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Pizza Margherita
Simple and delicious—and quicker than takeout!
Makes 1 pizza, 8 slices
Nonstick cooking spray
1
pound (454 g) pizza dough, room temperature
¾
cup (175 ml) pizza sauce
2
tablespoons (30 ml) grated Parmesan
3
ounces (85 g) fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1
tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
¼
cup (60 ml) tightly packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
1. Generously coat the Baking Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Put
the pizza dough on the pan. Stretch the dough to cover the entirety
of the pan.
2. Put the Baking Pan into rack Position 1. Set oven to Bake at 450°F
(230°C) for 10 minutes. Cook until lightly golden. Remove from oven
and add sauce to the center of the dough. Leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm)
border for the crust, spread sauce into a thin, even layer. Sprinkle
with the Parmesan and top with the mozzarella. Brush the border
with olive oil.
3. Return pizza to rack Position 2 and bake for an additional 8 to
10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly brown and the
bottom crust is golden. Sprinkle with basil before serving.
Nutritional information per slice:
Calories 217 (29% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 8g • fat 7g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 7mg
sod. 402mg • calc. 46mg • fiber 5g
Roasted Chicken Thighs with
Smoked Paprika and Lime
A moist and flavourful main course, ready in 30 minutes.
Makes about 4 chicken thighs
1
pound (454 g) chicken thighs, bone-in
1
tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
½
teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
½
teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked Spanish paprika
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) ground cumin
½
lime, juiced
1. Line the Baking Pan with aluminum foil. Put the chicken thighs onto
the Baking Pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the
salt, paprika, pepper, cumin and lime juice. Put the Baking Pan into
rack Position 2.
2. Set to Convection Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes. Cook until
skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C). Let
rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional information per chicken thigh with skin:
Calories 313 (62% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 29g • fat 21g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 105mg
sod. 362mg • calc. 16mg • fiber 0g
Roasted Lamb Chops with
Rosemary and Garlic
This traditional lamb preparation can be enjoyed any night of the week.
Makes 4 servings
4
garlic cloves, crushed
1
tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh rosemary (leaves from about
3 to 4 rosemary sprigs)
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
2
tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
8
loin lamb chops, about 2 pounds (907 g)
½
teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
1. Stir the garlic, rosemary, pepper and olive oil together in a stainless
steel bowl. Add the lamb chops and toss together well to fully coat.
Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The lamb can