Marvelous Recipes

Hot pizza bread sticks right out-of-the-oven and dipped in warm pizza sauce; the perfect appetizer! Be sure to make plenty because they will disappear really fast!!

1 (11 oz) package refrigerated French bread dough
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 oz) can pizza sauce

1. Unroll the bread dough. Using your hands, pat the dough over the bottom of a 12×15-inch baking sheet with sides. Brush dough with the olive or canola oil.

2. Spread the garlic over the prepared layer. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and oregano.

3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Pour the pizza sauce into a small microwaveable bowl. Heat on High for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through.

4. Using a pizza cutter, cut the baked bread layer into long strips. Serve with the warm pizza sauce for dipping. Makes 20 servings.

Emily

Delight your family with this wonderful main dish for dinner tonight. They will love you for it!!

2 egg whites
1 tablespoon water
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (4 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil, divided
4 (1 oz) slices mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup pizza sauce, heated

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites and water until foamy. Add the garlic; stir to blend. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and salt; blend well.

2. Dip chicken in egg white mixture; coat with the crumb mixture, shaking off the excess. Dip each piece again in egg white mixture; coat again with crumb mixture.

3. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the prepared chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and cook an additional 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

4. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast. Reduce heat to Low and cook, covered, until the cheese is melted; about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with heated pizza sauce. Makes 4 servings.

Emily

Parmesan Potatoes and Crock Pot Green Beans add the finishing touch to this wonderful chicken dinner.

A hearty, hunger-satisfying casserole your family is sure to enjoy!

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (7 oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Cook and drain the pasta as directed on the package, using minimum cooking time.

2. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.

3. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; mix well.

4. In a 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, layer 1/2 each of the pasta, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and casserole is hot. Makes 8 servings.

Emily