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Stuffed Pizza Crust
This is really good, this can be made with cheese or sausage (I chose sausage this time). This recipe is my modified thin crust pizza dough recipe and my sauce recipe as well. I had to modify the recipe since you need a bit larger crust rolled out to start the process. My report in the comments section.
Equipment
- Pizza Pans (two 12 inch)
- Oven
Ingredients
Pizza Dough
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon instant yeast
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1⅛ cup water
- 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional, or herbs of your choice
- 1 package Mozzarella Cheese sticks, About 6 to 10 sticks, or cooked sausage links
- melted butter
Sauce
- 1 can tomato paste, (170 g / 6 oz can)
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup olive oil
- salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250° C (480° F).
- Measure out the flour into a large mixing bowl. Add the salt and dried Italian seasoning/herbs of your choice (if using) and yeast, use your hand or a whisk to combine.
- Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the water. Use your fingers or a wooden spoon to combine everything together. When it comes together into a cohesive ball, turn it out onto the counter along with any extra flour in the bowl that hasn’t yet gotten worked in.
- Knead the dough until all the flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth/elastic to the touch, about five minutes. The dough should still feel moist and just slightly tacky. If it’s sticking to your hands and counter top like bubble gum, work in more flour one tablespoon at a time until it’s smooth and silky. Then divide the dough into two parts.
- Sprinkle some corn meal around on each pan, the place one ball of dough in the center. Use the heels of your hands and working from the middle gently press the dough outward until it’s about ¼ of an inch thick or less, while rotating the pan, keep doing this until the dough is actually overlapped the edge of the pan by 1½ to 2 inches. You can also use a rolling pin for this on a floured surface, then roll up on the pin and lay over the pizza pan.
- Take the cheese sticks and tear in half lengthwise (If you want a lot of cheese, leave the sticks whole). Take each piece of cheese, or sausage link, and press into the dough at the edge of the pan, and do this all the way around the pan. Take the excess dough and fold over the cheese and using a fork, just lightly crimp down the folded over part to the dough on the bottom of the pan.
- Spoon ONLY the sauce into the center of each pizza and use the back of a spoon to spread it out to the edges. Brush melted butter over the crust area where the cheese or sausage is. Put into the preheated over for 5 minutes, then rotate it 180 degrees so it is evenly cooked for another 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Now add the toppings of your choice, return to oven for another 3-5 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack, repeat with second pizza. Each pizza should cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Note, if using sausage, pick a thin pork sausage link or thin Italian sausage link, you need to cook these first before placing on the dough. Just pan fry them and drain on a paper towel to remove extra oil.
- Note, if using bulk Italian sausage, sliced sausage, bacon, prawn, onions, peppers, you need to cook any meat products first, and cook onions and peppers just to soften them, prior to using as a topping.
Notes
The basic pizza is a fair value, the cheese or the sausage will determine that, then when you start adding toppings, then the price goes up, and can go up a lot, but is so good, and is a good treat for Thai relatives and neighbors.
Eggs in Clouds
I just seen this posted today and it sounds really good, I will have to give this a try.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 chilled metal bowl
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 230 C. Lightly grease a baking sheet using butter.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and separate the yolks from the white (use a empty water bottle for this) and place the yolks in separate small bowls. Pour the whites into the chilled metal bowl and whisk the whites until stiff peaks form. Mix in whatever you want, think chopped cooked bacon, chopped spring onions, shredded cheese, etc.
- Spoon the whites into even piles on a baking sheet and create a well in the center of each pile with the back of the spoon. Using 2 eggs, make 2 piles, if making 4 eggs, 4 piles. Bake in the oven for 3 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet, add a yolk into each well, bake another 3 minutes. Serve.
Notes
No need for math here, two eggs and added ingredients of your choice, under $1 per person with a serving of two eggs.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
Eggs in a Basket
This is certainly nothing new, but this is a creative way to make eggs, and toast, at the same time. I thought this was a notable post just to post something a bit different. A number of years ago, my wife, I, and our daughter were in Pattaya on holiday from Japan (I worked in Japan). One morning when we got up, I asked my daughter if she wanted to go have breakfast with me, she said yes and away we went. We stopped at my favorite place opposite the beach and we were given menus. My daughter was about 6 years old at this point. I ordered my breakfast, and my daughter said she wanted Eggs in a Basket, they of course were not on the menu, the waitress was very nice and helpful and asked if something special was needed, I described Eggs in a Basket and away she went, big smile on my daughter's face. About 10 minutes later, Eggs in a Basket was placed in front of my daughter, she was happy to say the least!
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread, any kind you want, thick sliced is best
- 2 eggs
- butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan to medium low or medium heat. Add a bit of butter.
- Take the bread and using the open end of a drinking glass, cut a hole in the center of each slice of bread. When the butter is melted and hot, add each slice, and crack an egg into the hole in the bread, place the round bread pieces in the pan as well.
