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January 2014

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So That Was Christmas – Baguette Pizzas

Written by , Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Dinner, Herbs, Kid-Friendly, Lunch, Main Dishes, Meat, Pizza, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Thoughts, Vegetables

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Looking through our photos, I’ve concluded that our holiday consisted mostly of family, friends, and food. There were some gifts thrown in there, a movie or two (ok, more than two), and a few games here and there. But mostly, we were with family and friends for two weeks. Can’t get much better than that.

We put about 1,200 miles on our car. We spent Christmas morning here together, just Tim, the dog, and I. It was nice. Then we packed up and headed out.

Our first stop was the farm Tim grew up on, and his family. Lots of good family time sharing about our adventures this year, eating, gifting… being together.

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Partway through the visit my youngest brother, Josh, and his girlfriend, Karensa, arrived. We took them to see the Giant Sequoias and had some great family dinners before heading home for a few days.

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(Photo credit Shannon Oberg – I think??! Or did Josh take this one?)

I think I’ve lost count of how many french fries I ate. I’m ok with this. We needed to introduce Karensa to In-n-Out, a road trip staple. Done.

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There was also a need for Quenelle.

More than once.

Tim’s birthday is on the 24th, so before we started our Christmas Eve celebrations we had lunch at Quenelle. We had ice cream. For lunch. It was delicious.

The next week we had to go back with Josh and Karensa.

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Having guests in town is a fun excuse to visit some of our favorite places. Umami Burger is a fun treat. I can’t order anything but the Truffle Burger and Truffle Fries. I’m sure there are other things that are good, buuuut I don’t want to branch out. I like my favorites.

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Guests are also an excuse to play tourist in our town (this is Tim giving a tour of the WB lot – I think he’s showing J&K the spot where Spiderman hangs upside down and kisses Mary Jane… he might also just be pointing at a wall).

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We had our third Christmas morning with J&K while Skyping with my parents so they could watch us open our gifts. It’s not the same when we’re not with the whole family, but we will take what we can get. One of my favorite gifts of all was this magnet of our super cute niece. It makes me want to cry every time I see it because I miss her so much, but I love having her little face on my fridge.

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My other favorite gift: a new knife. I’ve been wanting this knife for a year. I yelled when I opened it, I was so excited. It cuts through potatoes like they are room temperature butter.

I love it. I love it. I love it.

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After a few days at home we went to the coast to visit with our aunt and uncle. To say that the sun setting over the ocean is majestic is an understatement. I don’t think I could ever get tired of this view.

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While at the coast we stopped by the Honeymoon Cafe. We’ve been going there since our honeymoon (I know, how cute), and go back anytime we’re in the area. If the food wasn’t so scrumptious it would be easier to skip it. But, there’s the sentimental and delicious factors that keep bringing us back.

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For our last dinner together, which happened to be at the coast, Josh, Karensa, and I made Baguette Pizzas. I totally love pizza with real crust, but these were super yummy. See all that cheese that dripped on to the pan and browned?! That’s the best part!

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Happy New Year, friends! Here’s to a great one, filled with family, friends, and lots of good food!

Happy Eating!

Baguette Pizzas
Recipe Type: Main, Dinner, Pizza, Cheese, Vegetables
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine, with Josh, Karensa, and Tim
Prep time:
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1-2 T olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • salt, to taste
  • 6 baguettes, sliced in half lengthwise and widthwise (in the middle)
  • 1 head garlic, diced
  • 2 C tomato sauce
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 head broccoli, chopped in small pieces
  • pepperoni (optional)
  • additional veggies like: mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes; sliced
  • 1 brick mozzarella cheese, grated
  • basil, chopped
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 375F.
  2. Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium or medium-low heat. Add olive oil. When oil is hot add bell pepper, onion, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  3. Place baguettes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly toasty.
  4. Add garlic to skillet and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Let everyone top their own pizza, starting with tomato sauce, sautéed veggies, pepperoni (optional), raw veggies, cheese, and basil.
  6. Place back onto a baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes.

 

Wednesday

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September 2013

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Something Kinda Sweet – Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza

Written by , Posted in Baking, Cheese, Dinner, Fruit, Main Dishes, Pizza, Thoughts, Vegetables, Vegetarian

PearGorgonzolaPizza5The pears are here!! The pears are here!! The pears are here!!

Ok, they’ve been here for a few weeks, but let’s get excited none-the-less. Because because because we’re paring pears with sweet caramelized onions, and tangy gorgonzola cheese, all on a pizza crust.

You’re welcome.

This pizza (or flatbread if I’m using crust from the freezer) is pretty rich. I’d recommend serving it with something light, like a crisp spinach salad with a bright dressing. I’d recommend sharing it with someone that you love while watching a movie that’s equally rich and sometimes a bit goopy. I’d recommend eating it slowly, savoring the way the honey compliments the cheese which compliments the pears which are complimented by the caramelized onions. I’d recommend plenty of napkins. That’s what we did for Pizza Friday a few weeks ago. It was marvelous.

