Now that summer is in full swing, people all over the country are heading outside to grill. This usually means some big, meaty steaks, hamburgers or hot dogs served up by the guys in our lives, but why not try something completely different this year? You might just totally blow your boyfriend’s mind. My new favorite dish to grill is doughy, cheesy, sometimes saucy, chewy and oh-so-crisp. You guessed it – I’m talking pizza!
Pizza is one of the easiest, but most impressive things to grill. It’s very in style right now as people are searching for healthy meat alternatives. Good dough is as simple as flour, water, yeast, sugar and salt. Whenever possible, I switch to whole wheat flour to make the dish a little healthier, and I like the texture it adds. You can also purchase pre-made pizza dough from various grocery stores. If you can find it, this definitely saves on time.
After the dough is made or bought, the rest is smooth sailing. Just heat up your grill, stretch your dough out into 10 inch rounds, brush the dough with olive oil, and toss it on the grill. After the first side is golden and crispy, flip the dough to the other side. Now it’s time to put on the toppings, pop on the grill cover, and cook until the bottom of the dough crisps up. The topping possibilities are endless. I like to use ingredients out of my own garden – fresh tomatoes and basil. Add some fresh mozzarella, and your pizza can’t be beat. Want something fancier? Try a pesto pizza made with that same basil, or maybe a barbecue chicken pizza if you’re into meat.
This weekend while you woman the grill, let your guy kick back, drink a beer and admire your mad skills. Forgo the giant hunks of meat and make something quick, cheap and healthy like grilled pizza!
