Caramelized Onion Pesto Pie Food

CHEESY CARAMELIZED ONION HAND PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms; saute until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over low heat. Stir in sliced onions. Cook onions, uncovered, until liquid evaporates and onions turn golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir occasionally so onions don't burn.
• Return mushrooms to the skillet. Stir in bacon, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Roll out pie crusts on a flat, lightly floured surface. Cut each crust into three 5-inch rounds. Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl; brush lightly around the edge of each round.
• Divide the onion mixture evenly among the 6 rounds, placing it in the center. Top each with Gruyere cheese. Bring the sides of the dough to meet in the middle, forming a semi-circle shape. Press to seal and crimp the edges with a fork.
• Cut 2 small slits into each hand pie for steam to escape. Brush the top of the pies with the remaining egg wash if desired. Transfer pies to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the baking sheet and serve hot out of the oven or at room temperature.

CARAMELIZED ONION, MACADAMIA PESTO ON WHEAT FLAX SEED PIZZA CRUS

Steps:

• Directions for crust:.
• Mix yeast and honey or brown sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy. In large bowl, mix flour and flax seed meal with salt. Add yeast mixture. Mix well. Knead approximately five minutes. Let rise 20-30 minutes. Roll out and place on pizza baking dish. (You can decide if you wish for a deep dish or thin crust pizza). Poke the crust several times with fork several times to avoid bubbling. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes before placing toppings on pizza.
• Directions for pesto;.
• Using a food processor add the basil and nuts and pulse for approximately 30 seconds.
• Add the red pepper and garlic. Mix together.
• Slowly add the olive oil.
• Add the remaining ingredients and pulse together, mixing well.
• Add the pesto to the top of the pizza crust and complete the pizza with the following ingredients.
• Directions for Carmelized Onion and final assembly:.
• In a large skillet add olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook about five minutes. Add salt, pepper and rosemary and cook an additional 15 -20 minutes over low heat stirring frequently until onions take on a brown color.
• Heat oven to 475 degrees F.
• Top pizza dough with onion mixture. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, add cheese and allow to bake in the oven further until cheese browns. Remove from oven and sprinkle arugula over top.

PESTO RICOTTA PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until blended.
• Add pesto, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, and half-and-half and blend well.
• Pour into pie shell.
• Bake 20-25 minutes, until pie is set. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

CARAMELIZED ONION PESTO PIE

Steps:

• Cook the sliced onion in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft.
• Add the sugar and salt and continue cooking and stirring until onions are golden and caramelized, about 35 minutes.
• Spread mustard on the crust of your choice.
• Spread pesto over the mustard.
• Spoon the onions into the crust and smooth to make an even layer.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until crust is light brown and cooked.
• Time and temperature might vary depending on what type of crust you choose.