Meatless Monday: Classic Margherita Pizza
Alex Willson from Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria shows us how to make a margherita pizza. You can find their food truck at this year's Arts Beats & Eats. www.artsbeatseats.com/eats
Alex Willson from Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria shows us how to make a margherita pizza. You can find their food truck at this year's Arts Beats & Eats. www.artsbeatseats.com/eats
Cooking with A Taste of Greece Festival
The Taste of Greece Festival is happening Aug 26 - Aug 29, 2021. Here is the recipe for Pastitso, or Greek Lasagna. Ingredients 2 lbs. ground beef 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 -2 garlic cloves minced 2 cups canned tomatoes crushed or tomato sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg slightly beaten 2 cups grated cheese (preferably kefalotyri or graviera but you can use parmesan as well) 1 package pastitsio noodles #2 or #3 (you can also use penne pasta) Salt and pepper to taste A pinch of salt 1 cinnamon stick (optional) In a heavy sauce pan heat the olive oil and sauté the onion. Stir in the ground beef and brown. Add tomato sauce and paste, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, cinnamon stick and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool. Boil the pasta and lightly salted water until tender. Strain and toss with butter, when it cools mix and one cup of grated cheese. Please half of the pasta in a greased (12 x 14) oven proof Pyrex dish or pan. Fold in the lightly beaten egg in the meat mixture and spoon evenly on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with half cup of grated cheese. Cover meat with remaining noodles. Add the remaining 1/2 Please half of the pasta in a greased 12 x 14 oven proof Pyrex dish or p.m. fold in the lightly beaten egg in the meat mixture and spoon evenly on top of the noodles sprinkle with half cup of grated cheese. Cover meet with remaining noodles add the remaining half cup of grated cheese to the béchamel sauce and pour over the noodles evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 45 minutes until golden brown. Optional : you can sprinkle plain breadcrumbs and paprika over the béchamel sauce before baking. Remove from oven and allow pistachio too cool for 30 minutes before cutting into serving pieces. Béchamel Sauce 6 cups milk, warm 1 1/2 sticks butter 2 eggs 12 to 14 tablespoons all purpose four 1/2 teaspoon salt White pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup grated cheese (preferably kefalotyri or graviera but you can use parmesan as well) In a medium sauce pan melt butter and stir in four slowly, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, reduce heat to low and pour in the warm milk slowly, stirring constantly with the whisk. Te mixture has to be smooth with no lumps, keep on stirring until sauce starts to bubble and looks thick and smooth, for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. If there are lumps place a strainer over another pan and strain sauce through. Remove from fre and salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat eggs lightly and Ed very slowly to the sauce whisking continuously.
The Taste of Greece Festival is happening Aug 26 - Aug 29, 2021. Here is the recipe for Pastitso, or Greek Lasagna. Ingredients 2 lbs. ground beef 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 -2 garlic cloves minced 2 cups canned tomatoes crushed or tomato sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg slightly beaten 2 cups grated cheese (preferably kefalotyri or graviera but you can use parmesan as well) 1 package pastitsio noodles #2 or #3 (you can also use penne pasta) Salt and pepper to taste A pinch of salt 1 cinnamon stick (optional) In a heavy sauce pan heat the olive oil and sauté the onion. Stir in the ground beef and brown. Add tomato sauce and paste, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, cinnamon stick and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool. Boil the pasta and lightly salted water until tender. Strain and toss with butter, when it cools mix and one cup of grated cheese. Please half of the pasta in a greased (12 x 14) oven proof Pyrex dish or pan. Fold in the lightly beaten egg in the meat mixture and spoon evenly on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with half cup of grated cheese. Cover meat with remaining noodles. Add the remaining 1/2 Please half of the pasta in a greased 12 x 14 oven proof Pyrex dish or p.m. fold in the lightly beaten egg in the meat mixture and spoon evenly on top of the noodles sprinkle with half cup of grated cheese. Cover meet with remaining noodles add the remaining half cup of grated cheese to the béchamel sauce and pour over the noodles evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 45 minutes until golden brown. Optional : you can sprinkle plain breadcrumbs and paprika over the béchamel sauce before baking. Remove from oven and allow pistachio too cool for 30 minutes before cutting into serving pieces. Béchamel Sauce 6 cups milk, warm 1 1/2 sticks butter 2 eggs 12 to 14 tablespoons all purpose four 1/2 teaspoon salt White pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup grated cheese (preferably kefalotyri or graviera but you can use parmesan as well) In a medium sauce pan melt butter and stir in four slowly, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, reduce heat to low and pour in the warm milk slowly, stirring constantly with the whisk. Te mixture has to be smooth with no lumps, keep on stirring until sauce starts to bubble and looks thick and smooth, for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. If there are lumps place a strainer over another pan and strain sauce through. Remove from fre and salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beat eggs lightly and Ed very slowly to the sauce whisking continuously.
