Cheesy Biscuits

2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
large handful of "sharp" cheddar cheese
3 TBSP butter
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning


Blend Bisquick and milk just until mixed. Add in cheese. Dollop tablespoon sized dough by hand on cookie sheet. Cook 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Melt butter in skillet and add seasonings. Brush on biscuits.

Quick Pizza Dough

2-21/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/4 oz pkg fast acting yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp honey
 
      In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and 2/3 cup very hot water. Stir in the oil, 1 1/4 cup of the remaining flour, and the salt and blend the mixture until it forms a dough. Knead the dough on floured surface, incorporating as much of the 1/ 4 cup remaining flour as necessary  to prevent the dough from sticking, for 5-10 minutes, or until its smooth and elastic. Put the dough in an oiled bowl and turn it to coat it with oil. Let the dough rise for 30 min, or until it doubles, and punch it down.

Awesome Salad Dressing

3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp dried dill
1 Tbsp Dijon  mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup light EVOO
2 Tbsp water

Combine and whisk

Pureed carrots

Add carrots to boiling water that just covers the carrots
Reduce to simmer for 10-15 min or until carrots are soft
In food processor, puree carrots with salt, pepper, oil and small amount of cooking water.

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Dressing:
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 Tbsp Poppy seeds
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c olive oil
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp minced onion

Wisk together and cover. Chill for 1 hour

Salad:
Spinach
Strawberries
Almond slices

Wholly Granola

4 c old fashioned oats
1 1/2 c sliced almonds
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c cooking oil
1/4 c honey
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c raisins or dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a bowl mix oats, almonds, sugar, salt and cinnamon. In a saucepan warm the oil and honey. Whisk in vanilla. Carefully pour liquid over oat mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon; finish mixing by hand.
Spread granola in a 15x10x1 in baking pan. Bake 40 minutes, stirring carefully every 10 min. Once the granola has cooled, stir in raisins or cranberries. Seal in an airtight container. Store at room temp for one week or in a freezer for three months. Makes 9 cups.

Snack on Popcorn

Great toppings for popcorn:

Garlic
Parmesan cheese