Mediterranean Pizzas Food

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes; set aside. On a floured surface, roll bread dough into a 15-in. circle. Transfer to a greased 14-in. pizza pan; build up edges slightly. Brush the dough lightly with reserved marinade., Combine the basil, oregano and thyme; sprinkle over marinade. Sprinkle with 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, ham, artichokes, tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust and cheese are lightly browned.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brush pizza shell with olive oil.
• Spread pesto sauce thoroughly over the surface of the shell, leaving the edge as a crust.
• Top with olives, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, wilted spinach leaves and cover with cheeses.
• Place pizza directly on oven rack for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted from centre to edge.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZAS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and halve grape tomatoes and mix in shallow baking dish with coarse salt and olive oil. Bake 35 minutes until roasted. You can do this the day before if you like.
• Using a 2 inch round cookie cutter, cut mini pizza crusts out of the pita bread. You should get about 4 mini pizzas per pita. Place pitas on cookie sheet. Top with tomato halves, olives and a leaf or two of oregano. Crumble feta cheese on top. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted. The pitas will be crisp. Serve from the oven or at room temperature.
• Variation:.
• If you like garlic, wrap a whole unpeeled head of garlic in aluminum foil and roast with the tomatoes. When done the garlic will be very tender and easily squeeze out of the skin. Mash the roasted garlic and mix with a tablespoon of yogurt cheese or cream cheese. Spread a very thin layer on the bread before assembling pizza.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Combine first 4 ingredients; spread onto pizza crust. Top with olives and tomatoes. Bake 20 min. or until edge of crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Substitute: Substitute ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers for the tomatoes.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the pizza crust(s) on a pizza pan or a large baking sheet. Spread the crust(s) with pesto sauce. Top with the peppers, tomatoes, olives, and pine nuts. Sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella, and place the mozzarella slices on top. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until the pizza has reached the desired doneness.

MEDITERRANEAN PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat a grill on medium-low heat. Using a fork, mix together the feta, 1/3 cup warm water, 1/4 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, the lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl until the mixture comes together and the feta is in small chunks. Set aside.
• 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until the meat is no longer pink and begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain any liquid off and set aside.
• 3. Spread the feta mixture on the pitas and top with the cooked meat. Place a large piece of nonstick foil directly onto the preheated grill. Place the pitas on the foil, cover and grill until the bottoms begin to char and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with the sliced mint, olives, tomatoes and onions. Serve warm.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Spread the breads with the pesto.
• Top with desired amounts of black olives, red onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
• Lastly, cover with mozzarella.
• Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Note: You can substitute the sun dried tomatoes with fresh, diced tomatoes if you prefer.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Place oven rack on second from the bottom rung.
• Preheat oven to 475ƒ.
• Take out your pizza stone or pizza pan.
• Soak the dry sundried tomatoes in boiling hot water for 5 min, drain and coarsely chop (if using Sun dried in oil just drain well & chop) Saute the onion in the 3/4 tsp of oil for 3 minutes. Add the chopped peppers for another 2 minutes
• If your pizza is unbaked prick it with a fork and place on pizza stone or pan- bake for 5 minutes at 475, remove from oven. If you are using a Boboli or other baked ready crust it is ready to build your pizza. When your crust is ready evenly distribute the Sundried tomatoes on the shell , then the sauted onions green pepper , add capers. olives and top with the crumbled feta, If using anchovies (I recommend you do) place them so you have an anchovy per slice. Decorate with sliced olives some pimento or what ever you have on hand
• Bake until the edges are brown and the Feta is soft and browning apprx 20 min - but watch it!

MAMA RACHEL'S MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 400°. Grease two 12-in. pizza pans; sprinkle with cornmeal. Punch down dough; divide in half. Press to fit pans. Pinch edges to form a rim. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., Increase oven setting to 450°. Brush crusts with oil; top with garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, olives and Parmesan cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with pepper flakes and basil.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onions; simmer on medium-low heat 15 to 20 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool.
• Heat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on baking sheet; spread with pizza sauce. Top with remaining ingredients.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until pizza is heated through and edge of crust is golden brown.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Combine first 4 ingredients; spread onto pizza crust.
• Top with olives and tomatoes.
• Bake 20 min. or until edge of crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with basil.

MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA

Steps:

• For the crust:.
• In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook) combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
• Add the water and oil and mix well.
• If making by hand, turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minute by hand, 5-7 by stand mixer).
• Shape the dough into a ball and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Use olive oil to lightly grease a round pizza pan. Roll out the dough and press into the pan. Allow to rest for another 10-15 minutes.
• Brush the crust with olive oil and before adding the toppings.
• While the dough is resting in the pan, brown the meat in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion and sauté about 5 minutes (or until translucent).
• Add the cumin, tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5-10 minutes uncovered.
• Layer the meat sauce on the pizza crust, leaving the edge uncovered.
• Top with spinach, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, and Feta cheese.
• Bake in a 400°F for 25-30 minutes until the crust is lightly browned and the cheese crumbles have melted.

MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD PIZZA

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place flatbreads on a broiling pan.
• Broil in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Top pre-baked flatbreads with a thin layer of hummus; make sure it's a thin layer or else pizzas will be soggy. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top. Place bell peppers and onion on the flatbreads, evenly spaced. Top with Colby-Jack cheese. Sprinkle with garlic salt, pepper, and dill.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and the edges are nice and brown, 7 to 10 minutes.