Peach Cream Pie

Peaches are in season right now. I went to a farmers stand this morning and bought a dozen awesome peaches for only a few dollars. This was a hit at the party we went to today. I made 4 pies and they were all eaten. I had lots of people ask for the recipe so here it is.

Peach Cream Pie

2 pie crusts (baked and cooled)
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 pint whipping cream
1 cup peeled and pureed peaches (or strawberries)
2-4 peaches peeled and sliced
2/3 cup water
3 tsp corn starch

cream-beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat whipping cream until fluffy (stiff and a little thick). Mix cream cheese mixture with whipping cream. Divide into the two pie crusts and put in fridge for approx. 1-1/2 hours.

peaches-Combine pureed peaches and sugar in a pot on the stove. Combine water and corn starch then add to peaches and sugar. Bring mixture to a boil and stir until a little thicker. Cool for 2 hours.

Place sliced peaches on top of cream and pour the pureed peach mixture over the sliced peaches. Place in fridge and let cool 1-2 hours. Serve cold.

DELICOUS Shredded Pork

It's been soooo long since I have posted. I can't believe how busy it has been lately. I have found a fantastic recipe to post. I have been in search for Cafe Rio's shredded pork recipe. (All those Utahns out there know what I am talking about) Well I haven't found it but I think I have come pretty dang close. Now all I need to do is figure out their red sauce! Last week we had chicken instead and that was delicious. We have eaten them in enchiladas and on salads. Can't go wrong with this one.


Shredded Pork
2 lb. pork
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup Pace Picante Salsa

In a crock pot as salsa and brown sugar. Mix and then put the roast in. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Half way thru flip the roast. After a few hours break it up into large chunks. An hour or so before serving shred it into small pieces, stir it all together. If it is a little runny still take the lid of and let it cook until it is the right consistancy.

California Club Pizza

This is Matt's favorite Pizza at CPK if any of you know the place. So today I tried to recreate it. It was PERFECT! Exactly like the restaurant but more for cheaper! It's got chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and avocados. Just like a California club sandwich but on pizza. We made one of honey wheat dough and one on white dough.

California Club Pizza
Pizza dough (recipe down below)
2 cups chopped ice burg lettuce
1 cup chopped romane lettuce
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup bacon (cooked and crumbled)
2 chicken breasts
1 tomato, diced
1 Avocado, sliced
Olive Oil
Mozzarella cheese

-Cook bacon as directed, crumble, and set aside.
-Pound chicken until it is thin. Cook in skillet. Cut it into small bite size pieces and set aside.
-Cook dough in oven as directed. Last 3-5 minutes brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle cheese over it. Let cheese melt and remove from oven.
-Put chicken and bacon on top of cheese.
-In a bowl mix lettuce and mayonnaise. Stir until the lettuce is well coated. Place on pizza and spread it out evenly.
- place tomatoes and avocado on top and serve.

Wheat Pizza Dough
1 package dry yeast
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt

-Proof yeast in a measuring cup with lukewarm water.

-In a food processor add whole wheat and all purpose flours, proofed yeast, oil mixed with honey and salt. Pulse processor to combine all ingredients. Then process until the dough forms a ball on the blade. Remove dough to a large oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until dough has doubled in bulk.

Punch down dough and transfer to a floured board and knead briefly.

On a floured board roll and stretch each piece of dough into a 7 to 8-inch circle. Place each circle on a wooden pizza peel or pizza pan and top as desired.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. and bake 7 to 8 minutes per pizza.

Stir Fry

Last night I hadn't planned anything for dinner so decided to pull what was off my shelves. I wasn't expecting anything great at all, but our stir fry was delicious!

Stir Fry
Spaghetti
1 lb. Sirloin steak cut into bite sizes
1 red pepper
1 white onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup Soy sauce
1/3 cup cooking wine

Cook spaghetti as directed
Cook the meet until medium (or whatever your preference) then put aside. Put Cooking wine in hot wok. Add garlic, peppers, and onions. Cook until soft. Add steak to the wok to re-heat. Stir in soy sauce. Serve on top of spaghetti noodles.

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I don't have a picture because my camera was being retarded. But this recipe was really good. Part of the Barefoot Bloggers.

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
1/2 pound spiral pasta
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olive oil
1 pound ripe tomatoes, medium diced
3/4 cup black olives diced
6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

For Dressing:
5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 tbls red wine vinegar
6 tbls good olive oil
1 garlic clove, diced
1 tsp capers, drained
2 tsp salt
nocoupons3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmesan
1 cup packed basil leaves

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.

Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

Lisa's Poppy Seed Dressing

Poppy Seed Dressing

In Blender:
1 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup vinegar
Blend above ingredients. Stir in poppy seeds - about 1/8 cup

Berry Salad

I made Matt's favorite salad yesterday for the 4th and it was delicious!

Berry Salad
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Cinnamon
Sugar
Sliced Almonds
Green Leaf Lettuce
Poppy Seed Dressing

Put Almonds in skillet and cook until warm. Add cinnamon and sugar until well coated. Let cool
Add all ingredients to the salad, top with poppy seed dressing and enjoy!