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Mini Barbeque Chicken Pizzas – Copycat California Pizza Kitchen

March 28, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 12 Comments

Quick story. When Steve and I lived in the Dominican Republic, we had the choice to fly back to the US for vacations or family get togethers via Miami or New York. Those were are only 2 options. Santiago to JFK or Santiago to Miami. (Except once we flew through Puerto Rico, and then onto Chicago. I was pregnant with Ryan and I was terrified the entire time we were on the … [Read more...]

How to Freeze Pizza Dough

February 15, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

  Last weekend, I went on a frenzy in the kitchen.  Batch cooking, cooking, bread making...so while I had the bread machine out, I decided to go ahead and run another dough cycle for pizza dough.  I would then freeze the unbaked crusts in these little mini-deep dish pie plates...for when we need a quick dinner to the table. Plus, I recently bought some … [Read more...]

Corn and Sausage Casserole – Vintage Recipe (with a modern twist!)

February 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 27 Comments

So we're just going to jump right into this one. So I can show you were we went from vintage to modern! But first.... The Alternate Title: Upside Down Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Chop the green peppers. Do the same to the onions. Brown a pound of sausage in a cast iron skillet. Set aside on a plate. (Drain off any juices if you like.) (But keep a … [Read more...]

Rolled Pizza Bread

January 26, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 23 Comments

When you can't have pizza on a regular basis, you have to get creative when you get those pizza cravings! I've got some dairy free and soy free mozzarella cheese and I figured there would be no way that I could cover an entire pizza with it, and keep it under $5! I recalled a Sausage bread that I made years ago...it's basically homemade pizza crust dough with sausage and … [Read more...]

Grilled Hawaiian Pizza

May 20, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

I don't think I'll ever go back to oven pizza. Ever. Never. Ever. Never. Grilled Hawaiian Pizza Grilled pizza is delightful, but this Hawaiian pizza takes it to the next level! Store bought or homemade pizza doughOlive oil for brushing1/2 fresh pineapple, thinly sliced1 cup store bought or homemade pizza sauce2 cups cooked and diced ham2 cups … [Read more...]

Pepperoni Calzones

March 10, 2010 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 42 Comments

These didn't stay on our plates very long! And, they are completely freezer friendly, so be sure to make a big batch and freeze for a future meal! (Freeze after baking.) Pepperoni Calzones These are just so fun and so delicious! 1 cup water1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt1 cup whole wheat flour2 cups white flour 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp … [Read more...]

Tomato and Olive Pizza

September 29, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

Tomato and Olive Pizza Fresh and delicious! 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp warm water1 tsp olive oil 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups white flour1 1 packet (or 1 Tbsp yeast )1 tsp sugar1 tsp Italian seasonings1/4 cup Italian salad dressing ( If I had to do this meal again, I'd have used a Greek vinaigrette instead!)3 Roma and 1 Heirloom tomato 1/2 cup diced green olives 2 cups … [Read more...]

Chicken Fajita Pizza

July 28, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

No photo tonight...because I have no Internet at my home at the moment. If you follow me on Twitter, you know I was none to happy with amount of time I spent on the phone trying to order a new modem. But at least they threw in free overnight shipping and a month of free service for the 4, yes 4, hours I spent calling around and finally ordering the new modem. So I'm posting … [Read more...]

BBQ Chicken Pizza

June 16, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 18 Comments

BBQ Chicken Pizza

So I was NOT thinking clearly about the new dairy allergy when I wrote up my meal plan for the week and included pizza! Hello, CHEESE! So this pizza is cheeseless! I thought it was fine without the cheese, as the BBQ and red onions gave it a rich flavor. ...still, there's just something odd about a cheese-less pizza! lol Of course, you could add a little shredded … [Read more...]

Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

September 6, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

I have a great 14" baking stone that makes the perfect amount of pizza for us! Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Learn how to make the best homemade pepperoni pizza 1 cup water2 tbsp olive oil3 cups flour 1 packet yeast 1 tsp salt1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp sugar8 oz. jar pizza sauce 30 pepperoni2 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese 4 whole carrots … [Read more...]

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