jay's signature pizza crust

ingredients

• servings: 1
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins cook time: 20 mins ready time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and brown sugar in the water, and let sit for 10 minutes.
• stir the salt and oil into the yeast solution. mix in 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
• turn dough out a clean, well floured surface, and knead in more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. place the dough into a well oiled bowl, and cover with a cloth. let the dough rise until double; this should take about 1 hour. punch down the dough, and form a tight ball. allow the dough to relax for a minute before rolling out. use for your favorite pizza recipe.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). if you are baking the dough on a pizza stone, you may place your toppings on the dough, and bake immediately. if you are baking your pizza in a pan, lightly oil the pan, and let the dough rise for 15 or 20 minutes before topping and baking it.
• bake pizza in preheated oven, until the cheese and crust are golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Chili Rellenos Casserole

ingredients

• servings: 6
• 2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained
• 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces longhorn or cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 45 mins ready time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• lay half of the chilies evenly in bottom of baking dish. sprinkle with half of the jack and cheddar cheeses, and cover with remaining chilies. in a bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and flour, and pour over the top of the chilies.
• bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. remove from oven, pour tomato sauce evenly over the top, and continue baking another 15 minutes. sprinkle with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses, and serve.

Egg Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 pounds ground breakfast sausage
• 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 7 slices white bread, torn into pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. drain off grease, and set aside to cool. pour the eggs into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• in a separate large bowl, combine the sausage, bread and 12 ounces of the cheese. mix well and pour this into the egg mixture. top with the remaining 4 ounces of cheese and cover with foil.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 minutes, uncover, and bake until casserole is golden brown and bubbly.

eggnog cheesecake iii

ingredients

• servings: 1
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins cook time: 55 mins ready time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. place on a wire rack to cool.
• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a food processor combine cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and eggnog; process until smooth. blend in eggs, and nutmeg. pour mixture into cooled crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• reduce heat to 250 and bake for 45 minutes, or until center of cake is barely firm to the touch. remove from the oven and immediately loosen cake from rim. let cake cool completely before removing the rim.

Sweet Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• for crust: in a large bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. cut in butter, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. mix until dough forms. roll into 9 inch crust. place dough in greased pie plate. chill for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, beat 4 eggs. add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup white sugar and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. beat until smooth.
• pour into crust and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and firm.

carrot cake iii

ingredients

• servings: 1
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins cook time: 1 hr

ready time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla. mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. stir in carrots. fold in pecans. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
• to make frosting: in a medium bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. stir in chopped pecans. frost the cooled cake.

tortilla rollups iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry fiesta-style ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, fiesta-style ranch dressing mix, chunky salsa and cheddar cheese. spread even amounts of the mixture the tortillas. roll tortillas and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• to serve, slice the chilled, rolled tortillas into 3/4 inch slices and arrange on a large serving platter.