Yield one 12-inch pizza

INGREDIENTS:

1 prebaked 12-inch pizza crust

2 tablespoons butter

oil, as needed

1 teaspoon sugar

3 jumbo onions, sliced in half then thinly sliced

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

2-1/2  cups shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————

In a large skillet saute onions with garlic, Italian seasoning and cayenne in 1 teaspoon sugar,  2 tablespoons butter and oil until golden brown about 20 minutes (use enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet).

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Spread onions on top of the partially baked pizza crust (add on the oil from the skillet also).

Top with shredded cheddar cheese, then top with Parmesan cheese

Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm.

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This is even better the next day so I suggest making it a day ahead

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears, grilled corn even better to use)

1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped

2 small red ripe plum tomato, seeded and chopped(or one large)

1 green onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley(or can use cilantro)

1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped

2 teaspoons grated lime rind

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————-

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine remaining 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Drizzle lime juice mixture over corn mixture, and toss well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Chill at least 4 hours or more before serving.

Toss again before serving.

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My method I have used for years to prepare my fresh garden tomatoes to use in recipes

Use as many tomatoes as you like ,and always make certain to use fully ripe red tomatoes  or the flavor not be as good

Score bottom of each tomato with an “X.”

Bring water to a boil in a large pot (make certain to use enough water to cover all tomatoes)

Add tomatoes; cook 30 seconds.

Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon then immediately plunge tomatoes into ice water.

Drain and peel (the peel will slide of very easily)

Cut each tomato in half crosswise.

Push seeds out of tomato halves using the tip of a knife; discard seeds.

Chop tomatoes.

The lasagna rolls and the sauce are cooked in the microwave!

Yield 8 lasagna rolls

INGREDIENTS:

8 uncooked lasagna noodles, cooked then rinsed under cold water

oil, as needed

1 small onion finely chopped

1 (8-ounce) package fresh sliced mushrooms

1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups shredded Kraft 4-Cheese Italiano blend cheese divided

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup minced fresh basil, divided

1/2 each seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sauce:

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon each seasoned salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, undrained

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————-

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet) add onion, mushrooms, spinach, and 3 garlic cloves; sauté 5 minutes or until onion and mushrooms are tender.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup 4-cheese blend, ricotta, 2 tablespoons basil, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cayenne.

For the sauce;,place vinegar and remaining ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

Place cooked noodles on flat surface; spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each noodle, then roll up noodles jelly-roll fashion starting with short side.

Place the rolls, seam sides down in a shallow 2-quart microwave-safe dish.

Pour 1/4 cup sauce over each roll and cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded Italiano 4-cheese blend (can use more cheese if desired) place back in microwave for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.

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Spoon on top after the pizza is baked, it does not matter what kind of pizza that you make, also great for baked focaccia

Amounts listed yield enough topping for one 12-inch pizza

Use only plum tomatoes for this

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (2 medium tomatoes)

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

The salad amounts listed are really only a guideline you can adjust to taste

Servings 6

INGREDIENTS:

Greek Dressing:

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

juice of large whole lemon (no bottled for this! — or can use 2 small lemons)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Greek oregano)

1 teaspoon dried basil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon sugar

Salad:

3 pounds baby red potatoes, cooked, quartered and cooled

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

2/3 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives

1 red onion, chopped

1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————-

For dressing; whisk all ingredients together until well combined.

Toss potatoes with feta cheese, kalamata olives, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh oregano.

Pour dressing over the salad  note: you may not want to use all the dressing so start with 1/2 cup and adding in more to taste)

Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Plan ahead this needs to chill for at least 4 or more hours before using

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil(can use more)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

1 garlic clove, minced

1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-cut diced tomatoes, undrained(use only petite-cut)

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————-

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or more before using.

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