Steak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza

August 4, 2015 Leave a Comment
Steak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza

Steak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza

This recipe, Steak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza, came from Diabetic Living Online.

 

Steak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza Recipe

 

Streak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza

Non-stick cooking spray

8 sheets frozen phyllo dough (18×14 inch rectangles), thawed

½ of a small red onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. olive oil or canola oil

8 oz. button mushrooms, sliced

12 oz. boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin bite-size strips

¼ cup snipped fresh herbs such as tarragon, rosemary, basil, oregano and/or parsley

Or

1 Tbsp. dried herbs, such as tarragon, rosemary, basil oregano and/or parsley

¼ tsp. black pepper

1/8 tsp. salt

¾ shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)

 

Preheat oven to 370 F.  Lightly coat a large baking sheet with nonstick spray.  Place one phyllo sheet on baking sheet.  Lightly coat phyllo with nonstick spray. Top with second sheet; lightly coat with nonstick spray.  Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets.  Roll up phyllo edges to form a rim.  Bake for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.  Add mushrooms.  Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.  Remove mixture from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet cook steak for 2 to 3 minutes until meat is slightly pink in the center, stirring occasionally.  Stir in herbs and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Remove from heat.

Top phyllo with the meat mixture, mushroom mixture, and the cheese.  Bake for 10 minutes more or until phyllo is golden brown and cheese is melted.

 

(Recipe for Steak and Mushroom Phyllo Pizza, Diabetic Living, 2015)

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Buffalo Wing Poppers

April 11, 2015 Leave a Comment
Buffalo Wing Poppers

Buffalo Wing Poppers

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

The taste of buffalo wings and peppers poppers pair up in this appealing appetizer.  It will disappear fast-so make a double batch, and have copies of the recipe handy.

            Barbara Nowakowsk                                                                     Mesa, Arizona

 

Buffalo Wing Poppers Recipe

 

Buffalo Wing Poppers

20 jalapeno Peppers

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1 ½ cups (6 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup diced cooked chicken

½ cup blue cheese salad dressing

½ cup buffalo wing sauce

 

Cut peppers in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds.  In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pipe or stuff into pepper halves.

Place in a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.  Bake, uncovered, at 325 F. for 20-25 minutes.

40 appetizers

 

(Recipe for Buffalo Wing Poppers was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Calzone Pinwheels

December 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Calzone Pinwheels

Calzone Pinwheels

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Once you try these mini-sized calzones, you may never go back to the large ones.  Not only do these pretty bites take advantage of convenient refrigerator crescent rolls, but they can be made ahead and popped in the oven right before company arrives.  No one can eat just one and people love the cheesy, fresh taste!

             Lisa Smith                                                                                           Bryan, Ohio

Calzone Pinwheels Recipe

 

Calzone Pinwheels

½ cup ricotta cheese

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

¼ tsp. salt

½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

½ cup diced pepperoni

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh mushrooms

¼ cup finely chopped green pepper

2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion

1 package (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls

1 jar (14 oz.) pizza sauce, warmed

 

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, Italian seasoning and salt.  Stir in the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, green pepper and onion.  Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations.

Spread cheese mixture over each rectangle to within ¼ inch pf edges.  Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal.  Cut each into four slices.

Place cut side down on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 F. for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm with pizza sauce.  Refrigerate leftovers.            16 appetizers

 

(Recipe for Calzone Pinwheels was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

November 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins!  We all love the recipe because it is warm and comforting.  It’s so easy to put together.  It’s so easy to put together on a cool fall evening after a day of work or raking leaves.

        Mandy Howison                                                                              Renfrew, Pennsylvania

 

Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti Recipe

Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

1 package (8 oz.) manicotti shells

1 container (15 oz.) ricotta shells

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup canned pumpkin

2 egg yolks

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

1 jar (24 oz.) garlic spaghetti sauce

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Cook manicotti shells according to package directions for al dente.  Drain.

In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, pumpkin, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks and nutmeg.  Spoon into manicotti.

Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.  Top with stuffed manicotti.  Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.  Bake, covered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.         7 serving

 

(Recipe for Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

November 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

This satisfying pasta bake is quick to make and will please young and old alike.  Add a salad and breadsticks, and you’re ready for company.

              Betty Rabe                                                                          Mahtomedi, Minnesota

 

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti  Recipe

Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti

8 oz. uncooked spaghetti, broken into thirds

1 egg

½ cup milk

½ tsp. salt

½ lb. ground beef

½ lb. Johnsonville Mild Ground Italian Sausage

1 small onion, chopped

¼ cup chopped green pepper

1 jar (14 oz.) meatless spaghetti sauce

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 to 2 cups (4 to 8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

Preheat oven to 350 F.   Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat egg, milk and salt.  Drain spaghetti; add egg mixture and toss to coat.  Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

In a large skillet, cook beef, sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer “PINK”; drain.  Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce.  Spoon over the spaghetti mixture.

Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.  Sprinkle with the cheese.  Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.             4-6 servings

 

(Recipe for Mozzarella Baked Spaghetti was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Greek Herb Ratatouille

August 19, 2014 Leave a Comment
Greek Herb Ratatouille

Greek Herb Ratatouille

 

When I lived in Florida, I went to a dinner at a friend’s home.  His Greek wife served a beautiful and delicious side dish the she called “Eggplant Fan” and she shared the recipe with me.  While I’ve made her version many times with great success, I was inspired by the movie Ratatouille and created this version.

