A Working Mom's Meal Plan

The hardest part of my day is when we get home and everyone is immediately hungry. I love to cook and prefer
home-cooked meals, but I don't like to cook much during the work week. And yet, dinner has to get on the table...
My solution: make-ahead meals, freeze-ahead meals and recipes so easy that I'll make them on a Monday. I cook
mostly on the weekends, always doubling recipes, and rely heavily on my extra freezer and a decently-stocked pantry.
This cooking style saves me time and money, and it makes my life simpler—so I can actually enjoy sitting down
to supper at 6 with my family. I hope these recipes will make the witching hour a little better at your house too.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Garlic Butter Rolls

Store-bought dough and pantry ingredients combine to create garlicky rolls that are just as good as the ones at your local pizza joint. (from Real Simple)

1 lb fresh pizza dough, let it sit out for a bit
4 cloves garlic, chopped
olive oil for drizzling
2-3 tablespoons of butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped parsley
kosher salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Tear the pizza dough into 12 pieces and place in the cups of a muffin tin. Press bits of chopped garlic into the centers of the dough. Drizzle each piece of dough with a bit of olive oil.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown, then toss in a large bowl with the melted butter, parsley and a bit of kosher salt.

*Great paired with all kind of pasta dishes. You could add a little parmesan cheese to the mix if you like, or use olive oil instead of butter at the end to make it a bit healthier.

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