Scraping the Bottom of the Freezer

Tonight is just a hodge podge of items to make a dinner.  Grilling up some kielbasa sausage, frying up some Mrs. T's Pierogies in butter and a side of steamed carrots.  Really need to go to the grocery store.  Trying to wait it out until the weekend, so Hubs can do the shopping again.  I just don't feel like dragging 3, 2, or even 1 kid to the store.  Although, since we are no-tv zone this month, maybe I should drag them for something to do.

Yesterday was Dr. Suess's birthday, so in honor of that we had Green Eggs & Ham for lunch.  It was not something I had planned in advance, but since I had no bread for sandwiches, it worked out nicely and to my amazement the kids were really stoked about it and gobbled it up.  Even asked for more, but sadly, no eggs left.

Here's another recipe for you that is so simple it's like falling off a log and can easily be altered to your tastes. I got it from my dear friend R when I got married, oh almost 8 years ago.  

Pizza Casserole Basic Recipe

small box of spaghetti

large jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce

package of pepperoni 

mushrooms 

bag of mozzarella cheese

Cook spaghetti according to box directions.  In a 9x13 glass pan, layer spaghetti, half the sauce, half the pepperoni, half the mushrooms and cheese.  Repeat layers ending with cheese.  Bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and toasty.  

It is a great dish to make ahead, freeze or travel with.  I have taken this to many new moms.  Here's the deal...don't like pepperoni?  Swap it out for ham.  Don't like mushrooms?  Swap it out for green peppers.  Seriously, any pizza topping you like you can add or delete.  I have even used actual "pizza sauce" instead of spaghetti sauce and it worked wonderful.  If you don't have spaghetti noodles, use what you have.  Add a bag of salad and garlic bread for a complete meal.  

Enjoy!