Spinach Pepper Jack Cheese Pinwheels

Start with the multigrain roll recipe here.

This is a great recipe that can be used for pizza as well.  I like to make a recipe and then divide it into fourths.  Last Friday I wanted pizza, then had a chance to experiment with pinwheels.

Spread melted margarine!

Add Pepper Jack Cheese, sauteed onion and bacon, salt pepper

Top with spinach and roll...

Just like you would a log of cinnamon rolls!

Using a bread cutting knife and cut into pinwheels.
Cover for 20 mins. (with plastic under a towel) in a warm place.
Brush the tops and sides with mix of 1 T melted margarine and milk.
For the pinwheels I added ranch seasoning!

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown

As you can see, I baked both side-by-side in an 11" x 7" brownie pan found at Dollar Tree.  I usually use a silpat mat and I did this time, but I also lined the pan with some parchment and sprayed butter.

Because this was not a full recipe, I used what I had in the freezer saved from other cooking preps.

The ingredients for the Pinwheels:  thawed spinach-strained (Stevia), sauteed onions & Morningstar Farms Bacon, minced garlic, salt, pepper jack cheese, ranch seasoning.  

National Pizza Day...my way!

From last weeks bread bowl, out comes a sleeve of hoagie rolls adjacent to the slider buns.  They did not get much game play during the Super Bowl Party, but this past week, plenty of turnovers!

One of those featured pizza.  In honor of National Pizza Day (2/9/18), I share this culinary delight.

Process: You take one of those hoagie rolls, steam it, slice it open, lay it flat (we're talking flat bread ICYMI) and fill with your favorite vegetarian toppings.  The starting lineup...Smart Bacon diced, micro-diced red and green pepper, sliced onion, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, oil, and oregano!

...for the field goal, topped this yummy pizza with sauce and baked it at 450 covered in foil for 15 minutes, then 5 minutes uncovered!  We have a champ!  

chicago style vegetarian sausage wrap

 Ingredients
multi-grain garlic naan wrap
Field Roast Apple Sage Sausage
  cut in half lengthwise
1 slice Smart Bacon
1 c heirloom peppers
1 jalapeno pepper
1/4 c sliced onion
1 t minced garlic
Italian herbs
salt
pepper
olive oil (for sauteing) about 2 T

1 T margarine or butter
cheese (1 slice Asiago Cheese)
Ranch dressing

Preparation
Saute peppers, onions,garlic, sausage, and bacon in a large skillet on medium high heat until browned. Season to taste. Heat naan wrap. I used the Multi Grain Garlic Naan. Check here for recipe. Place sausage saute onto wrap, including your peppers, onions, and bacon. Add cheese of your desired taste. Place in convection broiler or oven to melt cheese. Add Ranch dressing. Enjoy!

multi grain eastern naan (mediterranean pita)

Ingredients

1/2 c whole wheat flour

1/2 c all purpose flour 

1/4 c oat flour
1 T baking powder
1/4 t baking soda

1/2 t garlic powder

1/4 t salt

1/4 t sugar

1 T dried parsley
2 T olive oil 

1/4 c warm water

1/4 c yogurt room temp (I used Greek Chobani plain)

small skillet

flour for dusting/kneading
rolling pin
waxed paper

for garnishing

2 T butter melted

1 T olive oil

1 T minced garlic

1 T dried parsley

pastry brush

Preparation. Mix ingredients together. Knead dough for 2-3 minutes. Brush with oil. Cover for 30 minutes. Divide into four sections evenly. Knead each section. Roll with rolling pin until it stretches into a 5-7 inch disc. Heat each side in a covered skillet until brown. Brush with garnishing and cover each loaf with waxed paper. Makes four flat naan or pita. 

homemade onion rings and sauce

1 large organic onion

cold water bath

gluten free bread crumbs

3 flax eggs

1/2 c oat flour

oil for frying

cookie sheet lined with wax paper

large zip lock baggie

Sauce: 

2 T mayo

1 T sour cream

1 t minced garlic

dash (onion powder, parsley, cumin, smoked red pepper, cayenne pepper)

pinch of salt

Slice onion into 1/2 inch thick slices. Separate the rings and drop into a cold ice bath to remove skins. Place rings into baggie. Shake with oat flour to coat. This layer will help flax egg to stick. Next, dip each ring into flax egg, and last into bread crumbs. Shake off excess. Place rings onto lined cookie sheet. Place into freezer to set. I make these in batches and store into a large baggie. This way when I want rings I can just pull a few out and bake or fry.

Enjoy!

vegetarian wontons

Cream cheese, spinach, garlic, and carrot won-ton's, with Bourbon Sauce 

Ingredients

Won-ton Wrappers
Bourbon Sauce
Spaghetti Sauce

for filling:
(4 oz.) frozen spinach thawed (blot excess water)
1/2 cup minced carrots
2 T minced garlic
8 oz cream cheese
salt, pepper to taste

Mix filling contents well, chill for 4-6 hours. Place 1 t of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet edges, fold diagonally to form a triangle, seal. Fry until brown and crispy. Serve with Bourbon Sauce or Marinara. Enjoy!

tofu chops

Prep Vegan egg…

One egg equals [1 tablespoon flax meal plus 3 tablespoons water].

Prep Tofu cutlets…

1 pack of extra firm tofu, freeze, then thaw (provide a chewy texture), press to release water

1 cup chopped celery

½ cup ground carrots

2 T minced garlic

1 T grated Parmesan cheese

2 Vegan eggs (see prep above)

Ranch seasoning mix

Salt

Cracked Pepper

Italian seasoning

1/3 cup cornstarch

Other ingredients…

Smoked Provolone

Spaghetti Sauce

3 T of cooking oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Form Patties...

1. Grind tofu and vegetables. Add seasoning, cornstarch, and vegan egg.

2. Using a ¼ cup measure scoop, level the tofu mixture into a heated oiled skillet over medium high heat. Cook until brown on each side. Repeat until you have no more mixture remaining. Place on paper towel.

3. Place a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of your baking dish. Arrange your cutlets on top of this sauce layer. Place provolone cheese on top of each cutlet. Pour sauce on top of cheese. Repeat.

4. Bake for 20 minutes covered. Then an additional 10 minutes uncovered. Enjoy.