Homestyle Barbecue Chicken Pizza

This is definitely a favorite in our home.

2 TBS olive oil
2 chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 t chili powder
1 t garlic powder
1 medium onion, diced
1 red or green pepper, diced
1 c your favorite barbeque sauce (I like KC Masterpiece or Bullseye best, but any will do)
1-2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Dough for one pizza. I like to use my Homestyle Pizza Dough recipe.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat in a skillet with olive oil. (You can also use grilled chicken and omit this step.)

When chicken is cooked, stir in garlic and chili powders. Add onions and bell pepper and cook for a minute or two so the veggies are a little tender.

Par-bake the rolled out pizza dough for about 6 minutes at 425 degrees before adding the toppings. Arrange the chicken topping evenly over the partially baked crust. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the chicken (it won't like a lot of sauce, but will spread when baking), then sprinkle with cheese.

Return the pizza to the oven for 14-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Homestyle Pizza Dough

This is one of my favorite pizza doughs. It is really good made into Barbecue Chicken Pizza.

1 c warm water
1 TBS yeast
3 TBS olive oil
2-3 c bread flour
1 t salt

Beat half of the flour, yeast oil, and water for 3 minutes. Add salt and enough flour to make a soft dough. Beat for an additional minute, or until it looks smooth. Let rise for an hour in an oiled bowl for an hour covered with plastic wrap.

You can also add herbs and cheeses to the dough if you'd like (during the last mixing phase).

Roll out on a stone, or pizza pan to desired thickness. I like to first sprinkle a little corn meal on the stone or pan. Load on desired toppings and bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes (or until the bottom is lightly golden and crisp.

Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've tried so many chocolate chip cookie recipes, but this is one of my absolute favorites. It has an excellent texture and they never turn out flat. I find myself craving this recipe often. My mom acquired it years ago from the "Gabby Gourmet" who did TV spots on the local news channel years ago. It is different than other recipes in that it beats some of the ingredients for a long period of time and also adds cornstarch to the mixture. My mom likes to take them out while they are still a bit doughy, but I like them more well done and golden.

1 c butter
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar
2 eggs
3 c flour, stirred and measured
1/4 corn starch
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 TBS vanilla
2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
coconut (optional)--I like 1 cup

Cream butter and sugars for 4-5 min. Add eggs, beat for another 4-5 min. Add dry ingredients, mix well. Add vanilla. Add chocolate chips. Bake for 8-10 min in 350 degree oven. (They may look a bit under baked if you use this time frame, but they will set up nicely-- I personally like to bake mine for 11 or 12 min. or until they are starting to turn a little golden)