Sunday, April 1, 2012

using pita bread

This isn't really a recipe, but it is really good and simple.  You need to find soft whole pita bread (not pocket).  You can also use the 'flat-out' wraps, but the pita bread is better.  Also, some Spike or other low or no-salt seasoning.

Spray both sides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.  Heat over medium heat until browned and slightly toasted.

Meanwhile, slice up 1/2 an avocado (leave the pit in the other half and refrigerate in ziploc bag, or just use the whole thing :).  When the pita is ready, move it to a plate, spread avocado on pita bread, salt & pepper if desired, then mash it slightly onto the bread.  You can just eat it like this, or add some turkey on top.  It is DELICIOUS!

These pita breads are great for personal pizzas too.

Breakfast Pizza

This is another meal we don't have often.  I made it for breakfast today.  I've also used it occasionally for a 'breakfast for dinner' meal.  We were first introduced by Elise when we visited them in Florida- thanks Elise!

Breakfast Pizza
1 lb. breakfast sausage

2 8 oz. crescent roll dough
2 cup frozen hash browns
2 cups shredded cheese

8-10 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions
Brown & crumble sausage, drain and set aside.  (This step can be done ahead of time.)

Preheat oven to 375.  Press dough into 10x15 pan (I usually use a stone, rimmed baking sheet).

Spread sausage, then hash browns over crust, top with cheese.

Beat together eggs, milk, salt & pepper.  Pour over crust and toppings.

Bake until eggs are set, 25 - 30 minutes.

Sticky Buns

I made these for Saturday morning, since it's General Conference Weekend.  Sometimes we have them for holiday mornings too.

Sticky Buns
18-20 frozen rolls (like Rhodes)
3 oz. pkg butterscotch pudding (not instant)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
OPTIONAL: 1/2 c. pecans (I like this, but the kids don't, so I don't add them unless I'm making more than one batch)

Spread rolls in bundt pan. Sprinkle with pudding mix and brown sugar, then drizzle melted butter over all of it.  Leave covered on counter overnight.  In the morning, bake at 325 for 25 minutes.