Homemade Pizza In A Hurry

It's close to dinnertime. Some friends just called and said they are on their way over. I used to panic over this scenario, but I've learned to "go with the flow." Besides, through raising my two very social kids, I've had a lot of practice.

My college-age daughter is so impressed with how seemingly effortlessly I've been able to whip something up without expressing so much of an "oh no, what I am I going to make", that she has her friends over all the time.

No problem. Everyone loves pizza.

Quick and Homemade Pizza

1. I start with refrigerated pizza dough. You can find it in the biscuit section of the grocery store.
2. Roll it out in a rectangular cookie sheet that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
3. Drizzle some olive oil across the top and smear it all over.
4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, a little red pepper flakes and oregano.

If you want tomato sauce, the store-bought pizza sauces are pretty good. I tend to go without.

Top with any and all pizza toppings that you love. My favorites:

• spinach
• tomatoes
• mushrooms
• onions
• olives
• sausage
• pepperoni

Top with cheese. Bake according to the package directions, which is usually at 450° for about 12 minutes.

Take it out and let cool for about 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!