30.7.08

Mediterranean Pita Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

* 1 medium onion, finely minced

* 1/2 green bell pepper, small dice

* 1 pound ground lamb (or turkey or chicken)

* 1 teaspoon cumin

* 1 teaspoon coriander

* 4 sprigs fresh oregano

* OR

* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

* Salt and pepper

* 2 tablespoons tomato paste

* Water (optional)

* 4 large fresh pita

* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

* 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

* 2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed, small dice

* 1/4 cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped

* Olive oil (optional)

* Fresh torn basil (optional)


Directions:

Preheat oven to 500F. (Note: If pita is fairly sturdy, place assembled pizzas directly on rack. If

not, preheat a baking sheet with the oven.)

In a large saute pan, preheat oil and pan over medium flame. Add onions and peppers and sweet

for about five minutes to soften.

Add ground meat and more oil if necessary to prevent sticking. As meat browns, break up with a

wooden spoon to combine with veg and brown evenly.

Once meat is mostly broken up and still browning, add cumin, coriander, oregano and a healthy

dash of salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 1-2 minutes to bring out the aromas in the

seasoning.

Add tomato paste and a splash of water if the mixture is very dry (this will often depend on how

lean your meat is), reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 3-4 minutes to finish cooking.

Meanwhile you should have prepped the toppings.

To assemble the pizzas, start by even sprinkling each with a tablespoon of Parmesan, this will help

the toppings to stick in the oven. Evenly divide meat mixture amongst the four pies. Top with feta,

chopped tomato and olives.

Place in the oven for about 10 minutes, until cheese has slightly melted and the bread has gotten

sufficiently brown and crisp.

To serve, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkling of some hand-torn fresh basil.


28.7.08

Make-Ahead French Bread Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1 loaf french bread

* 3 cups Spaghetti Sauce

* 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

* 1 cup mozzarella cheese -- grated

* 3 ounces pepperoni slices


Directions:

This recipe is assembled the day it's served. Put sauce in a 3-cup container, cheeses in 2-1 quart

bags, pepperoni in 1-quart bag; wrap bread in heavy foil. Freeze.

To Serve: Thaw French bread, sauce, grated cheeses and pepperoni. Slice loaf of French bread in

half lengthwise. Layer sauce. Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese on each half. Set

oven to broil and/or 550 degrees F. Place bread on baking sheet, and put in the oven. Broil until

mozzarella is melted. Cut into serving size pieces.


27.7.08

Mexican Salmon Pizza RecipeIngredients:

Ingredients:


* Nonstick cooking spray

* 2 small purchased baked pizza crusts (about 7 inches in diameter)

* 1/2 cup bottled salsa or picante sauce

* 1/2 cup coarsely crushed tostadas

* 1/2 cup cooked, flaked salmon

* 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

* 1 cup shredded Mexican seasoned cheese** or Monterey Jack cheese


Directions:


A packaged combination of Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses with Mexican seasonings.

Heat oven to 450°F. Spray top surface of each pizza crust with nonstick spray and place on a

baking sheet. Spread half of salsa on each crust. Top each crust with crushed tostadas, salmon,

onions and cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.


25.7.08

Low Carb Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1/2 pound ground beef

* 1/2 pound sausage

* 1/2 pound bacon

* 2 (8 oz) packages of cheese (mozzarella, pizza cheese, etc)

* 1 package of pepperoni

* 1 cup of pizza sauce


Directions:

Brown the ground beef with the sausage. Drain. Mix in 1 package of cheese. Spread on the bottom

of a cookie sheet. Pour the sauce over the "crust". Top the sauce with 1/2 of the 2nd package of

cheese. Cook the bacon; drain and crumble. Add the bacon and pepperoni. Add more cheese.

Cook at 350 until brown (30 minutes approximately).


23.7.08

Little English Muffin Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients:

* 4 English Muffins

* 1 package sliced pepperoni

* 1 package shredded Mozzrella Cheese

* 1 jar Pizza Quick Sauce


Directions:

Split English Muffins. Toast lightly to brown. Spread each half with the Pizza Quick Sauce. Place

Pepperoni on each muffin. Top with lots of Mozzrella Cheese. Bake 350 in oven until the cheese is

melted and bubbly.

20.7.08

Kid Sized Southwest Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:


* 6 pita bread rounds

* 16 ounces can refried beans

* 4 ounces chopped green chilies drained

* 1/2 cup diced tomato

* 3/4 cup shredded cheese

* 1 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

* 6 tablespoons sour cream


Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Place pita rounds on a large greased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes

or until crisp, turning after 4 minutes. Let cool slightly. Combine beans and chilies mixing well.

Spread about 1/3 cup bean mixture over each pita round. Divide tomato evenly among pizzas.

Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8 minutes longer or until mixture is hot and cheese melts. Remove

from the oven. Top each pizza with 1/4 cup lettuce and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

15.7.08

Leek Tomato Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 tablespoon Butter

* 2 med. leeks, thinly sliced

* 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

* 3/4 cup tomato, chopped

* 3 ounces Montrachet or Feta, crumbled

* 2 tablespoons olive oil


Directions:

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks; saute until tender, about 10

minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in parsley. Cool. Spread leek topping evenly over pizza shell; sprinkle tomatoes over. Top with cheese. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over. Bake about 10 minutes at 450 F. Remove from oven and brush crust with olive oil.

