Stromboli New Form

While we were in PA recently, Anthony and I had eaten a stromboli that my family had ordered from a local pizza shop. The stromboli was shaped like a stuffed half pizza. I decided to try making one at home. I put colby-jack cheese, pepperonis, and shredded mozzarella inside. On the outside I put oil, grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Anthony and I were so pleased with the results! Anthony stated again that I should open a pizza shop!

 

Summer At The South Carolina Botanical Gardens

Anthony, Shastya, and I had a beautiful sunny summer evening at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens. It seemed everything was in full bloom. We just walked, talked, took pictures, took new paths, and enjoyed the peaceful evening.

Fresh Basil & Tomato Pizza

This is a Sbarro inspired pizza. When I was recently in PA, at the Montgomery Mall, I got a slice of pizza for lunch. The pizza was amazing and incredibly fresh tasting. It had a layer of fresh basil and tomato instead of sauce, then large slices of fresh mozzarella on top. As soon as I ate it, I knew I wanted to try making something similar sometime . . .

Shout out to Barb Fisher, who brought me fresh tomatoes, basil, and oregano from her garden the other day! I knew right away what I was going to make with them. And so today, Saturday lunch, I got my fresh ingredients out of the fridge after putting my dough to spinning in the bread machine.

After compiling my dough, fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, droplets of olive oil, and finally frozen shredded mozzarella, I sprinkled my favorite Italian five spice on top! I do not know if Italian five spice is original to me, but I do know that it is much different from Chinese five spice. My Italian five spice includes garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano. This time, I used fresh oregano!

The first thing out of my mouth when I tried my fresh basil and tomato pizza was, "Oh wow." Another pizza success in the bag. Anthony really liked the pizza too.

Ginger Mahi Mahi with Vegetables and Rice

I created this Asian flavored entree last night for supper. I half sauteed/ half poached two Mahi Mahi thawed filets, asparagus, and mushrooms in minced ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water. I put this stir-fry over rice. My rice I cooked in some curry sauce I had made the other day. The meal was outstanding!

 Ginger Mahi Mahi

2 Mahi Mahi Filets Thawed

1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Asparagus

1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Mushrooms

1 1/2 TB Fresh Minced Ginger in Water

2 TB Sesame Oil

2 TB Soy Sauce

1 Cup Water

Salt & Pepper

Junior TSA Officer

By her second trip to the airport, baby Shastya was such a pro traveler that they gave her an honorary TSA badge!