Pizza

Pesto & Spinach Pizza

Sarah Hoff — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:44:01 +0000

This green pizza is an exercise in simplicity—just a bit of full-flavored pesto and plenty of spinach yield a satisfying and healthy pie. No time to make homemade dough? Look for whole-wheat pizza-dough balls at your supermarket. Check the ingredient list to make sure the dough doesn’t contain any hydrogenated oils. Serve it with a tomato-and-onion salad dressed with olive oil and red-wine vinegar.

Thin-Crust Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:14:42 +0000

Thin-Crust Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough

This easy homemade pizza dough for thin-crust pizza, made with 50 percent whole-grain flour, provides 4 grams of fiber per serving without tasting too wheaty. If you have a food processor or stand-mixer with a dough hook, let your machine do the kneading for you. The pizza dough freezes beautifully, so make a few batches at a time and keep your freezer stocked.

Turkey Sausage, Fennel & Fontina Pizza

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:47:31 +0000

Turkey Sausage, Fennel & Fontina Pizza

This hearty pizza, topped with crumbles of turkey sausage, sliced fennel and assertive fontina, is just the thing to prepare when you’re having friends over to watch the big game. No time to make homemade dough? Look for whole-wheat pizza-dough balls at your supermarket. Check the ingredient list to make sure the dough doesn’t contain any hydrogenated oils. Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with a simple vinaigrette.

Chicken, Tomato & Jalapeño Pizza

Sarah Hoff — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:30:42 +0000

Chicken, Tomato & Jalapeño Pizza

We forgo pizza sauce and instead brush the pizza dough with garlicky olive oil for this Tex-Mex pizza. Tomatoes and chicken make a simple topping; a sprinkle of fresh jalapeño gives it a little heat. No time to make homemade dough? Look for whole-wheat pizza-dough balls at your supermarket. Check the ingredient list to make sure the dough doesn’t contain any hydrogenated oils. Serve with a big green salad tossed with avocado and red onion.

Fresh Tomato & Black Olive Pizza

Sarah Hoff — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:59:51 +0000

Fresh Tomato & Black Olive Pizza

Fresh tomato slices and chopped olives make a simple topping for this easy homemade pizza. If you want something more hearty, add slices of precooked chicken sausage before topping it with cheese. No time to make homemade dough? Look for whole-wheat pizza-dough balls at your supermarket. Check the ingredient list to make sure the dough doesn’t contain any hydrogenated oils. Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with a creamy herb dressing.

Broccoli-Ricotta Pizza

Sarah Hoff — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:32:35 +0000

Broccoli-Ricotta Pizza

This white pizza features three kinds of cheese—ricotta, Parmesan and sharp Cheddar—and chopped broccoli. Try other vegetables instead of—or in place of some of—the broccoli if you wish. No time to make homemade dough? Look for whole-wheat pizza-dough balls at your supermarket. Check the ingredient list to make sure the dough doesn’t contain any hydrogenated oils.

Pepperoni & Pepper Pizza

Sarah Hoff — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:11:55 +0000

Pepperoni & Pepper Pizza

Using mini pepperoni slices (or chopping regular-sized slices) allows you to use less pepperoni, but still get plenty of flavor on this pepperoni and pepper pizza. Use green or yellow pepper instead of red, or swap out the pepper for your favorite veggie instead. No time to make homemade dough? Look for whole-wheat pizza-dough balls at your supermarket. Check the ingredient list to make sure the dough doesn’t contain any hydrogenated oils.

Cheese & Tomato Pizza

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:14:24 +0000

Cheese & Tomato Pizza

Sometimes pizza from your own oven can be quicker than takeout and it’s usually a whole lot healthier because you control everything that goes into it. Enjoy this simple cheese pizza as is or add toppings to your heart’s content.

Sausage, Pepper & Mushroom Pizza

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:20:55 +0000

Sausage, Pepper & Mushroom Pizza

This sausage, pepper and mushroom pizza is just a little more work than calling for delivery (but not by much), but there’s no tipping required when you make it yourself. Plus you get it fresh from your oven, and with whole-wheat dough and a generous amount of vegetables on top it’s far better for you.

Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Pizza

Penelope Wall-Web Producer/Writer — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:07:26 +0000

Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Pizza

This stuffed pizza is filled with crumbled tofu, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese and fresh basil. It’s easy to make stuffed pizza at home. Just roll the crust thin, spread filling over half and fold closed. To use fresh spinach, cook 10 ounces until just wilted; finely chop and squeeze dry. Serve with: Marinara sauce for dipping and mixed green salad.

Bacon, Egg & Asparagus Pizza

Penelope Wall-Web Producer/Writer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:10:41 +0000

Bacon, Egg & Asparagus Pizza

This pizza, topped with bacon, eggs and asparagus, was inspired by a wood-fired-oven pizza served at the Montpelier, Vermont, farmers’ market. Serve with: Mixed green salad.

Grilled Pizza with Smoked Salmon

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:08 +0000

Grilled Pizza with Smoked Salmon

Perfect for summer entertaining, this grilled pizza is topped with smoked salmon, red onion and capers.

Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:08 +0000

Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

The classic combination of pears, walnuts and blue cheese isn't just for salad. Toss the same ingredients onto purchased whole-wheat pizza dough and make your own gourmet flatbread at home. Any type of ripe, firm pear will work—red pears look great.

Pizza with White Bean Puree & Fresh Tomatoes

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:08 +0000

Pizza with White Bean Puree & Fresh Tomatoes

A fragrant white bean puree and fresh tomato slices top this crisp pizza.

Smoked Sausage Pizza

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:08 +0000

Smoked Sausage Pizza

Smoked turkey sausage is a good substitute for higher-fat pork sausage; here it pairs with green bell pepper and onion for a great pizza topping.