Wish Upon a Teen readies up for the 9th annual Evening of Dreams Prom
On August 28, teens from Metro Detroit will gather at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak to attend this year's Evening of Dreams gala. The Red Wings' Darren McCarty and the Lions' Joique Bell will be there to help Wish Upon a Teen - a Detroit-area non-profit that helps teens with severe life-limiting medical conditions - celebrate prom night. More information can be found at www.wishuponateen.org
On August 28, teens from Metro Detroit will gather at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak to attend this year's Evening of Dreams gala. The Red Wings' Darren McCarty and the Lions' Joique Bell will be there to help Wish Upon a Teen - a Detroit-area non-profit that helps teens with severe life-limiting medical conditions - celebrate prom night. More information can be found at www.wishuponateen.org
Dermatologist has the solution for mask acne for the new school year
"A lot of the kids say purchase acne medicine and ultimately it leads people to break out much worse," he said. "What happens is, the soaps that literally have medicine in it from over the counter, tends to be more irritating than effective."
"A lot of the kids say purchase acne medicine and ultimately it leads people to break out much worse," he said. "What happens is, the soaps that literally have medicine in it from over the counter, tends to be more irritating than effective."
Doctor talks about mask acne on teens
Mask wearing for kids in school is a hotly debated issue - but one thing we know for sure is that wearing those masks can lead to breakouts that some are calling maskne.
Mask wearing for kids in school is a hotly debated issue - but one thing we know for sure is that wearing those masks can lead to breakouts that some are calling maskne.
Back to school poll shows students most worried about virtual classes returning
One other highlight from the survey is that three in five parents of middle school and high school kids feel their child would feel safer if most students and teachers were vaccinated against Covid.
One other highlight from the survey is that three in five parents of middle school and high school kids feel their child would feel safer if most students and teachers were vaccinated against Covid.
Back to school more stressful than ever this fall, says study
Going back to school always conjures up a lot of emotion, excitement, stress, anxiety. All that is still around, but now there are heated discussions that are causing even more challenges. We've got results of a national poll from Mott Children's Hospital.
Going back to school always conjures up a lot of emotion, excitement, stress, anxiety. All that is still around, but now there are heated discussions that are causing even more challenges. We've got results of a national poll from Mott Children's Hospital.
Packing lunch for work or our kids has benefits - here's how to make it less of a chore
Whether it's for the kids at school or you at work, packing your lunch has many benefits. So why don't we do it more often?
Whether it's for the kids at school or you at work, packing your lunch has many benefits. So why don't we do it more often?
Ways to simplify packing lunch for work and school
Okay parents do you pack lunch for the school kids - or even for yourself at work? It sounds like a lot of work but we'll give you some easy ideas to keep it healthy and tasty in Health Works.
Okay parents do you pack lunch for the school kids - or even for yourself at work? It sounds like a lot of work but we'll give you some easy ideas to keep it healthy and tasty in Health Works.
Advice for how parents can help children with COVID-19 anxiety this new school year
This new school year is full of questions and worry. Dr. Asha has advice for parents and kids before school start.
This new school year is full of questions and worry. Dr. Asha has advice for parents and kids before school start.
Saint Joseph Mercy doctor: Most serious Covid cases preventable with vaccine
So what are hospitals dealing with? FOX 2 asked Dr. Anurag Malani, the infectious disease lead for COVID-19 response at Saint Joseph Mercy Health.
So what are hospitals dealing with? FOX 2 asked Dr. Anurag Malani, the infectious disease lead for COVID-19 response at Saint Joseph Mercy Health.
Time to roll up our sleeves again with booster shots being recommended to combat delta variant
There are more concerns over COVID-19 and the delta variant as our kids return to school, and businesses try to get back to work.
There are more concerns over COVID-19 and the delta variant as our kids return to school, and businesses try to get back to work.
The Doctor Is In : The Delta Variant and Booster Shots
Dr. Anurag Malani, Infectious Disease lead for Covid-19 Response at St. Joseph Mercy Health talks about the increase of Covid-19 hospitalizations and the best way to protect yourself.
