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Recipe for Pyro’s Bar & Grill French bread Pizza

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INGREDIENTS

bread, cheese, sauce

2 loaves- French bread

6 cups – cheese (any kind will do mozzarella is the best); (you might want to add more or less cheese, it is up to you)

20 oz – pizza sauce of your choice e.g. Prego (you can add more or less pizza sauce, it’s up to you )

toppings

1 package – pepperoni or as much or as less as you want

1 salami

1 onion

1 green red or yellow bell pepper

1 Canadian bacon or ham

1 can – pineapple cubed

1 can – black olives sliced

1 and just about anything else you would want to put on a pizza

Prep time is 20 min, serves 4.

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DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.

2. Slice French bread in half and place on cookie sheet

3 . Spread pizza sauce on all 4 halves of the French bread

4 . Put cheese on all of the French bread with the pizza sauce

5.  Add the toppings of your choice

6. After you have to put your toppings on put another small layer of cheese over all of the toppings

7. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until cheese is all nice and bubbly

8. Remove from oven and let it cool for a little bit before serving and enjoy

Recipe by Chuck Prescott  found with Allthecooks (http://www.allthecooks.com); http://cookpad.com/en

(original url: http://allthecooks.recipes/l/4Vz1-P-05o)

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Easter Bunny Fruit Platter!

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This is a cool Easter brunch idea. Use blueberries, kiwis, strawberries, apples and pineapples to make your Easter Bunny Fruit Platter. For all Jamaicans and relatives abroad who want to add a little healthy to their Easter with all that Easter bun and cheese, go right ahead with this one.

Taken from http://www.iheartnaptime.net/easter-brunch-ideas/

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How to Make Cheese and Garlic Pull Apart Bread

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Image by adasilvamarques

INGREDIENTS

1 Crusty loaf, sourdough or Vienna

1 cup – Shredded mozzarella or any other melting cheese

1/2 cup – Salted butter, softened

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon – Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Prep time is 30 min, serves 6.

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DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºFf

2. Melt butter in microwave and then mix in with the garlic and parsley.

3. Cut the bread diagonally into 2cm/1inch diamonds but do not cut all the way through bread (about 3/4’s of the way through the bread).

4. Use your fingers or knife to pry open each crack and drizzle in a teaspoon of butter mix and stuff in a pinch of cheese.

5. Wrap with foil and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese has mostly melted.

6. Unwrap and bake for 5 minutes more just to make the bread nice and crusty.

7. Serve immediately.

Tip: To make ahead, after wrapping with foil also wrap with cling film as well. Store in fridge overnight or freeze to store for longer. To cook, thaw completely then follow recipe instructions to bake. Always use baked bread, not uncooked bread dough.

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en).

(original url: http://ckpd.io/l/40Nv0bk-CX)

Sangria

Recipe for Fruity Sangria!

Sangria

INGREDIENTS

2 lemons

2 apples (American)

1 pineapple

1 can – pineapple juice

1 bottle of barefoot moscato

1 box – strawberries

2 oranges

1 box – minute maid tropical fruit juice

Prep time is 10 min.

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DIRECTIONS

1. Cut up all your fruits to add to the sangria

2.  Add all the fruits in the pitcher

3. Pour in all of the pineapple juice and half of the tropical fruit juice

4. Add half a bottle of the wine and stir it all together then put it in the fridge to chill

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en).

(original url: http://ckpd.io/l/3rwnuaU–5) 

Enjoy!

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Healthy Kiwi Lime Shake

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Pic by Armilie

INGREDIENTS

2 kiwi fruit

1 banana

1 teaspoon – lime juice

1/2 teaspoon – grated lime zest

2 ice cubes

1 cup – skim milk

1/4 cup – part skim milk ricotta cheese

Serves 2.

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DIRECTIONS

1. Peel kiwi fruits and banana; cut into large chunks.

2. Place fruit, lime juice, lime zest and ice cubes in food processor or blender; process until blended.

3. Add milk and ricotta; process for another 5-10 seconds, scraping down sides of container with rubber spatula.

4. Pour shake into 2 tall glasses and serve.

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en)

(original url: http://ckpd.io/l/3oJpIVE-Au)

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ENJOY !

 

Apple Caramel Trifle

Carrying Dessert for Diner en Blanc? Try this Apple Caramel Trifle

Apple Caramel Trifle
Apple Caramel Trifle

INGREDIENTS

1 box of Cake Mix (spice, yellow, pound cake)

1 Container of Cool Whip or 2 Small Containers

1 large box of Vanilla Instant Pudding

1 jar of Caramel Topping Sauce

2 cans of Apple Pie Filling

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DIRECTIONS

1. Start by preparing the cake. If you choose to use store-bought then you can get started right away, otherwise wait until your cake has cooled before starting to layer the trifle.

2. Prepare your pudding and chill. The instant pudding is recommended because it is easier and faster.

3. Begin your layers. Start with the cake at the bottom so that it provides a base. It makes it easier to serve.

4. Add other layers. Here is the breakdown:

1 – Layer of Cake

2 – Drizzled Caramel Sauce on top of the cake

3 – Layer Vanilla Pudding

4 – Layer 1 Can of Apple Pie Filling

5 – Layer of Cool Whip

Repeat and Top it off with Cool Whip and Caramel and enjoy!

