Whole Wheat Pizza

Caramelized Red Onion, Portabella Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Pear, Chicken Breast, Prosciutto and Fresh Basil.

Toppings:

Caramelized onions:

To Caramelize the onions, slice one red onion into thin slices, then with one Tbsp of butter or olive oil, place on low heat and cook the onions down until they are tender and sweet. This will take up to 20 minutes.

1 Large Portabellla mushroom

Fresh Mozzarella (desired amount)

6-8 slices Prosciutto, thinly sliced

1/4 c Gorgonzola cheese

1 whole canned pear sliced

1 cooked chicken breast (diced or shredded

1/2 cup of canned pizza sauce

Fresh Basil (top on the pizza after the pizza is finished, otherwise it will burn in the oven)

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

*Sometimes you may be able to find pre-made dough in your grocery store, if not there is a recipe below.

Makes Makes 1-12 ounce or 1 pound dough

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Moderate

To make 12 ounces dough:
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 package quick-rising yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons), such as Fleischmann's RapidRise
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2-2/3 cup hot water (120-130°F)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1. Combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a food processor; pulse to mix. Combine hot water and oil in a measuring cup. With the motor running, gradually pour in enough of the hot liquid until the mixture forms a sticky ball. The dough should be quite soft. If it seems dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water; if too sticky, add 1 to 2 tablespoons flour. Process until the dough forms a ball, then process for 1 minute to knead.
2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Coat a sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray and place it, sprayed-side down, over the dough. Let the dough rest for 10 to 20 minutes before rolling.
3. Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lowest oven rack;
preheat oven to 500°F or highest setting. Roll and top the pizza as desired
(we suggest a 13-inch circle) and bake the pizza until the bottom is crisp
and golden, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve immediately.

Healthy alternative to Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Leek Puree

Ingredients

• 6 cups 1-inch pieces cauliflower
• 1 cup chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
• 1 cup canned chicken broth

Preparation

Place cauliflower in large microwave-safe bowl. Add leeks and 1 cup broth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until vegetables are very soft, about 14 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to processor. Blend until smooth. Mix in cooking broth by tablespoonfuls to thin, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm, covered, in microwave before serving.)

Honey,Basil & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

So I came up with this dressing yesterday because I needed something that would go with a spinach salad with shrimp. It is very simple and light. I was originally going to do something with cilantro but the store was actually out of it. Fortunately, I have an herb garden of fresh basil in my kitchen so I came up with this instead. So here is the recipe and I hope you enjoy.

Honey, Basil & White Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/4 cp white balsamic vinegar
3/4 cp extra virgin olive oil
1 large handful of fresh basil

1/2 fresh squeezed lemon

3 Tbsp honey
pinch salt
1 tsp mustard(to hold the emulsion)


Method:
Add all ingredients except olive oil in blender and blend for 30 seconds on low

Slowly pour in the olive oil with the blender still running until all the oil is added and the dressing is emulsified.