Place all ingredients minus the olive oil in a food processor and puree for 1 to 2 minutes. Halfway through, scrape down the sides and continue to puree.
Slowly add the olive oil and puree for another 1 to 2 minutes and somewhat smooth and creamy.
Place in a serving container, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Spread the garlic butter on one side of each slice of bread.
On the opposite side of each slice of bread, spread 1 to 1 1/2 Tbs (2 spoon fulls) of marinara or pizza sauce.
To assemble the grilled cheese pizza, take on piece of bread butter side down, top the sauce with a slice of provolone, 6 to 9 slices of pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, and top with another slice of bread, this time butter side up.
On a greased pan over medium-low heat, toast your sandwich for3 to 5 minutes. Continue to check the under side of the sandwich to ensure that it does not burn.
Once the under side is toasted to your liking, flip the sandwich and toast for another 2 to 4 minutes. Again, continue to check the under side of the sandwich to ensure that it does not burn.
Remove the sandwich from the pan and let rest for 2 to 4 minutes before slicing. You can serve it with a warm side of marinara or pizza sauce if you would like.
In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 Tbs of oil over medium heat.
Place the chicken in the sauté pan, add the italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
While the chicken is cooking, break it into small pieces, add the onions and garlic, and cook through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and mix, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the marinara, fresh basil, and parmesan. Bring to a simmer for about 2 to 4 minutes.
While the mixture simmers, top both sides of the brioche buns with a spread of garlic butter and place them butter side up on an aluminum foil lined baking pan.
Place in the oven on broil about 6 inches below the broiler, around the second tallest oven rack and toast the buns, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Keep an eye on the buns to ensure they do not burn.
Assemble your Sloppy Gia (think sloppy joe chicken parmesan style) by placing the cooked chicken mixture on the bottom of the bun, top with shredded mozzarella, and enjoy!
In an aluminum lined baking sheet, bake the 10 strips (or more) of bacon for 16 minutes or more to your desired doneness.
Remove the bacon and place them on paper towels to drain the grease.
Take 6 strips of the bacon, chop them up, and set aside. Take the other 4 strips and chop them into small pieces separately.
In a medium sauté pan, heat 1 Tbs of oil over medium heat.
Place the chicken to the sauté pan, add the seasonings to your ground chicken and break the chicken up into small pieces (like taco meat) while it cooks.
While the chicken is cooking, add the mushrooms, and cook the chicken through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Once the chicken and mushrooms are cooked through, add the honey mustard, ketchup, 1/2 Cup of the cheese, and 4 chopped strips of bacon.
Remove from the heat and stir to combine to melt the cheese.
Once everything is combined and melted, toast your buns.
Assemble your Sloppy Alice. Place a layer of the chicken, top with pieces from the other 6 strips of chopped bacon and remaining cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
NOTE: You can always add or subtract the amount of bacon and honey mustard!!
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbs of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, and seasoning. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 7 to 9 minutes.
Add the beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire and simmer for over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the cheese and remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the cheese until melted and smooth. Taste for salt level and add more if desired.
Place your bacon on an aluminum lined baking pan and cook for 14 to 17 minutes, depending on your oven and preference for doneness.
Cook your hot dogs by your preferred method and doneness.
Remove the bacon and place them on a paper towel lined plate to cool.
Assemble the dog: hot dog bun, layer with peanut butter on both sides, add the hot dog and two slice of bacon. You can place a slice of bacon on each side of the hot dog or chop the bacon and top the dog with the bacon.
