Hi all, Nancy here again from The Bitter Side of Sweet. I really can’t believe it has already been a month since I posted these Fried Eggplants!

Where did my month go? Well I tell you, I spent most of the time behind a computer, but I did have a chance to do some traveling.

We went up to Toronto for spring break with the kids, and it was fabulous! I had never been to Canada before so that was pretty cool.

While we were there we had the chance to visit some of my husband’s family who were visiting from Italy! Our kids are bilingual so it was so good for them to be around their cousins hearing Italian all week!

We also enjoyed some pizza together. We ordered out, but don’t tell anyone!

Eating the ordered pizza inspired this pizza! I love adding sausage to my pizza and pairing it with peppers is the best combination! ENJOY!

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Sausage Ham Pepper Pizza

Course Dinner

Servings 8

Author Nancy Piran

Ingredients

• 1 9 ounce pizza dough
• 8 ounces pork sausage cooked
• 3 ounces ham
• 1 1/2 cups diced yellow red and orange peppers
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• garlic powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 415 degrees.
• Roll out pizza dough into 12 inch circle.
• Spray pan with non stick cooking spray.
• Lay dough on pan.
• Spread on sauce. Sprinkle on garlic powder.
• Top with cheese.
• Layer with sausage, ham and peppers.
• Cook on bottom rack for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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Hey guys, it’s Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box! I’m here today with the easiest recipe that everyone will love. My family ate these Pizza Cupcakes up like crazy. Next time I will make more! I found the recipe on Plain Chicken via Pinterest. With Pillsbury Seamless Dough Sheets, these are a breeze to make.

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Pizza Cupcakes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Mandy Bird

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated Pillsbury Seamless Dough Sheets
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• pizza toppings - pepperoni ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, pineapple, peppers etc.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Spray or grease a muffin pan.
• Unroll dough sheet and cut into 8 equal squares. Press into muffin cups.
• Sprinkle some cheese into each dough cup. Add 1 Tbsp. pizza sauce followed by remaining cheese and the toppings of your choice. Sprinkle garlic powder over toppings.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from pan, carefully, with a fork.
• Serve.

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Bacon?  Did someone say bacon?  They must have, because we could sure smell the bacon sizzling during the linkup!  There were several delicious looking recipes that featured bacon in a starring role.  Yum!

Gluten Free Chicken Alfredo Flatbread with Bacon from Almost Supermom

Easy Bacon and Caramelized Onion Tart at Treat Yourself Sweeter

Bacon and Roasted Tomato Grilled Cheese from Lou Lou Girls

Mini Fillet Mignons from Sweet ‘n Savory

Shrimp Burritos with Bacon Mango Chutney from Homegrown & Healthy

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.

Summer’s coming and the weather is getting warmer.  Can you take the heat?  Test your resolve with these spicy dishes!  These savory sides and entrees bring on the heat with exotic flavors.  Enjoy!

Sweet Chili Thai Chicken Pizza from Simply Stacie

Jalepeno Onion Bacon Dogs from Sweet C Designs

Slow Cooker Indian Butter Chicken from Dizzy Busy & Hungry

Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries from Strength and Sunshine

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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What caught our eyes this week?  All of the delicious side dishes!  You posted some yummy ideas for salads, breads, and vegetable dishes that would be sooooo yummy at our next dinner.  Take a look at some of the Savory Sides we’ve featured below.

Asian Peanut Coleslaw from Gluten Free A-Z Blog

Chili Con Queso Slow Cooker Cheese Dip from Side Tracked Sarah

Garlic Roasted Organic Purple Cauliflower and Cabbage from You Brew My Tea

 Italian Cheese Scalloped Zucchini from This Silly Girl’s Life

Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Boats from Carmel Moments

Pull-Apart Garlic Bread from Carmel Moments

Strata with Spicy Italian Sausage from Simply Suzanne’s

Utica Greens from Upstate Ramblings

Pesto Veggie Pizza from I Eat Therefore I Cook

 Thanks again for sharing your projects and recipes with us during Super Saturday #53!  We hope you were as inspired by these featured links as we were.   Please come back  for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night!  And keep an eye on your social media over the weekend, too.  We like to showcase links that catch our eye during the party via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.  You might see your links featured there!

