This holiday season is finally behind most Americans. All of the feasts and party oriented family gatherings have ceased to commence; and the final event, the New Years fiesta, is over. Some may wonder how they survived.
A host of citizens did do well; attending gatherings and ultimately developing New Years resolutions. In relation, while enjoying dozens of family recipes (i.e. pumpkin pies, turkey dressing blends and fabulous soups) most food conosurs avoided the norm of ordering pizza, even on those sports sponsored Sundays. Usually that particular event is not complete without pizza.
Start the New Year Off, Right
A great pizza to start off the New Year is the Hawaiian Pizza Pie! This particular dish represents an exotic warm climate, by adding well-known acquired pineapple pieces, which tend to situate within the chosen cheese blends. Along with those treats, add the taste-bud tapping green onions and the master of holiday meals-ham (smoked or marinated in a tangy sauce). Of course, add optional toppings as needed (olives, peppercini, etc.).
Hawaiian Pizza Ingredients:
1 package of pizza dough
1-1/3 cup pizza sauce (ideal to cover a pizza in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan):
- 2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato sauce
- 1 can (8-12 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbal seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fennel seed, finely crushed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup favorite ham , chopped
1/2 cup of green onion, chopped
6-7 slices of pineapple
8 oz. mozzarella cheese (adding other cheeses is optional)
Directions: Prepare Pizza Sauce
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce and paste.
2. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stir occasionally; and cool.
Directions: Prepare pizza
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Prepare dough, as directed on back of the package.
3. Spread with pizza sauce.
4. Top with sliced ham (sprinkled), rings of pineapple, chopped green onion, and cheese.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes {+/-}; or until golden brown.
6. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes; then slice and serve hot (melting cheese on freshly baked pizza dough, with sauce).
Ultimately, hop into the New Year with a hot, oozing Hawaiin Pizza Pie. Pizza serves great with your favorite beverage (carbonated drink preferred).
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