Cold Summer Pizza

On a hot, hot summer day try these cool pizzas.

Purchase prebaked pizza crusts, pita pockets or flat bread. Top with one of the following tasty combos or create your own. Hint: Be generous with the first layer of creamy spread.

Seafood

  • equal parts goat cheese and spreadable cream cheese to cover pizza crust
  • smoked sliced salmon or lox or cooked shrimp
  • capers
  • finely sliced red, yellow or orange peppers, sliced scallions
  • shredded spinach and/or lettuce
  • crumbled feta cheese

Mexican

  • equal parts sour cream and spreadable cream cheese mixed together with a dash or two of chili powder
  • grated mozzerella cheese
  • thinly sliced cooked chorizo sausage
  • slices of tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onions …
  • hot pepper slices or pepper flakes
  • chopped cilantro
  • dollops of sour cream and salsa

Italian

  • equal parts sour cream and spreadable cream cheese sprinkled with italian seasoning
  • thin slices of procuitto, Capicola, pepperoni or other Italian sausage
  • thin slices peppers, tomato, onions …
  • sliced olives
  • grated parmesan cheese

Canadian

  • equal parts ranch dressing and spreadable cream cheese
  • crispy fried bacon, crumbled and/or thin slices leftover cooked meat; ham, chicken, roast beef, steak …
  • sliced tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions …
  • hard boiled eggs, sliced
  • grated cheddar cheese