white pizza pie in 30 minutes or less

Normally, I’m all about making my own dough from scratch. That’s the way my grandma and aunt did it, and there’s really no comparison to eating homemade, especially since it’s one of the easiest things to make. But there’s also this part of me that enjoys making dinner in less than thirty minutes some nights.

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herbed ricotta cheese spread

Fresh herbs should be classified as magical and included in the wizarding world of Harry Potter somewhere. I mean…just think about what they do. You can add them to your favorite soups, stews, spreads, sauces, dinners, appetizers, eggs, or dough and they can transform something from okay to foodgasmic in no time flat. If that

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Beef enchiladas

Believe it or not, beef enchiladas are really easy to make. I usually get the ground beef browning in a skillet while I’m making my slightly spicy enchilada sauce, and bam! Both are ready to assemble in just a few minutes, and then the real fun begins. To give the beef a little something extra

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5 minute enchilada sauce

Whenever I can make something at home, I do it. I’m not a fan of the mysterious “spices” label that’s on the ingredient list of most foods. Not to sound all conspiracy theorist crazy, but the government allows all sorts of additives to be included under that all encompassing “spices” tag. And you know what?

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Skillet burgers with secret spicy sauce

Burgers for lunch or dinner are always a good idea. I didn’t grill with this recipe, but I did get that wonderfully charred exterior with a nice medium interior, and I did it all indoors using my trusty cast iron skillet! Seriously, if you don’t have one of those you NEED to get one. The

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Chicken with Garlic Sauce

Maybe you’ve already guessed my little secret, what with all the Asian inspired dishes on my blog, but I capital “L” Love Chinese take out (and Chinese food in general). That said, there’s nothing quite like homemade, no matter what kind of food you’re making. Feeling bored with plain old chicken dishes, I decided to

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Authentic Italian Meatballs

There is nothing in the world like making some homemade meatballs for your friends or family. I have the best memories of hanging out in my grandma’s kitchen while she fried some up, sneaking me one or two before Sunday supper. The aromatic way they make your kitchen smell is just so darn good. And

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