Quick Lunchtime Naan Bread Pizza Recipe!

April 3, 2013 By 6 Comments

Pizza Recipe

 

How many times have you meant to grab something to eat or forgot to get something ready for the kids? I know I have done that A LOT! It’s really easy to grab something like a frozen pizza, but that can be full of tons of preservatives and other artificial ingredients! The Crunchy family has been trying to eat a lot better lately, so I have been coming up with quick meal ideas like this quick naan pizza recipe! It takes literally less than a minute to put together, and it’s yummy!

Pizza Recipe

Since moving to Minneapolis, I have been able to try a few new stores that I haven’t been around before. One that I have already fallen in love with is Trader Joe’s! They have great natural foods at prices that won’t break the bank. That’s where we got this delicious garlic naan bread to make this pizza recipe! Most of their ingredients have very few artificial colors or flavors in them. I don’t know about you, but I like being able to read the ingredients on the back of the label!

Don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you? Don’t fret! You can find naan bread near the flat bread in most regular stores! To make it garlic naan bread just dust it with a little garlic powder!

Enough of my jabbering, here’s how to make this great (and easy) naan pizza recipe! Enjoy!

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Quick Lunchtime Naan Bread Pizza Recipe!

Ingredients

  • Trader Joe's Garlic Naan Bread (or other naan bread)
  • Your Favorite Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese (to taste)
  • Your Favorite Pizza Toppings

Instructions

  1. On a microwave safe plate, place a piece of naan bread.
  2. Cover with desired amount of spaghetti sauce.
  3. Then top with as much cheese as you heart desires!
  4. Finish it off with your favorite pizza toppings.
  5. Place in the microwave for approximately 30-60 seconds until cheese is bubbly.

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

March 18, 2013 By 4 Comments
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle SoupOne of my favorites soups is homemade chicken noodle soup! It’s super easy to make, and you will usually have enough left over to have soup for a few days. My family loves serving this soup with warm corn bread or crackers. (I am partial to the corn bread myself)

This recipe is a really easy crockpot recipe that you can prep in the morning and turn  on when you get home and are winding down after work and school. It only takes about an hour in the crock pot on low. Throw the muffins in the oven while you wait, and dinner is ready!

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Crock Pot Recipes: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Crock Pot Recipes: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Cartons Vegetable or Chicken Broth
  • 2 Large Bone-In Chicken Breasts
  • 3 Carrots
  • 2 Stalks of Celery
  • Bay Leaf
  • All Purpose Seasoning (to taste)
  • Bag of Dry Pasta Noodles
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cut up carrots and celery in smaller chunks.
  2. Remove skin from chicken breast, and remove from bone.
  3. Cut Chicken up in Bite sized chunks.
  4. Pour broth into crockpot, and add carrots and celery
  5. Cook chicken in a pan until just under done. Season with garlic and pepper to taste
  6. Add chicken to crockpot, and add All purpose seasoning to taste
  7. Cook on low for about 45 minutes, then add noodles.
  8. Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until noodles are tender

What is your favorite memories of homemade chicken noodle soup?

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25 Delicious Labor Day Recipes!

August 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Labor Day Recipes

Labor Day Recipes

Labor Day is the official end of summer. It means that the barbecues and the picnics will surely being saying goodbye until next year. A Labor Day party isn’t complete without some spectacular food! Here are 25 Delicious Labor Day Recipes!

Our grill has gotten quite the workout this year. Without all the rain we were able to grill almost every night for dinner. Grilled salmon, grilled chicken, grilled asparagus, grilled pineapples, grilled peachs. (Just call me Bubba Gump)

These Labor Day Recipes have everything from burgers, sides, to desserts. Anything and everything you need to make your last barbecue of the season a spectacular hit! These dishes are all fabulous, and I was absolutely starving by the time I finished putting this list together! Now onto the yummies!

Main Dishes

 

Side Dishes

Desserts

Love these recipes, and want to share. Make sure to pin the picture up top so you can easily remember how to find all these amazing recipes! Trust me, your friends will thank you.

