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Monday, December 13, 2010

Peppers, Onions, Garlic. 'Nough said.

Meal of the month is Chicken Garlic Pizza.  (I really want to make some again as I type this.)  Preheat oven to 350˚F and please wipe off your kitchen work space before beginning.  And, use that veggie cleaner -- FYI, if you're worried about the $, you only use a few drops at a time so it lasts for a very long time.

Yeast-Free GF dough:
-1.5 cups of gluten free all purpose flour OR 1/3 coconut flour and 1.25 cups of gluten free all purpose flour for a higher fiber content
-1 tbs of baking powder
-2 tsp of xanthum gum (or guar gum)
-(add about 1 tbs of Italian Seasoning for a more flavorful crust)
-little less than 1/2 tsp salt (too much salt is not a friendly food)
-1/2 cups water
-2 tbs oil grape seed oil (or desired food oil), plus more for brushing

Mix all dry ingredients first with wire whisk.  Next, add the water and oil.  Place a very thin coat of oil on pan.  Flatten out dough to desired size and thickness.  It averages out to a medium size pizza.  Now brush the oil around the edge of the crust as well as underneath it.  Set aside.

Now for the heart of the pizza!
Part 1. Place in skillet:
-2 tbs butter (I usually let the butter melt before adding the other goods)
-2 cloves (or more!) garlic
-2-3 tbs green onion
-1/2 large red onion
-1 red and/or green pepper
-splash of grape seed oil
-generous helping of basil and cilantro

Make sure all of your ingredients are cut up fairly small.  Saute all ingredients together until onions are somewhat translucent.  When done, quickly scrape all contents of pan, with heat proof spatula, into a bowl.  Cover and place in fridge while the rest of the pizza is prepped.

Part 2. Cut 2-3 chicken breasts into small pieces (think bite size here).  Fill pan with about an inch of water.  When the water boils, add chicken pieces.  Let them boil until the chicken turns white (do not overcook!).

Okay, return to your pizza dough and grab your choice of cheese (I used goat Gouda).  Grate a small layer of cheese over the dough.  Next, add the sauce (that stuff in the fridge) and another layer of cheese.  Place chicken on top.  Now, grate as much cheese as you want.

Cook pizza in oven for 20 minutes, or until edge of pizza begins to brown.

Have a salad while it cools and viola!  Great food.


This picture isn't the greatest, but you the point right? :o)


QUICK FOOD:
And by quick I mean 15-30 minutes, because flash burning unidentifeid objects (known as TV Dinners) in a little magic box is a disgusting option.  Oh, not an option. Okay then.

Saute up some chicken pieces.  While the pan sizzles on medium (don't forget to stir it!), quickly cut up desired amount of green and red peppers and an onion into large, yet bite-able, pieces.  Don't forget to mince some garlic too!  After chicken is eatabe-lish (no more pink), throw in the veggies and some spices -- I'm finding that oregano or basil works well.  Cover pan whenever you are not stirring.  If your pan lacks a lid, a piece of aluminum foil works well.  About 10 minutes later serve with rice or pasta.  OR, place in some tortillas and add some hot sauce or more spices.  Instant fajita!

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