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Homemade Frozen Pizzas

Yield - 8 servings
Preparation Time – 20 minutes
Cooking Time - 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 cups Gold Medal flour $ .52
• 1/2 t. salt  $.02
• 1 t. sugar  $.01
• 1 T. olive oil  $.10
• 1 T. oregano  $.05
• 1 t. basil  $.02
• 1 T. garlic powder  $.05
• 1 T. onion powder  $.05
• 1 and 1/2 cups of very warm water
• 2 (8 oz.) bags of shredded mozzarella cheese ($2.19 each) $4.38
• 1 (28 oz.) can of plain tomato sauce $1.69

Directions

• Mix together 2 cups flour, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder.  Pour in the warm water, add the olive oil.  Mix well.
• Add another cup of flour. Stir until well mixed..
• Place dough on a floured (and lightly oiled) counter and knead until smooth, using the rest of the flour as needed.
• Shape dough into a ball, then cut into 8 equal pieces.
• Roll out one of the doughs into a 7″ inch circle.  Place on a cookie sheet. Repeat until you have filled your cookie sheets (2 should fit on each one).
• Pre-bake crusts in a preheated 450 degree oven for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool, while still on the pans, for 5 minutes.
• They are now ready for sauce and cheese. Each pizza will use 1/4 of an 8 oz. bag of cheese.  Once these are ready, place them in the freezer. You can wrap each one in wax paper, and store inside a large ziploc freezer bag.
• When you are ready to bake frozen pizzas, cook for 13 minutes in a pre-heated, 450 degree oven.

Cost $6.89

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Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Calzones

Yield – 8 servings

Preparation Time – 30 minutes

Cooking Time – 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1 bunch of Broccoli (cut into florets and steamed)
• 1 1/2 cups of diced ham
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 15 oz carton of low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce

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Directions

• Beat the egg in a large bowl, then mix in the Italian seasoning.
• Add the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese and mix well.
• Fold the diced ham and steamed broccoli florets into the mixture.
• Divide the pizza dough into eight pieces and roll out into thin circles with a rolling pin on a floured surface.
• Place 1/4 cup of the mixture on top of each circle of dough.  Fold the dough over the mixture and moisten the edges to seal them shut.
• Put the calzones on a baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray and poke several holes in the top of each with a fork.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until the calzones are golden brown.
• Heat the spaghetti sauce and serve with the calzones.

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Grilled Pizza with Chicken, Avocado and Tomatoes

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 1 hour 30 minutes for the dough

Cooking Time – 10 minutes on the grill

Ingredients

• 1 homemade pizza crust, replacing white with whole and honey for sugar ($.97)
• 1 cup store bought or homemade ranch dressing ($.50)
• 3 medium-large tomatoes from the garden
• 1 avocado ($1.25)
• 2 cups grilled chicken, diced ($2)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ($1.50 for regular, $5 for dairy free, soy free! Ack!)
• Fresh fruit or carrot sticks ($.50)

Directions

• Make the crust and roll it out, or use a store bought crust. If using a store bought crust on the grill, roll it out and place it on a flat surface in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, then transfer it directly to the grill.
• Place the crust directly on the grill, over the lowest heat possible. Spread the ranch dressing over the top, then add the diced tomatoes, diced avocado, diced chicken and top with the cheese. Let cook on the grill for 10-12 minutes.
• Don’t overcook, as you run the risk of burning the bottom of the crust.
• Carefully slide the grilled pizza from the grill onto a large cutting board or large baking sheet. Slice.
• Serve Grilled Pizza with Chicken, Tomatoes and Avocado and a side of fresh fruit or carrot sticks.

Cost $6.73 – $10ish

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Alea’s Squash Calzone

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 45 minutes

Cooking Time – 30 minutes

Dough Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons fresh sage, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup warm water (120 – 130 degrees)
• 1 egg, room temperature (here is a tip for quickly bringing eggs to room temperature)

Filling Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow squash, diced
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh sage, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

Directions

• In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (including the spices for the dough) until completely mixed. Add the egg, water, and oil. Stir until it is completely mixed.
• Form the dough into a ball, cover dough loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. After about 25 minutes has elapsed, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• While the dough is rising, saute the onion, garlic and squash until the onion is translucent. Add the spices for the filling and cook for 1 more minute while stirring. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool a bit.
• In a medium bowl, combine the squash mixture with the cheeses. Stir until thoroughly combined.
• Once the dough has risen, divide it into 4 balls. Coat 2 cookie sheets with oil and sprinkle with cornmeal or flour. Roll the dough out 1/4 inch thick on the sheet. If the rolling pin sticks, sprinkle the top of the crust with cornmeal or flour.
• Place 1/4 of the topping in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over and pinch closed.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• I serve it with spaghetti sauce over the top (I use this easy spaghetti sauce recipe and leave out the meat).

