No Frills Gourmet Recipes and Cooking for the Less-than Frilly...

Pick Me Up Pizza Biscuits

Ingredients:

1/4 pound sliced pepperoni sausage
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
2 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough
1/2 onion, sliced and separated into rings (optional)
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut biscuits in half and lay in a single layer in bottom of baking dish. Spread pizza sauce over the biscuits. Layer pepperoni slices over top of biscuits. Place onions and mushrooms on top. Place uncovered in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from over and layer cheeses on top. Return to the over and continue baking for 10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Wrap in aluminum foil before placing in lunch box.

Good Morning Darlin' Potato Hash

Ingredients:

2 large Idaho potatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 small, soft apples, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
Salt and pepper

Instructions:

Using a fork prick the potatoes several times. Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool potatoes and chop into small pieces. In a medium size skillet heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Add apples and onions. Cook approximately 5 minutes. Place potatoes in the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the potatoes are browned to your preference.