Tortilla Pizza

When my boys want pizza...as in, Right. Now.....I grab tortillas and get started.  The hardest part of making these kid pleasing pizza, is waiting for the oven to preheat!  In as little as 8 minutes, you can have a great thin pizza.....made to order and certain to please.

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Apple Pecan Dessert Pizza

I am thrilled to be a part of Rhodes Pizza Month!  At our house, Friday’s are reserved for pizza.  While I occasionally make my own crust, I LOVE the convenience of using Rhodes Bake N Serv Frozen Bread Dough. Rhodes Bake N Serve White Dinner Rolls and White Bread Loaves are perfect for making any type of pizza crust.  Some nights are thin and crispy, others are hand tossed, deep dish and/or dessert pizzas.  Our new favorite is this Apple Pecan Dessert Pizza.

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Pasta Pizza Casserole

Friday night is pizza night at our house.  Usually.  Since my youngest son has been sick, I didn’t feel like making homemade pizzas but wanted to make something similar.   This Pasta Pizza Casserole turned out to be perfect.  Cheesy and saucy (if you add more, I didn’t) with your favorite pizza toppings.  Cooked in a casserole while you tend to more pressing things..like nebulizers and meds and making certain others are not neglected. 

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Pizza Bianca

Friday is pizza night at our house which usually includes a movie and/or games.  Pizzas are usually homemade, from crust to sauce and even mozzarella cheese.  Some weeks they are completely from scratch,  Some weeks are east going with fast crusts or even, gulp, frozen.  Yes, we do.  We have frozen pizza .. Once In A While.  Life gets fast and although there are super easy homemade alternates, at times I am just too tired.  That said…I think I will make some pizzas and freeze them, just for those busy nights. These are great pizzas without sauce.   You could add garlic, parsley, basil, oregano (you get the idea) to the dough.  Diced chicken and mushrooms would be great on this pizza.  Oh…and, spinach!  Let's make some pizzas.  

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Eggplant Bruschetta and Pizza

When I told my oldest son I was making eggplant parmesan the other day, he asked me to make him eggplant pizzas.  I am so glad he did!  I made both eggplant bruschetta and pizza.  Both are amazing! 

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Fluffy Crust Whole Wheat Alfredo Pizza

Friday night is pizza night for us.  We love it!  It is a time when we are all in the kitchen, making our favorites or creating new ones.  My oldest son wanted a white pizza.  We came up with a yummy Alfredo one!  It has a thick and fluffy, crust that has a hint of garlic and parmesan cheese.  Next time I'll cook it on a baking sheet and cut into squares.    Feel free to add any and everything you wish.  It will be amazing!  I adapted this recipe from the back of a package of Fleischmann's Pizza Crust Yeast.  I love it!

Fluffy Crust Whole Wheat Alfredo Pizza

What you need

2 cups King Arthur Premium Whole Wheat Flour, more if needed

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 to 1 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 packet Fleischmann's Pizza Crust Yeast

2/3 cup very warm water, 120 - 130 degree F

1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

3 Tablespoons oil

1/2 cup Alfredo Sauce or Spread, homemade or bought. Use more or less, you decide.

1/2 to 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, homemade or bought

your favorite toppings, optional

What to do

Grease pizza pan or baking sheet with sides.

Put 1 cup whole wheat flour, sugar, garlic, parsley and yeast in a large bowl. Whisk together. 

Stir in very warm water and oil.

Stir in parmesan.

Add more flour, a little at the time, until a soft dough is formed.  

I kneaded dough with a fork sticky and adding the flour.  

Stir, knead with fork, add more flour, stir, knead with fork.....you get the idea. 

After dough is soft, turn out on floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic adding a little dog at the time if needed.

I kneaded the dough with my hand in the bowl.  

Stretch and pat dough to fill pizza pan or baking sheet.

Top with Alfredo Sauce or Spread.  

Top with mozzarella cheese and any additional toppings you like.

Let pizza sit for 20 minutes.  

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F the last 10 minutes, more or less, of resting.  You know how long it takes your oven to preheat. 

Bake on bottom rack for 8 minutes, check and turn around cooking another 4 to 7 minutes if needed.  Crust will be very soft and fluffy.  

Enjoy! 

Corned Beef, Cabbage, Portobello Wheat Crust Pizza

A fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!  Turn your corned beef and cabbage into a delicious pizza!  

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Caramelized Onion and Sausage Pizza on a Skillet Biscuit Crust

The boys were eating a pizza last night and I didn't want all the cheese and crust theirs had.    I decided to look around the kitchen to see what I could find.  Ingredients were:  Tube of Big Biscuits, Alfredo Spread,  Parmesan,  an Onion and left over Sausage Links from breakfast.  I grabbed my CIS and a yummy pizza was created.  Make if for breakfast to appetizers...it's great anytime.  I also made one with canned peaches, alfredo spread and parmesan...it was pretty good combination!

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