Geetha's Kitchen

When you want something quick and healthy but also tastes fantastic, make Pizza Pronto! As Kou can attest to, quick pizzas were one of the perfectly handy after-school snacks. I could always count on dependable Pizza Pronto to assuage the ravenous hunger of Kou and his playmates. This is a great recipe for budding chefs and Do-It-Yourself meals. Any bread will lend itself to making quick pizza; although I prefer Pita bread, Naan, Lavash, English Muffins, etc., other breads will work also with good results. Just have all the ingredients ready and each diner can construct his/her own. Fun, practical, and easy on the host/hostess too :-). Here are the ingredients for 4 pita-pizzas - mangia, mangia! 4 Servings Ingredients: about 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce, homemade or store bought 3 oz. Shredded Mozzarella cheese 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan cheese 1/2 each - Bell Peppers(Capsicums) - red, yellow, or green or a combination 1 cup Roasted Veggies (Optional) 12 Cherry Tomatoes, ...

A delicious pizza using homemade pizza dough, it can be quick too if you already have the dough prepared ahead. You could use either of the pizza doughs: the cold-rising dough or the quicker one. Pizzas using either of the doughs are equally delicious. I like roasting the veggies a little before putting them on the pizza to not only give them a flavor boost but also make them more tender. You can add other veggies such as fresh mushrooms. 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 recipe Pizza Dough II or 1/4 recipe Pizza Dough 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 small Zucchinis, sliced 1 Bell Pepper, any color - thinly sliced 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced Salt and Freshly ground Pepper 1 cup Tomato Sauce a handful of your favorite Olives, sliced (optional) 4 oz. grated Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh herbs: thinly sliced Arugula, Basil Method: Preheat oven to 450 F. Prepare a large baking pan with a little oil or cooking oil spray. Combine all the veggies with a li...

A lovely and light tasting salad for a warm spring or summer day! Be sure not to overcook the pasta for best results - it should still be firm to the bite. All one needs is a cool, frosty beverage: Pudina Chai/Mint Tea Latte or Iced Coffee . Ingredients: 1 lb Dry Capellini or Angel Hair Pasta 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/2 small Red Onion OR 3 green onions, chopped 1 Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (Capsicum), cut into small cubes 1/2 cup Kalamata (Greek) Olives, pitted and quartered 1 small jar Marinated Artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters 1/2 cup firmly packed Italian Parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup loosely packed Fresh Basil leaves, torn into shreds 2 to 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste Lots of Freshly Ground Black Pepper 4 oz. Fresh Mozzarella, Feta or Parmesan Cheese , cut in small cubes Method: Cook the pasta according to directions on the package. Or here's how I do it to conserve fuel: Bring the water to a boil, stir in brok...