Homemade Pizza

My family has been on this homemade pizza kick. I was really enjoying the endless possibilities until I got sick---and lets just say homemade pizza isn't as great in reverse. But that won't stop me for long because 1) I can totally sneak veggies in for my kids, 2) everyone gets what they want, and 3) it fulfills my slow-but-steady turn over to vegetarianism.

I am doing this post for a good friend Poison Ivy. And Melissa could use it too--since she has a new stove now! I have found that when you can create your own food, it tastes much better. My husband goes wild with his pizza. I don't know how he stomachs some of his creations, but he does. I created a really good one for those of you who like "white" pizzas. It included asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, Alfredo sauce, Italian mix shredded cheese, and a bit of garlic and Parmesan cheese. MMMMMM! I created a Mexican style one too. I tell you, making your own pizza is fun and cheap. And you control what goes in it! So it's healthier too. I'll start you off with my kids' pizza: a basic cheese with a few secret ingredients.

Basic Homemade Pizza

Ingredients
1 premade pizza crust from grocery store or box pizza kit (if you want you can go all out and make your own from scratch)

1 jar of spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce (again you can make your own here)

1 8oz package of shredded cheese, Pizza mix

1 small can of mixed veggies, peas and carrots, etc.. (the secret)

Directions

1. Make crust according to directions. The directions for the whole pizza usually come with the crust or box kit.
2. Puree or mash veggies very well. Spread onto pizza crust
3. Spread sauce over veggies; Mix well.
4. Cover liberally with cheese.
5. Bake it according to directions.
6. Enjoy

Tip: If your family likes hamburger meat on their pizza, now is a good time to try out the Veggie "meat" on them.

Tip: Make your own lovely pizza creations!

Lady J Family Pizzas to date:
1. White Spinach Pizza
2. Mexi-Pizza
3. Island Pizza (ham and pineapple)
4. Hubby's Everything but the Kitchen Sink Pizza
5. Pepperoni-Green Olive Pizza
6. Supreme Style Pizza

As you can see, the options are endless here. Go ahead and give it a whirl. Plus, it is quick and easy. Add a salad and you have a complete meal. Just get the movies!

P.S. If you want a recipe to any of my family pizzas--just comment a request!

Pizza Crust Ideas

Jay's Signature

Baking Like Betty--a fellow Blogger --also a good spot to start checking out that once-a-month cooking craze. look to the lower right hand side of the page

Honey & Jam --another fellow Blogger

Yeast Free Crust

Standard Days Method

If one is going to use this method, then they need to follow the rules exactly. Better yet, just use protection. That's right, folks, Lady J is pregnant! We're excited. Not at first, but we are now. Oh, well. I put SD Method to the taste. I can't say it doesn't work, but it didn't work for me. Verdict: Tricky Business.