             Joe Sherwood                                                                                    Tryon, Nebraska

 

Greek Herb Ratatouille Recipe

Greek Herb Ratatouille

1 small eggplant

2 small zucchini

2 small yellow summer squash

4 plum tomatoes

1 large sweet onion

½ butter, melted

½ cup minced fresh parsley

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. each dried thyme, oregano, tarragon and basil

½ tsp. dried rosemary, crushed

½ tsp. pepper

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

Cut vegetables into ¼ inch thick slices.

In a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, layer the eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomatoes and onion.  In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, garlic and seasonings; pour over vegetables.   Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Bake, uncovered at 375 F. for 35 minutes.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Serve with a slotted spoon.    13 servings (3/4 cup each)

 

(Recipe for Greek Herb Ratatouille was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Pesto Veggie Pizza

August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Pesto Veggie Pizza

Pesto Veggie Pizza

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

A thoughtful granddaughter gave me the recipe for this wonderful pizza.  It’s delicious down to its whole wheat crust.  One bit and I’m in veggie heaven!

            Agnes Ward                                                                                       Stratford, Ontario

               

Pesto Veggie Pizza Recipe

Pesto Veggie Pizza

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped

¾ cup thinly sliced zucchini

½ cup julienned sweet yellow pepper

½ cup julienned sweet red pepper

1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

1 Tbsp. prepared pesto

1 prebaked 12 inch thin whole wheat pizza crust

1/3 cup pizza sauce

2 Tbsp. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

¼ cup sliced ripe olives

½ cup crumbled reduced-fat fete cheese

½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

 

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, sauté the mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, peppers and onion until tender.  Remove from heat; stir in pesto.

Place crust on a 12 inch pizza pan; spread with pizza sauce.  Sprinkle with Romano cheese; top with vegetable mixture and olives.  Sprinkle with feta and mozzarella.

Bake at 450 F. for 8-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and mozzarella is melted.         6 slices

 

(Recipe for Pesto Veggie Pizza was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Pepperoni Pizza Quiche

June 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
Pepperoni Pizza Quiche

Pepperoni Pizza Quiche

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I put ever-popular ingredients into a pastry crust for her appealing “pizza pie”.  One thing for sure, there’s seldom a slice left when I serve it to family or company.

              Debbie White                                                                    Williamson, West Virginia

 

Pepperoni Pizza Quiche Recipe

Pepperoni Pizza Quiche

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese, divided

4 eggs

1 ½ cup half-and-half cream

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. dried oregano

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp. pepper

1 large onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. canola oil

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

½ tsp. dried thyme

¼ tsp. sugar

1/8 tsp. dried basil

12 slices pepperoni, chopped

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

¼ cup sliced ripe olives

 

Bake unpricked pastry shell at 375 F. for 11 minutes.  Sprinkle with 2/3 cup Swiss cheese.  In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, oregano, cayenne and pepper; pour over cheese.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté, onion in oil until tender.  Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, sugar and basil.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.

Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese over quiche.  Top with the tomato mixture.  Sprinkle with the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and olives.  Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.  Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.        6-8 serving

 

(Recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Quiche was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Individual Italian Frittatas

April 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Individual Italian Frittatas

Individual Italian Frittatas

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

The Italian word “frittata” refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet.  This Italian spin with added salami, roasted sweet peppers and mozzarella is baked in a ramekin but the ending is the same delicious day or night,

          Mrs. Nancy Elliott                                                                           Houston, Texas

 

Individual Italian Frittatas Recipe

Individual Italian Frittatas

¼ cup finely chopped onion

2 tsp. olive oil

4 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped

2 thinly sliced hard salami, julienned

2 Tbsp. finely chopped roasted sweet red peppers

4 eggs

1 Tbsp. 2% milk

1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

2 tsp. tsp. minced fresh parsley

1 tsp. minced fresh chives

Dash pepper

¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Chopped fresh chives, optional

 

In a skillet, cook and stir onion over medium heat until tender.  Add mushrooms; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until tender.  Divide between two greased 8 oz. ramekins.  Top with salami and red pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced chives and pepper; pour into ramekins.  Bake at 400 F. for 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake 8-10 minutes longer or until eggs are set.  Sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.            2 servings

 

(Recipe for Individual Italian Frittatas was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce

March 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

I started making these enchiladas last year during lent.  The meatless recipe lets my family observe the season and still eat Mexican food.  When I took them to school, my co-workers couldn’t get enough.

             Mari Acedo                                                                        Chandler, Arizona

 

Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce Recipe

Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce

16 corn tortillas (6 inch)

½ cup plus 1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

2 medium, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ lbs. uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

2 cans (10 oz. each) green enchilada sauce

Fresh salsa, optional

Preheat oven to 350 F.  In a skillet, heat ½ cup oil over medium-high heat.  In batches, fry tortillas 10 seconds on each side or until pliable (DO NOT ALLOW TO CRISP).  Drain on paper towels.  Cover with foil.

In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.  Add tomatoes, onion, garlic and cumin; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until onion are tender.  Add shrimp; cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.  Stir in spinach; heat through.

Place ¼ cup shrimp mixture off-center on each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese.  Roll up and place in greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish, seam side DOWN.  Top with green enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake enchiladas, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.          8 serving

(Recipe for Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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