Sometimes it's hard to separate the words "pepperoni" and "pizza." But what if we told you there are tastier alternatives to greasy circles of meat?
Start with the crust. If you have a bread machine at home, give this dough a try. It may sound weird, but trust me, beer makes great pizza crust. Just not that the pizzas will probably not take the suggested 24 minutes of cooking time.
If you do not have a bread machine, pizza dough can be a little more time consuming. Fear not: try this recipe.
To prevent sticking, sprinkle corn meal on the pan before spreading the dough on top.
If you don't have time to make pizza dough, and can't stand the taste of the store bought stuff, why not try something new? Naan, pita, and other flatbreads make great pizza crusts that are ready when you are.
Now for the fun part: the toppings!
Greek Pizza
Instead of tomato sauce, spread a light layer of pesto on the crust. Sprinkle with diced red pepper, sun dried and cherry tomatoes, black olives, pine nuts, and feta cheese.
Fancy Pizza
Looking to turn it up a notch? Bring on the caramelized onions, sautéed peppers and goat cheese. If you want to go all out, homemade tomato sauce makes everything better.
Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled eggplant, marinara sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and a sprinkling of basil after cooking puts a twist on the status quo.
Blue Cheese and Pear
Brush the crust with a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sage leaves. Top with thin slices of pear, caramelized onions, blue cheese, and crumbled walnuts.
There are so many combinations out there. Apple and asiago cheese, asparagus and fontina cheese, zucchini and cream sauce... The list goes on and on. Don't settle for boring this Friday night!
Start with the crust. If you have a bread machine at home, give this dough a try. It may sound weird, but trust me, beer makes great pizza crust. Just not that the pizzas will probably not take the suggested 24 minutes of cooking time.
If you do not have a bread machine, pizza dough can be a little more time consuming. Fear not: try this recipe.
To prevent sticking, sprinkle corn meal on the pan before spreading the dough on top.
If you don't have time to make pizza dough, and can't stand the taste of the store bought stuff, why not try something new? Naan, pita, and other flatbreads make great pizza crusts that are ready when you are.
Now for the fun part: the toppings!
Greek Pizza
Instead of tomato sauce, spread a light layer of pesto on the crust. Sprinkle with diced red pepper, sun dried and cherry tomatoes, black olives, pine nuts, and feta cheese.
Fancy Pizza
Looking to turn it up a notch? Bring on the caramelized onions, sautéed peppers and goat cheese. If you want to go all out, homemade tomato sauce makes everything better.
Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled eggplant, marinara sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and a sprinkling of basil after cooking puts a twist on the status quo.
Blue Cheese and Pear
Brush the crust with a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sage leaves. Top with thin slices of pear, caramelized onions, blue cheese, and crumbled walnuts.
There are so many combinations out there. Apple and asiago cheese, asparagus and fontina cheese, zucchini and cream sauce... The list goes on and on. Don't settle for boring this Friday night!
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