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Amazing Spare Ribs Recipes

July 18, 2012 By 130 Comments
Dibs on My Ribs

Dibs on My RibsNothing is more summer than grilling up some amazing spare ribs! Adding the right spices and sauce add that extra needed wow to your dish and take them to the next level. This weekend my husband and I made the most fantastic ribs ever! We did it as part of the Dibs on My Ribs Recipe Contest! Before we share our recipe, check out how you can enter!

Dibs on My Ribs Contest

The contest is co-sponsored by Kraft, Tyson, and McCormick, and the National Pork Board. You can enter your own ribs recipe using McCormick Spices and Kraft BBQ sauce and win a WHOLE YEAR’S WORTH OF GROCERIES! (In the form of 12 $500 Walmart Gift Cards). I don’t know about you, but I could definitely use a year’s worth of groceries! The contest ends August 12, 2012, so make sure to get those delicious rib recipes in! Head to the Dibs on My Ribs website to enter your best rib recipes!

RIBS THAT MELT IN YOUR MOUTH

Now onto our recipe! We used a mixture of the dry-rub spices and the Kraft BBQ sauce. They were the most amazing ribs I have ever head. (Being a southern gal, I have eaten my fair share of pork ribs!) They were tender and juicy, and oh so good! I told Mr. Crunchy this was his best feat on the grill yet!

Are you ready to get started? Well, you must at least be ready to see a mouth watering rib recipe! Here’s the recipe that Mr. Crunchy, and I came up with. I am telling you it will be a hit the next time you make ribs at your house!

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Amazing Spare Ribs Recipes and Dibs On My Ribs Contest!

Amazing Spare Ribs Recipes and Dibs On My Ribs Contest!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs country style bone-in pork spare ribs
  • McCormick Dry Rub Seasonings
  • Kraft Brown Sugar BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Make sure ribs are fully defrosted, then rub the outside of the ribs with McCormick dry rub and let set for 10 minutes.
  2. Grill on the grill at medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.
  3. Baste with Kraft Honey BBQ sauce as you are cooking the ribs. The more, the better!
  4. Remove ribs from grill and let set for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Slice ribs off the bone and serve!

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Hot Dog Recipe: Garlic Cheddar Crescent Dogs, Perfect Any Time of the Year!

July 3, 2012 By 8 Comments
Crescent Dogs

Hot Dog RecipesEating a hot dog is one of my favorite things to do during the summer! Do you have to only eat them on the grill though? Heck no! We love to eat them all year round!

My whole family loves this twist on an American classic, and they are really easy to make. These Garlic Cheddar Crescent Dogs only take the time it takes to bake the crescent rolls. In addition to the cheese, there are so many ways you can dress these dogs up. Add some mustard, ketchup, chili, onions whatever you would add on your regular frankfurter! Get creative with it. Get the kids involved! In celebration of National Hot Dog month, I share with you this great recipe!

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Garlic Cheddar Crescent Dogs

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 8

Garlic Cheddar Crescent Dogs

Great take on the hot dog. Jazz it up with this simple recipe. Your family will love it

Ingredients

  • 8 hot dogs ( we prefer turkey dogs)
  • 8 crescent rolls (1 tube)
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven per the crescent rolls instructions.
  2. Spray a baking sheet and unroll the crescent rolls.
  3. Place a hot dog on top of each roll, and slit the hot dog long ways (not all the way through)
  4. Stuff each hot dog with cheddar cheese.
  5. Roll the crescent roll around the hot dog. Make sure cheese side is up.
  6. Sprinkle more cheese and garlic powder (to taste) on the top.
  7. Bake per crescent package instructions. Enjoy!

Dogs are quite possibly one of the most American foods. Obviously I love mine with lots and lots of cheese on them. This recipe is one of my favorite twists on the hot dog.

How do you like to eat your hot dog? With chili, mustard only, the works?

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Burger Recipes: Parmesan Garlic Burger

June 8, 2012 By 9 Comments
Turkey Burger Recipes

burger recipesLooking for a twist on the all American favorite burger. Everyone has burger recipes in my family, but this parmesan garlic burger recipe is sure to please/surprise them all. It’s really easy to make, plus it’s even a little better for you since it’s made with 99% lean turkey in addition to the regular ground beef. (Shhhh don’t tell them before they try it).  My family loves grilling during the hot summer months, and we are always trying new recipes like this one. It’s amazing how just a few twists make a completely new dish! These easy to make patties are sure to win everyone over at your next family get together!

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Parmesan Garlic Burgers

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 7-8 patties

4 oz burger

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 99% Lean Jennie-O ground turkey
  • 1 pound ground top sirloin
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 T McCormicks Hamburger Grillers Seasoning
  • 3 T Worcestshire Sauce
  • 2 T Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl place the ground turkey and sirloin.
  2. Add all of the other ingredients in bowl, and mix together with your hands until well blended.
  3. Grab small balls of the mixture and flatten out into patties
  4. You should have about 7-8 patties when they are all flattened out.
  5. Preheat outdoor grill on high for about five minutes
  6. Cook burgers about 5 minutes on each side until desired level of doneness
  7. Serve on a whole wheat bun with your favorite burger toppings!

The first time Mr. Crunchy had this recipe, he instantly fell in love with it. He always whined that turkey burgers were too dry. By adding a little bit of beef to this recipe, it helps give the burger some moisture and a little added flavor. The rest of the flavor comes from the aged parmesan and the garlic. (He can never have TOO much garlic, I don’t mind as long as there is a toothbrush handy ;) )

What’s your favorite burger recipes? Do you eat a lot of turkey burgers?

 

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Low Country Shrimp Boil

May 22, 2012 By 8 Comments
Low Country Shrimp Boil

Low Country Shrimp BoilCorn Fritters, corn dumplings, corn pancakes, corn on the cob. (ala Forest Gump) The sky is the limit when it comes to corn recipes.  When summertime comes around, that’s one thing that is always on the menu: fresh sweet corn!

Growing up in Savannah, a dish that was always on our table was low country shrimp boil. Of course, any shrimp boil isn’t complete without the freshest corn you could find. It’s always so plump and juice, you end up needing a bib for all the sweet corn juice dribbling down your chin!

You definitely have to know what you are doing when you boil the corn though. To get the best sweet corn, make sure to check out these tips on how to boil your corn.

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Low Country Shrimp Boil: Amazing with fresh sweet corn!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds of raw unpeeled shrimp
  • 6 ears of sweet corn on the cob (cut into thirds)
  • 2 T Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 links Kielbasa sausage (cut into 4 inch pieces)
  • 10 red potatoes

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and add Old Bay seasoning, bring to a boil
  2. Once boiling, add potatoes and sausage. Boil for 20 minutes
  3. Add corn, and boil for additonal 10 minutes
  4. Add shrimp, and boil for final 2-3 minutes until shrimp is pink
  5. Drain water and serve

Can’t enough corn during the summer, well you’re in luck. Corn is relatively easy to enjoy year round. It makes the most fabulous sweet corn chowder to warm you up on a winter morning, or better yet corn fritters covered in powdered sugar. Now that is an amazingly easy springtime treat! Make sure to check out the Sweet Corn website to learn more amazing dishes you can make with sweet corn all year long!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Sunshine Sweet Corn. I was reimbursed to purchase Sweet Corn and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Easy French Dip Sandwich Recipe

May 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
French Dip Sandwich

When I go out to the local deli, my absolute favorite dish to order is a french dip sandwich. There is something about the melty, cheesy, meaty goodness that makes my mouth water. (Is yours watering yet??)

The only problem is they can be expensive to buy all the time at $8-$9 a sandwich. So, to lighten the burden on my wallet, I set out to recreate my favorite sandwich at home. This sandwich is amazingly easy to make, and you can add your own twists to make it your favorite indulgence too! Now onto the french dip sandwich recipe!

