People USA – August 05, 2019

KITCHEN 101

Time-Saving Tips

for Weeknight

Cooking

1. When grocery
   shopping for meat, think
   thin: flank or skirt steak,
   chicken tenders and
   thin-cut pork chops all
   have quicker cook times
   than thicker cuts.


2. Get in the habit of using
   a “garbage bowl” (made
   famous by Rachael Ray).
   A big container for
   tossing scraps and
   packaging will cut down
   on trips to the trash can.


3. If a particular meal is
   a hit with your kids, make
   a note to double (or
   triple) the recipe next
   time. Freeze the extras,
   and defrost on days
   when you’re in a rush.

THE CHEF AT PIZZANA

RESTAURANTS IN

LOS ANGELES OFFERS A

DELICIOUS WAY TO ADD

MORE VEGGIES TO DINNER

Pepperoni

& Spinach

Calzones

1 lb. fresh prepared pizza dough,

cut into quarters

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby spinach

1 ⁄ 2 cup jarred pizza or marinara sauce

2 oz. low-moisture, part-skim

mozzarella cheese, shredded

(about^1 ⁄ 2 cup)

1 ⁄ 4 cup shredded Parmigiano-

Reggiano cheese

16 pepperoni slices

1. Position oven rack in center of oven;
   place a pizza stone or unrimmed baking
   sheet on rack. Preheat oven to 500°.
   Roll each dough quarter into a ball, and
   let sit at room temperature 10 minutes.


2. Heat a large skillet over medium high.
   Add 2 teaspoons of the oil to skillet. Add
   spinach, and cook, tossing with tongs

constantly, until spinach wilts, about

2 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.

3. Stretch each dough ball into a 6- to
   7-inch-diameter circle. Place dough circles
   on a sheet of parchment paper, and
   spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce on each,
   leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle each with
   2 tablespoons mozzarella, 1 tablespoon
   Parmigiano-Reggiano and^1 ⁄ 4 cup spinach;
   top each with 4 pepperoni slices. Fold
   dough circles in half over toppings, and
   brush with remaining 4 teaspoons olive oil.
   Pinch edges together.


4. Slide calzones and parchment
   onto hot pizza stone or baking sheet.
   Bake until golden brown and firm,
   8 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
   Serves: 4
   Active time: 20 minutes
   Total time: 30 minutes

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