If you are one of the thousands who follow a diet then you will love this alternative to real Pizza. It is a much healthier way of getting your Pizza Fix. First I took a Whole Wheat, Whole Grain Bun and lightly buttered it. Then I toasted in under the broiler in my oven but just until it was slightly golden brown. Next I sprinkled it with some shredded Parmesan cheese then placed a layer of pepperoni* on top of the cheese. I then spooned about a tablespoon or two of Suger-Free tomato sauce on top of the pepperoni. Next I layered some cut up chicken and shredded pizza cheeses on top to finish it off. Place it back in the oven on 400 degrees until cheese is nice and bubbly. It was delicious. You can layer it with any of your favorite toppings including lean bacon or ham. Make a few at a time and bring one to Work for a great lunch!

Alternatives:
Use Low Fat cheeses and lean meats.
Use BBQ Sauce instead of Tomato or Pizza sauce for a different flavor.
Cut them up in to four for mini appetizers.

*I microwaved the pepperoni for about 20 to 30 seconds to get the oil of it before I put it on my pizza.

This is another one of my Mom’s Recipes that we had when I was growing up. Of course as a Child I thought Liver and Onions was like “ewe” but I am happy to admit I was wrong. It really is delicious! Enjoy!

1lb Beef Liver
1 Large Onion
2 tsp chopped Garlic
1 cup Flour(season to taste)
2 tbs Oil
1 1/2 cups Water or Beef Stock

Cooked Rice

Heat oil in a stock pot. Wash liver then coat with Seasoned Flour and brown on each side. Remove Liver from oil and add onions. Saute onions for 3 or 4 minutes. Drain excess oil then add garlic. Sprinkle with about 1 tbs of seasoned flour and stir mixture well. Add water or beef stock then return Liver to pot. Cook on Medium heat for approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until liver is cooked. Serve over cooked rice.

Banana Bread is a great snack for anytime of day. You can eat it for Breakfast, Brunch or with afternoon Tea or Coffee. This Bread is so easy to make too. You don’t even need a mixer or bread maker. Just follow the recipe below. It makes one loaf.

1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Stick Butter (softened)
1 3/4 Cups Flour
1 Cup Ripe Bananas, mashed (2-3 bananas)
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Buttermilk*
1 tsp Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts

Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and mix. Sift together flour and soda and add to wet mixture in 3 parts stirring just until mixed. Add bananas and nuts then mix until incorporated. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 1/2 hours.

* - You can substitute 2 teaspoons of Vinegar in 1/2 cup of Milk for Buttermilk.

I simply love Shrimp! Living here along the Gulf of Mexico Shrimp is just as common on our table as Chicken and Beef or that bottle of ketchup. This Recipe was my Mom’s. She was always a whiz in the kitchen especially where Cajun Cuisine was concerned and I loved learning to cook and listening to stories about our Cajun heritage. So this dish just says home to me. No matter where life takes me I will always consider it a “Home Cooked Meal”. Just follow the link below the photo for the Recipe and Enjoy!!

Shrimp Etoufee