Cauliflower Pizza

Ingredients

1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower - should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese

1 egg

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ onion powder

½ teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon oregano

1 cup pizza, tomato or marinara sauce

Toppings

1-2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, Place the cauliflower into a food processor and pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater.

Microwave the processed cauliflower uncovered in a microwave safe bowl for approximately 4-5 minutes on high. Remove it from the microwave and allow it to cool for at least 4-5 minutes (trust me don't rush this step!). After the cauliflower is slightly cooled, place it in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Squeeze as much liquid as possible. 


Combine the cooked cauliflower, cheeses, egg, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust. 


Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings.


Place the pizza back in the oven, bake for about another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Thin n' Crispy Gluten Free Pizza Crust in 20 minutes

This gluten free pizza crust comes together in just a few minutes. It took me longer to cut up the toppings. Honestly for the convenience and texture it was pretty good in comparison to some others I've tried. Taste wise, maybe add some italian herbs, garlic and onion powder. I would definitely make it again.

Thin n’ Crispy Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Ingredients

1 cup white-rice flour

3/4 cup tapioca starch

1/4 cup fine cornmeal

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. xanthan gum

1/2 tsp. salt

1  egg

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. honey

Instructions

Position rack in lower third of oven. Preheat to 425F. Place a large baking sheet or pizza pan in oven to heat. Cut 2 pieces of parchment paper about 12 × 12 in. and place on counter. Lightly spray with oil.

Whisk flour with tapioca, cornmeal, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg with oil, honey and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture. Divide dough in half.

Place 1 portion between the two pieces of parchment, oiled sides touching dough. Roll dough into a 9-in. round. Remove dough from parchment to a cutting board. Repeat with remaining dough. Remove hot baking sheet from oven and place on a heatproof surface. Flip both rounds onto sheet. Top each with your favorite toppings.

Bake in lower third of oven until crusts are golden around the edges and toppings are cooked, about 15 min.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

O.K. if I haven't inspired you yet to try a new recipe, don't pass over this one. It is absolutely delicious. Once again I used a prepared Thin and Crispy Crust from Sobey's, the Kraft Pizza Cheese Blend with Provolone, Mozzarella and Cheddar and a couple of thinly sliced Roma Tomatoes. Use a good quality Ranch Dressing like Rene's. It's has a thicker consistancy.

Chicken Ranch Pizza

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces
2/3 cup ranch dressing, divided
1 (12-inch) prepared pizza crust
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
1/4 cup sliced green onion (optional)
3 cups Pizza Cheese

Directions

1.Combine chicken and 1/3 cup dressing in medium bowl; mix well. Spread remaining 1/3 cup dressing over pizza crust. Spoon chicken mixture over crust; top with bacon, onion and cheese.
2.Place on baking sheet; bake in preheated 425°F oven 8 to 10 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.

Copycat Pizza Hut Pan Pizza

Last night we went to see The Invention of Lying. It was pretty good, but not as funny as the commercials make it seem. However, it was an interesting concept for a movie. Basically, no one can tell a lie and they say exactly whats on their minds. If only!

Movie's are getting expensive. A ticket is $10.99 and add in a couple of pan pizza's, taco's and drink's, you're looking at another $28.00.

Anyway, if you want to save a buck stay home, rent a movie and try this excellent recipe for Copycat Pizza Hut Pan Pizza!

Just a note about this recipe. I didn't really like the sauce. I suggest you use your own sauce favorite sauce. The dough was fairly thick. I suggest you make 4 pizza's instead of 3. It seems like 3 ounces of oil in the pans is a lot so I cut it back to just enough to coat the pans. This dough is also an excellent go to pizza dough for just regular pizza.

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup Warm water (105F)

1/4 cup Non-fat dry milk

1/2 teaspoon Salt

4 cups Flour

1 tablespoon Sugar

1 pk. Dry yeast

2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for dough)

9 ounces Vegetable oil (3 oz. per pan)

Butter flavored Pam

***Sauce: ***

1 (8 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce

1 teaspoon Dry Oregano

1/2 teaspoon Marjoram

1/2 teaspoon Dry Basil

1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt

Put yeast, sugar, salt, and dry milk in a large (2 qt.) bowl. Add water and stir to mix well. Allow to sit for two minutes. Add oil and stir again. Add flour and stir until dough forms and flour is absorbed. Turn out on to a flat surface and knead for about 10 minutes. Divide dough into three balls.

In three 9" cake pans, put 3 Oz. of oil in each making sure it is spread evenly. Using a rolling pin, roll out each dough ball to about a 9" circle. Place in cake pans. Spray the outer edge of dough with Pam. Cover with a plate. Place in warm area and allow to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Sauce:

Combine ingredients and let sit for 1 hour.

For Each Nine Inch Pizza: 1. Preheat oven to 475F 2. Spoon 1/3 cup sauce on dough and spread to within 1" of edge. 3. Distribute 1 1/2 Oz. shredded mozzarella cheese on sauce. 4. Place toppings of your choice in this order: Pepperoni or Ham Vegetables Meats (cooked ground sausage or beef) 5. Top with 3 Oz. mozzarella cheese 6. Cook until cheese is bubbling and outer crust is brown.

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

Last night we gave this pizza a try. We wanted something different without processed meats, so we came up with this idea. You see it advertised in commercials and it always looks hot, fresh and tasty. It was! However, I made a few changes to save time. I brought a ready made Thin and Crispy Crust from Sobey's. There's 2 in a pack and includes the sauce. This recipe will easily make 2 pizza's.

I also bought a sirloin steak (about 1 pound). I ran it through the food processor with the slicer attachment. Then I marinaded it in 3 tablespoons of Worchestershire Sauce and 2 cloves of minced garlic just as long as it took to cut up the vegtables. Of course you can save time by doing your vegtables in the food processor as well. If you don't own one just slice everything thinly.

Quickly saute your steak in a hot pan coated with a little oil just until brown 2 to 3 minutes. Drain off any juices. I also used a large bag of Kraft Pizza Cheese. It has mozzarella, provolone and cheddar.

This is the full unchanged recipe.

Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 sweet green pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced (omit here if you put in marinade)
Half sweet onion, sliced
2 cups (500 mL) sliced mushrooms
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 lb (500 g) pizza dough
1/2 cup (125 mL) pizza sauce
8 slices provolone cheese
1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced cooked roast beef

Preparation

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute green pepper, garlic, onion, mushrooms, oregano, salt and pepper until onion is golden and no liquid remains, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

On lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to fit 12-inch (30 cm) pizza pan. Spread with pizza sauce. Arrange half of the cheese over sauce; spoon vegetable mixture over top. Top with roast beef and remaining cheese.

Bake in bottom third of 500°F (260°C) oven until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 10 minutes. If you use the Sobey's crust, follow their baking instructions on the back of the bag.