Pizza Night

If you are like me, you are also disappointed with frozen pizzas. The crust tastes like cardboard, it doesn't have enough cheese or it has too much cheese, or there isn't a pizza with just your favorite toppings. However - frozen pizza is a convenience. But if you have an hour of time one night, you can make your own pizza exactly the way you want! :)
Since my s/o has a milk allergy, his pizza must be dairy-free. Obviously this means no cheese, but if you get enough toppings you won't even miss the usually essential part of a pizza. For the dairy-free pizza, Justin usually has a ton of pizza sauce, then a layer of veggies, topped with at least two sausages and 1/3 lb of pepperoni. I'll give you some tips about making homemade pizzas, especially when it comes to the dairy-free variety!
What you will need first, is to find fresh dough. You can find these at higher-end supermarkets but double-check that it is dairy-free! I prefer the whole wheat dough for fiber. :) One way to really flavor up your dough, especially if you don't care for the taste of whole wheat, finely mince garlic and herbs (like rosemary) and knead it into your dough to mask the taste. Let your dough rest for about 20-30 minutes while you prepare your toppings. For the dairy-free pizza, sausage is a great alternative to cheese (or so Justin tells me). To ensure that your pizza isn't drowning with fat from the meat, remove sausage from the casing and drain the fat after cooking.
I take my risen dough and split it in two to make two personal pizzas. Use a rolling pin, or your hands to stretch out your dough. Top off your pizzas and place in a greased pan at 425 or 450 degrees F. To brown your crust, brush olive oil over the pizza crust. For a thin-crust pizza, cook for 12-15 minutes but for a thick-crust pizza, cook for 15-18 minutes.

For a cheese pizza, here are some combinations you should definitely try!
Low Calorie:
Skim mozzarella with low fat feta cheese for a tangy combination
Skim mozzarella with fresh sliced tomatoes and basil for a traditional pizza
Not Counting Calories:
Mozzarella with regular feta cheese
Mozzarella with goat cheese

These are some of my favorite combinations! By choosing skim or low fat cheeses you can create a tasty combination without piling on the calories :)