Deep dish pizza

Serves: vary

Cream of mushroom sauce

Serves: 4

(Adapted from: allrecipes.com)
* if you're gluten sensitive

1 (10.75 oz.) Can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 Tbsp. Soy sauce * (Tamari gluten free soy sauce)
1 Tbsp. Dried parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. Dried Basil
2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Organic sugar
1/2 (10.75 oz.) Can milk

Directions:

1. Blend together cream of mushroom, soy sauce, parsley, Cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, chili powder, basil, sugar, plus milk into a saucepan until smooth.

 2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then low the temperature to med- low, and simmer for 15 minutes. 


Topping

(Adapted from: allrecipes.com)

3 oz. Spicy Italian sausage
7 oz. Shredded mozzarella cheese
3 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Grated Parmesan
1/4 c. Chopped onion
 1/8 c. Chopped green bell pepper
1 tsp. Dried oregano
 3 cloves garlic, sliced


Pizza dough

 9 inch deep dish pie shell

 Directions:

1. Follow the directions on the back of pie shell.

 2. Place foil around the crust if it starts to burns to quickly.

pineapple mango salsa

Serves: 8

1 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh pineapple
 1/2 c. + 2 tsp. Shallots, Julienned
 1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped green pepper
 1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped red pepper
 1/4 c. + 1 tsp. Chopped fresh mango
 2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Chopped cherry tomatoes
 1/2 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 tsp. Minced fresh cilantro
 1/4 tsp. Cumin
2 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Fresh lime juice

 Directions:

1. Mix the pineapples, shallots, green pepper, red pepper, mango, cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice together in a bowl; and serve after 2 hours in refrigerator.

Blueberry- Chocolate granola cookies

Serves: 3 dozen

1 3/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. Flour
1 1/2 c. Quick oats
1 tsp. Baking soda
 1/4 tsp. Baking powder
 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
 1 tsp. Cinnamon
 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
 3/4 c. Organic butter, softened
 1/2 c. Organic granulated sugar
 1/2 c. Organic packed light brown sugar
 2 eggs
 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
 1 c. Dried blueberries
 1 c. Semi sweet chocolate chips
 3/4 c. Macadamia nuts, chopped

 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. In a medium to large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, set to the side.

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together butter, and both sugars until light and fluffy for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in eggs one at a time, and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.

 3. Add in dried blueberries, semi sweet chocolate chips, macadamia nuts. Roll cookie dough into balls about 2 Tbsp per ball, and drop onto a greased cookie sheet.

 4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Egg drop soup

Serves: 4

4 c. Vegetable broth
1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/8 tsp. Ground ginger
 3 eggs
 2 Tbsp. Parsley flakes
 2 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

 Directions:

1. Pour broth into a large saucepan, stir in salt, ginger, parsley into saucepan and bring to a boil.
In a cup add 3/4 c. of broth and cornstarch, and stir together until smooth.

 2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs together using a fork, pour the eggs into the boiling broth mixture.
The egg should cook right away. Once the eggs has been dropped, stir in the cornstarch mixture.
Gradually until the soup is at a desirable consistency.

Double deckker cheese sandwich

Serves: 4

12 slices of French bread
1 slice of Goat cheese
1 slice of pepper jack cheese
1 lg onion, sliced
1 bag spinach
1 jar Basil pesto
1 red pepper
1 jar of sun dried tomatoes
Olive oil (for toasting)

 Directions:

 1. Lightly coat the pan with olive.

2. Then place the bread on pan, and allow to get toasted on both sides.

3. Then sauté the onions, red pepper.

4. Then assemble the deckker sandwich.

Asian Salad

Serves: 4

Salad dressing~

2 Tbsp. + 1 1/4 tsp. Rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. + 1 1/4 tsp. Vegetable oil
1 Tbsp.+ 1/2 tsp. Soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Orange juice
1 Tbsp. + 1/2 tsp. Brown sugar
 2 1/2 tsp. Fresh ginger root, minced
 1 3/4 tsp. Garlic, minced


Directions:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, oil, Orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic.


Salad~ 

1 Medium bok choy
2 green onions, chopped
 1/2 c. Sesame seeds
 4 pkg. Ramen (leaving the seasoning packet out)
 3/4 c. Carrots, julienned
3/4 c. Napa cabbage, shredded

 Directions:

1. In a small soup pot add water, and allow to come to a boil.

2. Place the noodles in, and allow to cook for 3 minutes.

3. In a large bowl, mix the napa cabbage, bok choy, carrots, green onions, noodles together.

4. Serve chilled with salad dressing


* TIP ALERT

Ramen seasoning packets come in handle, for making broth for other soups.

Or adding simple flavor to a meal, according on the serving sizes.

