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Party Pizza

My nephew graduates from high school today! Sure, I’ll be celebrating via Zoom, but whatever. This calls for a party, and a party calls for pizza.  My version is adapted from this award-winning King Arthur recipe: Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza | King Arthur Baking The original recipe is very good, but we wanted something a little more traditional. I kept the dough method but modified the rest. I use a standard pizza pan (works very well), stretch the dough out to ~14” and increase the toppings by a factor of roughly two. This way isn’t as fluffy as the original recipe, but there’s more pizza:) See the original recipe for instructions and helpful pictures. It’s easy but the crust takes a little upfront...

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10 Productive Things You Can Do In 10 Minutes

We all have lazy days (no, we all deserve lazy days)! Lazy days when we just chuck on a top and leggings, if you get dressed at all. You spend too much time scrolling on your phone, you don't tick much off your to-do list and all in all, you're just feeling tired and unmotivated.  And days like that are totally ok. We need those days to refresh, but if it's become more of a regular thing or you are struggling to get out of a slump, it's time to take some action and kick your bum into gear! My ultimate top tip for productivity and motivation is to just start, and start small. First things first. Pick an easy...

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Roasted Vegetable Salad

Roasted Vegetable Salad Where are you headed this weekend? This Roasted Vegetable Salad wants to come with! A colorful medley of roasted veggies with chickpeas for bulk and a vibrant Mediterranean dressing, this salad is a big bowl of brightness. Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It!0 Loaded with a robust array of vegetables you can find in good form year round, like cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and zucchini, and creamy hunks of feta cheese, this hearty roasted vegetable salad is the go-with-the-flow friend who’s happy to follow your mood. Carry this meal-prep and travel-friendly salad along for a potluck, where it will freshen up anything you plate alongside it. Serve it for a healthy side dish...

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Pork Katsu

The best Japanese Pork Katsu with sauce is easy to make with this step-by-step recipe. Tender, juicy pork loin cutlets with crispy Panko crust and thick Tonkatsu sauce served over rice make a wonderful dinner. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Pork katsu (also known as pork tonkatsu) is a crispy, pan-fried Japanese pork cutlet coated in panko bread crumbs and topped with a delicious sauce called tonkatsu sauce. This is a Japanese dish that is satisfyingly crispy on the outside and deliciously moist on the inside. This pork katsu recipe is easy to make at home. The pork katsu sauce, called tonkatsu sauce, that it’s served with gives this dish a...

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Gasp! Maximalists Have a Lot to Say About Organizing, Too

Let’s get one thing straight: Getting organized and getting rid of stuff are very different resolutions. Sure, if you’re all about living with less, these two strategies can coexist. But what we sometimes forget is that you can get joy from being surrounded by things—and still have a perfectly neat home. Surprise, maximalists like to tidy up, too! “As much as I can appreciate the beauty of minimalism, I’ve never been able to achieve it because I love thrifting treasures and have such a passion for art,” says Katie Zamprioli, who runs the popular Instagram account @candycoloredhome. In fact, organizing is a totally different ball game when you simply love stuff. To learn more about how to make an eclectic...

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