they still gotta eat

So I know you're wondering

what happens to all my vegan goodness

during project mode?

I really wish I could

tell you that the boys step-up.

Not.

Unfortunately

or fortunately...

I have them doing yard demo

and clean-up while I'm working

indoors during this glorious

mid-sixties

weather.

Leftovers made new
are my stand by.
I am so happy I froze so much
soup this winter.

Soba noodle
toss is a
fast option.

Because...

If I completely abandon the food

and left them to their own devices

we would be
steaking-it-up
over here...

I'm not fooling myself.

Old habits.

Well on this day...
the sun was shining
(key for me)
and the temps neared 80.
Pizza on the grill.
Except late rains brought the party
indoors and I created
a pizza pie.

Here is my pizza crust recipe.
The hour to rise allows ample time to
finish up a project for the night.

Super Easy Homemade Pizza Crust

and

Super- Delicious

COMBINE:

1 Cup warm water (warm like baby's bath)

1T sugar

1 packet dry yeast

IN A FOOD PROCESSOR 

and let sit until foamy

about 10 minutes.


SET OVEN
to its lowest setting
NOW.
(Mine is 170)

ADD:

3 T Olive Oil

3 Cups flour

1-1/2 t salt

PROCESS

until dough comes together

and forms a ball on top of

the blade

(about 1 minute)

Turn dough onto floured surface

that is sprinkled with

Italian Herb Seasoning.

KNEAD

(roll it and press down and roll some more)

until dough 

is smooth and elastic

adding flour to the surface as needed

to prevent sticking.

About 5 minutes.

Don't sweat this step.

Lightly oil a large bowl.

Add dough and roll it around to coat

with the oil.

Cover with plastic wrap and a towel.

TURN OVEN OFF.

Let the whole thing sit in the

warmed oven

for 1 hour.

This will be waiting for you.

THE FUN PART.

PUNCH it down.

knead in the bowl gently

for about 2 minutes.

ON THIS DAY

I divided the ball in 2.

Froze half for another day.

Pressed the other half in a well

oiled pie plate.

Topped with 1/3-1/2 cup of your favorite marinara

and toppings.

I used leftover sauteed peppers and mushrooms

onions

kalamata olives

and dollops of chimichurri sauce.

Feta if you must.

I must.

Fresh basil.

Really Good Food.

OH YEAH...

I brushed a little olive oil

on the edges and

Baked in a 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Pizza Pie, anyone?

p.s. when I am making the grilled version
I divide the dough in fourths and
everyone makes and tops
their own with vegan and non-vegan
choices.