My name is Camille. I enjoy cooking for my family of 5! I consider myself a picky eater! Growing up I wouldn't eat very many foods. As I get older and get introduced to different foods I am learning to appreciate more new and different kinds of food now! Since taste is very important to me I wanted a spot to put my favorite recipes...so here it is!

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Taco Pizza

Our pizza lover {aka. Katelyn} has deemed Friday nights as pizza and movie night! This really is a fun family thing to do together but I don't know how long I can eat a pepperoni pizza each week! So, I've tried pull-apart pizza's {which we love}, homemade pizza's {sometimes that's just too much work}, take-out {that adds up!} and pizza rolls are on my list too but I have been keeping my eye out for some other ideas, too. When I found this Taco Pizza recipe via Pinterest I knew I had to try it. But little did I know that it would be a favorite!! Seriously, Steve said it was 'really good' {and that's sayin' somethin'} AND HE ATE THE 3 PIECES THAT WERE LEFT OVERS!! He. Never. Eats. Leftovers.

I'll let that speak for itself! Thanks Holly for introducing our family to our newest favorite recipe!!



Taco Pizza

1 pound lean ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated Pillsbury pizza dough
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used colby and monterey jack cheese)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
4 green onions, chopped

Directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to package directions.
Unroll pizza dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. (I used a 10×15 inch cookie sheet). Let dough sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Press dough over the bottom and up along all 4 sides the of cookie sheet. Bake pizza dough for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
Place refried beans into a microwavable-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir well and then spread beans evenly over the top of the warm pizza crust. Top with the cooked ground beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese and then add the tomatoes, black olives and green onion.
Return to oven and bake another 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. {if it lasts that log!}

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Grinch Kabobs

I have been loving preparing after-school lunches for my kids lately. I think that the time right after school until dinner is done is [one of] the most important times to be available for your kids. I LOVE their hugs as soon as they get home and the kids tell me about their school day. I love to make those fun snacks I find on Pinterest for their after school snack. The kids love it when I make something a little special! I will be making this one at Christmas-time for sure!
(To be honest, I found this on Facebook and don't know who to give the credit to...sorry.)

Grinch Kabobs

Stack a mini marshmallow, strawberry, banana slice and green grape on a toothpick for a fun and festive snack!!