Summer Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1 can corn (drained & rinsed)
• 1 can black eyed peas (drained & rinsed)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, diced
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro 
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt &pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. combine all ingredients
2. Stir to combine well
3. Serve 

It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for a few hours. If making ahead more then a few hours, add avocado and lime just before serving.

~Recipe adapted from my amazing sister-in-law

Easy Homemade Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

• 15 oz (3 cups) Flour
• 1 tbsp Yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 9 fl oz Warm Water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

By Hand

1. Place flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
2. Add Yeast, sugar, olive oil, and water and stir until copmbined.
3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and kneed for 5-10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.

In Mixer:

1. Place flour into a stand mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Use dough hook.
2. Add yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water and turn on low combined (about 3 minutes).
3. Turn to medium and kneed for 5-10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.

Both:

• Place dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or clean cloth. Set in a warm place for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled.
• Turn dough out on a floured surface and punch the dough to remove excess air, kneed lightly.

Makes enough dough for 4 10-12" thin pizzas.

Spread with desired toppings and bake in 450 degrees preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let baked pizza cool for 5 minutes before serving.

~Recipe adapted from Saving Dollars & Sense

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:

• Salad:
• 5 cups broccoli florets, (I blanched them so it was easier for my toddler to eat it)
• 1/2 pound bacon, fried & crumbled
• 2/3 cups raisins
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• Dressing:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar

Directions:

1. Combine broccoli florets, bacon, raisins, and onions in a large bowl.
2. In separate bowl, whisk together mayo, sugar, and vinegar. Give sugar time to dissolve.
3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Stir well.
4. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

*This serves a large group as a side.

~Recipe adapted from twotwentyone.net