Whenever I am writing a dinner party menu, part of the process includes testing recipes. I test lots and lots of recipes. Yesterday I tested Grilled Pizzas.
Let’s face it, lots of folks don’t want to heat up the kitchen in the summer by turning on the oven. So if you are craving pizza, you can prepare this quick and easy recipe on your grill. It is reminiscent of a wood-fired pizza and is fresh and delicious. Add a crunchy salad and this meal is just right for summer!
Margherita Pizza
Makes entrée size pizza for 1-2 persons or appetizers for 4
1 – 8 oz. pizza dough ball, purchased
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
2 fresh plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
4-6 ozs. fresh packed mozzarella (in water), drained well and sliced
2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or regular Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
8 basil leaves, fresh, chopped
Turn a baking sheet upside down and brush with olive oil. Rub a bit of the olive oil on your hands and spread dough into 8” round on the back of the baking sheet, keeping the dough a uniform thickness. Pre-heat grill and brush grate with olive oil. Carefully remove dough from baking sheet and place it directly on grill grate (or you may invert a baking sheet on the grate brushed with olive oil). Let crust cook 1-2 minutes until the bottom of crust starts to harden. Turn, brush with additional olive oil. Quickly add garlic, cheeses, tomatoes and grill for 6-8 minutes until toppings are melted and crust is cooked through. Slide pizza from grill onto cutting board, salt & pepper to taste, add fresh basil, slice and serve.
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