Monday, June 30, 2014

Itailan Infused Olive Oil

This oil is easy to do and ready in 5 minutes. You can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days after you make it. This recipe makes a great dipping sauce or dressing and is great to take as a hostess gift!

Ingredients
  • 6 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 Sprigs of Fresh Oregano
  • 1 1/2 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garlic Fans: Add 1 clove minced Garlic. It's great without it, but if you love garlic this is an added treat!

Directions
  1. Place all herbs in a glass jar or cup that can hold 8 ounces (best to have something with a lid)
  2. Add garlic if using it.
  3. Slowly pour the oil over the herbs. If you're clumsy like me, use a funnel!
  4. Cover and shake back and forth a few times (or stir gently if you have no lid)
  5. Use and Enjoy!

Refrigerate any remaining oil (but odds are you'll use it all, it's that good!)

In-A-Pinch Pizza Dough

This is a fast pizza dough recipe with no rising required. Great when you're in a pinch!

Ingredients
  • 3 C of the Flour of your choosing
  • 1 Package of Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar (or white sugar if you prefer)
  • 1 C Warm Water
  • Italian Seasoning if you'd like to spice it up a bit

Directions

 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the olive oil and water.
Knead slightly to mix.
Spread out the dough by hand onto a pizza pan.
Top with anything you like (or just a little olive oil and garlic for garlic bread)
Bake for 20-25 minutes.