- When the bottom is golden brown, like a slice of toast, flip and cook for a few more minutes until golden brown as well.
- Serve with bacon or sausage.
Notes
No math needed here, under $1 per meal of two eggs, even with bacon or sausage. A simple breakfast does not have to be hard.
Variant: 1. Use an egg and milk mix like making French Toast, cut the circles out first, use the egg wash, and put into the pan then add the egg in the center, egg wash the circle and cook that as well.
Recipe I learned from my Mom and that I have been making for 25+ years.
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Cucumber-Jalapeño Salad
Chicken Satay is a natural here in Thailand, nearly every Thai can make this, so here is your chance.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut lengthwise in 1/2 inch strips
- 500 mililiter coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons red or green Thai curry paste, red is hotter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, chunky
Salad
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher sa
- 1 cucumber, large, cut into half moons, about 500 grams or so
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- vegetable oil, OR olive oil
- 1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts, light chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon curry paste until thoroughly mixed. If you would like more heat and flavor, add additional curry paste. Place the chicken strips in a medium bowl and cover with half of the coconut milk mixture (about 1 cup). Toss to coat, and then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Marinate, refrigerated, for 1 hour to overnight.
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the remaining coconut milk mixture in a small saucepan with the peanut butter and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer for 3 minutes, whisking often. Cool, and then pour into a serving bowl.
- In a medium bowl whisk the vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves. Add the cucumber, shallot, and jalapeño and toss well to coat. Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Pat the excess marinade off the chicken strips with a paper towel. Brush the chicken strips on both sides with oil, and then skewer the strips lengthwise, threading in and out on the skewers.
- Prepare your grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
- Grill the chicken over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until fully cooked in the center, 8 to 12 minutes, turning once. Remove from the grill, top the salad with the peanuts and cilantro, and serve immediately with the peanut sauce.
Notes
One kilo of chicken breasts will run about 85 Baht, for 6 servings, this meal is well under $1 per person.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Garland Davis, US Navy Cook (Ret).
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Breakfast Sausage
Easy to make, and very good, I have made this on several occasions, I need to make this more often. Keep in mind, the longer you refrigerate this, up to 24 hours before cooking, the flavors will blend together better. Sage is the key ingredient in breakfast sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo minced pork, OR you can use chicken, (2 lbs)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Add the pork and all the other ingredients to a mixing bowl.
- Mix everything together, use your hands and mix well. Refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours to allow the spices to blend well. The 24 hours is highly recommended.
- I was going to stuff sheep casings to make links but could not find my small funnel, so I went with patties instead, and are equally as good. I made 8 patties, layered with parchment paper and froze this batch, simply take out the patties you wish to use the day before and thaw in the fridge overnight. (For patties I use a ½ cup measuring cup to measure and press in a 4¼ inch, 11 cm, patty press.)
- Fry in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
- And in link form using cellulose casings. These casings will be removed after poaching.
Notes
Minced pork will run about 100 Baht/kilo, making this about 50 cents per person for 6 people, add some fresh homemade hash browns and a couple of eggs, you have a nice breakfast for under $1 per person.
Used in Recipes Listed on this Site:
- Potato & Breakfast Sausage Skillet, mad it, GO-TO recipe.
- Breakfast Sausage Casserole.
- Sausage & Scrambled Egg Burritos.
- Country Gravy & Biscuits, made it, GO-TO recipe.
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Crescent Rolls, made it.
- Crustless Quiche, made it, GO-TO recipe.
- White Beans & Sausage, made it, GO-TO recipe.
- Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole II.
- Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole I, made it, GO-TO recipe.
Cheddar Sausage Bake
Cheese and sausage, this is a must try for me! Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 2-3 large potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 500 grams pork sausage, bulk suasage, OR make from a shortcut on this site
- 400 grams fresh broccoli, cut into florets, including the stem
- 1 can condensed Cheddar cheese soup, OR make from a shortcut listed on this site
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In skillet, brown sausage and drain on paper towels, if necessary. Chicken sausage would be ideal as well.
- In a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, slightly overlap potato slices along the bottom. Top with the cooked sausage, then broccoli. Pour the condensed soup mixture all over casserole. Top with additional shredded cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Let sit for 5 minutes to cool and then enjoy!
Notes
500 grams of sausage, if one cannot find bulk, link sausage would work great, just fry until done, slice into discs, or use the Italian sausage recipe on this site to make Pork, Italian, or Chicken sausage. Cost for sausage should be no more than 150 Baht, making this a meal that is easily under $1 per person for 8 people. Make the condensed soup yourself for even more savings.
Shortcuts: Sausage, Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup.
Recipe adapted from Real Fit Real Food Mom. Author, LeAnn.
