Simple Strawberry Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

Winter weather is still lingering around for many of us, but I am a year-round salad eater. My salad love knows no boundaries. Even when the temps outside are a little on the low side, I still enjoy salads all throughout the week for lunch. This particular salad is a pretty simplistic one ... utilizing just a handful of fresh ingredients. And, the dressing is pretty basic, too, in terms of ingredients and prep. But, it sure does pack a punch and deliver on many levels. It's a tad bit tangy, a little sweet and has just the right amount of creaminess {while still feeling light}.

This would be a great salad to serve alongside Valentine's Day dinner if you're planning to cook for {or with} your sweetheart. The strawberries bring a pop of red to the party, so it would tie in nicely with the evening's color theme. {And, strawberries - in my opinion - are always sexy.}

Yields 2 servings.

Quick and Easy Mini Pizzas

I recently posted a really yummy recipe for Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Mini Pizzas.  In case you missed it, here is the main photo from the post:

My sister stopped over the night I had first made these.  She was as in love with them as I was!  The following day, I warmed the one, lone leftover mini pizza up in the oven for a few minutes (the recipe makes 8 total) and was sad when I had taken the very last bite!  They were that phenomenal!  And, guess what happened the day after that?  I was craving those little babies big time and wishing I had doubled the recipe two days prior! 

So, the ingredients went back on my grocery list so I could make them all over again this week!

But, since Mr. Joyously Domestic and two of my kids don't care for buffalo chicken, I decided to pick up some items to make their mini pizzas more traditional.

I wanted to share just how quick these are to throw together no matter what toppings or route you choose to go with this method. 

Seriously.  This is one of the quickest and simplest ways I've ever done pizzas.  And, I think probably the tastiest!

This is truly just a method here.  Use whatever sauce, toppings or cheeses you prefer or have on hand.