Lemon and Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

Via Moderate Oven 

You can roast chickpeas a hundred different ways. I use the extra step of marinating here to infuse the chickpeas with lemon flavor, but you can make a simpler version just by drying the chickpeas then tossing with olive oil and any spice or seasoning that appeals to you. Experiment!

Ingredients:
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ to 2 cups cooked chickpeas
the juice of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon finely grated zest from the lemon
2 medium cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon dried herb such as basil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, mint, etc (optional)

Directions:
Combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pressed garlic in a bowl. Mix well and allow the chickpeas to marinate for at least an hour.
Preheat the oven to 400.
Drain the chickpeas but do not rinse. Return them to the bowl then gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Toss them in the olive oil and salt, pepper, granulated garlic and herb of your choice. Spread the chickpeas on a lightly greased baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast the chickpeas for 30-40 minutes. Every 10 minutes or so, use a spatula to roll the chickpeas around for even browning. Some of the chickpeas may pop like popcorn as they cook, so be careful when you are stirring them. Take them out when they are crunchy and deep golden brown with some dark caramelized spots.
Try not to eat them until they’ve cooled enough to not burn your tongue. These are best eaten the day they’re made, but store extras in an airtight container at room temperature.

Cesear Salad Dressing

Recipe from my mom. Sounds yummy!!!

Ingredients:
1 cup of mayo
1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tb lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 Tb cream
3 Tb milk

Directions:
Put all ingredients into a container and shake until mixed. May need to add more milk if too thick.

Homemade Pizza Crust

I've never made this, but my friend Amy posted this on her blog and I know she is a fab. cook!

Ingredients:
3 cups warm water
8 cups of whole wheat flour**
1-2 tbsp. buttermilk, yogurt, vinegar, or lemon juice***
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp salt
**You do not have to use whole wheat. You can use white or a mixture of both. The whole wheat will make it better for you but you might want to soak the flour first. This makes the nutrients in the whole wheat more readily available for your body to absorb and use! To read more about soaking, go here.
***Only use one of these ingredients if you decide to soak your flour. Otherwise they are not needed in the recipe.

Directions:
1. Soaking: Combine 8 cups of flour, 3 cups water, 1-2 tbsp of acid medium (buttermilk, plain yogurt, lemon juice, or vinegar), and 1/4 cup of honey. Cover and leave on counter for 12-24 hours.
2. After soaking, activate the yeast in remaining 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 tsp honey. (If you decided not to soak your flour, then just dissolve the yeast into the water and honey and then add the rest of the ingredients and mix.)
3. Combine activated yeast, salt, and soaked flour mixture. You may need to add some more flour to make a moist but firm dough.
4. Knead for 5-10 minutes. Let it rise if you want a thicker dough.
5. Divide into 4 sections for 4 crusts.
6. Spread onto greased pizza pan. Top with sauce, your favorite meats and veggies. I usually cook it for about 10 minutes on 475 degrees. Then I take it out, add shredded cheese, and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until it looks ready. Serve and enjoy!

Cajun Turkey Marinade

My Dad has used this recipe for years. Mom and Dad inject the turkey a few days before they cook it. It keeps the turkey moist and gives it a little kick!!! Love it!

Ingredients:
2 c. Italian dressing (not creamy)
2 Tb. garlic salt
3 Tb. onion salt
1 tsp. liquid smoke
2 Tb. Tony's seasoning
3 Tb. dried yellow mustard (Coleman's)
3 Tb. fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
1-2 Tb. cayenne pepper

Directions:
Blend all ingredients and inject in turkey (easier to do if mixture is warmed up).