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, September 7, 2011

Taco Pizza

Homemade pizza is always a favorite in my house, with kids and grownups alike. This one also happens to taste like tacos—making it twice as popular. Tweak the ingredients to suit your dinner crowd. (from Babble)

fresh pizza dough, leave it out for a bit before starting
1 cup salsa
one pound of ground chicken, beef or turkey
taco seasoning
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook the ground meat with the taco seasoning, then mix in the beans.

Press the pizza dough into a lightly oiled pan with your fingers. Spoon salsa evenly over dough, then sprinkle with the cheese. Scatter the meat/bean mixture over the top (you probably will not need it all—use the leftovers to make tortilla pizzas or quesadillas another night). Bake for 14-16 minutes or until bubbly, then top the cooked pizza with scallions and cilantro.

*Omit the chicken/beef/turkey and add extra beans plus diced mixed peppers or roasted corn to make this a great Meatless Monday meal.

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