Homemade "pizza" -- less fatty, less carby, less money (ingredient, mushrooms)

[TheotherMarie]

No, YOU shut up! Just teasing.

We learned to make this in junior high cooking class.
Thanks for the reminder. I used to love it.

Another tip: If you pre-cook pepperoni between paper towels in the microwave, it removes a lot of the fat, and they get nice and crispy.

[jgtheone]

Oh man. Homemade pizza is the bomb if you make it right. Nice puffy crust, lots of filling and baked to perfection. It's almost unfair that it's cheaper.

[stan4]

Your version isn't particularly healthy, either.

[mainebrokerman]

I think this sounds wonderful from miss dawn !

I like to load up the cheese and meat toppings,,,,2 ice cream sandwiches for dessert,,,

just have to work off the calories

[DawnMTL]

Originally Posted by TheotherMarie

No, YOU shut up! Just teasing.

Hahahaha!!! Thank you for the morning giggle.

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

I think this sounds wonderful from miss dawn !

I like to load up the cheese and meat toppings,,,,2 ice cream sandwiches for dessert,,,

just have to work off the calories

Exactly. Uhhhh. Exactly!

[DawnMTL]

Originally Posted by stan4

Your version isn't particularly healthy, either.

But it has less carbs and I can control the saturated fats. No? I mean, I know, it's not a plate of broccoli but still... Tell me I'm going to live, doc.

[apexgds]

Originally Posted by stan4

Your version isn't particularly healthy, either.

It's healthier than the traditional version.

[gentlearts]

Originally Posted by ABQConvict

Instead of a carby flour crust, I use powdered almonds.

Instead of sugar filled tomato sauce, I just use a broccoli puree.

Instead of mozzarella cheese, a bit of tofu crumbles.

Much healthier than real pizza but it tastes just like the real thing!

I do not believe you. No way could it taste like the real thing. I does sound like it could taste alright...maybe, but not like a pizza.

[gentlearts]

Originally Posted by DawnMTL

But it has less carbs and I can control the saturated fats. No? I mean, I know, it's not a plate of broccoli but still... Tell me I'm going to live, doc.

I will try it with the lower carb tortillas. I am really a thick crust girl, but I'm really trying to cut out flour and sugar in my diet, so I'll give it a go. I will probably use a jar of Mid's pizza sauce. Sometimes I make pizza sauce with a can of tomato paste and a can of diced tomatoes, but I usually go with the lazy way.

[TheShadow]

I use a lot of vegetable toppings and pre-cooked diced chicken (leftovers, or a breast that I grilled just for the pizza). I also use either jarred spaghetti sauce (I like Prego or Classico), or basil pesto and I smear it very thinly on the crust. My favorite combination is pesto with chicken, chopped artichoke hearts, and sundried tomatoes with a pizza blend shredded cheese.