The Cavorting Chefs Fabulous Fruit Pizza Food

FRUIT PIZZA

Steps:

• For the sugar cookie crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Beat the granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon zest, vanilla and egg and beat until incorporated. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix on low speed until just combined. Scrape the dough into a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet and press into an even layer to cover the entire bottom of the skillet. (If the dough becomes too soft to work with, pop the skillet in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Prick the dough all over with a fork, leaving a 1-inch border.
• Bake the crust until golden and the edges are set, 22 to 24 minutes. Let cool in the skillet on a wire rack, then loosen the edges of the crust with a butter knife and invert onto a platter or cutting board to unmold. Invert again so the crust is right-side up. (To make ahead, let cool, then wrap well in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature.)
• For the topping: Clean out the mixer bowl and add the cream cheese and butter. Beat on medium speed until light and smooth, about 1 minute. Add the honey and vanilla and beat to combine. Add the confectioner's sugar and beat on low speed until just combined. Increase the speed to high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate the topping, covered, until ready to use (stir again until smooth).
• To assemble the fruit pizza, spread the cream cheese topping on the crust in an even layer, leaving a border for the crust. Top with the fruit in a random pattern. Dust with more confectioner's sugar if using just before serving, then cut into slices.

FABULOUS FRUIT PIZZA

Steps:

• Cream one cup sugar and butter until smooth. Add egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and baking powder; continue beating. In a separate bowl, combine soda and buttermilk; add to creamed mixture. Stir in flour until soft dough forms, adding enough so that the dough is not sticky. Divide dough in half. Wrap one half in plastic zipping bag and freeze for future use. Roll remaining half into a greased 12" pizza pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, or until top becomes slightly browned; cool. In small saucepan, combine one cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add water, orange juice and lemon juice. Cook and stir on medium heat until mixture becomes thick and bubbly. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. Mix cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar. Add remaining vanilla. Spread mixture on crust. Arrange fruit on crust in circles, beginning with kiwi fruit on outside edge and overlapping fruit. Continue circling with bananas, strawberries and oranges finishing with a small circle of strawberries and bananas. Randomly place blueberries on top of other fruits. Carefully spoon sauce over top of fruit. Cut into 8 large pieces; serve.

THE CAVORTING CHEF'S FABULOUS FRUIT PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Heat jam in the microwave or a small kettle on stove until slightly melted and "drizzling" consistency. Set aside and keep warm.
• Lightly coat a 12" pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Press cookie dough evenly into bottom of pan and bake for 15-20 minutes (Until very lightly browned), cool completely.
• Pour orange juice into a small bowl and slice banana into orange juice to keep from browning. Set aside.
• In a medium sized bowl, mix together cream cheese and marshmallow cream.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust to within 1/2 of edge.
• Drain Banana slices well, and arrange all fruits as desired on top of pizza.
• Drizzle warm jam over fruit to glaze pizza.
• Sprinkle with toasted pecans.
• Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
• While delectably delicious as written, if you find a fruit listed is unavailable, feel free to substitute an equal amount of one of your favorites.
• Meet the "Cavorting Chefs", Saturn- Our Team Captain, Brenda, Dreamgoddess, Galley Wench, katie in the UP, mama's kitchen, PanNan, Sugared Almond, & Susie Qusie.

FRESH LEMON HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree 1/4 C lemon juice with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon zest, until texture is nearly smooth.
• Add more lemon juice and salt to taste, mixing it in thoroughly.
• Serving size is 2 tablespoons.

FRESH FRUIT PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Roll out cookie dough large enough to cover a round pizza pan.
• Bake 8 to 15 minutes or until firm.
• Cool completely.
• Mix together cream cheese and extract.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled cookie dough crust.
• Arrange fruit in circles (like a bulls eye pattern).
• Slightly warm marmalade and brush over fruit.
• Serve immediately.

JEN'S SUMMER FRUIT & NUT BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Wash Broccoli, grapes, celery & apple. Chop into chunky size.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, mix, chill and serve! Lots of color, its healthy and tastes yummy! I'm not even a big broccoli fan, but this is really good! Enjoy!