Various Pizzas, Italian Pasta Salad, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

I'm definitely a big fan of pizza - and pretty much any kind. As many of you know I am an EXTREMELY picky eater. But when it comes to pizza, I'll eat almost anything. I think this stems from an early age because as sad as it is to say - pizza was the first word I learned how to spell.


....anyway.


Since I was working with some varying pallets, I decided to make a variety of miniature pizzas - pepperoni and ham, Hawaiian, and green pepper. For a side I made a simple pasta salad, and dessert - one of the best things I've had in a while :). 

Pizza Recipe:

1 can of Pillsbury Pizza Dough

1/2 jar of your favorite sauce

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Select Toppings (depending on style being made)

Directions:

Being that this was the first time I made pizza, I was not about to attempt to try and make dough from scratch (sorry if this is a disappointment). I have watched plenty of shows and think making dough doesn't seem as hard as it sounds - but I don't think it's for a novice like myself. Besides, it turns out that I had enough trouble with the pre-made as is.

First take the dough from the can and cut into the sizes you desire. Make sure the dough is room temperature as it is MUCH easier to handle and it will not shrink when you are flattening it. Also, please feel free to throw the dough in the air like they do in the movies. While I don't think it helps any, it's still fun to do! Once you have the dough spread out like you wish (on a greased pan), add a cup of your favorite sauce (I used Prego Roasted Garlic and Parmesan). Afterwards, simply add your desired toppings and shredded cheeses. Place in a pre-heated oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

NOTE** I left the pizzas on the pan for about 15 minutes, and then cooked them directly on the rack for the last 5. 

Pasta Salad Recipe:

1/2 bottle of Italian Dressing

1 box of Rotini Noodles

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

1 handful of Grape Tomatoes

Dash of Basil Flakes

Dash of Parsley Flakes

Directions:

This pasta salad is SO SO SO easy. Simply cook your pasta, and then add all of the ingredients. Make sure to allow for time to cool in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe:

1 tube of Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

1 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Ok - so not to toot my own horn or anything, but these things are AMAZING. If you like cookies, and you like chocolate - you are going to LOVE these. First take the cookie dough and roll it into small balls. Once finished, melt the chocolate chips (I was nervous about how to do this - but I just used the microwave on medium heat).

Once you have the chocolate melted in a bowl, you can dip the cookie dough it in and fish them out with a toothpick or spoon. Make sure that they are fully covered in the chocolate before placing on your plate. Once you have finished all of them, sit in the refridgerator for about 30-45 minutes or until they are fully hardened, and enjoy. WARNING** you may feel the need to eat all of these in about five minutes :)