Jul 24, 2009 | Main Dishes, Recipes, Uncategorized
New York Pizza Crust
(Makes 2 12” pies)
¼ teaspoon sugar1 cup warm water1 envelope (¼ oz.) active dry yeast (I use the quick rising)1 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting7 Tablespoons olive oil
If using a pizza stone, set it on lowest rack of oven. Preheat oven to 550 degrees.In a small bowl dissolve sugar in warm water. Add yeast and stir. Let sit 5 minutes or until a layer of frothy bubbles appears.
In food processor (or bowl) combine salt and flour. Add frothy yeast mixture and 2 Tablespoons of oil. Mix until dough is smooth and pliable. Remove dough and knead on a floured surface for about 10 minute.
Oil inside of a bowl with olive oil and place dough in bowl. Cover with a dish towel and let dough rise until double in size (30 minutes to 1 hour)
When dough has doubled punch it down and knead 10 times. Form into a ball and cut in half. Roll each half out into a 12” circle.
Transfer each pie to a pan or a peel if using a stone. I dust the bottoms with a bit of cornmeal so they slide better when removing.
Spread tomato sauce (or sauce of choice) on pie, put desired toppings on pizza and top with cheese. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Bake on lowest rack of oven for 6- minutes or until it looks yummy!
*We love this recipe. I think we make pizza about once a week! It is so fast if you use a stand up mixer or food processor and quick rising yeast. Probably faster than delivery.
Jul 24, 2009 | Recipes, Sweets, Uncategorized
“Cinnamon Crispy Hearts”
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c warm water
3/4 c flour
3/4 c whole wheat flour
1/8 tsp salt (I used salted butter and leave this out)
2/3 c butter
1 egg yolk
1 Tblsp. melted butter
2/3 c sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon (I used the fresh, strong stuff so only used 1 tsp.)
Sprinkle yeast over warm water, stir until dissolved and set aside.
In large bowl stir flour and salt. Mix in butter with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
Stir in yeast mixture and egg yolk until well blended. Cover tightly with wrap and
refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth, folding over at each
turn, about ten times or so. Roll out into a 12″ x 10″ rectangle.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar. Starting with a long side
roll dough up “jelly roll” style to center of the rectangle. Then on other long end roll up that side
to center mark also. Cut into 12 slices.
Sprinkle some of remaining cinnamon sugar on waxed paper and place a slice on the paper.
Flatten slightly with hand, pinching into more of a heart shape as you flatten, then roll with a
rolling pin to 1/8″ thick. (Turn slice as you go to sugar both sides.) Repeat with other slices.
Place hearts on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes.
*This recipe is not my original (although I made a few minor changes.) It is from “Farm Journal’s- Homemade Breads”
Jul 24, 2009 | Uncategorized
My cousin,
Kelly, had a “Tag, You’re It” thing today on her blog to show your wedding dress.
I usually don’t do this sort of thing, but since it’s almost our anniversary I thought it might be fun!
This is a picture from our wedding (17 Years Ago on August 2nd!) with Scott’s grandparents, and one set of mine. The other set (Martin grandparents) had gone on to the reception I think.
(This isn’t the best picture, but my scanner is on the blink at the moment and I’m anxiously awaiting the new one that Scott bought yesterday.)
Here is the missing set of grandparents with my cousins (Chris, Kelly, Molly, Jackson) and my brother.
We didn’t have a professional photographer… Well, funny story there. My grandma had suggested a friend of hers that was a “professional photographer.” We were 21 and trying to save mom some money so we thought that sounded great. After the wedding he ran off to the reception and we didn’t actually have anyone to take pictures! So, all the pictures we have of the wedding are from friends who were kind enough to send copies. Moral of that story is HIRE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER!
I loved my dress, it was a poofy tulle skirt with a beaded bodice. It wasn’t expensive, and I definitely wouldn’t pick it if I was getting married now, but it was perfect. My veil was made in Panamá. It is
tembleque (a Panamanian traditional hair ornament made from corvina scales and pearls) that we had sewn into a veil.
I can’t believe Scott and I have been married almost 17 years! I am the luckiest lady to have him for a partner and best friend!
Jul 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
I decided to try and start a blog just for recipes from my blog and musings about food! Stay tuned for more…
Jul 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
Happy Birthday to my brother, Kenneth and cousin, Caralee! (And Happy Anniversary, Kenneth & Valerie!)
Hope you both have beautiful days filled with many smiles!
Jul 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
This past week:
- Terri and Joel visited! Yay! Miss you already, chica. (Why can I never get pics when you come?)
- A week for the dentists to take my money. First J and E had dental appointments (including orthodontist for the big one.)
- M had to be “put under” at Children’s Hospital. He had three crowns and multiple fillings. The dentist pulled two wiggly teeth that were hanging on while he was in there so now he looks like a toothless pirate with all those silver teeth. We had THE BEST anesthesiologist and dentist. With Mastocytosis you have to be very careful what drugs you’re given or you could have many problems (such as a rash, anaphalactic shock, or death…) It was hilarious because we were there from 9am til 5pm, and waiting around most of the time for them to make sure they were going to give him the right meds. While I was consulting with the docs he took some great pics!
Picture of the ceiling in the waiting area
Picture of a tired resident
My little pirate
- More money disappeared as I bought school supplies for the big 2. I thought I paid taxes for this?
- I had 2, (yes, 2) “Girl’s Night Outs!” Friday- Book Club with wonderful African food hosted by Christi. Saturday- Recipe/Restaurant Club at Ya Ya’s . I’m working on a blog for that club so I’ll post when I get it up.
- Saw the latest Harry Potter movie. I wasn’t thrilled. I am a big HP fan and still, not impressed. It was so long, and not enough fantastical fun as in the other movies. (I like moving paintings, funny food, giant animals, etc.) It also made me realize how much J.K. likes J.R.R. And the lake of fire was like Dragonslayer wasn’t it?
- Today- First day of school for the oldest 2. (noooooooo!)
My 2nd & 7th graders
