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too lazy for that get a pizza kit......

[Requin]

garden pizza - serves about 8 - crust is good for any regular pizza
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 package Rapid Rise Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup very warm water (125º to 130ºF)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese
3 cups thinly sliced fresh vegetables (such as zucchini, mushrooms, green bell pepper)
1 2-ounce jar sliced pimientos, well drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, undissolved yeast and salt. Stir water and oil into dry ingredients. Mix in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
2. Knead on floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Roll dough to fit bottom and sides of greased 10- × 15-inch baking pan. Spread sauce on dough. Top with remaining ingredients.
3. Bake on lowest oven rack at 450ºF for 20 minutes or until crust is golden

black forest mousse - serves 4 - Serving size: 3/4 cup
1 package (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
2 cups cold milk
1 21-ounce can cherry filling and topping
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

1. In a small bowl with an electric mixer, combine pudding mix and milk. Beat on low speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until well blended. Allow pudding to thicken slightly, then stir in cherry filling. Gently fold in whipped topping.
2. Spoon into parfait glasses or other dessert dishes; let chill until serving time.

fortune cookies - 1 dozen cookies
24 large Egg Whites - If using frozen or liquid egg whites: 1 pound 12 ounces.
1 quart granulated sugar plus
3 cups granulated sugar
1 pound butter, melted
4 cups all purpose flour
3 cups ground, blanched almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Beat egg whites and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Do not whip.
3. Blend in remaining ingredients to make a thin batter.
4. Spoon one heaping tablespoon of batter onto a nonstick baking sheet for each cookie. Spoon cookies 2" apart.
5. Bake 8 - 10 minutes until edges brown.
6. Remove from heat and bend** over wooden spoon handle to make first curve. Remove and pinch ends together. Let cool.

**If cookies cool and become inflexible, place back in oven for a minute or two.
1 teaspoon lemon juice