Eating, Drinking, & Linking; Oh My!

Too much time this last week was devoted to my portfolio and last grad class. Finally, things are wrapping up and I'll have more time to craft, cook, and blog!

Because this week was so hectic, I didn't feel much like cooking anything too much. A tried and true "semi-homemade" from my Dad is a jazzed up frozen pizza. Frozen pizza can get a bit of a bad rap, but with a couple of extras it can taste a whole lot better.

First, I browned a pound of hamburger in the microwave. Love these two Pampered Chef items. The utensil is great for browning hamburger, it comes a part great. The container is microwave safe, I think it's suppose to be a rice cooker, however it's perfect for draining off grease.

While the hamburger is browning, I cook a 4 cheese frozen pizza as directed on the box. I like just having cheese and adding the toppings I want to it. I usually sprinkle the pizza with chili powder for more flavor. This time I added a few red pepper flakes, though not nearly enough to be much different than usual. I let the pizza cook until about 3-5 minutes before the box says to pull it out.

Once the time dings, I add the browned hamburger and let it finish the last 3-5 minutes in the oven. Sometimes topping with cheese again. Toppings are varied by the people eating, sometimes pepperoni or more veggies. This time, it was the hubs favorite, just plain ol' beef. Pretty easy meal.

What recipes are you loving or trying this summer? What about restaurant recommendations? {Anyone who has been to Vegas and knows of something fabulous, I'd love to hear about it} Be sure to link up your favorites all summer long!

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