Pizzas

Strawberry, Spinach, and Camembert Cheese Pizza Recipe

(double toppings for whole pizza)

1 container refrigerated whole wheat crust (I used the Pillsbury whole wheat crust again because I really like the texture and flavor)

1/4 c sliced strawberries

1 heaping handful spinach, washed and dried

1tsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp dried basil leaves

1 tsp honey

1 pinch stevia

1/4 c toasted almonds (optional)

1/4 container camembert cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425.

2. Roll out pizza crust onto greased cookie sheet and poke with fork to ensure even cooking (I did not do this last time and trust me it helped this time!) Follow cooking instructions on packaging.

3. Mix balsamic vinegar, honey, and stevia and using pastry brush, brush onto cooked crust and add onion powder.

4. Top with sliced strawberries, sliced camembert chest, and spinach.

5. Drizzle additional balsamic and honey mixture on top.

6. Place into oven and cook until cheese is melted; approximately 7-10 minutes.

7. Top with toasted almonds (optional) and dried basil leaves.

Pear, Blue Cheese, and Spinach Pizza Recipe

1 refrigerated whole wheat pizza crust (I used the Pillsbury brand)

1/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese

2.5 tbsp crumbled bleu cheese

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

3/4 of thinly sliced pear

1 handful spinach

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried italian seasoning

red pepper flakes to tasted

1/2 tbsp olive oil (or spray butter, which I used instead)

**again I only made this on 1/2 pizza, so you may need to double or add more for a whole pizza**

1. Pre-heat oven to directions on pizza crust

2. Cook pizza dough according to package (Pillsbury called for 8 minutes at 400 degrees before adding toppings and popping back in the oven)

3. Thinly slice

3. Add spray butter or olive oil to prepared crust and add garlic powder and italian seasoning. Add 1 tbsp balsamic and using pastry brush spread on crust.

4. Top with 1/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese.

5. Top cheese with sliced pears and spinach.

6. Add crumbled bleu cheese.

7. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling.

8. Remove and add rep pepper flakes as desired.

Roasted Vegetable Pizza Recipe

1 pre-made pizze crust

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1-2 tsp olive oil or spray butter
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tbsp minced garlic
red pepper and pepper for taste
About 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup sliced white mushrooms
1/4 jar marinated artichokes
1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
4-6 slices fresh mozzarella depending on the size of the slices

1. Pre-heat oven to 400
2. Place broccoli, onions, and mushrooms on foil lined baking sheet and spritz with olive oil or spray butter and toss with 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, red pepper, and black pepper; place in oven till browning and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile place 1 tsp olive oil or a couple spritz of spray butter on crust and top with 1/2 tbsp minced garlic, italian seasoning, and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.
4. Remove vegetables from oven and place on prepared crust along with cut tomatoes and artichokes.
5. Top with mozzarella cheese and put into oven for 7-10 minutes or until cheese melted and bubbling.

* Once I removed the pizza, I topped it with more red pepper flakes and a drizzle of extra balsamic vinegar.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

 2 cups grated cauliflower (about 1/2 a head)

1/2 c yogurt

1 egg

1 tsp Italian seasoning

dash of salt

(I added 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese)

1. Preheat oven to 400

2. In a food processor, prepare the cauliflower by pulsing until grainy or grated texture

3. Place in a bowl and add yogurt, egg, and spices.

4. Fold the mixture until everything combined

5. Place the dough on a baking sheet lines with parchment paper and spread until about 3/4 in thick.

6. Bake the crust for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and firm enough to hold its shape.

7. Top with your ingredients and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese melted and Voila!

I'm not much of a sauce fan so I topped my pizza crust with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, sautéed mushrooms and onions, diced tomatoes, jalepenos, and part skim mozzarella cheese.