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en)

(Original url: http://www.allthecooks.com/apple-caramel-trifle.html) 

 

 

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en) by mistyler, cover by clabbergirl; Original url: http://www.allthecooks.com/shrimp-scampi-2.html

Whip up some Shrimp Scampi for your Valentine!

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en) by mistyler, cover by clabbergirl; Original url: http://www.allthecooks.com/shrimp-scampi-2.html
Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en) by mistyler, cover by clabbergirl;
Original url: http://www.allthecooks.com/shrimp-scampi-2.html

INGREDIENTS

1 pound – Shrimp

1 tablespoon – Pure Olive Oil

2 tablespoon – Finely Chopped Garlic

1 1/2 cup – White Wine

1/2 Fresh Lemon (Juice Only)

1 teaspoon – Italian Seasoning Blend

1/2 cup – Butter

1 tablespoon – Fresh Parsley (Chopped Fine)

1 Salt and Pepper (To Taste)

1/2 cup – Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

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DIRECTIONS

1. Heat heavy bottomed skillet and add oil. Do not allow oil to smoke.

2. Add shrimp, cook until tender and no longer translucent.

3. Remove shrimp from pan and reduce heat slightly.

4. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to brown garlic as this will produce a slightly bitter flavor.

5. When garlic is cooked, add white wine.

6. Squeeze juice from lemon in pan, and reduce wine by half.

7. After it is reduced, add Italian seasoning blend.

8. Reduce heat to low, and slowly add butter, 1 Tbsp at a time. The butter should slowly melt into the sauce and create a nice creamy texture. If the pan is too hot the butter will separate.

9. Once butter is fully incorporated, add shrimp back into sauce, add parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

10. Serve with garnish of fresh cheese if desired. Scampi is great accompanied by fresh pasta.

Good choices of sides to go with this delicious dish could be Garlic bread or Baked potato. Enjoy!

Rich, creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Applebee’s! Learn how to make your own here

 

The Spinach and Artichoke Dip from Applebee’s was on point! A warm crock of creamy spinach, tender artichokes, and melted cheeses, served with freshly made Spicy Chipotle Lime Salsa and tortilla chips. Try to make your own as an appetizer for your guests on Christmas Day while they wait for the big dinner.

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

(original url: http://www.allthecooks.com/hot-spinach-artichoke-dip.html)

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INGREDIENTS

8 oz – pkg cream cheese

1/4 cup – mayo

1/4 cup – parmesan cheese

3 clove – garlic

1/2 teaspoon – dried basil

1/4 teaspoon – onion powder

1/4 cup – romano cheese

14 oz – can artichoke hearts

1/2 cup – frozen chopped drained spinach

1/4 cup – mozzarella cheese

1 salt

1 pepper

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DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 350*

2. Grease small baking dish

3. Drain and chop Artichoke

4. Drain and squeeze out water from spinach

5. In bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayo, parmesan and Roman cheeses, garlic, basil, salt and pepper

6. Add in Artichoke and spinach

7. Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella

8. Bake for 45 min till it’s golden and bubbles

Recipe found with Cookpad (http://cookpad.com/en)

Why is this Staple Greek Item not on Opa Greek Restaurant & Lounge’s Menu?

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI –

It seems so simple. Souvlaki may be made with meats such as beef, lamb, pork and fish as well. Since the costs of their dishes are so high, perhaps they should consider putting this one on the menu.

See the recipe for Chicken Souvlaki below:

 

 

Ingredients

7 Chicken Breast

Marinade

4 tablespoon – Olive Oil

1 tablespoon – Oregano

1 teaspoon – Garlic Powder

1/2 teaspoon – Garlic Salt

1/3 teaspoon – Onion powder

1 pinch – Pepper

3 medium – Lemon juice

1 pinch – Thyme

1 pinch – Rosemary

1 teaspoon – Paprika

1 dash – Bay Leaves

Directions

1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a blender. Then cut the chicken into little 1 inch pieces. Marinade for an hour.

2. Add the meat to the skewers.

3. Heat the pan with olive oil

4. Add the skewers and cook about 3-4 mins each side (depends on the meat)

5. Once done, remove, and serve with rice.

Recipe found with my android.

Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

2 each – Chicken Breasts, boneless skinless

1 each – Green Bell Pepper, cored and seeded

1 medium – Onion

1 clove – Garlic, Minced

1/2 teaspoon – Dried Oregano

1 each – Tomato

2 tablespoon – Cooking Oil

8 each – 6″ Flour Tortillas

1/3 cup – Italian Dressing

Prep time is 45 min, serves 1.

Directions

1. Cut chicken breasts and green bell pepper into strips.

2. Cut onion and tomato into thin wedges.

3. Place chicken strips, green bell pepper strips, onion wedges, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl.

4. Pour the Italian dressing over the ingredients, and mix well.

5. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour. Drain off oil.

6. Stir-fry in cooking oil until chicken is browned. Stir in the tomato wedges.

7. Wrap the tortillas in dampened paper towels.

8. Microwave on HIGH until softened (45-90 seconds).

9. Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture.

10. Serve with salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, beans or guacamole.

Recipe found with my android app.