Mediterranean Patio Pizza Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 (depending on the breadsticks you buy, you may need to grease the pizza pan or stone first, see directions on package). For crust unroll bread stick dough. Separate into strips. In center of a pizza pan (or pizza stone) coil 1 strip of dough around itself in a spiral pattern. Add second strip to end of first strip and pinch ends, continue coiling dough and repeat with remaining dough. With a rolling pin, roll dough within 1/2 inch of edge of pizza pan (or stone), pressing seams to seal.
• Lightly brush the dough with olive oil, spread the minced garlic evenly over the dough Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown, cool completely.
• For cheese spread you will want to finely chop enough artichoke hearts to make 1/4 cup. Save the rest for later. Combine with cream cheese, oregano, and half of the feta cheese (save the rest for later). Mix well then spread mixture evenly over cooled crust.
• Now for the toppings! Quarter remaining artichoke hearts, spread evenly over cream cheese mixture, then add the remaining vegetables (cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives). Sprinkle with remaining feta cheese. Add optional chicken and pine nuts.
• Cut pizza into wedges, and drizzle with salad dressing just before serving.

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.