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Pizza Oven Dough
Lunch Italian

Pizza Oven Dough

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
615 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer until sugar is dissolved. Add bread flour, olive oil, and salt. Knead using the dough hook attachment until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cover dough and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Punch dough gently to deflate. Divide into 2 pieces on a lightly floured surface. Shape into balls; cover with a damp cloth and let rest, 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Flatten or stretch out dough to desired thickness.

By Rob Egbert

Favorite Basil Tomato Soup
Lunch Italian

Favorite Basil Tomato Soup

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together tomatoes and chicken broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in basil and sugar; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until basil is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir cream into tomato mixture; add butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes more.

By JulieO

Bread Machine Pizza Dough
Lunch Italian

Bread Machine Pizza Dough

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beer, butter, sugar, salt, flour, and yeast in a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough setting and press Start.
  2. 2 Remove dough from bread machine when cycle is complete. Roll or press dough to cover a prepared pizza pan. Brush lightly with olive oil. Cover and let stand for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Spread desired sauce and toppings on top of dough.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned and crispy on the outside, about 24 minutes.

By Kim

Cannellini Shrimp Salad
Lunch Italian

Cannellini Shrimp Salad

2.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, cilantro, basil, and tarragon until well blended. You may adjust these seasonings to your personal preference.
  2. 2 In a separate bowl, toss together the beans, tomato, onion, and shrimp. Pour dressing over salad, and toss again to coat.
  3. 3 Cover and refrigerate several hours, or overnight, to develop flavors.

By P-Pok

Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad
Lunch Italian

Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with garlic, sugar, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Roast tomatoes in the preheated oven until they begin to turn brown and the juices become thick and sticky, about 2 hours. Let tomatoes cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Place tomato halves and slices of mozzarella cheese onto a serving platter, alternating tomatoes and cheese to make an attractive pattern; sprinkle salad with basil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar.

By Jackie

Spicy Italian Salad
Lunch Italian

Spicy Italian Salad

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium container with a lid, mix canola oil, tarragon vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard, and garlic. Cover, and shake until well blended. Place artichoke hearts in mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, black olives, green olives, cucumber, and Romano cheese. Season with pepper. Pour in artichoke and marinade mixture; toss to coat.

By Diane Sniffen

Chef John's Tomato Sauce
Lunch Italian

Chef John's Tomato Sauce

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, onion, celery, and a pinch of salt into a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, pour tomatoes with juice into a large bowl and use your hands to crush tomatoes until they look puréed. Set aside.
  3. 3 Mix garlic into vegetable mixture in the saucepan; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, anchovy paste, white wine vinegar, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Increase heat to medium; cook and stir just until liquid has evaporated.
  4. 4 Mix in tomato paste until incorporated. Stir in hand-crushed tomatoes and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors meld, about 1 1/2 hours. Add a little water as sauce cooks down to reach desired consistency.

By John Mitzewich

Fabulous Zucchini Grinders
Lunch Italian

Fabulous Zucchini Grinders

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make marinara sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat (see Cook's Note). Add garlic, basil and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for a minute or two until fragrant. Stir in sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour in tomatoes with their juices and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree until smooth in food processor or blender.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each sandwich roll. Cover zucchini with about 1/4 cup marinara sauce per roll. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella. Close the rolls, and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bread is heated through, rolls are soft, and cheese is melted.

By your mom

Savory Panettone
Lunch Italian

Savory Panettone

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
645 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat eggs and salt lightly in a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir 1/2 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons lukewarm milk, yeast, and sugar together in a bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix tipo 00 and bread flours together in a bowl. Make a well in the center. Add beaten eggs and yeast mixture. Mix together with a fork. Add water and mix again to form a sticky ball. Knead butter into the dough a little bit at a time.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead vigorously until smooth, about 10 minutes. Place in a lightly floured bowl, cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rest in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  5. 5 Turn dough out on a floured surface. Stretch out one piece and fold it over the top. Repeat with another section of dough, working your way around the circle. Place dough in a paper panettone mold. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until dough reaches the rim of the mold, about 2 hours.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill a baking dish with some water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven to keep the panettone moist as it bakes.
  7. 7 Brush the top of the panettone with some milk and place the mold on a flat baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Pierce the side, near the bottom, with 2 long wooden skewers that will stick out the other side. Flip the panettone gently and set the skewers on the rim of a tall pot. Cool panettone upside down so it doesn't collapse, at least 5 hours.
  9. 9 Mix tuna and mayonnaise together in a bowl until smooth. Blend olives, olive oil, anchovy fillets, and capers in another bowl until smooth. Mix cream cheese and ham together in a third bowl.
  10. 10 Remove skewers gently from the panettone and slice lengthwise to obtain 6 slices, including the top. Lay the bottom slice on a serving plate; spread with tuna mixture. Cover with shrimp and lettuce. Press second slice on top; add third slice. Spread olive mixture on top and cover with mozzarella cheese. Press fourth slice on top; add fifth slice. Spread cream cheese mixture on top and cover with prosciutto. Cover with the top slice.
  11. 11 Wrap panettone in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Slice into wedges from top to bottom.

