(Freezer) Ranch Cheddar Burgers

Another item to add to the freezer stash. I froze half and cooked half for dinner. Norris said they're really good, so I'm looking forward to trying them in a month or so! I followed the freezer instructions on these, also. Norris says the only thing to change would be to add more ranch flavoring next time, so I guess there will be a next time! Much better than those frozen burger patties (although those definitely aren't a terrible thing!).

Ranch Cheddar Burgers (links to recipe)

from Once a Month Mom

(Freezer) Mexican Chicken and Rice

We are within a few weeks of meeting our little man, so whenever I have enough energy and not too much swelling going on (so that combo doesn't happen too terribly often!), I am trying to get a meal stashed in the freezer. Norris keeps reminding me that he can cook for us, but I know we'll both appreciate having some things stored away to just pull out and heat that doesn't include frozen boxed pizza.

I can't attest to the flavor of this dish yet as it is in my freezer still, but I am already looking forward to eating it. I do know that the rice is awesome! I froze cooked rice for the first time recently and it reheated perfectly, so I am excited to have this (x2) in our freezer. I followed her freezer directions and this was really quick and easy to prep for the freezer. I think it would also be good in the crockpot if you don't have/don't want to use a grill.

Mexican Chicken and Rice (links to recipe)

from Once a Month Mom

Grilled Pizza

When I first moved to Wichita after college, I took a gamble and moved in with two girls I didn't know. They were friend of a friend of a friend type thing, but I definitely didn't know them. We all went to K-State at the same time so I figured they had something going for them:) The gamble definitely paid off and I wound up meeting some of my closest girlfriends who I still love to hang out with. Our lives have changed a lot since then, but we still get together (including an unforgettable trip to Mexico this summer!).
How does this relate to grilled pizza? These two girls were so great that they just brought me along to everything with their friends since they were both from the area and I wasn't. They let me tag along and introduced me to a lot more people who I now luckily have as friends also. One time they brought me to a grilled pizza party. Everyone was to bring toppings and the host was manning the grill all evening throwing together all sorts of combinations. I remember loving the texture of the crust and all the different combinations he came up with, but I was so excited to meet people that I didn't think much about the pizza afterward. Wish I would have remembered it sooner because it's so good!
For me, right now is prime grilling season because it's not so dang hot. Fire up your grill and follow the super easy instructions to grilled pizza. Try to get your grill heated evenly so it doesn't turn out like mine in the corner:) If you haven't cleaned your grill in a while, do that before you make this. Hey, it needed cleaned anyway!

Grilled Pizza

your favorite pizza dough
your favorite pizza toppings

Preheat a grill to medium high heat. Brush grates lightly with olive oil.
Place dough on grates, close lid, and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes. Use tongs to remove dough from grates and place cooked side up on a cutting board. Top with toppings, then place back on grill, close lid, and allow to cook for another 3-5 minutes. Done!