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Yummy, Southern-Style Deep Dish Pizza

Yummy, Southern-Style Deep Dish Pizza This Southern-style pizza's dough does not need yeast to rise. In fact, the dough only takes about 5 minutes to prepare. Imagine a quick and easy way to create a mouthwatering homemade pizza without the need to wait for the dough to rise. It's simply fantastic! Ingredients for the pizza crust: 2 cups of self-rising flour 2 1/2 cups of water 1 teaspoon of Splenda, or sugar 1 teaspoon of seasoning salt 1 tablespoon of olive oil Peizza sauce (to be added on top of the pizza dough before baking) Optional ingredients for the pizza toppings: Diced onion Minced garlic Oregano Basil Italian seasoning Smoked paprika Chopped bell peppers Chopped jalapeno peppers Sliced banana peppers Black olives Sliced mushrooms Canadian bacon Pepperoni Cooked Italian sausage Anchovies Shredded, cooked chicken Cooked ground beef Shredded cheese Instructions: Begin by combining 2 cups of self-rising flour, 2 1/2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of Splenda or sugar, 1 teaspo...

Catfish Stew With Potatoes and Diced Onions for a Hearty One-Pot Dinner

Catfish Stew With Potatoes and Diced Onions for a Hearty One-Pot Dinner Tender catfish, creamy potatoes, and sweet diced onions make a warm stew with very little fuss. This catfish stew with potatoes and diced onions cooks in one pot, making it a strong choice for a busy weeknight. The key is timing. Build flavor with softened onions and seasonings, simmer the potatoes until nearly tender, then add the catfish near the end. That order keeps the fish moist instead of tough. The result is an easy catfish stew with a savory broth, soft potatoes, and flaky fish in every bowl. Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Build Flavor With the Right Catfish Stew Ingredients This recipe uses a light, savory broth that lets the mild flavor of catfish shine. Butter or oil carries the seasoning, while potatoes add body and onions create the base. You can add cream, hot sauce, or extra vegetables after learning the basic method. 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, nuggets, or bonel...

Mini three-meat pizza cups

Mini three-meat pizza cups Introducing Mini Pizza Cups, a delightful recipe that is sure to satisfy the cravings of any pizza lover! These mini pizza cups are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making them a perfect activity for kids to create their own personalized pizza cups. Ingredients: 8 mini-sized flour tortillas 3/4 cup of pizza sauce 1 1/2 cups of your favorite shredded cheese Pepperoni slices Thin-cut salami slices Cooked, crumbled bacon pieces Optional Ingredients: Cooked Italian sausage Cooked breakfast sausage Cooked ground beef Scrambled eggs Sliced olives Sliced mushrooms Diced onions Minced garlic Diced bell peppers Diced jalapeño peppers Herbs Instructions: Press each mini tortilla into muffin cups. Add a teaspoon of pizza sauce to the center of each tortilla round. Sprinkle cheese on top, then add the pepperoni, salami slices, cooked, crumbled bacon pieces, and any other desired toppings. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a 375-degree oven until golde...

Easy and Delicious Pepperoni Tortilla Pizza

Easy and Delicious Pepperoni Tortilla Pizza If you're in the mood for pizza but don't have the time to make fresh pizza dough, here's another fast but delicious way to make a thin-crust pizza. I make the pepperoni tortilla pizzas on a griddle, but they can also be cooked on a pizza pan, pizza stone, or baking trays in an oven. Ingredients: 2 (10-inch) flour tortillas 1 (6-ounce) package of pepperoni 2 green onions, sniped with scissors into bite-sized pieces 1 garlic chive, sniped with scissors into bite-sized pieces About 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded 1/2 cup of Velveeta cheese, shredded or sliced thinly Any other add-ons that you may like Instructions: Lay two tortillas on top of a griddle. Add as much or as little pizza sauce as you'd like. I used about one tablespoon of sauce per tortilla. Using a spatula, smear the pizza sauce out to the edges until the tortillas are covered. Now, add 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese to ea...

Finding Inspiration in Your Kitchen: Creative Meals With What You Have

Finding Inspiration in Your Kitchen: Creative Meals With What You Have Staring into a full refrigerator and still having no idea what to cook is a common kitchen problem. Finding inspiration in your kitchen starts when you stop searching for a perfect recipe and study what is already there. Color, texture, season, memories, and small experiments can guide your next meal. Kitchen creativity grows when you notice patterns, test new pairings, and give ordinary ingredients another look. This approach helps you find cooking inspiration, create flexible meal ideas, and make better use of inspiring ingredients. You don't need rare produce or advanced skills. Use what you have, follow your tastes, accept limits, and treat each meal as a small discovery. Turn Familiar Ingredients Into Fresh Possibilities Everyday ingredients can take on new roles when you look past their usual recipes. A can of beans might become a spread, salad topping, soup base, or crisp skillet filling. Observation gi...

Open-Faced Pizza Omelet

Open-Faced Pizza Omelet This scrumptious omelet is an excellent choice for a satisfying breakfast or any other time when you yearn for a simple yet delightful meal. Ingredients: 4 large farm-fresh eggs 1/4 cup of your preferred cheese 8 to 10 slices of pepperoni 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning salt Cooking spray or a small amount of canola oil Optional ingredients: Cooked breakfast sausage Chopped cooked bacon Rinsed and chopped spinach or other leafy greens Instructions: Begin by cracking the eggs into a bowl. Whisk the eggs vigorously until they are well beaten and the yolks and whites are fully combined. Sprinkle the onion powder, smoked paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and seasoning salt into the beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. (I used a 6-inch s...

Best Practices for the Food Prepper: Build a Safe, Practical Emergency Food Supply

Best Practices for the Food Prepper: Build a Safe, Practical Emergency Food Supply A full pantry can still fail on day one of a power outage if meals need refrigeration, cooking fuel, or clean water. The goal of a food prepper is to build a safe system that provides useful nutrition during food shortages, severe weather, evacuations, supply disruptions, and financial strain. Good emergency food storage starts with household needs. It also depends on smart buying, safe storage, pantry rotation, clean water, and practice. The right plan includes food prepper supplies for no-cook meals, long-term food storage, shelf-stable meals, cooking limits, special diets, and likely local emergencies. Food Prepper Planning Starts With Household Needs Calculate Food, Water, and Calorie Requirements Count the people, pets, meals, and days your supply must cover. Keep drinking water separate from water needed for cooking, handwashing, dishwashing, infant care, and hygiene. Ready.gov commonly uses ...