French Dip Sandwiches

Au Jus Sauce

French Dip Sandwiches

Simmer the roast beef

French Dip Sandwiches

Yummy toasted bread

French Dip Sandwich

Your yummy French Dip Sandwich

Amazingly Easy French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Recipe Type: Entree
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
  • 1/2 pound provolone cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 McCormick Au Jus packet
  • 6 Mini Sub Rolls
  • 1 T Butter
Instructions
  1. In a sauce pan, gently sautee the garlic and onions until soft.
  2. Add the Au Jus Packet, and follow instructions on preparation.
  3. Once Au Jus is complete, add roast beef into au jus and let soak for approximately 5 minutes.
  4. While roast beef is simmering, lightly butter the inside of the sub rolls and place in a frying pan to toast the insides of the rolls.
  5. Lay buns toasted side up, then place 2-3 slices of roast beef on each sandwich.
  6. Cover with 1-2 slices of provolone cheese, and onions (if desired)
  7. Ladle out the au jus in separate ramekin for dipping.
  8. Enjoy!

 

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Guest Post: Maple Syrup Chicken Wings

March 16, 2012 By 2 Comments
Maple syrup chicken wings

Maple syrup Chicken Wings

Once a week, we have a fun family night where we enjoy a movie, watch a sports game, play game boards. Everyone looks forward to this night and to the snacks I cook. Our favorite party snacks are chicken wings… Each week we try a different recipe but all the family loves this sweet and sticky variant: maple syrup chicken wings.  The maple syrup adds flavor and texture to the chicken wings that you cannot resist but eat them in few seconds.

Ingredients

24 chicken wings

1 cup maple syrup

¼ cup of olive oil

3 tablespoons of soy sauce

2 chopped garlic gloves

2 tablespoons chopped ginger

Make it

Preheat oven to 375 F

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients except the chicken wings

Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour the sauce and mix.

For better results, marinate for few hours in the fridge.

Place the chicken wings in a 13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil

Cook for 45 minutes or until  brown.

Enjoy!

As a mother of two, Olfa tries to cook healthy snack ideas for kids. You can find more of her recipes on OurFamilyWorld where she shares her cooking recipes and parenting tips. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter

 

 

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Easy Crescent Pizza Pockets

September 20, 2011 By 7 Comments
Pizza recipe

You can ask my husband, I am not the cook in the house so if I am going to cook it needs to be fast and simple! I came up with the recipe when I had planned mini pan pizzas for lunch, but when I opened the canned dough I had bought it was bad. So I had to improvise, but I managed to feed my family for less than .30 cents/serving!

Makes 8 pizza pockets

Pizza Pockets

Ingredients:

2 cans Pillsbury Crescent rolls

Spaghetti sauce

Grated cheese

Pizza toppings of choice

Garlic powder and italian seasonings (optional)

 

How to make these delicious little lunches:

Unroll one can of Crescent rolls. You should have 4 sheets of two.

Pizza Pockets

Take two of the triangles and press them together to form a rectangle

Spread about 1 Tbsp of spaghetti sauce in the middle of each crescent rectangle

Place about 1/4 cup of cheese and toppings in the middle

Fold over the cresent rolls to form a pocket.

Press the edges down with a fork to make sure it is sealed.

Sprinkle garlic powder and italian seasoning on top for extra flavor (optional)

Place in oven according to crescent roll package instructions

Warm up extra spaghetti sauce for a great dipping sauce

Enjoy. These are easy and a really frugal meal idea!

Here’s how the cost breaks down

1/2 Jar Generic Spaghetti Sauce .50 cents

Cheese $1.50

Crescent Rolls (.30 each) .60

Total cost per serving .33 cents ( 8 servings)

Sure, I want to take online cooking classes through Culinary Schools in Ohio. But for now, I need easy and speedy.

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