Pita Pizza

I just had to share what Marilyn and I have had for lunch twice this week. So easy and good! Here is what we did. 

Put pita bread on broiler pan and spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. This is to keep the juices from the tomatoes from soaking into the bread.

Add toppings. Cherry tomatoes sliced in half, fresh basil leaves,

some slices of zucchini,

salt and pepper to taste,

and some grated mozzarella or a slice of fresh mozzarella.

Broil for about 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

Last time we had this I also put on some bell peppers, but I didn't have any today. 

If you don't have fresh tomatoes on hand, use canned diced tomatoes and just drain the juice before using.

Baked Oatmeal

Serves 2

1 cup regular oats

2 cups water

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp vanilla

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ cups chopped walnuts or pecans

7 dried apple rings (cut into little pieces)

2 Tbs brown sugar

In saucepan mix oats, water, salt, vanilla, cinnamon and bring to a boil.  Cover pan and turn heat to low. Let it simmer about 3 – 5 minutes.

Divide oatmeal into two ovenproof dishes. Top each with nuts, apples and sugar (divide the above amounts between two bowls). Cook in preheated oven at 250° for 5 minutes or put under broiler for 1 minute. (not too close to broiler)

Serve with canned milk.


Notes: This serving size was more than I could eat, but Marilyn and McKay both finished theirs. 
I would like to try adding raisins, but I'm all out so I'll try it next time. 
Marilyn loved this oatmeal so it has been teenager tested and approved.

Vacation is over

I have taken a break from blogging for a few reasons. This is not an excuse post, just information and sharing. I downloaded my camera this morning and found some pictures ready to go with recipes I have already typed. I will get those on soon.

Reason # 1: Christmas.
Reason # 2: I am running out of tried and true recipes and have not spent time in the kitchen experimenting and inventing.
Reason # 3: I have been spending less time in the kitchen, because I have spent more time working on this replica of a quilt my grandma made for my mom. This is hand appliqued and is now ready to be hand quilted.