Chicken Taco Pizza

This is what we're having for dinner tonight, and it smells and looks delicious while it is baking away! Another recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade Magazine...


Chicken Taco Pizza

1 (11 oz) can refrigerated thin pizza crust dough
2/3 c salsa
2 (10 oz) packages refrigerated fully cooked grilled chicken breast strips, chopped (like Tyson's Grilled & Ready--but, I baked 2 chicken breasts instead)
1/2 (1.25) oz packet of taco seasoning mix
3/4 c shredded Monterey Jack
3/4 c shredded Cheddar
1/4 c chopped tomato
3 T sliced green onions

Preheat oven to 400. Unroll dough onto a large nonstick baking sheet. Using hands, press dough out from center to form a 14x9" rectangle. Bake dough for 5 minutes. Spread salsa over partially baked crust, leaving a 1/2" border. In a bowl, combine chicken and taco seasoning mix. Arrange chicken mixture over salsa and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and green onions. Serve immediatley.

Spicy Turkey Sausage Pizza

I am experimenting with some low-cholesterol/healthy recipes as Barry is trying to eat healthy and keep his cholesterol down. This is my first choice; I'm making it tomorrow night.

Spicy Turkey Sausage Pizza

1 link spicy turkey sausage (3-4 ozs)

1 pre-baked pizza crust (I'm using whole wheat)

3/4 c marinara sauce

1/2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella

1 c baby arugula

Remove turkey sausage from casing and break into small pieces. Set aside. Place pre-baked pizza crust on a pizza stone or cookie sheet. Spread on marinara sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and turkey sausage. Bake for 10 minutes (or until turkey sausage is cooked through and cheese is melted) at 500 degrees on the bottom rack to make the crust crispy. Top with baby arugula.

Pink Pizza

I make Pink Pizza like three times a week for lunch. I LOVE IT!! This recipe is adapted from a recipe by Harley Pasternak in "The Five Factor Diet." It's low-cal, low-fat, low-carb and filling and delicious!

Pink Pizza

2 lg whole grain or whole wheat tortillas

1/2 c tomato sauce

2 T fat free sour cream

3/4 c shredded nonfat mozzarella (I sprinkle some regular cheddar, too)

Preheat oven to 375. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 2 minutes. Remove from the oven. Mix tomato sauce and sour cream together. Ladle onto the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted. Yield: 1 (yes 1!!) serving.

Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza

This recipe came with a cooking tool I ordered. Sounds yummy, so I am going to make it tonight! Mexican Fiesta Salad Pizza 2 pkgs refrigerated crescent rolls (I am using reduced fat) 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey (I am just going to use 1 lb even) 1 1/4 c medium thick and chunky salsa 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 c sour cream (I am using fat free) 2 c thinly sliced iceberg lettuce 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced 1/2 c shredded cheddar Preheat oven to 375. Unroll crescent squares onto a cookie sheet. Arrange so cookie sheet is covered to make a square pizza. Roll dough to create a smooth surface. Bake 15-18 mins or until golden brown (reduced fat rolls take less time). Remove from oven. Cool completely. Cook ground turkey over medium heat until no longer pink (about 10-12 mins). Drain. Combine salsa, seasoning mix and garlic in a medium bowl; mix well. Add to turkey. Toss to coat. Sprad sour cream over crust. Spoon turkey mixture over sour cream. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese.