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
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Wow, that sounds delicious! I love making home-made pizza too. My favourite toppings are sweetcorn, red pepper and green olives. Sometimes salami as well, although that isn't very healthy.
ReplyDeleteI've just recently started a blog about cheaper, healthier eating, maybe come and take a look sometime :)
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Bez xxx
Wow, a new blogger to follow! I love it. I will stop by. And sweet corn on pizza...hmm, that sounds interesting. I'll try that on my next veggie.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious- I'll have to add this to my recipe files :)
ReplyDeleteI have a bread machine recipe for pizza crust that I usually use but my fam is NOT adventurous when it comes to toppings. I do think I might have to try the sneaky additions. And I want your mexican and island pizza recipes, please, Lady J!
ReplyDeleteAlso we need to talk.