Updating Post 02-10-2010 - for an entry at Savor the Thyme – Food is Love and the Naptime Chef contest! I want CHOCOLATE!! Actually this post is for the kid-centric portion of the contest. This shows that, first not only how much I love my lil boo (which you all know), but also that I know no boundaries to the extent I will go so he may enjoy the many ‘delightful’ foods we all take for granted. Side note: I am the world’s WORST cook/baker etc and I actually did do this along with the help of lil boo! Cheers Jennifer!!!
Who does not love pizza??
Silly question I know….
I am a pizza freak! Yes, freak! So, the other day while shopping at Whole Foods with lil boo, we saw that Namaste Foods makes a Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix (also free of: wheat, soy, corn , potato, peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, and casein – all of which lil boo is allergic). Fantastic! While the mrs. is away, daddy-o will try his hands at cooking/baking!
The most important aspect of all this to remember that finally lil boo may enjoy pizza without any type of reaction.
The Goods:
- One Bag of Namaste Foods Pizza Crust Mix
- Rice Cheese by Galaxy Foods (be sure to read the label – some brands have casein)
- A jar of pizza sauce (again read the label for ingredients)
- Water
- Oil
Directions:
(taken right from the Namaste bag)
- Prep – Heat over to 450 F. Place rack at lowest position. Spray a large pizza pan with non-stick spray. (note: I did not have a pizza pan as you can tell from the photo above, also the crust may rise…so make sure the rack above is high enough *whoops*)
- Mix – Combine 1 1/2 cups pizza crust mix with 1 teaspoon oil and 1 1/4 cups water. Beat with electric mixer (I did it by hand and had lil boo help – I think he appreciated it more) for 3 minutes. Batter will be the consistency of cake batter. Scrape batter onto pizza pan and spread with spatula. Spread at least 14 inches.
- Bake – Bake for approximately 20 minutes on lowest rack. Pull the crust out and add sauce and toppings, then back an additional 10-15 minutes.
- EAT!!!
It was that simple. Lil Boo devoured his pizza, without any reactions!!
Now I must thank the mrs. for finding the Namaste brand, they make an abundance of products that are allergy friendly and easy to make. I am by no means a chef/cook/whatever and this was very easy to make!
Also, note I am not sponsored/paid by or have been given any product by Namaste or Galaxy Foods, this is purely my own doing as for once now lil boo can enjoy a array of foods, of which in the past he was not able too. (Though if Namaste or Galaxy Foods would like to offer anything, I would gladly accept!! 
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With tomorrow being Saturday, lil boo and I are going to try out the Waffle/Pancake mix with our new waffle maker we picked up! This should be fun! Cheers!
Enjoy!
Welcome to the YOB Years! Where all you need is a BIG Hug!
~daddy bookins
