Weekend 'Za

TGIF! Although it really doesn't feel like a Friday when

you have to go into work the next day... oh well because

it was homemade pizza night.  Although I'm not obsessed

with pizza, I definitely enjoy it multiple times in a month.

Tonight we made a classic 'za with pepper, red onion,

canadian bacon, mushrooms, scallions, fresh mozzarella,

fresh parmesan, tomatoes, and classic sauce.

The other pizza was a new mix on an old favorite:

BBQ chicken pizza, but with some additions:

sweet peppers, mushrooms & scallion mix.

Nothing makes a pizza more delightful than

fresh mozzarella cheese.  Good old Wisconsin cheese!

This is true.

No Friday is complete without

a cocktail.  Today's mix: Berry Mojito!

Classico Pizza:

• Canadian Bacon
• Sliced peppers (red, yellow, orange, green)
• Sliced fresh tomatoes
• Sliced fresh mushrooms
• Thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• Shaved fresh parmesan cheese
• Thinly chopped scallions mixed with italian seasonings
• Pizza seasonings
• Pizza sauce 
• Pizza crust kit

Make pizza crust as directed on box/container.  Typically the crust will have to sit for at least 5 minutes.  I would suggest cooking the crust in the oven for about 5 minutes, otherwise your toppings will be too heavy and the crust will not be as crispy as desired.

After your crust is made, and spread onto a cookie/baking/pizza sheet, add toppings as you wish.

Cook at 450-degrees for about 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

Sweet Pepper BBQ Chicken:

• Sliced sweet peppers (red, yellow, orange)
• Crushed red pepper
• Thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• Shaved fresh parmesan cheese
• BBQ sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's sweet & spicy)*
• Sliced red onion
• Thinly chopped scallions mixed with italian seasonings
• Chicken breast sliced and chopped
• Sliced bacon strips
• Pizza crust kit

Make pizza crust as directed - the crust will have to sit 5 minutes.  Cook pizza crust for 5 minutes prior to adding toppings to avoid a soggy crust.

Arrange toppings as desired, saving the red pepper flakes, and cheeses for last.  Bake at 450-degrees for 15 minutes or until crust and cheese is golden brown.

*The type of BBQ sauce you pick will determine how spicy the pizza will be.  

Bon Appetite!