Delicious Fresh Pizza Recipes

In the world of home cooking, there’s nothing quite like fresh pizza! Author Sara Haas presents two delightful pizza recipes that you can easily whip up at home.

Roasted Tomato Margarita Pizza
Serves: One 10-inch pizza

Ingredients:
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cleaned and dried
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 ball of dough (any type), at room temperature
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions:

Arrange the pizza stone on the bottom rack of your oven or place a steel on the top rack. Preheat your oven to 500°F for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour before you bake.

Combine the tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper. Spread the tomatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and position it on the upper oven rack. Bake the tomatoes while the oven is heating, stirring once, until they become blistered and juicy, about 15–20 minutes. Monitor closely as the tomatoes will cook during the oven’s preheating.

Add some fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour to a pizza peel or parchment paper. Roll out the dough into a circle and transfer it to the prepared surface. Top the shaped dough with the roasted tomato mixture and mozzarella slices. Sprinkle the remaining ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper on top.

Bake until the cheese has melted and the crust turns golden, approximately 8–10 minutes.

Remove from the oven, transfer the pizza to a cutting board, garnish with basil, slice, and indulge right away.

BBQ Kale Pizza
Serves: One 10-inch pizza

Ingredients:
1 ball of dough (any type), at room temperature
2 tablespoons Easy BBQ Sauce (recipe following) or a store-bought alternative
2 cups shredded kale, preferably dinosaur or lacinato
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup (2 ounces) low-moisture part-skim shredded mozzarella
½ cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar
½ green apple, cut into thin sticks
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Hot sauce, for serving

Instructions:

Position the pizza stone on the bottom rack or, for a steel, on the top rack of your oven. Preheat to 500°F for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Dust a pizza peel or parchment with fine cornmeal and all-purpose flour. Roll the dough into a circular shape and place it on the prepared peel or parchment. Spread the BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border uncoated. Layer with kale and onions, then sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on top.

Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the crust has a golden hue.

Upon removal from the oven, transfer to a cutting board. Top with apple sticks and crushed red pepper before cutting into slices. Serve immediately alongside hot sauce.

Bonus Recipe:
Easy BBQ Sauce
Makes: About ½ cup

Ingredients:
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
⅓ cup apple juice or apple cider
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients except for the apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Then, reduce to low and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, approximately 25–30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar.

Note on Ingredients: For a less sweet sauce, you can decrease the amount of brown sugar.
Storage Information: Can be refrigerated for up to five days.

About the Author

Sara Haas, RDN, LDN is a skilled recipe developer, culinary photographer, and freelance writer. Her work has appeared in various publications, including Eating Well, Allrecipes, Shape, Parents, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and more. She is also the author of Taco! Taco! Taco! and co-author of The Fertility Foods Cookbook.