SANDRA'S 15-MINUTE INDIVIDUAL ROMA PIZZA

When faced with preparing lunch for myself today,

this is the end result; a flavorful mini roma pizza that turned out fabulously well....

Serving: (1)

Prep: 5 Mins.

Bake: 10 Mins.

INGREDIENTS:

Roma Pizza:

1 (7” round) store-bought Mama Mary’s Gourmet Pizza Crust

2 teaspoons, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EEVO), divided

2 tablespoons, crumbled goat cheese, divided

2 Heaping teaspoons, Jarred, basil pesto sauce

4 Jarred, kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise

2 Jarred, halve sliced sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, roughly chopped

4 Jarred, marinated quartered artichokes in olive oil, quartered

Greens (to wilt over hot pizza):

Small handful, baby spinach and arugula mix

Slight drizzle with: EEVO, Balsamic Vinegar, Agave ~ Including a bit of Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper ~ Toss and set aside.

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place pizza crust atop baking sheet.  Brush surface, including edges, very lightly with EEVO. Leave ¼” edge of crust free of toppings, while smearing inside crust with basil pesto. Sprinkle lightly with a layer of goat cheese, all of the kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes.  Sprinkle, again, with a bit more goat cheese.  Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove hot pizza from oven and immediately add dressed greens on top, along with a final sprinkle of goat cheese.  Cut into quarters, and serve ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA’S HORSEY VENISON BURGERS and FRESH TOMATO BASIL SOUP

This is a wonderful burger 
made with left-over roast, 
i.e., venison, moose, or beef...

Servings: (2)
Prep: 10 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Horsey Sauce:
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish (I use Extra Hot)
2 teaspoons chili sauce

***Venison Burgers:
2 sesame buns, toasted
8 fresh organic arugula leaves
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 oz. prepared venison roast, thinly sliced, and warmed (or moose, or beef)
1 roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 thin onion slice, cut in half and separated

A fresh tasting and 
velvety textured 
Fresh Tomato Basil Soup

--Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
is a perfect accompaniment



METHOD

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, horseradish, and chili sauce, until smooth, and set aside.

Toast 2 sesame seed buns halved (I do so with the bagel setting on my toaster to only toast the inside, or do so under the oven broiler).

Meanwhile, sprinkle the sliced venison roast meat with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat the meat in a microwavable dish on high for 30 seconds.

Place 1-1/2 teaspoons of sauce onto all four bun halves. On the two bottom halves, equally place on top of the sauce the hot meat, tomato slices, thinly sliced onions, and arugula leaves. Place the top bun over each of them. Serve burgers with hot Fresh Tomato Basil Soup. – Enjoy!

SANDRA’S FRESHLY-SHAVED PEAR and ARUGULA SALAD

A very refreshing and scrumptious salad...

Servings: (2)
Prep: 10 Mins. |
Stand: 5 Mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS

***Salad:
2 cups arugula, roughly torn
1 fresh pear, cored, cut into quarters, and shaved with a peeler (or thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey

***Toppings:
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste

METHOD

In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and honey until emulsified. Add the arugula, shaved pear, and dried cranberries; gently tossing to combine. Let stand 5 minutes for flavors to meld.

Place the pine nuts into a small dry skillet over medium heat, and toast until fragrant and lightly browned, for about 3 minutes.

Arrange salad evenly amongst 2 serving plates, and top equally with toasted pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and then sprinkle each with desired amount of kosher salt, and ground pepper.

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Tip:  I always have a variety of nuts in my freezer to have on hand, and freezing them keeps them from spoiling because they contain a lot of oils.