Pizza Crust and Pizza Sauce

Who doesn't love pizza? I've made this recipe over and over again. First at Megan's house in 2010 and then at John's house! I've owed it to my friends to make them pizza for over a year now and we made it tonight! This is a simple pizza crust that helps the flavor of vegetables and other ingredients come through. The pizza tastes great and is good (whole wheat) for you, too!

It was a little chaotic this time around but we managed.

Three-Cheese Chicken Spinach Penne Pasta Bake

Three-Cheese Chicken Spinach Penne Pasta Bake

The first time I made this dish was at Megan's house and that was probably our first time baking/cooking together too!!! This is such an easy dish to make and I recently made it this weekend with my boyfriend and his friends! The recipe was found on Kraft.com.

"Better Than Sex" Cake w/ bananas

I often get a headache from sweet cakes and treats, but this cake was pure enjoyment. It's not a sugary treat. It is more like a creamy confection.  It just hits the spot I love the mix of vanilla pudding and the fresh bananas. Try this recipe out!

I had a roommate who often made this cake. Once we moved after nursing school, I was craving for this easy treat! I asked her for the recipe and added some things to it like bananas.
After I made the cake, it reminded me of a cake that my family use to order from Portland, OR for our birthdays, banana cake! One day, it closed and we could never find a bakery that made the similar cake. I think this recipe is just close to it! I'm happy that I added some fresh bananas to it!

Mandarin Spring Salad + Citrus Dressing

This recipe is from Aunt Tammy. There was a baby shower this weekend and there was so much food! I could not handle it all. However, the salad was delicious. I asked Aunt Tammy for the recipe and I will make it and take a picture once I make it. I wanted to share it with you all.

It kinda tastes like the sesame dressing from costco but a lot better!!! It has a citrus taste to it!

Salad
Spring Mix Salad
1 bulb red onion, sliced
Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1 can Mandarin Oranges


Dressing
1 cup olive oil
~ 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup mandarin juices from the can (use the mandarin oranges to top the salad)
1 lemon
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tsp salt
fresh black pepper.

-Blend all dressing ingredients in a blender.

Serve with Spring Mix Salad with tomatoes and mandarin slices.