Individual Mini Pizzas

Hi guys! So, I was looking for an easy dinner that didn't take a lot of time, but was still delicious. I came up with a family favorite called "Pizza Burgers". These are individual mini pizzas made on toasted hamburger buns. What's even better is how easy they are!

 

This is the finished product. Yum!

 

They're easily customizable and super simple.

  

 

Ham and green pepper......

 

I made a strawberry and banana fruit salad to go with. Halfway through cutting my strawberries, I realized that I had arranged my strawberries in a heart! Photo op, anyone?

Pizza Burgers Recipe:

Ingredients:

Hamburger buns (however many you need. One half of a bun=one pizza burger)

Mozzarella cheese

Pizza sauce

Toppings! (I used pepperoni, green pepper, and ham, but you can do whatever you want! Sausage, hamburger, it's your choice.)

Directions: 

1. Arrange buns on a foil covered cookie sheet. Set on top rack under broiler in oven. Broil until the buns are slightly toasted/lightly browned.

2. Lightly sauce burger buns. Don't over-sauce or they will be too soggy. Place meat of choice/toppings on and sprinkle cheese on top.

3. Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake just until the cheese on top is melted. (5-10 minutes, roughly. Go by the meltiness of the cheese)

There you have it! What are you craving this week? Email us at myculinarycraving@gmail.com if you have questions, comments, recipes, etc.!

All-American Chocolate Chip Cookies

What is that one dessert that is perfectly all-American? You guessed it...chocolate chip cookies! These wonderful little delights are sweet, buttery, flaky, and absolutely perfect.

 

I've been down with a bad cold the past week, and in serious need of some dessert. So, I decided to bake chocolate chip cookies. I have tasted many a chocolate chip cookie, but this recipe is my all-time favorite. It was my mother's and my grandmother's recipe and it is absolutely delicious.

  I like to use margarine for this recipe because it  flattens out a lot less. That's the only time I ever cook with margarine.

 

This dough pulls together really nicely. It becomes velvety and soft.

 

Chocolate chips. YUM!

 

I always like to set aside a few chips to snack on while the cookies are baking...

 

These cookies flattened out a little more than they should have, what with using the margarine. I think maybe it's because I didn't chill the dough as much as I should have. 

Ready for the recipe? This recipe is simple and absolutely wonderful. I made a double batch in the pictures, and that barely fit in my standard size Kitchen Aid. If you do make a double batch, be forewarned that there will be spillage and some mishaps. The advantage to a double batch is having a bunch of dough left over to freeze.

All American Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: 

2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar

1 Cup Margarine, Softened

1/2 Cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2 tsps Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Salt

1 12 oz. Package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 375 F. Into large bowl, measure all ingredients except chocolate chips. (use an electric mixer because of the butter). Beat on medium speed until well blended. I like to cream the butter and sugars first, and then add everything else, but it truly doesn't matter. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy. Cool slightly before removing from pan or they will fall apart. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

Do y'all have a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe? What are you craving this week? Write to me at myculinarycraving@gmail.com with questions, comments, or new recipes for me to feature on here!

Recipes To Make

Hi guys! So, I'm formulating a new recipe for a mug cake, and I'll post it here soon. For now, how about my top 10 list of "want-to-try" recipes? Thanks to Pinterest, I have many of these. I'll have a top 10 for dessert and a top 10 for savory food.


10. S'mores Bars.

 
Yum! Don't these look fabulous?

9. Cookie Dough Brownies.


My goodness. Delicious brownies topped with cookie dough frosting? Count me in.

8. Mini Fruit Pizzas.

 
Um, yes please. These look wonderful.

7. Salted Caramel Chocolate Shortbread Bars.


My my, these look delicious.

6. Vanilla Bean Doughnuts. 


Oh, these look delish.

5. Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Pizza.



4. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip.

  

3. Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies.

 
Not only are these adorable, they also have an alliterative name.

2. Midnight Fudge Cake.


My gosh. This looks scrumptious.

1. Nutella "Faux"-nut.



A Nutella Cronut sounds heavenly to me!

Now for my top 10 savory dishes that I want to experiment with.

10. Cheesy Pull-Apart Rolls.






































9. Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps.

 

8. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken.


7. Lime Cilantro Chicken.



6. Crispy Smashed Potatoes.



5. Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks.

 

4. Garlic Cheese Pull Apart Bread.



3. Cheese Bombs.



2. Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese.



1. Baked Spaghetti.



Those are my top 20 recipes that I want to experiment with. When I make them, I'll post pictures and recipes!

What are you craving this week?

My Culinary Craving

Hello, world! Welcome to Culinary Cravings. Here, you'll find new recipes, recipes from around the blog world, food photography, and much more.

To start off, I want to let you know what my culinary craving has been this week. Chocolate. That wonderfully creamy and beautiful substance. If you do not like the taste of chocolate, then this is not the blog for you! Chocolate is a major part of my life.

There are many mug cake recipes on food blogs, but mug cakes don't have the same taste as a real oven-baked cake. I was looking for a single-serving dessert that had the same quality taste as a cake made in the oven.

And....................................I found it over at Cake For One. That website is wonderful. I highly suggest you go and visit them.

Anyway, this cake was super simple, oven-baked, and absolutely delicious. It was moist, fudgy, and had a perfect crust on top, which mug cakes are often missing.

I, being absent-minded, did not take pictures of mine. However, Cake For One has pictures and mine looked just like this. (minus the lovely and fancy fork cocoa dusting)



After that mouthwatering photo, are you ready for the recipe? Here we go.

Serving Size: 1 (unless you're generous and want to share)

Ingredients:
2 TBSP Brown Sugar
                             
2 TBSP Butter
                             
2 TBSP Chocolate Chips
                             
1 Small Egg
                             
4 TBSP All-Purpose White Flour
                             
2 TBSP Cocoa
                             
1/8 tsp Baking Powder
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 360 F.
2. Butter and flour one ramekin; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until soft. (if you don't want to use a mixer you can either use a pastry cutter, or soften the butter slightly in the microwave and stir with a spoon)
4. Add your egg and whisk until lightly fluffy.
5. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave (unless you want to use a double boiler). Let cool a bit and mix with other ingredients.
6. Sift flour, cocoa, and baking powder in your bowl; stir until smooth.
7. Spoon batter into ramekin and bake for 18 minutes. (start checking for doneness about 16)
8. Insert a toothpick to check for doneness. The center will be fudgy, so check the sides of the cake.

Variations:
Top with whipped cream and berries to add some refreshment.
Split open the center of the cake and spread peanut butter or Nutella for an extra flavor experience.
Come up with your own ideas: add your favorite frosting, melt white chocolate and drizzle on top. The possibilities are endless!

What are your culinary cravings?