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Friday Night Grilled Pizzas

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We kind of got away from our Friday night “Pizza Night” tradition over our busy summer, but now that school is back in session, we’ve penciled it into our weekly calendar once again. Sometimes we order takeout pizza and sometimes we make our own from scratch, but this past Friday we tried something a little different — grilled pizzas!

I’ve had several people tell me just how good the Mama Mary’s Thin & Crispy Pizza Crusts are, so we picked them up at Walmart to give them a try. They’re prebaked and come in a 2-pack, which makes them ultra convenient, especially since it takes only about 10 minutes to grill them up.

My kids are pretty traditional when it comes to pizza, so we topped them with Ragu Homestyle Pizza Sauce and Great Value Mozzarella Cheese and added some Mama Mary’s Pepperoni to one for the meat lovers.

I prefer more of a gourmet-style pizza, so I topped another crust with some of my homemade simple basil pesto, Roma tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese — it was absolutely divine!

Making the pizzas couldn’t have been easier. I just oiled both sides of the crust with a little olive oil and placed it directly on the grilled top side down for about three minutes. Then I flipped it over and added our toppings and grilled it for about another seven minutes until all of the cheese was melted.

I would definitely keep these crusts on hand for a busy weeknight meal solution — much better than fast food — and I think it would be a ton of fun to host a grilled pizza family cookout event with a pizza topping bar. Maybe for Labor Day even?!?

Have you tried grilled pizza? What’s your favorite way to top them?

Disclosure: I am a participant in the Walmart Moms program. Walmart has provided me with compensation for the time and effort spent creating this post. However, my participation in this program is voluntary and my opinions are my own — always have been, always will be.

$0.55/2 Dozen Eggs Printable Coupon + 5-Minute Breakfast Egg Muffins!

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The American Egg Board is offering another HOT coupon on eggs today! Just become a fan of the Incredible Edible Egg on Facebook today, and you can print a coupon good for $0.55 off 2 dozen eggs. This coupon is only available for a limited time, so make sure to print yours now!

Update: Coupon is no longer available — but the recipe is still delicious!

As I’m sure you’re well aware, eggs are an affordable way to incorporate some protein into your diet even without a coupon. But did you also know that studies have shown that a complete breakfast, including eggs, can increase classroom performance? Scientific studies demonstrate the cognitive benefits of eating breakfast, such as improved memory recall time, improved grades and higher test scores. They also provide long-lasting energy and the “building blocks” kids’ bodies need to grow and perform properly.

But my favorite reason for incorporating eggs into a healthy breakfast is that they’re so darn quick and easy to prepare. My microwave is probably one of the most under-utilized appliances in my kitchen, but it will be getting tons of use this school year with this easy 5-minute recipe for Breakfast Egg Muffins!

Easy 5-Minute Breakfast Egg Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 Incredible Edible Egg
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 English muffin
  • 1 slice of American cheese
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions:

  1. Microwave about 1 teaspoon of butter in a microwave safe bowl for about 15 seconds. Swirl it around your bowl so that the egg doesn’t stick. I used a small ramekin so that the egg would be roughly the same size as my English muffin.
  2. Scramble one egg, a splash of milk (about 2 teaspoons), and salt and pepper to taste in a separate bowl.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the buttered bowl and microwave for about 45 seconds. I found that I needed to flip it over and pop it back in for about another 15 seconds to finish the bottom. Also, microwave wattages vary, so you may need to use a little less or a little more time depending on how wet or dry you like your eggs.
  4. While the eggs are cooking, pop your English muffin in the toaster.
  5. Assemble your egg on the toasted English muffin. Place your slice of American cheese on top of the egg, and the heat of the cooked egg and toasted muffin will melt it perfectly. Top as desired.

The great thing about this simple recipe is that there are endless ways to customize it. I squirted a little sriracha sauce on it, but you could use mayo, salsa, etc. Save extra bacon or diced veggies to mix into the eggs and change it up a little every day!

This post was brought to you by the American Egg Board. As always, my participation has been voluntary and the opinions contained within are completely my own!

Red, White and Berry Kebabs to Celebrate The 4th of July

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Perfect for a 4th of July celebration — there are so many things I love about this quick and easy dessert, not the least of which is its simplicity. My kids had a blast helping thread the fresh berries and angel food cake onto the skewers, and an even better time eating them afterwards while dipping them in fresh homemade whipped cream.

To make these easy treats, you simply need some skewers, fresh blueberries, strawberries, and an angel food cake loaf. I usually prefer to make my cakes from scratch, but angel food cake isn’t something I’ve attempted yet, so I just picked up a couple of inexpensive angel food cakes from the bakery at Walmart, along with the other necessary items!

If you want to make homemade whipped cream for on the side, you’ll also want to pick up a carton of heavy cream, assuming you already have sugar and pure vanilla extract on hand.

Cut the angel food cake into cubes, and thread the berries and cake onto your skewers in your desired pattern. I made the first one as an example, and then let my kids get to work recreating it. They had so much fun that they didn’t even realize that all the while it was helping them reinforce some of their skills learned at skill over summer break!

Even my nine-going-on-fifteen-year-old loved them, and he’s notoriously hard to please these days. He went back for several skewers, so I think I’ve found the key to getting him to eat more fresh fruits!

What’s your favorite red, white and blue dessert to celebrate the 4th of July?

Disclosure: I am a participant in the Walmart Moms program. Walmart has provided me with compensation for the time and effort spent creating this post. However, my participation in this program is voluntary and my opinions are my own — always have been, always will be.

Martha Stewart Summer Grilling Cookbook Ebook

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Looking for some new recipes to try for your Memorial Day gathering? Download this new Martha Stewart Grilling Cookbook!

A few more suggestions:

Enjoy the holiday weekend!