I survived yet another Black Friday. I’m sore and exhausted but I made it through. I apologize for not having the time to get around and visit everyone in the past week and answer your e-mails. I plan on doing little more than resting today. I’m sure that my body will thank me later.
We have three winners of the Progresso giveaway!
I’ll be getting in touch with each of you today to get the needed information to send out your gift baskets.
It was wonderful to hear what everyone was making for Thanksgiving dinner. There were so many different cultures and traditions represented. Thanks to you. my great readers…I’ve picked up a few ideas for next year. After the craziness of my season I think that I’ll be borrowing from Dawn and her new tradition of visiting their favorite Chinese restaurant for their holiday dinner. The stress of putting dinner together and then going to work at 3 AM the next morning was much to stressful for me. I think we will be doing our actual Thanksgiving dinner a few days after the holiday next year.
Are most of you dining on leftovers this weekend? I can’t do it…really I can’t. Two days of turkey and trimmings and I’m finished! Today I will be getting rid of the leftovers and making something simple and fresh.
Spinach, Apple and Sausage Pizza. Now doesn’t that look better than a leftover turkey sandwich? I finally found a pizza dough that Phil and I can agree on. Thin enough to make Phil happy and sturdy enough to suit my tastes.
Pizza Crust (New York Style)
2/3 cup water (110 °F )
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 ounce fast rise yeast
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine water and sugar in small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
Combine flour, yeast and salt in mixer bowl.
Stir in water mixture.
Mix with the dough hook attachment until mixture forms soft dough.
Knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
Place dough in medium bowl coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Turn dough in bowl so top is coated with cooking spray; cover with towel or plastic wrap.
Let rise in warm place 20 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down; place on lightly floured surface and knead about 2 minutes or until smooth.
Pat dough into flat disc about 7 inches in diameter.
Let rest a few minutes.
Pat and gently stretch dough from edges until dough seems to not stretch anymore.
Let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
Continue patting and stretching until will fit your 12-14" pizza pan.
Spray pizza pan with nonstick spray.
Press dough into pan.
Preheat oven to 475 F.
Add your favorite sauce and toppings and bake in the bottom rack of the oven until lightly browned and crisp.
I hope that everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend and that you recover quickly from the hustle and bustle of the holiday! Have a slice of pizza…it will make you feel so much better!