By SilviaG

Fruit Leather
Lunch American

Fruit Leather

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
300 min
Total
320 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with a layer of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
  2. 2 In the container of a blender, combine the sugar, lemon juice, apple and pear. Cover and puree until smooth.
  3. 3 Spread evenly on the prepared pan. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven.
  4. 4 Bake for 5 to 6 hours, leaving the door to the oven partway open. Fruit is dry when the surface is no longer tacky and you can tear it like leather.
  5. 5 Roll up on the parchment paper or plastic wrap and store in an airtight jar.
  6. 6 Cut into strips and enjoy.

By AURORAROSE

Deviled Egg Salad with Romaine
Lunch

Deviled Egg Salad with Romaine

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk sugar, mayonnaise, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if dressing is too thick. Refrigerate dressing until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Place romaine lettuce in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Arrange eggs around the lettuce and season with paprika.

By Seahorsie

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad
Lunch

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

By RHOV

Best Banana Yogurt Bread
Lunch

Best Banana Yogurt Bread

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Combine 1 cup sugar and butter in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in flour and allspice gradually until batter is blended. Fold in bananas and banana-flavored yogurt.
  3. 3 Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. 4 Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and cloves together in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

By betsysmom

Can't Tell They're Low-Fat Brownies
Lunch

Can't Tell They're Low-Fat Brownies

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  2. 2 Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add baby food, eggs, oil, and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.

By Roberta Tripp

Creamy Peanut Towers
Lunch

Creamy Peanut Towers

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Butter a slice of white bread. Spread peanut butter on the bread over the layer of butter. Sprinkle sugar over the top of the peanut butter layer.
  2. 2 Place a slice of wheat bread on top of the white bread and repeat the layering of butter, peanut butter and sugar. Top the wheat bread with a slice of white bread.
  3. 3 Cut the layered slices into 9 pieces. Insert toothpicks into the pieces and serve.

By Marc Rimmer

Grilled Chocolate Sandwich
Lunch

Grilled Chocolate Sandwich

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spread half the butter on one piece of French bread; place butter-side down into warm skillet. Sprinkle bread with chocolate chips; cook until chocolate begins to melt and bread is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Spread remaining butter on second piece of bread. Place bread butter-side up on top of melted chocolate. Flip the sandwich and cook until bread is browned on other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

By Adrienne Gauthier

Vanilla Crescents with Nutella® hazelnut spread
Lunch

Vanilla Crescents with Nutella® hazelnut spread

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Split the vanilla bean lengthwise with a knife; scrape out seeds or use 2 teaspoons vanilla extract if desired.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla seeds/extract; stir in flour and almond flour until dough comes together. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take small amount of dough and roll into crescent shape; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  4. 4 Repeat with remaining dough to make 16 cookies.
  5. 5 Bake on center rack for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven; let cool completely on baking sheet.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, scoop Nutella® hazelnut spread into a small bowl set over small pan of boiling water; let stand for about 5 minutes or until softened. Dip half of each cookie into Nutella® hazelnut spread; let stand for about 20 minutes or until cool.

By Nutella hazelnut spread

Ham Pineapple Sandwiches
Lunch

Ham Pineapple Sandwiches

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan, combine the pineapple and sugar. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool. When cool, stir in the walnuts.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese to soften, then stir in enough milk to make it easy to spread. Blend in the pineapple mixture. This part can be made the day before if you like.
  3. 3 Spread about 2 tablespoons of the pineapple mixture onto one side of 12 slices of bread. Top each one of these with 5 thin slices of ham. Top with remaining bread slices.

By TERIJH

Oatmeal Crackers
Lunch

Oatmeal Crackers

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place the rolled oats into a blender or the work bowl of a food processor, and pulse several times to grind them into coarse flour. Stir the oat flour together with whole wheat flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour in the water and olive oil, and mix to form a soft dough. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, and roll out 1/8-inch thick. Using a knife, partially slice through the dough in desired shapes.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until just barely brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. Allow to cool completely on baking sheet before breaking along score lines into individual crackers.

By JKN