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This week, we saw a lot of creativity in the kitchen during Super Saturday #41.  You guys were dynamite, combining flavors like gourmet chefs!  Topping the list of things we need to whip up in our own kitchens are these new taste sensations.  Enjoy!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pudding Parfaits from The First Year Blog

Pavlovas with Strawberries and Balsamic from Bake a Moment

Bacon Peanut Butter Cookies from Tammilee Tips

Lemon Honey Tart with Salted Shortbread from Simply Suzanne’s

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza from My Family Mealtime

Golden Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Bars from This Silly Girl’s Life

Bacon Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Practical Stewardship

Lemon Angel Pie from Grandparents Plus

Strawberry Wonton Cups from Best of Long Island and Central Florida

Thanks again to everyone who participated in our linkup!  Please come back  for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night!  And keep an eye on your social media over the weekend, too.  We like to showcase links that catch our eye during the party via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.  You might see your link featured there!

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SUPER BOWL SNACKING IDEAS:

Easy 4-Ingredient Pizza from Practical Stewardship

Meatball Sub Casserole from Simply Savvy Recipes

VALENTINE FUN:

Mini Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes from The First Year Blog

DIY Heart Wall Art from Homey Oh My!

Mini Angel Food Cakes from Simply Suzanne’s at Home

AND THE MOST VIEWED LINKS THIS WEEK WERE:

Natural Wart Remover from Practical Stewardship

Valentine’s Day Rag Wreath from The North End Loft

5 Minute Layered Haircut from Practical Stewardship

Thanks again for sharing all of your fantastic projects with us this week!  Don’t forget to linkup your latest creations during our next Super Saturday Link Party!

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As much as possible, I like to pack our food that we will consume during our road trips.  I can’t stand fast food.  I used to love it, but now it just makes me nauseous.  I wish I could say it was because I am super healthy and would never put such garbage into my body, but we all know better than that.  I just don’t like it anymore.

These pizza roll-ups are a staple in our house for road trips, lunch boxes and to toss in the freezer for a quick dinner.  I always make a child version (just cheese) and an adult version (packed with meats and veggies).

Getting ready for the big game in a few weeks?  These also make great party food to feed all your hungry guests.  You could even make them smaller and bite-sized if you wanted!

Pizza Roll-Ups

recipe by My Kitchen Escapades

1 recipe of pizza dough 

1 small can of tomato sauce

1/4 C freshly grated parmesan cheese

6 ounces grated mozzarella cheese

Toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers (optional)

salt and pepper

garlic powder

onion powder

italian seasoning

1.  Allow the pizza dough to rise one time after making it according to the recipe.  Roll the dough on a lightly floured counter top into a 18×12″ rectangle.

2.  Spread on the tomato sauce (as thick or thin as you would like) then season it well by sprinkling the top with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and italian seasoning.

3.  Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, then the mozzarella cheese.  If you are adding any toppings, add those after both the cheeses.  Starting on the long side, roll up the dough into a tight log.  Cut into 12 even pieces and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.  Allow to rise for about 15 minutes, covered.

4.  Bake for 15-20 minutes in a preheated 475 degree oven until the rolls are lightly browned.  Serve hot or allow to come to room temperature before wrapping for lunches.

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I pinned this beautiful Fruit Pizza from Weddings Illustrated  to share on this blog but was a little leary about making it because I already have a fabulous Fruit Pizza recipe.  You know how there are maybe 3-4 things in your recipe arsenal that whenever you bring it to a function that you will be asked for the recipe?   One of the recipes that I am always asked for is for Lipton Onion Potatoes which actually is being featured over at Bakerette.com today!  Another recipe that I am asked for is my Cream Cheese Cutout Cookies, which you will have to wait for as it will be in an upcoming post!  The third recipe that I am always asked for is for this Fruit Pizza!