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Biscuit Pizza

Yield – 4 8″ pizzas
Preparation Time - 15 minutes
Cooking Time - 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups flour  ($.56) (biscuit dough)
• 1 t. salt  (biscuit dough)
• 2 t. baking powder ($.16) (biscuit dough)
• 2/3 cup vegetable shortening ($ .62) (biscuit dough)
• 1 1/2 cups milk  ($.27) (biscuit dough)
• 1 28 oz. can plain tomato sauce  ($1)
• 3 8 oz. bags of shredded mozzarella cheese ($5.97)
• Plus favorite pizza toppings

Directions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the vegetable shortening. Use a fork or pastry cutter to press shortening into the flour mixture, until it resembles course crumbs. Add milk. Stir. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut biscuit dough into four equal sections.
• Roll out one of the doughs into a flat, circular shape, around 8″.
• Place dough onto a cookie sheet or round cake pan. Pre-cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from oven, top with sauce and cheese and whatever else you like.  (I use 3/4 of a bag of cheese for each pizza.)
• Bake for around 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and center of the crust has cooked through.
• Repeat with the rest of the dough.

Cost $8.58

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Summer Squash & Zucchini Pizza Bites

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 25 minutes

Cooking Time – 12-15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 batch homemade crust or store bought crust ($1)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ($.50)
• 3-4 Tbsp fresh chopped herbs, such as parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary (from the garden)
• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced ($.75)
• 1 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced ($.75)
• Olive oil, for brushing ($.10)
• Kosher salt and pepper, for sprinkling
• Side ideas: Grilled chicken, fresh fruit, garden salad ($2)

Directions

• Divide the pizza dough into 8 small balls. Roll out each ball into a round circle on a lightly floured surface.
• Add a pinchful of Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped herbs to each circle.
• Arrange the sliced zucchini and summer squash in a circle on top of the cheese and herbs.  Brush with olive oil and sprinkle a bit of Kosher salt and pepper over top.
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is cooked and the squash begin to turn wilt around the edges.  Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. (If baking in a regular oven, place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake as directed.)
• Serve as is for a light summer lunch or dinner…or with grilled chicken, or fresh fruit, or garden salad for a larger meal.

Cost $5.10

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Grilled Pizza Pockets

Yield – 8 pizza pockets, 4 servings

Preparation Time – 30 minutes, hands on time

Cooking Time – 90 minutes in bread machine, 10 minutes on the grill

Ingredients

• 1 batch homemade crust or store bought crust ($1)
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce ($.25)
• Toppings – pepperoni, sausage, olives, green peppers, onions, mushrooms…whatever! ($1.50)
• 1-2 cups cheese, any variety – recommend mozzarella and Parm or pizza blend ($.67-$1.25)
• Fresh fruit, as side item ($.50-$1)

Directions

• Divide the crust dough into 8 small balls.  Roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
• Add a dollop of sauce to each, along with whatever toppings.
• Sprinkle some cheese on top, then fold the dough over the toppings and pinch the edges together.
• Grill over indirect heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough has cooked through and cheese has melted.
• Serve Grilled Pizza Pockets along with fresh fruit, or carrot sticks…or whatever else you like!

Cost $3.92 – $5.09

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Grilled “Greens” Pizza

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 30 minutes

Cooking Time – 10 minutes on the grill, 90 minutes in the bread machine

Ingredients

• 1 batch homemade pizza dough, or store bought ($1)
• 1/4 cup homemade or store bought pizza sauce ($.25)
• 1/2 white onion, chopped ($.20)
• 3 cups chopped “greens,” such as mustard, collard, kale, arugula
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ($.25)
• about 2 cups mozzarella cheese ($1.25)
• Fresh fruit, as side dish ($1)

Directions

• Prepare the pizza dough and then roll it out onto a floured surface. (Note: If using store bought dough, set up your pizza with toppings, then place in the fridge for a 20 minutes before transferring onto the grill.  The cold will harden the crust some and keep it from falling through the grill grates.)
• Spoon a thin layer of the pizza sauce and then sprinkle the chopped onions and chopped greens over the top.
• Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and then the mozzarella cheese on top.
• Carefully transfer the pizza to a hot grill.  Do your best to keep the temperature around 400. (Just as if you were baking it in the oven.)  I keep my gas grill on the lowest level to keep it around 400. Just watch closely, as if it gets too hot, the bottom will burn.  And we don’t want that!
• Cook the pizza on the grill for about 10-12 minutes, directly over the flame, or use indirect heat if you can’t monitor the temperature. The pizza is finished when the dough is puffed up along the edges and all the cheese has melted and the greens have wilted some under the warm cheese.
• Slice and serve warm with fresh fruit.

Cost $3.95

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