The secret to this delicious pizza is to prebake your crust firstly then top as stated in directions and bake just to heat through and until the cheese has melted, this is a hearty pizza that can be made using store-bought refrigerated pizza dough or homemade,  to kick up the heat add in a seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper to the ground beef mixture also if desired, Italian sausage meat may be replaced for the ground beel

Yield one 12-inch pizza

INGREDIENTS:

1 prepared (12-inch)  pizza crust

1/2 lb ground beef ( can use more)

1 small onion, chopped

2 large garlic cloves,  minced

seasoning salt and fresh ground black pepper

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided ( or to taste)

pizza sauce ( use from 1/2 cup to 1 cup or as much as desired)

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided

5 -6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ( or to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————-

Prebake the pizza crust in a 400 degrees oven until golden brown and baked.

Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan or baking sheet (if you already baked your crust on a pizza pan then just leave on the pan).

In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned (the beef must be well browned, this might take about 10-12 minutes) drain fat then season with seasoned salt, black pepper and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.

Add in the pizza sauce; reduce heat to low and cook stirring for 5 minutes.

Top the crust with the cooked ground beef mixture, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese, then mozzarella cheese.

Top with cooked crumbled bacon.

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 8-12 minutes.

Servings 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

4 large potatoes, peeled and diced then boiled in water until just fork-tender

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup sour cream

1 large egg yolk, slightly beaten

1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 green onions, chopped

all-purpose flour, as needed

oil for fring

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–

In a bowl mash the cooked potatoes with butter, sour cream; cool to room temperature.

Mix in the egg yolk and the next 4 ingredients.

Refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours for easier shaping.

Shape into patties, then lightly dust each patty in flour

Fry in hot oil until brown on both sides.

The crepes may be made up to 2 days in advance covered and refrigerated until ready to use

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:

1 recipe for Kitten’s French Crepes

1  pound  ground pork sausage (Jimmy Dean’s will work well)

1  small onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2  cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1  (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/2  teaspoon dried marjoram

salt and fresh ground black pepper

1/2  cup sour cream

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

Plan ahead the uncooked fries must be refrigerated overnight in the sugar water, that’s the secret to crispy fries!

INGREDIENTS:

water ( about 4 quarts water)

1/4 cup white sugar

6 large russet potatoes ( cut into 1/4 to 1/3-inch strips)

canola oil ( or use vegetable oil, use enough oil to cover potatoes completely)

seasoning salt

INSTRUCTIONS:————————————

In an extra large bowl dissolve the sugar completely in the water (the sugar must be completely dissolved).

Add in the potato strips and refrigerate overnight.

The following day drain well then pat the strips dry using paper towels.

In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer heat oil to 375 degrees F.

Carefully add potatoes in 2-3 batches and cook in hot oil for about 6 minutes or until golden brown (do not cook all the potatoes in one batch).

Remove the fries using a large slotted spoon or long tongs and immediately season with seasoned salt or white salt while still hot.

Save the cooled oil in a jar at room temperature for the next time you make these.

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to about half thickness

seasoned salt & freshly ground black pepper ( can use white salt)

garlic powder

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( optional but good to add in)

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons olive oil ( more if needed)

1 cup dry white wine

3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

juice of 2 whole lemons,

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

chopped fresh parsley

angel hair pasta ( cooked only to al dente, 1 pound dry should be enough but you may use as much as desired)

freshly grated parmesan cheese