I fell in love with cooking as a little girl, sitting on the counter, helping Mom cook. That shared love of cooking is what this blog is all about. I want this to be a place where we can all share and learn from each other all our favorite recipes, kitchen tips, and more. From how to fry an egg to Grandma's tried and true classics to your favorite olive oil. I hope everyone enjoys the blog, has fun with it, and will contribute your own ideas.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Easy Homemade Pizza!

This isn't so much a recipe as just a good idea for a quick dinner. We love to make homemade pizza. It's super easy and depending on your toppings can be cheaper than ordering take out. We usually start with a pre-made pizza crust that at our local Wal-Mart we find next to the pasta sauce. Almost always 2 crusts in a package, and no need to refrigerate it. Instead of using a jar of pizza sauce we always use a jar of Prego sauce. It is a little thicker and we just like the taste better. I never use a whole jar- on two pizzas I may use almost half the jar. Then of course sprinkle with your favorite cheese, for us it's just plain ole' mozzarella. After that the toppings are endless. My favorite is to boil a chicken breast ahead of time and shred it, add some banana pepper rings, and some kind of vegetable. Can't beat it. Here are some other topping suggestions. Making pizza with the kids would be a fun way to get them involved in the kitchen! Have fun with it!

Artichoke Hearts
Avocado
Black Beans
Broccoli
Cherry Tomatoes
Green Bell Peppers
Olives
Lettuce (taco pizza!)
Mushrooms
Onions
Spinach Leaves
Squash
Zucchini
Basil
Green Onions
Jalapeno Peppers
Rosemary
Basil
Anchovies
Shrimp
Lobster
Oysters
Salmon
Blue Cheese
Feta Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese
Goat Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Ricota Cheese
Bacon
BBQ Chicken
Shredded Chicken Breast
Ground Beef
Chorizo
Ham
Meatballs
Pepperoni
Proscuitto
Salami
Turkey
Pineapple

...you get the idea. Let the kids pick out their favorite toppings and help make the pizza. They will have a blast!

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