Trail Mix

Serves: 6


1/2 c. Cashews
1/4 c. Peanuts
1/4 c. Almonds
1/2 c. Raisins
 1/2 c.  Unsalted sunflower seeds
 3 3/4 c. Popcorn
 1/4 c. Wasabi peas
 1/2 c. Japanese rice crackers

 Directions:

1. Mix it all together.


BENEFIT ALERT:

Cashews are very beneficial to your diet in many ways.
 Please continue to read on about, the benefits of cashews down below.

 *  Helps diminish the frequency of migraines.

*  And also lowers blood pressure, which can prevent heart attacks.

*  protects against heart disease and cancer.

Gluten Free Cheddar chive biscuits

Serves: 3 dozen

2 C.  Gf biscuit mix ( I prefer Bob red mill)
2 1/4 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
1 C. ( 2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
 1/4 + 1 tsp. Chopped fresh chives
3 C. Milk


Directions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 400.

2. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, Cheddar cheese, butter, and chives Stir in milk. Drop batter Tbsp. onto prepared cookie sheet.

3.  Bake for ten minutes or until lightly golden color.


BENEFIT ALERT:


Chives serve a very good source of benefits for your health.

* They Improve your heart health, which may reduce the risk of plaque buildup in arteries. 

* Which reducing stiffness in the blood vessels and decreasing blood pressure.

*  Great for bone health.

* Help protect against cancers in the breast, colon, prostate, ovaries, endometrium and lungs.

* And oral cancers.

* chives may alleviate a stuffy nose and colds, plus ease an upset stomach and flatulence. And stimulate digestion and treat anemia.

Carrot Coconut Soup

Serves: 4

1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1tsp.  Crush red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp.  Cumin
1-1/2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro
 1/2 tsp. Grated ginger
 1  onion, chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 3 lg carrots, peeled and chopped
3 1/2 c.  Coconut milk
 1 1/2 veggie broth
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice

 Directions:

1 . Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir and cook the chili paste, cumin, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. of cilantro until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the ginger, onion, and garlic; cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.  Place the carrots into the pot with the onion mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

2.  Pour the vegetable broth and coconut milk over the cooked vegetables. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. 

3. Add in the Lemon juice and stir,  puree the soup using either food processor or a blender.

4. Serve warm garnish with carrots sticks and coconut flakes. (optional)

*BENEFIT ALERT:

Coconut milk is  good for several health benefits. 

* Has many minerals, vitamins and electrolytes such as calcium, potassium and chloride.

*  Is a dairy free alternative to those who are lactose intolerant and are also allergic to animal milk. This milk is also nut free, soy free and gluten free.

*  Help the body fight aging, low vision and low bone density.

*  Also aids in digestion and is also used as a laxative. It can also be a remedy for urinary and kidney problems.

*  Good for the health of your skin and hair.

Blueberry cobbler pizza

(Adapted & inspired by: Guy Fieri - Guy Fieri food)

*if you have peanut allergies omit

Serves: 8-12

1 c. Quick rolled oats
2 Tbsp. Organic brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 pinches of Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 10-oz. Pizza dough
1 21-oz. Blueberry pie filling
1/4 c. Freshly chopped peanuts *
1/2 c. Mascarpone cheese, at room temperature

 Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 400.

2.) In a medium sized bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, butter, 2 pinches of salt, plus the cinnamon and mix with fingers until blended combined well. Add the peanuts and mix gently.

 3.) Stretch half the dough into 1/2 inch thick 11 inch round. Place onto a greased pizza pan.

4.) Spread half blueberry filling over the pizza crust. Top with the half of the oat mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the blueberries are bubbling.

 5.) Garnish the pizza with a dollops of half of the Mascarpone cheese. 

6.) Cut pizza into slices and enjoy!


* Benefit Alert

Eating blueberries are powerful superfoods. They’re rich in nutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals which help prevent (and, in some cases, reverse) the effects of aging, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer.

Frozen chocolate yogurt

Serves: 5

2 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
 1/2 + 1 Tbsp. Organic granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 1/2 oz. Chocolate chips

Directions:

 1.) Stir the yogurt, sugar, vanilla extract until sugar has dissolved. Cover and place in refrigerator 1 hour.

2.) Pour mixture into ice cream maker, adding the chocolate chips and freeze according to manufactures directions.

pizza soup

(Inspired by: Baby gonzo stringy soup)

Note: you can use different types of chorizo as well.

Serves: 7

4c. Mozzarella cheese
2 big cans Tomato juice
2 1/2 c. Green bell peppers, chopped
4 c. Corn kernels
1 1/4 lb ground lean turkey

 Directions:

1.) Brown the ground turkey in a skillet.

2.) Add Tomato juice, corn kernels, green bell peppers, to soup pot.
 And allow to cook until everything is completely cooked.

3.) Add cheese, turkey into bowl before, adding the tomato juice plus vegetables.  

Bon appetite!

Baked Pears

(Inspired by: Baked apples)

Serves:4

4 Bosc pears
1/2 c. Organic brown sugar
 4 Tbsp. Butter
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tsp. Butter (for baking dish)

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350,  1tsp. Butter to grease baking dish.

2.) Peel pears, halves and cored.

