The Smiling Olive Blog — Savory

Herb and Mushroom Pizza

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Herb and Mushroom Pizza

Ingredients Flat Bread Dough 2 1/2 Cups of AP Unbleached Flour 1 Cup Warm Water 2 Tablespoons Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast  1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Granulated Sugar Mushroom Topping 1 Large Shallot, Thinly Sliced 2 Tablespoons Wild Mushroom & Sage Olive Oil 2 Cups Fresh Sliced Mushrooms such as Cremini, Shitake, Oyster, Porcnini, Chanterelle, etc. Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste Directions To make the flat bread dough, mix together the olive oil, warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow to sit for five minutes to bloom. Blend the salt...

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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 15-Ounce Can Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained Well) 15-Ounce Can Golden Corn (Rinsed and Drained Well) 1 Cup Cooked Pasta Rings 1 Avocado (Diced) 1 Cup Yellow, Green, Orange Bell Pepper (Diced) 1 Cup Fresh Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Red Onion (Chopped) 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) ½ Teaspoon of Cumin 1 Garlic Clove (Crushed) Salt to Taste ¼ Cup Chipotle Infused Olive Oil Directions Cook pasta rings according to package directions until al dente. To create a dressing, add chipotle olive oil with salt, crushed garlic, and cumin. Set aside. Drain pasta and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain...

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