MAKE-YOUR-OWN PERSONAL PIZZAS
Let your kids (and other family members) loose with a ball of dough, a bowl of sauce, and a spread of colorful toppings, and watch their creativity unfold! All you need is fresh pizza dough (cut one 14- to 16-ounce ball into 4 pieces for individual pies), a rolling pin, baking sheets, any sauce you like, and a variety of sliced veggies, cured meats, and grated or cubed cheeses. Make-your-own-pizza night is all about individuality, and it's a great way to encourage your kids to eat their veggies and explore fun new foods.
Provided by Peggy Paul Casella
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500°F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them with a little olive oil.
- Prep your toppings while the oven preheats, and place them all in separate bowls on a counter or table within easy reach of each pizza maker.
- Cut the ball of dough into 4 equal-size pieces. Give one piece of dough to each person and let them roll, stretch, or press it out to a 6- to 8-inch circle. Try to avoid overworking the dough; encourage everyone to form their pieces into pizza-size circles and then get right to topping.
- Place two rounds of dough on each baking sheet and let each person top their pizzas however they like! No combination of ingredients is off limits (as long as there's enough for everyone). As a general rule, two or three spoonfuls of sauce is plenty for individual pizzas. As far as the other toppings go, however, there are no limits! (Just know that the crust might be flimsy and wet in the middle if you pile on too much. Encourage your fellow pizza makers to grab pinches or spoonfuls rather than handfuls of toppings.) Pro tip: Making pizza faces (see photo above) or other patterns with colorful toppings will prevent pizza makers from overloading their crusts.
- Transfer the baking sheets to the oven. Bake the pizzas for 10 to 15 minutes, rotating them halfway through, until the crust is golden and the cheese begins to brown in spots.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven. Drizzle the pizzas with a little olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and a grind or two of black pepper if desired. Let them cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pizzas on their own or with ranch dressing, hot sauce, or other condiments for dipping/topping.
"VEGGIE FACES" NO-BAKE VEGETABLE PIZZAS AND WRAPS
Your kids will love this edible art project! And, these No-Bake Veggie Pizzas are a fun way to get them eating more veggies! • Vegetarian •
Provided by Two Healthy Kitchens LLC at www.TwoHealthyKitchens.com
Categories Main Dishes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To assemble, start by spreading the "crust" with one or more types of "sauce."
- Add desired toppings to make a fun face.
- To serve, cut into wedges like a pizza, roll up like a burrito or wrap, or fold like a quesadilla.
10 MINUTE VEGGIE PIZZA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Dice tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, and red onion; set aside.
- Slice bread in half lengthwise and place on baking sheet.
- Spread sauce on each half. Sprinkle with cheese and add veggies.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Serve with grapes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 730 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TODDLER RECIPE: HOMEMADE PIZZA WITH VEGGIE FACES
Here's a toddler recipe to keep little bellies full and hands busy. They can decorate these pizzas themselves and pack in four of their five-a-day
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield Makes 4 pizzas
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the dough, put both flours into a large bowl, then stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well, pour in 400ml warm water and the olive oil and mix with a wooden spoon until you have a soft, fairly wet dough. Bring together with a light knead in the bowl then turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 mins until smooth. Cover with a tea towel and set aside. Leave the dough to rise if you have time but it's not essential for a thin crust.
- To make the sauce, blitz the tomatoes, garlic and thyme and a little seasoning, either in a food processor or using a hand blender.
- Heat oven to 240C/fan 220C/gas 8. Get the toppings ready in bowls so that your children can decorate their own.
- If the dough has had time to rise, give it a little knead in the bowl, then split into four balls. On a floured surface, roll out two of the balls into wide circles using a rolling pin. The dough needs to be very thin as it will rise in the oven. Lift these onto two floured baking sheets or pizza trays.
- Smooth sauce over bases with a spoon. Scatter with cheese, then start making the faces. Courgette rounds make great eyes or cheeks, halved courgette rounds can be used for ears and spiralised courgette for hair. Strips of pepper are good for eyebrows and mouths while olives and halved cherry tomatoes make great eyes or earrings. Sweetcorn can be used for teeth or freckles. Let their imagination go wild.
- Cook for around 10-15 mins until crisp. You'll want to swap the pizzas to a lower shelf halfway through the cooking time.
- Repeat for the second two pizzas or freeze the balls of dough in two separate freezer bags, plus any remaining sauce in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 105 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.38 milligram of sodium
FUNNY FACE MINI VEGGIE PIZZA
Kids will have fun making funny faces with their favorite vegetables.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spread sandwich thin with cream cheese spread.
- Arrange fresh vegetables on cream cheese to create funny face.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
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