Pizza S'ghetti

Here's the recipe for a whole bunch of yumminess...

Pizza S'ghetti- I'm not giving specific measurements because everyone loves spices at different intensities. We love our food spicy and heavy on the garlic.

2-4 TBS Copy Cat Papa's Pizza Seasoning (recipe below), divided
1-2 tsp Onion Powder
2-5 cloves of garlic (minced)
1-2 tsp Italian Seasoning (recipe below),
1lb hamburger meat
1 pkg. diced pepperoni
1lb ground Italian Sausage, browned
1 big (29oz) can Tomato Sauce ( I used Hunts because it's not as sweet as others)
1 medium (15oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 small (8oz) Seasoned Tomato Sauce (ex. - Hunt's Basil, Garlic, and Oregano)
cooked pasta of your choice

Cook hamburger meat in Italian seasoning and some Pizza seasoning. Once hamburger meat is cooked, add all ingredients together and simmer for about 10-20mins, depending on how flavorful you want it. Serve over pasta and enjoy!




Copy Cat Papa's Pizza Seasoning

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Mix all together and store in air tight container.


Italian Seasoning Mix

1T basil
1T oregano
1T parsley
1T garlic
1tsp thyme
1tsp rosemary
1tsp marjoram

Mix together and store in an air tight container.

Pan Cubano

I lived in Florida for most of my life and one of the things I miss the most is Pan Cubano (Cuban Bread).  One of my favorite meals back home is Pressed Cuban Sandwiches. Unfortunately out here in Louisiana the proper bread is no where in sight.

Pan Cubano, Cuban Bread

Ingredients:
1 package of yeast (instant or active dry)
2 cups lukewarm water
1 1/4 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
6-7 cups sifted all purpose flour

Directions:

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water (about 110*F).

Add salt & sugar, mixing it in with a non-reactive spoon.

 Sift your flour in a separate bowl.

Add the sifted flour, about one cup at a time, to the water, yeast, salt and sugar mixture.

Once the dough is thoroughly mixed, shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl.

Grease top and cover lightly with plastic wrap.

Let stand in warm place until double in size.

Divide the dough into two equal pieces. Prepare a baking sheet by sprinkling it with cornmeal.

Boil some water on the stove top and place in a large pan on the bottom rack of the oven. The steam will help the bread cook and prevent burning.

Shape the dough into two long loaves. Arrange on a baking sheet. Allow to rise 5 minutes. Slash the tops in 2-3 places. Brush with water and place in cold oven.

Set oven to 400 degrees and place a pan of boiling water in bottom of oven. Bake 40-45 minutes until crusty. When your bread is done, you should hear a hollow sound when "knocking" on it

Let the bread cool before cutting. It will be hard to wait because the smell is amazing.

Copy Cat Papa's Pizza Seasoning

I cut down the salt in this recipe cause it just seemed like too much to me.

Copy Cat Papa's Pizza Seasoning

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Mix all together and store in air tight container.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup water
1 3/4 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
6 -7 cups flour
1 1/2 cup raisins
1/2-1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons water

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in 1 3/4 cups warm water, 3 tablespoons sugar, the salt, shortening and 3 1/2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in raisins and enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turn greased side up. Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour.

(Dough is ready if an indentation remains when touched.) Punch down dough; divide into halves.

Roll each half into rectangle, 18 x 9-inches.  Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle each half with 1 tablespoon water and half the sugar mixture. Roll up and place in pans. Brush with butter; let rise 1 hour.

Bake at 425* for 25 to 30 minutes.