If you’ve got figs instead of pears, you could do a straight switch. Mmm that would be good too. Have you ever tried roasted figs? They’re as good as roasted pears… as roasted anything.

Roasting fruits and veggies brings out a deep richness that we may otherwise not know is there. It’s a complex taste. It could be likened to the way a good movie, a great song, a lovely piece of art can resonate in our souls.The way an aged cheese, a full bodied wine, or reduced balsamic vinegar have a depth to them that lends a broader sense of the original flavor.

Food goes beyond the nourishment, enjoyment, and strength that it provides. It can be art.

And it sure does taste good.

I like edible art.

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Happy Eating! 

Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza
Recipe Type: Main, Pizza, Fruit, Vegetables, Cheese, Dinner
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 T honey
  • 1-2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 C gorgonzola
  • 1-2 t olive oil
  • 1 pizza crust
  • pepper
  • honey, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425F.
  2. Add onion and honey to a dry skillet. Cook over medium-low or low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Roll out crust on a greased baking sheet. Poke all over with a fork, if desired. Bake for 5 minutes.
  4. Top crust with a drizzle of olive oil, pear, onion, pepper, and gorgonzola. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until crust is done and cheese is melted.
  5. Drizzle with honey and serve.
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Friday

19

July 2013

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Tomato and Onion Pizza

Written by , Posted in Baking, Cheese, Dinner, Fruit, Main Dishes, Pizza, Vegetables, Vegetarian

 

Tomato and Onion Pizza
Recipe Type: Pizza, Main, Dinner, Baking, Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 2-4
A simple pizza is the perfect way to end the week.
Ingredients
  • 1 pizza crust
  • olive oil or AP flour for the baking sheet
  • 1/2 C (or more) tomato sauce
  • 1 t dried basil
  • 1/4 t dried thyme
  • 1/2 t dried oregano
  • 1/2 t dried parsley
  • 1/4 t dried rosemary, chopped
  • 1/4 t red pepper flakes
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 ball mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1-2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1 t dried or fresh savory
  • lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425F.
  2. Dust baking sheet with flour or grease with oil. Roll out or press out pizza crust. Bake crust for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir together tomato sauce and seasonings (except savory). Taste and adjust if needed.
  4. Top crust with sauce, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and savory. Bake for 7-10 minutes (or according to your crust’s baking instructions).
  5. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

 

Wednesday

20

March 2013

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Caramelized Broccoli and Cauliflower Flatbreads

Written by , Posted in Baking, Bread, Cheese, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes, Pizza, Sandwiches, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

 

Caramelized Broccoli and Cauliflower Flatbreads
Recipe Type: Main, Lunch, Dinner, Vegetable, Vegetarian
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 2-3
Broccoli and cauliflower are caramelized with shallots and green garlic, then used to top a flatbread.
Ingredients
  • 1 t butter
  • 1/2 head (2 C) cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 bunch (2-3 C) broccoli diCicco (regular broccoli is fine too)
  • 1 stalk green garlic, chopped
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • pinch salt
  • 1 t sugar
  • 2 Lavash flatbreads (pitas, tortillas, or a small pizza crust would work too)
  • 1/2 C cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 C parmesan cheese
  • lemon wedges, for topping
  • sauce: 1/4 to 1/2 t salt
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 t dijon mustard
  • 2 t lemon juice
  • 1 t red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 t parsley, dried
  • 1/4 t thyme, dried
  • pinch cayenne
  • 1-2 T olive oil
Instructions
  1. Heat skillet. Add butter. Add veggies and a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar, stir, and continue to cook over low heat for 15-20 more minutes, or until veggies are caramelized.
  2. Whisk together sauce ingredients, streaming in olive oil last, as you whisk.
  3. Top flatbreads with the sauce, veggies, and cheese. Bake at 350F until the cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes.
  4. Serve with a lemon wedge to squeeze over before enjoying.

 

Friday

23

November 2012

0

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Bell Pepper Pizza

Written by , Posted in Baking, Cheese, Dinner, Main Dishes, Pizza, Sauces, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Bell Pepper Pizza

Recipe Type: Pizza, Main, Dinner
Author: Rachel Oberg – De Ma Cuisine
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Serves: 2-4
Simple: bell peppers, sauce, and cheese. Done. Eat some pizza.
Ingredients
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 C finely grated cheese (I used a mixture of cheddar and Gruyère)
  • 3 T tomato paste
  • 1 T balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 T water
  • pinch salt
  • 1 T garlic infused olive oil (or just regular olive oil)
  • 1 t olive oil
  • 1 pizza crust (I used French bread dough, after it had gone though its first rise)
Instructions
  1. Grease baking sheet with 1 t olive oil. Spread out dough. Bake at 450F for 7 minutes. Remove from oven. Using a spatula, gently unstick from pan, if it’s stuck.
  2. Mix together tomato paste, vinegar, salt, water (use just a bit to start), and remaining olive oil. Spread sauce on crust. Top with peppers and cheese.
  3. Bake for 5-7 minutes more.

 

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