Reduction

INGREDIENTS:
  • Stonefire Artisan Flatbread (I used one for this recipe)
  • 2 slices fresh mozzarella, diced into small cubes
  • 1 oz. parmesan cheese, shredded (1/4 cup)
  • 1 medium fresh peaches
  • balsamic reduction
  • 1/8 cup slightly packed fresh basil leaves, chopped (or to taste)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Layer prosciutto over crust into an even layer, aligning pieces side by side (if they overlap slightly that’s fine). Sprinkle with mozzarella cubes and parmesan cheese.
  3. Cut peaches in half and core. Laying peaches with sliced side down, cut peaches into slices (I thinly sliced). Layer peaches evenly over pizza.
  4. Bake 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh basil, and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Cut into slices and serve warm.
  6. Notes
    • There’s no need to peel the peaches before adding them to the pizza! 

Recipes inspired from CookingClassy

Appetizers · Vegan · Vegetables · Vegetarian

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes

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Roasted Tomatoes are a family favorite and are delicious served in a variety of ways. When my garden tomatoes are overwhelming, I turn to roasting them. Sometimes I roast them without the balsamic vinegar, with just olive oil, garlic and occasionally strips of anaheim peppers. The tomatoes are delicious by themselves or served with cream cheese, feta or goat cheese as an appetizer. Try them on a pizza or in egg cups. I’ve frozen the roasted tomatoes with good success and find them to be quite a treat in the winter

Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:
  • 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, cores and seeds removed (I used a variety of tomatoes from my garden, halved and not seeded)
  • 4 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Arrange the tomatoes on a sheet pan, cut sides up, in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are concentrated and beginning to caramelize. (I had to roast mine for 10-15 minutes longer). Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe from Food Network Ina Garten

Appetizers · Italian Dishes

Pizza with Hatch Chiles, Bacon & Caramelized Onion

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What smells more like fall than the roasting of Hatch Chiles? This easy pizza recipe is a real delight with an abundance of flavor. I love the Hatch Green Chile Cheddar Dip from the grocery store or Costco and decided to use it as the base for this yummy pizza. What fun to experiment with new toppings…get creative!

Daughter, Megan, an I made it again the other day and used Stonefire Pizza Crust (or any premade pizza crust). Megan suggested that fresh sweet corn would be a great addition, along with the yummy caramelized onions.

Pizza with Hatch Chiles, Bacon & Caramelized Onion

INGREDIENTS:
  • Pizza Dough (from your favorite recipe or available in grocery stores)
  • Hatch Green Chile Dip (Available at Grocery Stores or Costco)
  • Cooked Bacon (4-6 slices) broken into pieces
  • One Large Onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Roll the pizza dough to your baking pans dimensions. Sprinkle baking pan with cornmeal. Place dough on pan. Use fork to poke holes in pizza dough.
  2. Prebake pizza dough for 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees.
  3. Cook bacon until crisp.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add sliced onion. Cook slowly until onions are brown and caramelized.
  5. Remove pizza dough from oven. Spread with Green Chile Dip. Sprinkle with bacon bits and onions.
  6. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until dough is brown and cooked through.

A suggestion from my good friend, Maribeth, and addition of caramelized onions suggested by my daughter, Megan. We have a winning combination!

Family Favorites · Gluten Free · New Favorite · New Traditions · Vegetarian

Pesto Schmesto…on Pizza and Caprese Salad

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Have I told you I love pesto?  Fresh ingredients and CHEESE…what’s not to like?  My basil did well this year and I’ve enjoyed a few batches of this tasty delight. This year I tried a recipe from Iowa Girl Eats blog.  After all, a recipe originating from a cook in my home state of Iowa gets my attention. I like her recipe because it’s small in proportions but you can double, triple, etc. based on your desired volume.

PESTO SCHMESTO

25-28 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
salt & pepper to salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor.
  • Pulse until finely ground.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil and pulse until smooth.

Adapted from Pesto by Iowa Girl Eats

PESTO PIZZA

Udi’s GF pizza crust (or precooked crust of your liking)
Pesto
Thinly sliced zucchini
Slow roast tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes
Turkey or chicken (or omit for vegetarian pizza)
Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Mozzarella)

  • Layer the ingredients on the pizza crust in the order given.
  • Bake per crust instructions until pizza is hot, cheese is melted.  YUMMMMM.

PESTO CAPRESE SALAD

Fresh sliced tomatoes
Fresh sliced buffalo mozzarella
Pesto
salt & pepper

  • Layer in order above and enjoy!
Family Favorites · Vegetarian

Vegetable Pizza…cold and scrumptious!

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Vegetable Pizza served cold and is a great appetizer and a family favorite.  This recipe made its way to my wooden recipe box many moons ago and has been a favorite of our family for many years.

The recipe is simple and easy to make.  Two tubes of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, sour cream, garlic powder, dill, fresh veggies and cheese and you’re prepared.  It’s refreshing in the summer and a side dish to serve with a hearty soup.

Make an hour or two before serving and chill in the refrigerator.

VEGETABLE PIZZA

2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
chopped broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, onion, green pepper (or your choice)
shredded cheddar cheese

  • Spread crescent rolls flat and bake in 9×13″ pan until slightly brown.  Cool.
  • Mix together sour cream, dill weed and garlic powder. Spread on cooled crust.
  • Top with chopped fresh vegetables.
  • Sprinkle top with shredded cheese.  Cut into small squares for serving.

Can half the recipe and bake on round pizza pan.

New Favorite · Skinny · Vegan · Vegetarian

Mexican Pizza…Friday night Vegetarian delight

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Pal Maribeth first introduced me to this wonderful pizza. I love the combination of flavors and how easy (and relatively healthy) it is! The recipe can be modified to be vegan or gluten-free.

I baked the pizza on my pizza stone and found the baking time doubled. Bake until the bottom of the crust is light brown before removing from the oven to add the toppings and bake again.

Slice of Mexican Pizza

MEXICAN PIZZA

1 can spicy fat-free, vegetarian refried beans
1 cup salsa
18 inch pizza crust
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
4 medium thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup crushed tortilla chips (add more as desired)
1 cup shredded pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese (or more if desired)

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix beans and 1/2 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place crust on cookie sheet, then spread the bean mixture over crust. Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes.

Pizza Crust with refried beans and salsa ready for the oven

  • Remove from oven, top with lettuce and green onions. Dollop with remaining salsa. Drizzle ranch dressing over. Top with chips and cheese. Bake approximately 2 minutes longer until cheese melts.

Pizza ready for the oven for two additional minutes

  • Cool slightly. I added fresh chopped avocado to the top with bowls of sour cream and salsa to add as the guests desire.  Slice and serve.

Mexican Pizza ready to serve