The Balanced Pastry Chef

Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan, Week 113 | 5 Mains, 2 Extras

This week, our weekly meal plan has 2 posts with 2 recipes each, so you get a grand total of 9 recipes rather than 7! Huzzah!We really are here to help you make your meal planning life easier, and having a couple extra options in your back pocket can't hurt.The theme this week is easy everyday meals. We didn't really plan it that way, but that's how it is. We hope you enjoy the recipes, and don't miss our two extras, both of which feature strawberries, y'all!It's Weekly Meal Plan ... continue reading...

Grandma Pizza Dough Recipe from Perfect Pan Pizza

I have been a pizza fan since the days we used to go to Shakey's Pizza and watch them make pizzas through the glass while listening to the player piano. So when I discovered grandma pizza, I was Super Happy! And now I'm here to teach you how to make this grandma pizza dough recipe so you can make whatever kind of grandma pizza you want.What Is Grandma Pizza?Grandma pizza originated in Long Island and probably has never been heard of in Italy, the home of pizza.That's just fine ... continue reading...

3 Cheese Lasagna Pizza | Grandma Pie with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Fontina

If your favorite part of lasagna is the rich ricotta layer, you're going to love this 3 cheese lasagna pizza. A mixture of ricotta, egg, herbs and spices slathered over the best grandma pizza dough recipe along with fresh mozzarella, fontina and your favorite pizza sauce. Let the ricotta pizza feast begin!Is Lasagna Pizza Really a Thing?Honestly, I didn't think that it was a thing. I love ricotta cheese on a pizza, so I took it one step farther and made a ricotta filling like I ... continue reading...

Dinner Divas Weekly Meal Plan, Week 112 | 5 Mains, 2 Extras

It is weekly meal plan time again, my friends! Whether you're grilling out, in the mood for a dinner salad, want pizza or a refreshing adult beverage, the Dinner Divas have you covered this week!And as a bonus for you guys, as well as In Celebration of summer, I've rounded up all my ice cream recipes for you in one place. So you can make any or all of them. Enjoy the menu plan, and put the ice creams into rotation too!Oh, and sharp eyes will notice that our menu plan collage says "week 111," and ... continue reading...