Recipes

[HappyDaze]

I don't really want a packaged or jar versions as I am trying to makehealthier options.

I've tried a few different pizza crust recipes and most I just don't like.We prefer a traditional (a bit crispy on the outside but somewhat chewy on the inside or thin crust, not a thick crust.

TIA!

[ValuSkr]

Do you think store-bought sauces contain too much sodium?

[mousiegirl]

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@HappyDaze wrote:

I don't really want a packaged or jar versions as I am trying to makehealthier options.

I've tried a few different pizza crust recipes and most I just don't like.We prefer a traditional (a bit crispy on the outside but somewhat chewy on the inside or thin crust, not a thick crust.

TIA!

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Mine is simple.  Good canned tomatoes such as San Marzano, or boxed chopped tomatoes, also from Italy.  I add a bit of sugar, dried oregano,  extra virgin olive oil and kosher salt.  It doesn't have to be cooked, just put on the dough and add toppings or not.

[HB glamma]

I keep it easy and simple....buy a ball of pizzza dough at Trader Joes and their pizza sauce and add whatever toppings we feel like. It's pretty good . 

[RedTop]

We love to make our own pizzas, and are happiest with refrigerated crust and Ragu sauce, plus our own toppings.  This area has 7 pizza shops, and all do great business, but we are bored with all pizzeria style pizzas, and like our simple pizzas better.   

[HappyDaze]

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@ValuSkr wrote:

Do you think store-bought sauces contain too much sodium?

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Yeah, from the ones I looked up they were a bit too much for what I need to make sure we stay under.

[HappyDaze]

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@RedTop wrote:

We love to make our own pizzas, and are happiest with refrigerated crust and Ragu sauce, plus our own toppings.  This area has 7 pizza shops, and all do great business, but we are bored with all pizzeria style pizzas, and like our simple pizzas better.   

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I really enjoy homemade pizzas too, they are a nice change.

Thanks for the suggestions. What is a brand of refrigerated crust? I'd like to look those up. I can't do Ragu sauce though- too much sodium and I don't like to use sauce with added sugar or corn syrup.

[mousiegirl]

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@HappyDaze wrote:

I don't really want a packaged or jar versions as I am trying to makehealthier options.

I've tried a few different pizza crust recipes and most I just don't like.We prefer a traditional (a bit crispy on the outside but somewhat chewy on the inside or thin crust, not a thick crust.

TIA!

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My favorite crust so far is a recipe from Teresa Guidice's first cookbook, before we knew she was a crook, lol.  It is so easy, requires rapid rise yeast, quick,  and makes a thin, crispy crust with bubbles.

[HappyDaze]

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@mousiegirl wrote:

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@HappyDaze wrote:

I don't really want a packaged or jar versions as I am trying to makehealthier options.

I've tried a few different pizza crust recipes and most I just don't like.We prefer a traditional (a bit crispy on the outside but somewhat chewy on the inside or thin crust, not a thick crust.

TIA!

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Mine is simple.  Good canned tomatoes such as San Marzano, or boxed chopped tomatoes, also from Italy.  I add a bit of sugar, dried oregano,  extra virgin olive oil and kosher salt.  It doesn't have to be cooked, just put on the dough and add toppings or not.

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@mousiegirlThat seems simple enough! do you leave the tomatos chopped or do you blend them for a smoother consistency? Do you have a dough you'd recommend?

[HappyDaze]

@HB glamma I didn't know TJ's had either of those. I will check them out tomorrow when I go. I tried their spaghetti sauce recently and it had to be the worst spaghetti sauce I've ever had (how can you go so wrong???)! I love alot of their things but yikes that was horrible. I am assuming the pizza dough is in the refrigerated section?