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Slow Cooker Sausage & Veggies with Peppers
Lot of possibilities here with this one, I am looking forward to making this one! Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 500 grams smoked sausage, cut into pieces
- 6 potatoes, washed and cut in half
- 1 onion, large, sliced or chopped
- 1 carrot, large, cut into pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 packet onion soup powder mix, OR make from a shortcut
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcherstershire sauce
Instructions
- Place sausage and vegetables in slow cooker.
- Mix together the broth, onion soup, spices, and Worcestershire sauce and pour into the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low setting for 5 or 6 hours or High setting for 3 to 4 hours until the potatoes and carrots are done. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Enjoy!
Notes
Smoked sausage that I have found and used from Makro, is very nice, much like Kielbasa, and right near this product is what is called Sausage scraps these are thick smoked sausage pieces that are left over from from cutting up and packaging the long sausages, these are also a variety pack, spicy smoked, some is garlic sausage, some is chili sausage. The sausage scraps would be ideal for this recipe. This fresh, packaged sausage, that is made in Thailand.
Sausage would be the most expensive part of this recipe, at about 250 Baht/kilo, you would need 500 grams for this recipe, 125 Baht, is about 65 cents per meal per person for 6 people, even less if serving 8 people.
Shortcut: Onion Soup Mix.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
Fast and Simple Fresh Salsa I
I have not made this yet but seems quite easy. Not exactly sure how much this makes, I will say 4 cups for now.
Ingredients
- 6 tomatoes, large, chopped, maybe use 10 plum tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3-4 spring onions, chopped, whites and greens
- ¾ cup fresh green chili peppers, chopped
- handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice from one lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
Instructions
- Combine everything in a bowl except the vinegar and salt, drain briefly in a colander. Return the mixture to the bowl and stir in the vinegar and salt into the tomato mixture. Done, see, that was easy.
Notes
I have never seen "large" tomatoes in Thailand, so maybe use 10 or so plum tomatoes. I will have to experiment with this recipe.
Pizzadillas
Quesadillas are an easy dish to make, and cheesy, which is always a bonus. Tortillas and filling is all that is needed, and a pan to cook them. This is an adapted version of quesadilla using pizza toppings. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 250 grams Mozzarella Cheese, shredded, or more as desired, (8 oz)
- 150 grams Pepperoni, sliced, SEE STEP 1, (5 oz), Shortcut
- 1 jar pizza sauce, Shortcut
Instructions
- This DOES NOT have not have to be Pepperoni, this can be Italian sausage, chicken sausage, grilled chicken, totally up to you, but you have to cook the meat first.
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat. No oil is needed, fry the pepperoni until crisp. Transfer on a paper towel to drain.
- Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce, thin so that it does not run off if held up.
- Lay a tortilla in the hot pan, sauce side up, sprinkle with cheese then add Pepperoni slices or meat of your choice, cover with more cheese, place another tortilla on top, sauce side down, cook for 3-5 minutes, then using a wide spatula, carefully flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until cheese is nice and gooey and tortillas are crispy on the edges. NOTE: Cheese is what holds the quesadilla together, too little cheese and it will fall apart when flipping or even holding to eat.
- Remove from pan and slice into quarters, serve with pizza sauce as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Pepperoni I cannot state a price for although it is available here. Pork and chicken sausage is very inexpensive to make yourself, just crumble in a pan and fry until done. If you use store bought sausage, price will be higher. I will say 100 Baht for the meat.
Cheese is the expensive part, Mozerella cheese, Thai made is 140 Baht per block of 250 grams. So using 100 Baht for meat and 280 Baht for cheese, for 4 quesadillas, 380 Baht total, comes to about $2 per person if serving 4 people. Not all that unreasonable when you look at what restaurants are charging.
Shortcut: Pepperoni, Pizza Sauce.
Variant: 1. Feel free to add sliced mushrooms, sliced black olives, or even chopped ham.
Chicken Patties
These sound excellent and I will be making these soon! I love a good chicken patty burger.
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, OR to taste
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. If you do not have an oven, this is not a show stopper! Just keep reading.
- Place the flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, salt, and Parmesan cheese.
- Roll chicken mixture into 4 or 5 equally sized balls and then flatten with your hands.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
- Dip each patty into the flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs. Repeat until all five are coated evenly. Add all patties to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
- When each side is golden brown, place them onto a baking sheet and bake for approximately 8 minutes (or until fully cooked through the middle). OR, just continue to pan fry at a lower temp, an additional 3-4 minutes each side.
- Remove from oven and place onto paper towels to help soak up the excess oil.
- Serve on a bun, top with Cheddar cheese and a thick slice of tomato, use mayo as the dressing.
Notes
500 grams of ground chicken, since I do not have that available here, is a guess, depending on if it is white meat or dark meat or a combination of both, 500 grams would be 45 Baht, for 4-5 servings this is easily under $1 per meal per person, even if served with a green vegetable or corn on the cob.
Recipe adapted from Real Fit Real Food Mom. Author, LeAnn.
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