Pizza deliveries are very exciting, but this weekend why not have some family fun making your own pizzas? You could make a list of everyone’s favourite toppings and invent your own creations to rival the popular Hawaiian, Quattro Formaggi and Meat Feast. If you are really ambitious, perhaps even make your own dough and sauce or use your artistic skills to design a menu for your family pizzeria. 

Mrs Lee shares her easy Pizza Toastie recipe below which can be made using a variety of different bases.

Pizza Toasties

This recipe is quick and easy to make and a great way to use up food in the fridge. You can adapt it to make any version you wish — vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free etc. The options are endless. Delicious served with a fresh green salad.

Base ideas

• White or healthier brown bread/ciabatta/baguette/tortilla wrap/brioche roll/panini bread/ naan bread/flatbread.

Tomato sauce ideas

• Tomato puree/tomato sauce/sundried tomato puree/hummus would work too

Topping ideas – a few suggestions but anything will work!

• Peppers/onions/mushrooms/sweetcorn/tomatoes/olives/spinach/rocket
• Pepperoni/shredded ham/sliced cooked sausage/crispy bacon/BBQ chicken
• Mozzarella/ grated cheddar/vegan cheese/dairy free/goat’s cheese/parmesan

Method

• Spread your chosen bread with tomato sauce or paste.
• Next add your chosen toppings.
• Finish off with mozzarella cheese and herbs for garnish.
• Cook in the oven on 180°C until all of the ingredients are melted and light golden brown.

One of Mrs Lee's favourite TV chefs is Jamie Oliver. Here is his recipe for pizza dough and a video that you might like to watch for ideas. Buon appetito!