1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

SAUCE:
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

TOPPINGS:
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add oil, salt, sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until
smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Divide dough in half.

On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 13-in. circle. Transfer
to greased 12-in. pizza pans; build up edges slightly. Bake at 375
degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread sauce over hot crusts; sprinkle with sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 pizzas (8 servings).

ITALIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving.
Serve with a slotted spoon.

Yield: 8 servings.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BARS

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large saucepan, melt the butter and peanut butter. Remove from the heat; add sugar and flour. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Spread into a
greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350
degrees for 28-32 minutes or until lightly browned and edges start to pull away from sides of pan.

Yield: 2 dozen.