Makes 20 Mini Pita Pizzassuper_bowl_snacks_mini_pita_pizzas (3 of 3)

These Pita Pizza Bites are simple yet delicious and will round out your Superbowl menu perfectly.  These bite size pizzas have prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and a homemade tomato sauce.  Enjoy!


Ingredients

  • 20 mini pitas
  • about 4 large fresh mozzarella balls, sliced into 5 slices
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded
  • 10 slices of prosciutto
  • 5 large basil leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce (see below for recipe)


Directions

  1. Place the pitas on a baking sheet.
  2. Dollop 1/2 of a Tablespoon of sauce on each pita.
  3. Top each pita with a slice of mozzarella and 1 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.
  4. Broil in your oven on high for 2-4 minutes, watching to make sure they don’t burn.
  5. Top each pita with 1/2 a slice of prosciutto and sprinkle with basil.
  6. Serve.


Pizza Sauce Ingredients

  • 1, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • pinch of salt


Pizza Sauce Directions

  1. Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium sauté pan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and smash tomatoes with the back of a spoon.  Allow to simmer and reduce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Superbowl Sliders Recipe

February 4, 2010

super_bowl_snacks_sliders (2 of 3)

Makes 22 Sliders

Sliders are the perfect appetizer for the Big Game, no matter what side your friends are rooting for, these sliders will be a winner!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 oz or 1 cup ground sausage
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, I use Mr. Vinegar’s vinegar
  • salt
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups yellow onion, sliced 1/4inch thik
  • cheddar or swiss cheese, sliced,1 inch squares
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sweet relish
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar (I prefer Mr. Vinegar’s Red Wine vinegar)
  • 22 Hawaiian sweet rolls


Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 375°.
  2. In a mixing bowl mix together beef, sausage, onion, Worcestershire, garlic vinegar and pinch of salt.
  3. Scoop into 18-22 large golf ball size balls and pat down into patties.  Keep wrapped in plastic in the fridge until ready to cook.
  4. In a medium sauté pan over medium/high heat add olive oil and onions. Allow to caramelize for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sugar, vinegar and a pinch of salt.  Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
  6. When ready, heat a large heavy bottomed skillet over high heat.  Salt and pepper both sides of each burger and when the skillet is  hot spray with cooking spray and a add the burgers.  (Don’t over crowd, work in batches if needed).
  7. Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side to get a nice crust and place on a baking sheet and top with cheese.
  8. Once all of the sliders have been seared, place them in the oven for about 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°.
  9. Slice each roll in half and spread the top and bottom with the mayo sauce.
  10. Place a patty on each roll and top with caramelized onions.
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How to Peel Garlic

January 4, 2010


Quick Garlic Peeling Technique
Peeling garlic can a bit tricky, but with the right technique is can be done quickly and easily.


Remove one clove from the head of garlic. how-to-peel-garlic (2 of 7)
Place the flat side of a wide knife on top of the clove (the blade should be horizontal and not facing up. how-to-peel-garlic (3 of 7)
With the palm of your had smash the knife in the garlic clove. how-to-peel-garlic (4 of 7)
Remove the knife and peel back the papery skin. how-to-peel-garlic (6 of 7)
Discard the skin.
Now you are ready to use your garlic.

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How to Select the Best Clove of Garlic:

  • Tight Heads. You want to make sure that the heads of garlic are compact and held tightly together.
  • No Green Sprouts. Sprouting garlic is an indication that it is been there awhile, steer clear.
  • Firm When Squeezed. Make sure the clove of garlic is firm to ensure freshness.


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