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Ravioli Bake with Spinach and Mushrooms

Today I have a simple recipe to share.  I have always loved ravioli, a comfort food from my childhood.  This bake is lasagna like, with layers of noodles, cheese, sauce, and veggies.  If you still have family hanging around after the holidays, this dish can be adapted to fit anyone’s taste.  It goes in and out of the oven in a cinch!

Ravioli Bake with Spinach and Mushrooms

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Cracker Crust Pizza

Cracker Crust Pizza by Alison's AllspiceHello Friends!  This is another recipe fantastic for football season!  Some thin crust pizzas lack in crust texture. You get a slice and it flops in your hand.  The flavor is all there, but that’s just because you have a delivery service for ooey-gooey cheese.  This pizza crust is thin and crispy, the best of both worlds!

This is my second post using yeast to make a pizza crust.  I promise, it’s worth the trouble.  You can let the dough rise, or not.  It’s the baking method that matters.  See the photos below of the dough and crust.  The crust is laced with herbs, which add a fresh flavor.  On the first bake, the dough will puff up into a pocket; this separation of the layers allows for extra crisping which make the crust special. Continue reading

Simple Baked Zucchini Grinders

Zucchini is a favorite summer time staple of mine.  If you have ever grown zucchini you know that often times you end up with more zucchini than you can use and this recipe is great way to devour those delectable summer time treats!

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This sandwich is a vegetarian twist on the Italian grinder.  I have made this classic recipe a little easier by using simple marinara sauce, made zesty with garlic and lots of red pepper flakes, and a little tastier by toasting it in the oven!

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