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15 Perfect Summer BBQ Recipes

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Drew & Patti Steeves

Posted in bbq, grill, outside, outdoors, exterior, deck, patio, yard, Summer, buying, selling, Fraser Valley, Vancouver, Lower Mainland, buying, selling, Fraser Valley, Vancouver, Lower Mainland, recipes,

BBQ season is in full swing! Everyone has their classic favourites, but tossing in some new ideas keeps your Summer entertaining fresh and exciting. We love a good BBQ- especially following a round of golf or day at the lake!- and no Summer is complete without firing up the barbie!

Here's a few recipes to try out this Summer. Time to get sizzlin!

Looking for a house with a deck to hone your BBQ skills? A great patio to enjoy outdoor dining? A little piece of property? Contact us to inquire about our current listings or let us know what you're looking for; we'll help you track down a home that's perfect for you!

Image Source: Catch My Party

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Healthy & Simple Recipe: Home Made Pizza

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Drew & Patti Steeves

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Family life can be busy. Trying to balance everything and offer healthy & delicious meals can be a challenge. To help, check out below for a great take on a popular classic: Home Made Pizza. Sure to be a crowd pleaser for the kids & adults alike.

For the Dough:

2 tsp dried granulated yeast

3 cups all purpose flour (I usually do half whole wheat and half unbleached flour)

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup water

Plus

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp warm water if making dough by hand

If you're using a bread maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions for what ingredients to add first.

For the Toppings:

(based on one pizza)

1 can pizza sauce

1- 2 cups grated mozzarella and/ or cheddar (or your favourite!) depending how cheesy you like your pizza

For pizza topping combos see options below!

Directions:

1. To make the dough by hand, activate the yeast by mixing in a cup with warm water; let sit for a few minutes.

2. While yeast is activating, combine other ingredients in a bowl

3. Add yeast & combine well

4. Roll dough into a large ball; remove from bowl, coat bowl with olive oil & return dough to bowl; cover and allow dough to rise for an hour or so.If making dough in a bread maker, the allotted time allows for the dough to rise

5. While dough is rising/ in machine, prepare your toppings

6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

7. When dough is ready, turn onto a floured surface and roll to approx 1/2" thick; place rolled crust onto baking sheet/ pizza pan

8. Partially cook pizza crust for 10 minutes, or until just turning golden brown (you may need to pop a few bubbles)

9. Remove crust from oven; scoop & spread pizza sauce over crust, followed by toppings & cheese

10. Cook for another 10 minutes, or until crust & cheese is cooked & melted the way you like it!

Deluxe

1 green pepper, diced

1/2 white onion, diced

5-6 mushrooms, sliced

1 can sliced olives

100gr ham & pepperoni, sliced thin (ok, so not so healthy, but a yummy treat!)

Hawaiian/ Ham & Pineapple

100 gr ham, sliced thin

1 can pineapples, diced

BONUS: 100 gr bacon= my fave!!!

Vegetarian:

1 green pepper, diced

1/2 white onion, diced

5-6 mushrooms, sliced

1 medium- large tomato, sliced thin

1 can sliced olives

Margherita:

1 medium- large tomato, sliced thin

1 bunch fresh basil, chopped (approx 1 cup, unpacked)

Recipe Source: The Pampered Baby

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