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    Home » Blog Archives » Cooking

    Semi-Homemade Pizzas and Sautéed Broccolini - Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas

    Modified: Dec 4, 2020 by Pranika · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

    Hi this is Pranika! Sometimes time is so short, you need to use some short cuts. Usually everyone is in the mood for pizza so I keep some pizza crusts on hand in the fridge, along with shredded mozzarella and pizza sauce. And Voila – we have semi-homemade pizzas! The girls love to create their own delicious masterpieces and eat the end products!

    Pizza and Broccolini1
     

    Happy eating and enjoy!

    Semi-Homemade Pizza

    Helping Mom Make Pizza
     

    Pizza crusts (for the adults I use Whole Foods organic crusts and for the kids I use HEB Ultra thin & crispy wheat crusts)
    Shredded Cheese (we prefer mozzarella)
    Purchased pizza sauce (ex: Classico)
    2 tbsps Oilve Oil
    Other toppings as you desire!!!

    Helping Mom with the Pizza Sauce
     

    Brush pizza crusts with olive oil. The kids usually spread pizza sauce and cheese on theirs and occasionally add salami.

    Helping Mom with the Pizza Toppings2
     

    For the adult pizza, we use veggies such as mushrooms, olives, and/or onions and mix with crumbled bacon or jalapenos. Bake the crusts according to the directions, cut into slices, and eat until full!

    Helping Mom Slice the Pizza
     

    Sautéed Broccolini

    Pizza and Broccolini
     

    1 bunch broccolini
    1 tbsp olive oil
    Salt
    ¼ cup water

    I cut the broccolini and discard the bottom few inches into the compost. (You can also peel them and use them as crudités.)  Heat olive oil in non-stick pan over medium low. Add broccolini, sprinkle with salt, add water, cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, depending on the level of crunch desired.

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