February 2013

Ingredients

• 1 (6.5-ounce) package pizza dough mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)

• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 1 cup chunky tomato sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or more if needed

• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 1/3 cup frozen chopped green pepper, thawed (recommended: PictSweet)

• 1/3 cup frozen chopped onion, thawed (recommended: Ore-Ida)

• 1/2 pound pre-peeled medium shrimp

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a medium mixing bowl combine pizza crust, Cajun seasoning, and hot water until well moistened. Beat 20 times to form a dough.

3. Let sit while you make the sauce.

4. In small mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, hot sauce, and garlic; set aside. Press dough into a 12-inch circle on a baking sheet with floured fingers. Spread sauce onto dough evenly, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with cheese, peppers, onions, and shrimp.

5. Bake in preheated oven 12 to 17 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

6. Slice and serve.

Makes 4 servings, Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Batter:

1/2 cup butter (1 stick) melted
1 3/4 cup buttermilk
3 eggs, separated (save both)
1 tsp vanilla extract

280g flour (1 3/4 cup)
90g sugar (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Toppings:

Whipped cream:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbl sugar

Fruit
Maple syrup

How to make Buttermilk Waffles

1. Whisk egg yolks, then add vanilla, buttermilk and butter while whisking. 2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.  Mix well. 3. Add liquids to the dry ingredients.  Whisk well to combine. 4. Beat eggs whites until they form stiff peaks. 5. Fold 1 cup of the egg whites into batter. 6. Fill your waffle maker.  This recipe makes about 10-12 waffles. 7. To make fresh whipped cream, add sugar to the heavy cream, beat well until the desired consistency. 8. Add fresh fruit, drizzle with maple syrup and dollop with whipped cream.