Homemade Pizza... mmmm!

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First, BIL Enrico Suave made a stuffed crust cheese pizza.

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Look at the knife fly!

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BIL Enrico Suave also made a thin crust, half cheese and red onion on Red Sauce, half Bruschetta-style with fresh Roma tomatoes, onion and red pepper on Olive Oil and herbs. Oh.My.Word!

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We're Ready to eat, Enrico! We had the 2 pizzas with homemade Chicken Parmesan that MotherDear made with a tossed salad! Mmmmm. Oh, and yes, of course we had wine!

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I miei complimenti al cuoco unico, Enrico! Entrambe le pizze erano semplicemente squisite!

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Note: The recipe for Crust Pizza Dough is on page 72 of the KitchenAid's little Recipe Book that comes with the Stand Mixers. It's a wonderful little book! It's hidden on KitchenAid's web site, so if you want it, save it to your computer in case they ever take it off! I saved it in case I ever lose my little book!

Savory Holiday Bread

This quickbread gets its color from dried tomatoes and green onions.


  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Italian-style cheese blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 -5 oz can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion tops
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup oil packed dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large baking sheet; set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together flour, cheese, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add eggs, milk, green onions, melted butter, and dried tomatoes. Stir until combined.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing it for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough holds together. Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 14-inch rope. Place ropes 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet; braid ropes, pinching ends to seal.

In a small bowl, beat together egg yolk and water. Brush top of bread with egg yolk mixture.

Bake about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack; Cool completely. Makes one loaf

Italian Bread Dipping Oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon each oregano and basil
  • 2 tablespoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Crusty baguettes or Italian bread

COMBINE seasoning and olive oil on a 6-inch plate. Top with freshly ground black pepper. Dip bread into oil.

Recipe from BHG's Holiday Cooking
Photo from Lowdown from Lois

Slow Cooker Chicken w/Rosemary, Apples and Onions

  • 2 cups sliced onions 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced (I don't peel)
  • 2 pounds cut up chicken pieces (with bone), with or without skin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves (I used dried)
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cream of celery soup
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Arrange onion and apple slices in bottom of slow cooker. Place chicken pieces on top and season all over with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle rosemary over chicken.

In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and soup. Pour mixture over chicken.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Serve chicken, sauce, apples, and onions over rice.

Sandy B served this with steamed broccoli, salad and French bread with dipping oil. Rave reviews!

I can't wait to try it, because I love everything in it!