‘Pizza Recipe’ Articles at Sweetnicks

Recipe: Zucchini Pizza Crust

December 1, 2014 · Narrative

Craving pizza but trying to stay away from carbs? This super simple recipe for a zucchini crust pizza is just what you need.

My refrigerator is currently bulging with leftovers from Thanksgiving (at my sister’s) and a Friendsgiving party we had here last night.

And I am eschewing all that, for the moment, and purging my holiday sins with this zucchini pizza crust.

Staying away from carbs doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your favorite foods.

It just means you have to get creative and come up with new ways to indulge.

Without quite indulging.

If you know what I mean.

And pizza, well, the feelings are strong.

I could have Buffalo Chicken Pizza weekly and never tire of it. But, well, I don’t, because I am keeping the carbs at a minimum.

So that’s where something like this recipe for zucchini pizza crust is ideal.

It comes together in nothing flat, taking no more than just a few minutes to grate the zucchini, squeeze the moisture out of it, mix it with a few other ingredients, form into patties, and bake in the oven.

And yer done.

A little sauce on top and a few of your favorite toppings. Pop it into the oven to let the cheese melt and the toppings warm up.

And winner winner, pizza dinner.

I used leftover turkey sausage and turkey bacon that we had, and it was perfect. While you obviously can’t fold your zucchini pizza in half like a more traditional pizza (as if), it does crisp up nicely to give you the crunchy little edges and it’s almost the next best thing.

Carb free.

Guilt free.

Mix and match your flavors with the toppings.

Clean out your refrigerator and use leftovers.

GO WILD.

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Recipe: Portobello Cap Pizzas

June 11, 2013 · Narrative

I stopped eating carbs sometime in April. Not a forever thing, but a for now thing.

Rice was easy to give up. Pasta a little harder. And pizza? Perhaps harder still.

I haven’t had immense cravings for pizza, but every once in awhile…

And so I had to have a back-up plan.

Something to take the edge off.

And when I was strolling through the produce department recently, and spied these giant portobello mushroom caps, inspiration struck.

And by strolling, I really mean concentrating on my list and refereeing bickering kids in an effort to get in and out as quickly as possible.

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Pizzette {Pillsbury}

December 28, 2012 · Narrative

When it comes to Buffalo Chicken pizza, Nick and I are all in. Whenever we’re trying out a new pizza place, we usually get a slice of it so we can see how it stands up to others we’ve tried, but with my latest assignment for the folks at Pillsbury, I thought it was high time we try and make it ourselves.

And oh.em.gee.

Nick inhaled his and asked for a second slice as he was heading out the door for the weekend. The Ex gave his approval. And man, oh man, this might be my newest favorite homemade pizza.

Like seriously, it’s that good.

I will do my best to save the rest for Nick when he and his sister come home on Sunday.

But I make no promises.

In the meantime, if you’re a buffalo chicken fan, or like things with a little bit of a kick.

Make this.

Sliced in thin strips, pizzette-style, it’s the perfect little game-day appetizer. And given it’s so quick to make, it’s a great weeknight meal, and I promise it beats anything you can get from your local pizza joint.

Dig in.

Hungry for more homemade pizza recipes?
This Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza recipe is definitely my second favorite. That cheesy base gets me every time.
This Brown Sugared Pear Sweet Pizza is a delicious dessert. Light, simple, and unexpected.
Double Delicious Pizza is perfect for your favorite meat lovers.

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Recipe: Cheesy Garlic Pizza with Lemon Dressed Mixed Greens

November 23, 2012 · Narrative

Inspiration for new recipe ideas comes out of nowhere sometimes. I have been a little obsessed with the cheesy base I used when I created this recipe, so I started there. But then I wanted to put a little healthy spin on it, and ended up putting salad on top of it. I mean, really, why does salad have to be separate? I love mixed greens topped with nothing else but fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and that’s what I used for this pizza topping.

Something slightly unexpected, but simply delicious.

And on a Friday night, what more do you need? I got the kids involved, rolling out the Pillsbury pizza crust, and we made two pies, this one and a more traditional one with tomato sauce and cheese.

Snack trays in the living room, a new-to-us movie on the tv (the kids chose the 2006 version of Shaggy Dog; decent movie but super slow start), and homemade pizza as a family.

Perfection.

Happy weekend!

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Recipe: Smooshed Avocado and Egg Breakfast Pizza

August 22, 2012 · Narrative

When it comes to smooshed avocado, I am a firm believer that it can replace any sandwich condiment you might have otherwise used instead. Skip the mayo. The mustard. The ketchup. And their assorted calories and sugars, and go avocado. It’s the perfect binder and it’s smooshed consistency is a delicious clean eating way to dress your sandwich.

Now that being said, I think it’s also an awesome base for a little homemade breakfast pizza.

And in just the amount of the time it takes you to make your egg, this satisfying, healthy, protein-packed breakfast can be yours.

Which means, in under ten minutes.

Which is about exactly what I have to make breakfast for myself in the morning.

Mostly because I’d rather sleep an extra few minutes than play in the kitchen on a day that I’m trying to get to work.

Know what I mean?

So if you like avocados.

And runny eggs.

And want to start your day with a guilt-free breakfast.

Make this.

Oh yes please.

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