YUMMY Cauliflower Crust Pizza With Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, and Mozzarella

 

Crust:

2 C grated cauliflower (about 1/2 a head)

1 egg, beaten

2 Tbsp mixture of Italian herbs

Dash of sea salt

1 C Grated Mozzarella Cheese

1 T Minced garlic

1 T. Chopped red hot peppers or Jalapenos

Toppings & Sauce : 

Pizza Sauce (White or Red)

1/2 C of grated mozzarella

2 T Minced Garlic Red Chili Pepper Flakes

1Medium Size Heirloom Tomatoes (Sliced)

Chopped basil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

2. Grate the cauliflower with a cheese grater

3. Place 2 C of grated cauliflower into a clean, thin dish towel. Microwave the cauliflower for 8 minutes and get all the access water with a cheese cloth

4. Place the dry cauliflower into a bowl, add egg and spices

5. Mix everything together

6. Place the cauliflower “dough” onto a pizza pan with parchment paper. Spread the dough and make it is about 1/2 inch thick. (If it's too thin, it will not hold together and will fall apart)

7. Bake the crust for 25 to 30 minutes

8. Remove crust from the oven

9. Add pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, garlic and red chili pepper flakes

10. Bake the pizza for another 10-15 minutes and add fresh chopped basil 

Enjoy & be creative with your favorite toppings!!! :) 

Brussels Sprouts, Turkey Bacon Ends, & Balsamic Vinegar

Who loves Brussels Sprouts? I do!! I often love the oddest foods and a lot of people think only old people eat Brussels Sprouts. I must admit that they don't exactly have the best aromas and not everyone is very fond of the smell. However, I think if you have a good recipe it can definitely change peoples minds about Brussels Sprouts. I know my guests were asking for seconds and thirds! :)

1 Pounds of Brussels Sprouts
2 T. Minced Garlic
1 1/2 C. Sliced Cabbage
3/4 C. Chopped Turkey Bacon Ends
1 T. Olive oil
2 T. Balsamic vinegar
Salt
Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes

1. Wash and chop Brussels Sprouts in half
2. Place Brussels Sprouts in a baking dish or cast iron skillet
3. Add sliced cabbage and minced garlic
4. Mix the vegetables together with olive oil
5. Add chopped turkey bacon ends over the vegetables
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 20-30 minutes (Until the Brussels Sprouts turn brown & Bacon is cooked)
7. Once everything is cooked, drizzle 1 1/2 to 2 T. of Balsamic vinegar
8. Add Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Vegetarian Burger

 

 Lately, I've been attempting to reduce meat in my diet. Before you think "I'm crazy", the reason I have been reducing meat in my diet is because I tend to get a reaction after any meals that has meat in it. I would either get really tired or fatigued. Mainly with red meat! After shopping at the Farmer's Market last Sunday, I realized I had a lot of lentils in my pantry and a package of tofu. So I decided to give some home made vegetarian burgers a try! The tofu & beans definitely gives it a "meat like" appearance and is very hearty. I hope everyone enjoys these burgers as much as I did with my friends! :) Happy Sunday!! ~ J. Chan

1 Large Onion (Chopped)

2 Carrots Chopped

3 T Chopped Garlic

1 Bundle of fresh Chives (Chopped)

1 1/2 Cup of Oatmeal flour ( You can make the flour by blending it in a food processor)

2 1/2 Cups Cooked Lentils

1 Can of Black Beans

1 Cup of chopped walnuts (Note: Chop the nuts in a food processor)

1 Cup of chopped Almonds

2 Jalapenos Chopped

1 Package of Extra Firm Tofu (Chopped into extra small cubes)

3 Eggs (If you're vegan you can use flaxseed as a substitute)

2 T Curry Spice

Salt and pepper

Olive oil

1. Saute onion, carrots, garlic, chives, lentils, salt, pepper, and black beans together

2. Add 1 T of Curry spice and chopped jalapenos

3. Cook for 5-8 minutes and set aside

4. Heat ¼ cup oil on a pan and add chopped tofu with 1 T of Curry

5. Let it cook for 5-8 minutes. Set aside the tofu and let it cool

6. Once everything is cooled, mix all the ingredients together in the bowl including the chopped walnuts, almonds, and oatmeal flour

7. Add 3 eggs into the mixture until everything is blended

8. Heat oven at 400 degrees

9. Grease a 9X13 pan or glass dish

10. Divide mixture into patties and place them in your baking dish/pan

11. Cook 10 minutes on each side and let it cool

12. Once the patties are cooled down you can place them in burger buns or pita bread with your choice of vegetables and condiments