Father’s Day

June 20, 2010 by
It’s Father’s Day. And I can’t help but think of my Dad, who passed away when I was 19.
I think it was really the only time my heart was broken my whole life.
So while I think of him and remember what an amazing man and father he was, I’m very grateful for my husband, who I went on a first date with nine years ago this month. We went to the Portland Rose Garden and Japanese Garden on that date.  And recently we went back again for a date night and had a picnic.  It’s hard to believe in nine years we haven’t gone back, life got busy so quickly.  But it was as beautiful as I remember. And I was struck by how much I still love this guy…
And how wonderful it is that our love started in a garden…
And then we planted our own little garden….
Happy Father’s Day. For my Dad, and for my husband, both wonderful dads.
And to all the great dads out there, thanks.
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Hawaiian Supreme Pizza

June 18, 2010 by
 
It’s the last pizza for pizza week to post! I’m ending with one that I based on a favorite of my hubby’s at a chain pizza restaurant. I made our own version at home and wouldn’t you know, he likes mine better! And much cheaper to boot! So, are you having your pizza night this weekend? : )
 
HAWAIIAN SUPREME PIZZA
 
Layer on pizza dough in following order:
Pizza Sauce
Shredded Cheese (We like a mix of mozzarella and cheddar)
Ham, sliced (Canadian Bacon is fine, I also use leftover ham from holidays that I freeze)
Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Red onion, thinly sliced
Pineapple chunks
 
Cook on pizza stone for about 8 to 12 minutes, until done.
Add After cooked:
chopped tomatoes
thinly sliced green onions
 
 

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

June 18, 2010 by
This pizza is only as good as the BBQ sauce you use, I actually just used a store bought variety since I had some on hand.  Just be sure that corn syrup isn’t the first ingredient at least.  
 
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA
 
pizza dough
BBQ Sauce
Shredded cheese (I used a mix of provolone, mozzarella, and cheddar)
Cooked chicken, cut in strips
Red onion, thinly sliced
chopped pineapple, optional
 
Layer ingredients on pizza in order listed.
Bake on a pizza stone for 8-12 minutes.
 
 
 
 
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Italian Garlic Pizza

June 18, 2010 by
 
That’s right, it’s STILL pizza week! My hubby really like this one, the spice in the pepperoni and sausage are balanced with the creaminess of the sauce. It’s good with red sauce as well though, if you prefer.
 
ITALIAN GARLIC PIZZA
 
Layer in following order on pizza crust:
pizza dough
pizza alfredo sauce
Shredded Cheese (We like a mix of mozzarella and cheddar)
thinly sliced (or minced) garlic
Pepperoni
Italian sausage, cooked
sliced mushrooms
 
Cook on pizza stone until done, check after 8 minutes.
 
Add after cooked:
chopped tomatoes
thinly sliced green onions
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Taco Pizza

June 17, 2010 by
 
This is a really fun pizza to serve.  You can either pile all the topping on the whole pizza, or serve the base and all the toppings on the side, letting everyone build their pizza like they would a taco.
 
TACO PIZZA
 
pizza dough
LAYER IN FOLLOWING ORDER BEFORE BAKING:
Refried beans (thin with a little water if needed)
shredded cheese, Mexican blend
ground beef, cooked with chopped onions
 
AFTER COOKED:
taco chips
shredded lettuce
sliced olives
chopped tomatoes
fresh cilantro
green onions, thinly sliced
sour cream
 
 
 
 
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White Pizza

June 17, 2010 by
 
 
It’s still pizza week! This is such a delicious pizza.  It’s a great alternative to breadsticks as well if you like having that with pizza. So simple too!
 
WHITE PIZZA
 
Olive oil
Mozzarella, shredded (or sliced fresh mozzarella)
fresh herbs, I use Basil and Thyme
Garlic, thinly sliced
 
Bake on a pizza stone for about 8-12 minutes.
 
 
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Roasted Garlic Chicken Pizza

June 16, 2010 by
 
You MUST make this pizza. It’s a big favorite in our house.  We really love garlic around here, but roasted garlic especially. (Come to think of it, I like roasted just about anything).  Even if you’re not a huge garlic fan, you might be surprised how much you’ll love this. 
 
ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN PIZZA
 
pizza dough
roasted garlic, mashed
pizza alfredo sauce
shredded cheese, I use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar
chopped fresh rosemary
chicken, cooked and sliced
green onions, sliced
We sometimes put whole cloves of roasted garlic on as well

 
Spread the roasted garlic on the crust
 
Then the sauce
sprinkle on the cheese
 
then the rosemary
then the chicken
and lastly the green onions (or add after baking)
Bake on a pizza stone for about 8 to 12 minutes.

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Ranch Chicken Pizza

June 16, 2010 by
 
 
It wouldn’t be a decent pizza week without this recipe. Serve this up and be prepared for a hush to come over the table while everyone devours it.  It’s unbelievably easy too, you don’t even have to make a sauce!  So what are you waiting for?!
 
RANCH CHICKEN PIZZA

 
pizza dough
Layer on in this order before cooking pizza:
Ranch dressing
shredded cheese, I use a mix of mozzarella and cheddar
cooked chicken, cut in strips
red onion, thinly sliced
bacon, cooked and crumbled
 
Bake on pizza stone for about 8-12 minutes.
Add after pizza is cooked:
tomatoes, chopped
green onions, sliced
 
 
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Pesto Artichoke Pizza

June 16, 2010 by
 
 
It’s Pizza Week here and this is one of those pizza’s that I ADORE, buy my hubby does not.  (It’s an artichoke thing).  But I’m sure there are plenty of you out there who will love it as much as I do.
 
PESTO ARTICHOKE PIZZA
 
pizza dough
pesto sauce
shredded cheese, I used shredded mozzarella
jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained
fresh baby spinach, optional
sun dried tomatoes, chopped
crumbled feta cheese
 
Layer in order listed on pizza dough. Bake on pizza stone for about 8 to 12 minutes.
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Pizza Alfredo Sauce

June 15, 2010 by
 
Long live pizza week! : ) I hope you’re all enjoying a little pizza inspiration. This is one of our favorite things to put on pizza!  Yum. That’s all I have to say.  This is really good with some garlic powder too, or roasted garlic. Double yum!
 
PIZZA ALFREDO SAUCE
 
8 oz cream cheese (low fat neufatchel is fine)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup milk
3/4 cup grated or shredded parmesan (fresh shredded is best)
 
Combine all in saucepan. Whisk over medium to medium-high heat until smooth.
 
 
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