Family Meal

• If using frozen dough, be sure to defrost in the fridge overnight then let the dough sit out for at least ½ hour.
• Preheat oven to 500°F. Warm a pizza stone or large, heavy baking sheet (17” x 14”) on lowest rack in the oven for at least 20 minutes.
• Cut individual sized parchment paper to accommodate each pizza and place on work surface. 
• Divide pizza dough into 4 – 6 pieces. On lightly floured parchment paper, have each family member stretch or roll out dough with a floured rolling pin, to their desired size.
• Lightly prick dough with a fork (to avoid bubbles).
• In medium sized bowl, combine tomato sauce, corn, zucchini, carrots, and chopped tomato (or salsa).
• Using a small ladle, have each family member spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface of pizza, leaving a ½ inch (1cm) border around the edge.
• Allow everyone to choose additional toppings, including vegetables, cheese, and meat. Scatter ingredients over the surface of the pizza.
• Transfer each pizza to stone or large tray.
• Bake at 500°F degrees for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the toppings are hot.
• Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, cut in halves or quarters and serve.

Good to know: Parchment paper is helpful when rolling the dough because it keeps it in one place, but it is critically important for when you are transferring the uncooked pizza from the work surface to the baking pan. If you are short on time, use pre-made pizza bases such as thin crust pizza shells, flatbread, or naan.

• Wash lettuce leaves in a sink or bowl of cold water, drain and dry well.
• In small bowl, combine Caesar dressing with water and mix until thin enough to drizzle. 
• Arrange romaine spears on a large platter, drizzle with Caesar dressing, and add fresh parmesan shavings on top.

• Preheat the oven to 375°F degrees.
• Using an apple corer or paring knife, remove cores to ½ inch from bottom of the apple. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Holes should be approximately 1 inch wide.
• In a small mixing bowl, blend together the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts (if using) together.
• Place apples in a shallow baking pan. Spoon the sugar mixture into the holes of the apples. Add boiling water to the bottom of the baking pan.
• Bake for 30 – 40 minutes or until apples are tender, but not mushy.
• Remove apples from the pan and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.