Well, when I clicked through to the pin that I had pinned, there was no recipe attached so…. DARN….I am just going to have to use my own recipe.  Woot!

And right now is the perfect time to make this Fruit Pizza because so much of the fruit is available fresh.  Isn’t this gorgeous?

How could you resist this baby?  Plus this is good for you…right?  I mean look at all of the fruit packed on top of this!  Let’s just forget about the whipped cream, cream cheese and cookie crust below it.  We’re supposed to accentuate the positive, aren’t we?  {{wink wink}}

Make sure you try this soon.  Your family will love you for it!  And… I’ll bet that you get asked for the recipe!

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Fruit Pizza

Course Dessert

Author madefrompinterest.net

Ingredients

• 1 pkg yellow cake mix
• 2/3 crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup nuts - I used pecan
• 1/2 softened butter
• 1 egg
• 1 8 oz package of cream cheese
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups whipping cream
• Fruit of choice

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, cracker crumbs, nuts and butter and mix at a low speed until crumbly. Blend in egg. Press mixture onto an ungreased 12 or 14 inch pizza pan. Bake at 350 for 12-15 or until golden brown. Cool. While cooling, make the filling.
• Filling:
• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Blend well. Beat in whipping cream until soft peaks form. Spread cream mixture on cooled crust. Arrange fruit as desired on top.
• Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Today’s Link Parties!

Craft-o-Maniac – Mad in Crafts – Artsy Fartsy Mama – Keeping it Simple – DIY Showoff – A Pinch of Joy – I Should Be Mopping the Floor – Flour me with Love – The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen – Lines Across – This Gal Cooks

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One of her recipes that I have pinned is her Supreme Pizza Lasagne in a Crockpot.   Last week while taking care of my daughter after having her second child, I needed to make a dinner that hopefully everyone loved but didn’t take a lot of time.  I mean, who can spend a lot of time making a meal when you have a two year old to chase around?   I hoped that  this recipe would fit the bill.

The test of this pin came after dinner when someone in our house asked for seconds.  Who was it, you ask?  My two year old grandson!  HE LOVED IT!  We also had this lasagne the next day as lunch leftovers and my son-in-law said he thought it tasted just as good or better the next day.  WOW!  Two great testimonials. Thanks Jeni!

This Pin definitely Rocks!

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Supreme Pizza Lasagne in a Crockpot

Course Dinner

Author Bakerette.com

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles uncooked
• 1 teaspoon
• Italian Seasoning
• 12 ounces ground sausage cooked and drained
• 24 pepperoni slices
• 2 jars 23-28 ounces each of your favorite chunky spaghetti sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 1 carton 16 ounces Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• Grease the inside of a 6 to 7-quart slow cooker.
• Cook the ground sausage and drain. Mix in the Italian seasoning with the sausage.
• Break 3 of the lasagna noodles in half and arrange them on the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half of the cooked sausage. Arrange 12 pepperoni slices over the top of the sausage. Layer with a third of the spaghetti sauce, half of the water, half of the ricotta cheese, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
• Break 3 more lasagna noodles and arrange them over the mixture. Add the remaining sausage and pepperoni and a third of the spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle the remaining water and ricotta over the top of the sauce, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
• Break the remaining 3 lasagna noodles and arrange over the top of the mixture. Add the rest of the sauce and mozzarella cheese. If desired, sprinkle with more Italian seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Do not overcook or the noodles will get hard.
• Serve with garlic bread and salad.

We are happily linking to these sites today:

Cornerstone Confessions – Home Stories A to Z – The Blackberry Vine – The Rustic Pig

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