Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Annie's Flat Bread

Annie's Flat Bread
from: my lovely sister

flat bread
2c flour
3/4 c warm water
2 T olive oil
2 1/4 t (1 packet) yeast
1/2 t salt (estimate)
1/4 t sugar(estimate)

put the yeast into water & sprinkle sugar on top.  mix flour, oil, water mixture, & salt for about 1-2 minutes in mixer (i use my food processor- get one beck, it's worth it)
let raise 30 min.
spray cookie sheet with pam (do this or it's a pain in the buttocks)
split dough in half and make each into a rectangular shape
 bake 400* for 10-12 minutes ( i usually only do it for 10)

tuscan flat bread
pesto
spinach
chicken (I butterfly the breasts then marinate with greek seasoning and sundried tomato vinegarette, then I grill it)
queso fresco (crumbled)
sundried tomatoes (i rinse the oil off and chop into little pieces)

spread pesto on cooked bread, add spinach & sundried tomatoes.  then add chicken and top with queso fresco.  bake at 350 or under low broiler until the cheese melts.


California Club flat bread
avacados
tomatos (sliced thin)
chicken
shredded lettuce
ranch dressing
bacon pieces
mozzarella cheese

slice chicken and layer on cooked bread, crumble bacon on top.  cover with shredded cheese & bake at 350 or under low broiler until cheese is done.  LET COOL COMPLETELY!!!!!! top with avacados(I sprinkle salt over these), & tomatoes.  mix lettuce with a small amount of ranch (1/8 c) toss well and add more if you need to.  DON'T mix the ranch and lettuce until right before you serve or it gets yucky.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Honey Grilled Chicken Breasts

Honey Grilled Chicken Breasts
Susan Smith


1/4 c. fresh juice from an orange
3 Tbls. honey
2 Tbls. fresh juice from a lemon
2 Tbls. soy sauce
1 Tbls. minced fresh ginger
1 Tbls. minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Mix ingredients in plastic zip lock bag - add chicken and mix around.  Cover and marinate in frig for 4 hours or overnight.  Bring to room temp before grilling.  Brush with sauce 1/2 way through cooking. This is one of our favorites!