Dr. Anurag Malani, Infectious Disease lead for Covid-19 Response at St. Joseph Mercy Health talks about the increase of Covid-19 hospitalizations and the best way to protect yourself.
Back to school anxiety in a pandemic: Expert says how parents can handle it
“I think schools have really learned a lot about how to calm kids’ anxieties and their worries and how to help keep them safe, but again, be prepared," said Dr. Vanessa Jensen, Cleveland Clinic Children's. "These kids have not been around other kids. it’s almost like when a new child goes to daycare for the first time.”
“I think schools have really learned a lot about how to calm kids’ anxieties and their worries and how to help keep them safe, but again, be prepared," said Dr. Vanessa Jensen, Cleveland Clinic Children's. "These kids have not been around other kids. it’s almost like when a new child goes to daycare for the first time.”
Back to school anxiety tougher than usual - here's how to handle it
Even in non-pandemic times, it can be a sticky situation dealing with back to school anxiety.
Even in non-pandemic times, it can be a sticky situation dealing with back to school anxiety.
Meatless Monday: Grilled Zucchini Boats
Quiana "Que" Broden joins us on The Nine with another vegan recipe that's sure to please.
Quiana "Que" Broden joins us on The Nine with another vegan recipe that's sure to please.
The Doctor Is In: Covid-19 & Back to School
Dr. Bishara Freij, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease for Beaumont Children?s and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sarah Rauner at Beaumont Urgent Care discuss Covid-19 cases In August and more as children get ready to return to school. What parents need to know.
Dr. Bishara Freij, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease for Beaumont Children?s and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sarah Rauner at Beaumont Urgent Care discuss Covid-19 cases In August and more as children get ready to return to school. What parents need to know.
Oakland County health director says masks work, pointing to successes of 2020
After a summer being mask-free for many, it's hard to go back to wearing those face coverings. But here at FOX 2, we're being asked to wear masks in the buildings - vaccinated or not. And so are the Big Three auto companies and they're not alone.
After a summer being mask-free for many, it's hard to go back to wearing those face coverings. But here at FOX 2, we're being asked to wear masks in the buildings - vaccinated or not. And so are the Big Three auto companies and they're not alone.
The rules keep changing and some are asking how much masks even help?
Mask wearing is being urged indoors in many places around Metro Detroit. So we asked the doctor how do we know it helps to stop the spread of Covid.
Mask wearing is being urged indoors in many places around Metro Detroit. So we asked the doctor how do we know it helps to stop the spread of Covid.
Salmon Fish Cakes
Chef Shannon Nowowiecki from the Corner Kitchen in St. Clair Shores shows us how to make Salmon Fish Cakes. SALMON FISH CAKES 1 1/2lb Salmon, small to medium dice 1lb Cod, small to medium dice 12oz Shrimp, blended smooth in food processor 1C Panko Bread Crumbs 2 Eggs 1/2C Mayonnaise 1/3C Pimientos (diced bell peppers can be substituted) 2/3C Corn, sauteed 2 Lemons, Zest and juice of each Italian Parsley, 1T chopped Chives, 1T small dice INSTRUCTIONS Dice salmon and cod and combine in a large bowl. Take shrimp and place in food processor and pulse until shrimp is smooth (almost pastelike). Add shrimp to the bowl along with eggs, pimientos, corn and mayonnaise. Mix everything together with your hands or a rubber spatula. Fold in panko. Zest lemons over bowl and add juice. Mix everything together. Form 4oz patties on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place patties in refrigerator a half hour to hour before you cook them. Patties can be seared and finished in the oven.
Chef Shannon Nowowiecki from the Corner Kitchen in St. Clair Shores shows us how to make Salmon Fish Cakes. SALMON FISH CAKES 1 1/2lb Salmon, small to medium dice 1lb Cod, small to medium dice 12oz Shrimp, blended smooth in food processor 1C Panko Bread Crumbs 2 Eggs 1/2C Mayonnaise 1/3C Pimientos (diced bell peppers can be substituted) 2/3C Corn, sauteed 2 Lemons, Zest and juice of each Italian Parsley, 1T chopped Chives, 1T small dice INSTRUCTIONS Dice salmon and cod and combine in a large bowl. Take shrimp and place in food processor and pulse until shrimp is smooth (almost pastelike). Add shrimp to the bowl along with eggs, pimientos, corn and mayonnaise. Mix everything together with your hands or a rubber spatula. Fold in panko. Zest lemons over bowl and add juice. Mix everything together. Form 4oz patties on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place patties in refrigerator a half hour to hour before you cook them. Patties can be seared and finished in the oven.