fresh recipes

- (You can always purchase "just add water" pizza crusts, or any pre-made crust, but to make your own...there's nothing better)
- Crust -
- 1 teaspoon Splenda
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/4 cup soy flour
- 4 teaspoons gluten
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Pesto -
- (I don't enjoy making pesto, but if you do get after it. Or, find your favorite at a local grocery.)
- 2 ripe roma tomatoes
- 1 large ripe beefsteak tomato
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 - 2 oz. thin sliced pepperoni (sub to preference: cappicola, pruiscutto, or cured ham)
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (mozzarella di bufala, mozzarella fior di latt, not shredded or too processed. Fresh Ladies and Gents)
- EVOO

- Basil sauce:
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Salad:
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices yellow tomato (1 1/2 pounds)
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices red tomato (1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

- 2 Tbs. Balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. medium shrimp, cleaned and shelled
- 1 clove mined garlic
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (more if needed)
- 1/2 lb. fresh spring salad mix
- 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese

- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon lemons, zest of
- 1 clove garlic, minced or garlic sprouts, chopped (for a light garlic flavor) (optional)

- 1 small onion
- 6 plum tomatoes
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or fresh parsley or fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons fresh sweet butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 lb angel hair pasta (cooked according box directions)
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup crabmeat
- 1/2 cup fresh sweet corn

- 2-3 medium sized fresh tomatoes finely diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalape?o chili pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
- 1 serano chili pepper (stems, ribs, seeds removed), finely diced
- Juice of one lime
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: oregano and or cumin to taste

- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- Assorted fresh vegetables
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper

- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- lemon slices
- 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 4 1/2 cups cold water