••••NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY••••

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I LOVE COTTON CANDY!!!

•••CHECK OUT ALTON'S EASY HOMEMADE COTTON CANDY VIDEO ON FOOD NETWORK.COM••••

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••••MORE PIZZAS ON THE WAY••••

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••••ISLAND CHICKEN PIZZA••••

*PIZZA COLLECTION*

START TO FINISH 30 minutes

MAKES 4 servings

•+Nonstick cooking spray

•3/4 cup chili sauce

•1 cup refrigerated tropical fruit

•2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

•2 teaspoons minced ginger

•1 can (13.8-ounce) refrigerated pizza crust

•3 cups shredded Jack cheese

•2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

•1 TB chopped fresh cilantro

•+Fresh cilantro sprig (optional)

•+Crushed red pepper (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a small bowl, stir together chili sauce, 1/4 cup juice from tropical fruit jar, jerk seasoning, and ginger; set aside.

3. Press out pizza dough on prepared baking sheet into a 12-inch square. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.

4. Remove crust from oven and spread sauce mixture over, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with cheese, fruit, chicken and cilantro. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble. Garnish with cilantro sprig and serve with crushed red pepper (optional). Serve hot.

(Source: Sandra Lee money saving meals and photo also)

••••BEEF FAJITA PIZZA••••

*PIZZA COLLECTION*

You will need

•Oil

•Medium bowl

•Cookie Sheet

•1 package (16-ounce) frozen pepper stir-fry, thawed and drained

•8 ounces beef stir fry strips

•2 TB extra-virgin olive oil

•2 TB taco seasoning mix

•1 12-inch thin pizza crust

•1/2 cup lime-garlic salsa

•2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

•+Sour cream

•+Purchased refrigerated guacamole

•+Additional salsa

•+Fresh cilantro sprig (optional)

1. Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.

2. In a medium bowl, combine pepper strips, beef strips, oil, and taco seasoning; set aside.

3. Remove pizza crust from package and place on a cookie sheet. Spread with salsa; top with cheese. Set aside.

4. Place beef and pepper strips on hot, oiled grill* Cook about 5 minutes total, turning as needed. Remove from grill and place on top of pizza.

5. Using a cookie sheet, transfer pizza to grill. Cover grill. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted. Remove pizza from grill using the cookie sheet.

6. Top pizza with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Garnish with a fresh cilantro sprig (optional) and serve hot.

MEDIUM TEMP•350 degrees-400 degrees or 4-5 seconds (hand over heat method)

INDOOR METHOD

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare pepper and beef as directed. In a large skillet, heat 2 TB of vegetable  oil. When oil is hot, add beef and pepper strips; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Remove pizza crust from package and place on a cookie sheet. Spread crust with salsa; sprinkle with cheese. Top with beef and peppers. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese and melted. Serve as directed.

SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 10 minutes GRILLING TIME: 13 minutes

*TIP: If you own a grill wok, use it to cook the pepper stir-fry on the grill. If you must put the peppers directly on the grill, be careful not to let the peppers (or beef strips) fall between the grate when grilling.

(Source: Sandra Lee•Sandra Lee grilling & photo also)

••••PIZZA TIP••••

*SPECIAL DELIVERY. Purchase some plain pizza boxes online at containerstore.com (they're amazingly inexpensive), decorate them with your team's name and slide in your homemade pizzas).

(Source: Taste of Home magazine & google+ photo)

••••BREAKFAST PIZZA••••

*PIZZA COLLECTION*

You will need

•Oil

•Medium Skillet

•Cookie Sheet

•2 TB butter

•4 eggs, lightly beaten

•2 8-inch pizza crusts (or one 12-inch pizza crust)

•1 TB extra-virgin olive oil

•1 medium tomato, thinly sliced (reserve two tomato slices for the pizza tops; optional)

•2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese blend

•4 fully cooked sausage patties, crumbled

•1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

•1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1. Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350-400 degrees or Hand Method- 4-5 seconds•how long you can hold your hand over the heat).

2. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble; set aside.

3. Lay out pizza crusts and brush each with oil. Layer with tomato slices, cheese blend, crumbled sausage, and scrambled eggs. Top with reserved tomato slices (optional). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.

4. Using a cookie sheet, slide pizzas onto hot, oiled grill. Cover grill. Cook 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted. Using the cookie sheet, remove pizzas from grill. Serve hot.

INDOOR METHOD:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Prepare pizza as directed. Place on a prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted. Remove from oven. Serve as directed.

SERVINGS: 4  PREP TIME: 20 minutes GRILLING TIME: 8 minutes

(Source: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Grilling & photo also)