As a flashback from the past, I remember making these mini pizzas for my young family when a quick after school snack was requested. I remember how delicious they were, so decided to try them again for a quick on-the-go meal. Use your favorite English muffins, slicing them down the center. Toast the muffins before…
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Backyard Pizza Oven
With the growing interest in expanding the indoors outside with added living space, it is no wonder why cooking outdoors has become even more popular. I recently used a wonderful product called the Pizza Que pizza kit for Kettle grills. Most kettle grills can accommodate this expansion which turns the grill into an amazing pizza…
Lunch at Eataly
So my foodie expedition continues in Chicago, and my excitement could almost not be contained when we walked from our hotel to Eataly. It is difficult not be become an active food participant when you enter this one city block establishment, which expands to two stories. Not only can you purchase fresh food, staples, pantry…
Summer biscuit grilled pizzas
For those last-minute meal ideas, have you ever thought of using biscuit dough for a flatbread pizza crust? Inspired by the Deen Brothers, I put together this recipe for a fun grilled individual-sized pizza. So tasty, so quick, and everyone seems to love to make their own flatbread. It is so easy to roll out…
Pizza soup with Pepperoni
With weather reports this past week coming in for our area, I was questioning if Spring was ever really going to take hold in Michigan. I am still wearing a sweater, and yes, still eating soup. My husband has learned over the years that I only offer certain foods, menus or dishes during appropriate months…
Giada’s pizza pot pies
Just after our visit to Giada’a Las Vegas restaurant, I was inspired to try another one of her variations on traditional pizza. This recipe is for pizza pot pie. Pottery ramekins or soup bowls are required for baking the individual sized portions. I adapted the recipe to include pepperoni and prosciutto. Giada suggests roasted chicken…
heart pizza
are you still feeling a bit romantic even after Valentine’s Day? why not surprise the one you love with a heart pizza? now, this pizza is not shaped into a heart, which i have seen done in the past. but, simply the pepperoni are cut with a small heart cookie cutter. i found out that…
leek and bacon pizza
here is another twist on the best pizza ever recipe that i posted on this blog april 10, 2013. follow the directions in the recipe for the crust and the cheese selection, but use the following directions for the topping. cook six slices of bacon either by baking in the oven or over medium heat…
the best pizza ever
i think i found the secret to professionally made pizzas. it is the choice of cheese. i guess that makes sense to me now that i have tried just about every type of pizza crust, pizza toppings, and pizza styles. i have tried Martha Stewart’s recipes, giada’s, Ina Garten’s, and many more. all of them have great results, but…
naan pizza
are you still looking for a great appetizer for your next football, basketball or any sports television party? here is one that is easy, quick and very tasty. naan bread is easily found in the market, in fact, i found a great packaged naan at our new target grocery. this small pizza can be cut…
fresh mozzarella
for a variety of dishes or as a stand alone cheese with summer sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella should be a regular choice for weekly grocery shoppers. this mozzarella cheese is nothing like the processed shredded cheese that most grab as they run through the grocery aisles. this fresh cheese is moist, flavorful and melts beautifully…
pita pocket pizza
for a fresh way to enjoy a pita sandwich, slice the flat pita in half and use as a base for a pita pizza. for this recipe, i added some fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato slices, and sliced onion. then, baked in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes and topped with fresh lettuce. any toppings…
