EATS | MAMA MIA! ITZA TORT-IZZA
Kids are out of school, and that means one thing: snacks, snacks, and more snacks.
It’s a balancing act to give kids something to eat that they’ll like, and that’s good for them. Add to that the need to prepare something that’s quick and easy, or, better yet, offer up a dish that they can safely make.
The whole family will love our Mama Mia! Itza Tort-izza, the best of two world. It uses prepared, pre-cut, and pre-grated ingredients, so no knife is needed. Also, the pizza cooks in a microwave, so kid don’t have to use an oven. Here’s how you make it:
Place a large tortilla on a microwave safe plate and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Carefully flip, and microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Again, carefully flip, and microwave for 30 seconds more. Remove and allow to sit an additional minute to crisp.
Spread on 4 heaping tablespoons of tomato paste or pasta sauce.
Next add vegetables, if desired. You can add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetables like pre-chopped or sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini. Have fun and consider adding a few pineapple chunks.
Then sprinkle on 2 tablespoons pre-grated cheese, like mozzarella
If you want, add meat. Consider a few slices of bacon, crumbled, a sausage patty, crumbled, or a half-dozen or so slices of regular or turkey pepperoni. Don’t overcrowd the pizza or it will become flimsy.
Place back in microwave and heat for an additional 30-40 seconds, or until the cheese melts.
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DRINKS | MOMMY NEEDS A TIME OUT-TINI
Everyone needs a little break, including stay-at-home parents now that kids are home for summer. Take a little time out and enjoy our delicious, easy-to-make, cocktail, the Mommy Needs A Time Out-Tini.
This refreshing imbibe comes together quickly, and can be enjoyed while kids play video games.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 ounce vodka (we like Norfolk’s Reverend Spirit’s vodka), 1 ounce peach schnapps, and 1 ounce cranberry juice , shake thoroughly, and strain into a martini glass. Top off with sparkling wine, and garnish with an orange wedge.
Vodka comes from Reverend Spirits, www.DrinkReverend.com
FOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE
TIDE TO TABLE: BOUNTY OF THE CHESAPEAKE AT THE WILLIAMSBURG INN
One of the region’s most special treats are oysters.
Get a taste of fresh oysters and local brews at a special dining event at The Williamsburg Inn at Colonial Williamsburg on the Social Terrace.
Tide to Table: Bounty of the Chesapeake takes place at Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m.
Enjoy dishes from Juli Gutierrez, Chef de Cuisine at The Williamsburg Inn, local, fresh shucked oysters, local beer, and live music for $89.
Oysters come from Ragged Island Oysters, Laughing King Oyster Company, and Big Island Aquaculture.
Beer comes from Alewerks Brewing Company, Billsburg Brewery, and Virginia Beer Company.
Food stations include Seafood Boil, Andouille Sausage and Corn Skewers, and Hushpuppies and Cornbread.
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