Sunday, November 14, 2010

California Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Pizza


This is quick and super yummy!

What you need:
Pizza Dough: I have a great quick recipe on this blog
1 lb Chicken
1 TB olive oil
2 TB Bulls-eye Original BBQ sauce (my favorite)
Cornmeal (to put on pan or pizza stone before dough)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, cheddar and Parmesan. Or buy a pre made pizza mix.
1/4th small red onion
1/2 a red and green pepper (2 colors are nice for look but not necessary. 1 full pepper is fine)
2 TB chopped fresh cilantro (can use dry seasonings but make sure you cook them)

Preheat your oven 500 degrees and if using a pizza stone place it in the oven to heat up.

In large frying pan with olive oil or on a George Foreman cook the chicken just until cooked. Do not overcook. Cut cooked chicken into pieces and coat with 2 TB of BBQ sauce. Set aside in the refrigerator (for best flavor) Or put right on top of the prepared pizza to save time.

Prepare Pizza dough and then spread 1/4th cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the dough leaving a small crust. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the sauce. Next add 1/2 of the onion, all the peppers and chicken. Then top off with the rest of the onion, and cheese.

Bake 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the pizza is hot and bubbly. Once cooked sprinkle cilantro on top, slice and serve.

WARNING: THIS IS SUPER YUMMY YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE 1 pizza per person! Ü

Pizza Dough


Easy & QUICK Pizza Dough

1 TB yeast
1/4 tsp sugar
3/4 cup hot water
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt

Heat oven to 500 degrees

Dissolve the yeast in hot water, add sugar and let rest for 8 minutes. (It will get fluffy).

In another bowl combine salt and flour. Add yeast mixture.

Mix in mixer 5 minutes with dough hook or knead for 5-10 min.

Roll out on pizza pan, add desired toppings and Cook 8-10 minutes!

Big thanks to the Lee family for this one!
Christina

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Cafe Rio Tomatillo Dressing


Tomatillo Dressing (half feeds 4-6 adults easily)
2 c. mayo
1 clove garlic
half bunch cilantro
2 T water
1-2 T vinegar (start with 1 and see if you like it)
1 jalapeno, no seeds (I use less, about half)
1 tomatillo, quartered
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Blend in blender til smooth-refrigerate

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Playdough

Home Made Playdough 2 cups flour
3 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup salt
2 1/4 boiling water,
4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Food coloring
Add oil and food color to boiling water. Combine remaining ingredients, and mix well. As you knead it, the dough will get smoother. Store in airtight container. Lasts longer if refrigerated.