Kid Sized Pizzas Recipe

Ingredients:


* 4 English muffins, split

* 3/4 cup pizza sauce

* 1/4 pound Canadian Bacon;

* 6 large mushrooms, sliced

* 4 large black olives, sliced

* 1 small onion, sliced

* 1/2 medium green pepper, sliced

* 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

* 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated


Directions:

On each muffin half, spread 2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Top each with one-eighth of the Canadian

bacon, mushrooms, olives, onion and green pepper.

Sprinkle each with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, dividing equally. Place on nonstick baking

sheet. Bake at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown. Serve hot.

13.7.08

Individual Pesto Pizzas With Mushrooms And Olives Recipe

Ingredients:


* 1/4 cup prepared pesto

* 8 Baked Individual Pizza Crusts

* 8 large Spinach leaves, trimmed

* 1/2 cup pizza sauce

* 1/2 cup Nonfat mozzarella cheese, shredded

* 6 small Mushrooms, thinly sliced

* 5 Black olives, thinly sliced

* 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, freshly grated


Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Spray 1/2 tablespoon of the pesto on each of the pizza crusts. Lay a spinach leaf on top and cover

with 1 tablespoon of the pizza sauce. Over the sauce, scatter 1 tablespoon of mozzarella cheese,

then equal amounts of the sliced mushrooms and olives. Finish with a light sprinkling of the

Parmesan cheese.


Place the pizzas on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.



10.7.08

Impossible Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:


CRUST

* 2 tablespoons Cheese, parmesan, grated

* 1 cup Milk

* 2 Eggs

* 1/2 cup Bisquick


TOPPINGS

* 1/2 cup Prego

* Sausage; or ground meat

* Onions, chopped

* Bell peppers, chopped

* 2 tablespoons Cheese, parmesan, grated

* 3/4 cup Cheese, mozzarella, shredded


Directions:

Heat oven to 425. Grease a pie plate. Sprinkle onion and Parmesan cheese in pie plate. Beat milk,

eggs, and bisquick 15 seconds in blender on high. Pour into pie plate. Bake 20 minutes.

Spread pizza sauce over top. Top with remaining ingredients. Bake 10-15 minutes, until cheese is

light brown.

Cool 15 minutes.


8.7.08

Hot Dog Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 2 English muffins, split

* 2 hot dogs, each cut into 12 slices

* 1/4 cup condensed tomato soup

* 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Directions:

Heat oven to 350. Place muffin halves cut side up on ungreased pan. Top each with 1 tablespoon

tomato soup. Arrange 6 hot dog slices on each muffin half, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon shredded

cheddar cheese bake for 8-10 minutes our until cheese melts.

5.7.08

Hot 'n Sweet Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

* 1 (10-ounce size) round pre-baked thin crust Italian bread shell

* 1 can (8-ounce size) pizza sauce

* 1 can (8-ounce size) can pineapple tidbits in juice, well-drained

* 1 package (6-ounce size) Canadian bacon slices, quartered

* 2 tablespoons seeded jalapeƱo chiles (or to taste)

* 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

* 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Directions:

Heat oven to 400°F. Place bread shell on large ungreased baking sheet. Spread pizza sauce evenly

over shell; top with all remaining ingredients.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and ingredients are heated through.

To serve, cut into wedges.

3.7.08

Homemade Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:

Dough

* 1 package Active Dry Yeast

* 1 cup Warm Water (105 to 115 degrees)

* 1 teaspoon Sugar

* 1 teaspoon Salt

* 2 tablespoons Oil

* 2 1/2 cups Flour

Sauce

* 1/2 cup chopped Onion

* 1 (8-oz.) can Tomato Sauce

* 1/4 teaspoon Salt

* 1 1/8 teaspoon bottled Garlic, or more to taste

* 1/8 teaspoon White Pepper

Meat And Vegetable Toppings

* 1 cup sliced Pepperoni

* 1 cup chopped Onions

* 1 cup frozen Birdseye Stir-fried Peppers

* 1 (4oz.) can sliced Mushrooms

* 1 cup sliced Ripe Olives

* 1 pound Sweet or Hot Italian Sausage, removed from casings

Directions:

Dough:

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in remaining dough ingredients. Beat vigorously, about 20

strokes. Cover bowl, allow dough to rest about 15 minutes, or until you have prepared sauce.

Sauce:

Mix sauce ingredients, set aside. Heat Oven to 425 degrees


Divide dough in half. On lightly greased 12" pizza pans sprinkled with a light coating of corn meal,

pat each half of dough out into a 10 to 12 inch circle on pizza pans. Divide sauce evenly between to

pizza crusts and spread out. Sprinkle each pizza with 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese.

Sprinkle each pizza with 2 tsp. dried Oregano Leaves.

Meat And Vegetable Toppings:

Saute' sausage until almost done, stirring to break up. Add the peppers, onions, mushrooms,

olives and pepperoni and continue cooking until sausage is completely done. Dump the skillet full

of cooked toppings in a colander to drain. Drain very well.

Sprinkle toppings evenly onto tops of pizzas. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese on each

of the pizzas. Bake 20 to 25 minutes on lower rack of oven at 425 degrees until crust is brown and

filling is hot and bubbly.