International Potluck
I chose Medeia's story, Snip, Snip, Revenge. All these ladies are talented writers, but slow-reading-me has only made a tiny dent in her reading list, and Snip, Snip was one of the books I've enjoyed this year.
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Talented, vengeful, and loving...this sassy little diva teen doesn't ever worry about making it big in the kitchen. She's going to be a star and stars don't sweat over pots and pans. She'll have five star chefs whipping up delightful smorgasbords of wonder.
One day.
But for now, she's a teen who can't cook much more than a toasted cheese sandwich.
Since star dust sprinkled dreams may be years off, here's a couple of recipes for Tabby. Super easy. Super quick. And teen palate friendly.
Pizza
No delivery, or even the braggadocious Digiornos can make a pizza as tasty as one made at home.
Stir it up (just follow the directions on the box) and spread it over an oiled cookie sheet. Then add some butter and some garlic salt and bake it until it's half cooked (about ten minutes).
Now add the pizza sauce. Lots and lots of sauce. I like a jar and a half per pizza*
(*this is the reason for the pre-baked the crust, so it's not a doughy mess!)
Then add cheese. Then for good measure add some more cheese. And since you can never add too much cheese...just pile a little more on there.
Then add your toppings. Me? I like everything- peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms...if it makes a six year old say yuck, I probably like it on my pizza.
Then bake. How long? Who knows...just be sure to take it out before it burns. Keep checking. When the cheese is melted and it starts to smell like Heaven, it's probably about ready to eat.
That too hard? Here's another, simpler teen friendly feast-
Pepperoni Bites
Pop open a tube of biscuits
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown.
Now you have bite-sized pepperoni rolls that are certain to make the Doughboy giggle.
So simple even I could make it! (Although I'm actually a good cook.)
ReplyDeleteI believe Medeia said she'd kiss anyone who featured her book and a recipe for this blogfest...
Yep, I remember reading that too. I suppose I will let her owe me one :)
DeleteMy mouth is watering. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. All I have in the house right now is peanut butter and hot dog buns. How does that happen?
DeleteI've only just started making my own pizza. Always a winner.
ReplyDeleteI do love home made pizza. Nobody vegie loads like I can!
DeleteVery simple recipes Elizabeth. I have trouble understanding anyone unable to cook. My hubby always says if you can read a recipe you can make it.
ReplyDeleteI don't know Jo. A good cook has a gift. I can read a recipe, but I'm no master at anything not easy.
DeleteThose are definitely teen friendly (and adult friendly too)!
ReplyDeleteI only like easy :)
DeleteSounds easy to do, I'd probably still find a way to burn it though lol
ReplyDeleteI get distracted easily, so I am a timer junkie!!
DeleteIt looks like a plan. My husband tried to make pizza dough from scratch once. It turned into a rock...
ReplyDeleteThese packets are super easy. Quarter cup of warm water and it's perfect.
DeleteYou've just given me two more things to teach my teenager to make. I know he'd love it! Thanks!
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My son makes both dishes. He has a list of about ten meals he can cook. Does better than I thought he would,
DeleteI need to look for Jiffy pie crust mix. I love their cakes.
ReplyDeleteThey make my favorite corn bread too. I simply love Jiffy. Cheap and tasty!
DeleteQuick, handy and easy.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to like.
Nothing. It's perfect!
DeleteQuick and easy, yeah, but when I feel in the mood to make pizza, I like my sourdough crust. I don't have to feed teenagers though, and cooking is time for myself. Pizza is the best recipe. Who doesn't like pizza?
ReplyDeleteMmm. Sour dough pizza crust. That sounds delicious!
DeleteI laughed out loud reading this - yes, you can never have too much cheese. I love it! Pizza is my all time favorite food. Perhaps I still have a "teen palate" after all these years. I loved your tips and am thrilled you enjoyed Medeia's book! Thanks for participating in the blogfest! :)
ReplyDeleteI should write a cook book. I can't cook, but not being good at something has never stopped me from attempting it before :)
DeletePizza, now that's something fun to make! It can be full of veggies or dripping with cheese, and it's all good.
ReplyDeleteOr dripping with cheese AND vegies...now that's a good pizza!
DeleteVery teen non-cook friendly choices there Liz. Good idea.
ReplyDeleteI only like things that are easy to cook Sheena-kay!
DeleteThank you for featuring my book. Tabby definitely isn't a cook, lol.
ReplyDeleteTabby is my kind of gal!
DeleteNice tie in with Medeia's book and this Hop! So clever, Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteI have my moments Lee!
DeleteI've made pizza with Jiffy dough. It's always good if you sprinkle a little Italian seasoning on.
ReplyDeleteMmm. Italian seasoning. That would be an awesome ad! Thanks for the idea :)
DeleteI use Jiffy dough as well. My son actually prefers homemade pizza to delivery.
ReplyDeleteMine do too. Now, I can't make a cheeseburger they like better than Burger King, but I can beat Pizza Hut!
DeleteWe ordered pizza tonight . . . been a while since we made it at home b/c our oven broke :-( This recipe sounds great though!
ReplyDeleteMy sister spent the first several years of her marriage without an oven...I've never been lucky enough to be without one ;)
Deletei stink at baking and cooking... i <3 D&D = digiornos and dominos! ha hahahaha
ReplyDeletelove the idea of linking a book with food - makes me hungry for both!
hope all is good with you! happy friday!
I can follow a recipe, but it's not something I do for fun. I'd rather daydream than cook any old day!
DeleteYay! Quick. Short. Simple. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThose are the most important ingredients!
DeleteAwesome recipes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth!
DeleteInstructions unclear. Set hair on fire. Perhaps you have an even simpler recipe for someone who can't boil water?
ReplyDeleteYes. Dial (304) 455-1180. That's the number for our local Dominos.
Delete"Then bake. How long? Who knows...just be sure to take it out before it burns."
ReplyDeleteBwahahaha. You sound like me. :P
we must be master chefs!
DeleteNow I want pizza. Yum.
ReplyDeleteMe too, but I am too lazy right now :)
DeleteI love homemade pizza. I also like making small ones on english muffins. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThose are good. Or even just pizza sauce on bread with cheese baked in the toaster oven!
DeleteYour recipes sound interesting, indeed. haha.
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of Medeia's book. :)
It was a good read, well worth checking out!
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