Better-for-you-than-pizza Pizza

Better-for-you-than-pizza Pizza

{ Chef’s Notes: I am kind of a pizza fiend, but with this diet thing I did not think I was going to be able to have it, at least not for a good while. Well, I thought wrong. I came up with a few ideas to test tonight, and it worked out great. If you opt to try this I wish you luck, and let me know how it turns out! }

Ingredients:

(Base ingredients)
> Whole wheat tortillas
> Tomato pasta sauce
> Shredded low fat, part skim mozzarella cheese

(Optional ingredients)
> Any and/or all of your favorite pizza toppings.
(I used jalapenos, tomatoes and bacon.)
> Oregano

Method:

1. Place as many tortillas as you plan to use on a baking sheet.
2. Spread a thin layer of sauce over them.
3. Spread a thin layer of cheese over them.

4. Add your favorite toppings (with a light dusting of oregano on top), then place in the oven at 350 degrees for five to ten minutes (be sure to keep a close eye on them.)

(Before and after)

5. Enjoy!

Some possible variations:
1. Using a hot sauce like Sriracha rather than tomato sauce.
2. Using a typical pizza cheese blend (asiago, mozzarella, provolone, etc.)

(c) Nicole Lee 2oo9

Fried Roast Beef Ramen+

Fried Roast Beef Ramen+

{ Chef’s Note: I made this recipe up kind of spur of the moment, hoping for a delicious noodle dinner. It worked out just as well as I thought it would and I thought I would share it with the rest of you. =] }

Ingredients:

> 1 packet roast beef Maruchan ramen
> Chinese Five Spice
> Soy sauce
> Chili oil
> Chili powder
> White pepper
> 1 large egg
> Bok choy
> Fresh bean sprouts

Method:

1. Prepare ramen according to packet directions, be sure to remove the noodles just before they’re finished.
2. Put the noodles and small amount of the broth in the wok to begin the frying process.

3. Add the bok choy to the remaining brother, giving it enough time to soften.
4. Add both soy sauces, pepper, chili oil, and chinese five spice to the frying noodles.

5. Fry for a few minutes before adding the egg, softened bok choy and fresh bean sprouts. Continuing frying for a minute or two. (Make sure you don’t add the bean sprouts and bok choy too early or they will get overcooked.)

6. Plate. You have a few options at this point. You may opt to eat your noodles with no broth, or you can take the remaining liquid and add it to your bowl. Either way you’re ready to eat.

You may also decide to garnish this dish. Some fresh cilantro would be a great choice.

7. Enjoy!

(c) Nicole Lee, 2oo9