3.) In a small bowl, combine by whisking together  the butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract brushing them  on both sides.

4.) Arrange the pears on the baking dish, with cut side down. And bake for 30 minutes on both sides, or until fork tender.
Basting them every 15 minutes with juices from the pan.

5.) Serve with you're favorite ice cream (optional)

pineapple- zucchini bread

Serves: 5

7/8 eggs
 1/3 c. + 1Tbsp. + 1tsp. Organic granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Vegetable oil
 2/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. All purpose flour
 1/4 tsp. Baking soda
 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
 1/8 tsp. Baking powder
1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Grated zucchini
 3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Raisins
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
 3/8 (8 oz.) Can crushed pineapple (save about half of juices)

 Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350.

2.) Blend together by whisking flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, baking powder.

 3.) In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in sugar, then oil. Add flour mixture alternately with zucchini into the egg mixture. Stir in the raisins, pineapple with saved juices, and vanilla. Pour batter into a 9 x 5 inch greased and lightly floured loaf pans. 

4.) Bake on the lowest rack in the oven for 55 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

chocolate banana sorbet

Serves: 6

3 frozen bananas
1 Tbsp. Cold water
2 Tbsp. Chocolate chips

 Directions:

 1.) Pulse bananas, water, chocolate chips in a food processor until smooth. But not to smooth to break the chips up, then enjoy!

Ginger beer pound cake

Serves: 4

1/4 c. + 2 tsp. Organic butter
2 Tbsp. + 3/4 tsp. Organic shortening
 1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. Organic granulated sugar
 1- 1/4 eggs
 3/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp.  All  purpose flour
 1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
 1/4 tsp. Lemon extract
 1/4 c. Ginger beer

 Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour a 10 inch loaf pan or bunt pan.

2.) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and lemon extracts. Beat in the flour alternately with the ginger beer soda pop, mixing just until incorporated.

3.) Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 

Buffalo Salmon burgers

* Read Note

Serves: 6

2 lbs. Salmon fillet, skinned and deboned
3/4 c. Dried bread crumbs
 1/4 + 2 Tbsp. Minced onion
2- 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
 1-1/2 tsp. Hot sauce
 1-1/2 eggs, beaten
 2-1/4 tsp. Minced fresh parsley
 1/4 tsp. Crush red pepper flakes
 1 Tbsp. + 1-1/2 tsp. Olive oil

Directions:

* 1.) Cut the salmon by cutting into strips, cutting the strips crosswise, and chopping the fish until well minced. Make sure to remove any remaining bones.  

2.) In a large bowl, mix the minced salmon with bread crumbs, reonion, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and eggs.Season with parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes.

3.) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Reader note:
To make it much easier for you ask your butcher to skin, and debone the salmon fillet.

Sauteed broccoli

(Inspired by: sauteed string beans)

Serves: 4

 11 oz. Fresh Broccoli, trimmed
2 Tbsp. Coconut oil
3/4  clove garlic, freshly  minced
3/4 Tbsp. Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

 1.) Heat oil in a wok over high heat.

2.) Reduce the heat  down to medium, and place broccoli in the wok. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

 3.)  Toss in garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, and stir until garlic is  slightly golden color.
And blended well with broccoli.

 4.) Enjoy!

Dessert pizza

* if allergic/vegan omit

Serves: 8

Cookie base:

1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp. Sugar
 1/3 c. Butter,soften
1 egg
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
3/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. Flour
1/4 tsp. Baking soda

Directions:

1.) Preheat oven to 350.

2.) Lightly grease  a pizza pan, and press the dough shape around the pizza pan.

3.) Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until edges light golden brown.
 Cool for 2 minutes.

 Pudding base:

4 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
4 c. Milk* 
2 pinches of salt
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
12 Tbsp. Sugar 
Cornstarch (add enough until thicken)

Directions:

1.) Combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt.
Until lumps are gone & blended until incorporated.

 2.) Pour milk into a saucepan, and turn the burner on high.

3.) Stir constantly until it reaches thickness, remove from heat and add vanilla extract.

 Pizza station:

1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. Coconut flakes
 1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. Kiwi, slice
1/4 c. + 3 Tbsp. maraschino cherries (you can find them in a jar)
Pudding

Directions:

1.) Spread pudding on cookie, an coconut flakes, kiwi, sliced cherries.

2.) Slice and Enjoy!

Spaghetti Salad

Serves: 12

3 (16 oz) pkg. Spaghetti pasta
1/2 c. Shredded carrots
 1/2 c. Kale, chopped
1/4 tsp. Lemon pepper
9 cloves garlic, sliced
3/4 tsp. Red chili pepper flakes

 Directions:

1.) Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2.) Add pasta to the boiling water, and cook until you're desire texture.

 3.) Drain water from the pasta.

4.) Add cold into the pot, and repeat step 3.

5.) Add carrots, Kale, lemon pepper, garlic, chili pepper.

6.) Toss and Enjoy!