VolNExile
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What Behr said. I love thin-sliced roasted tomatoes. I slow roast them on convection. There’s probably a way to do it faster, but I haven’t tried it. Line a shallow baking sheet with parchment paper first. Slice very thinly (1/4-1/8”), lay out in single layers, and roast at 400 (maybe 425, my oven runs hot) for 40-45 minutes.tl;dr
Evvurthang needs moppin', I know, I know, haha
So I am amazed more and more how resilient my wife is, given her past medical conditions. This summer has seen her have some great days, weeks, and (even) months, which is something she has not had since 2013. She is cooking more and more. She was a fabulous cook to begin with, but she is trying new dishes.
This is the second time this week she has made pizza from scratch. All I know is she uses olive oil, sugar, flour, granulated garlic for the crust....then gets out two large pizza pans....and two large bowls for the dough....tells me to tear off enough saran wrap to cover the tops of the bowls....and then tells me to get out of the kitchen and not to get in her way....hahaha
Tonight's pizzas were better than the pizzas she made earlier in the week....and I doubt very seriously we will ever order pizza for delivery or carryout again....from start to finish, these two large pizzas took her right at an hour to make, beginning with making the dough from scratch.....we have been together for almost 30 years, and this week is the first time she has ever made "homemade pizzas."
The pans are the large food service grade pans from Sam's Club (come in a 3 pack). They are a little less than 16 inches in diameter, and a little less than 14 inches on the inside "edges."
The pepperoni is nitrate-free (she has to have that or she gets sick), the tomatoes and peppers are fresh from the garden, the onions are Vidalias, the mozzarella is fresh (not a block), and she grates the mozzarella.
The only "hitch" in the plan to date (and we would appreciate anyone's input on this) is the water in the tomatoes. She sliced the tomatoes and placed them between layers of paper towels for a few minutes this time, but it was still a bit soggy (though not so soggy you could not pick up a piece and hold it without drooping). If any of you know a way to "dry out" fresh tomatoes a little, I would appreciate it if you'd share that info.
Anyway, one is pepperoni and black olives. Other is tomatoes, peppers (green and orange), and onions. We did not have spinach or mushrooms (next time we will).
Here are the pics, and we have plenty left over for the weekend!
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Paper plates and paper towels, nothin fancy, but good eats fo sho.
They should dry out pretty well, and they will be incredibly sweet with an intense tomato flavor.
I also roast the onions and peppers, although not as long. Maybe add them around 20 minutes before you think the tomatoes will be done.
. I've got tickled watching several, but that one has some experienced actors. Guy is the star of Riverdale, and the girl has been on several shows. Not saying it's great acting, but better than the usual.
