Better than BJs Pizza

Ok, let's be honest. You can't get pizza better than BJs.

But this is a close 2nd :) And it's easy. And we love it!

The Dough:

Makes 1 large pizza

Follow this dough recipe from Allrecipes.com and make these changes:

- Only use 3/4 cups of warm water

- Throw in some (a teaspoon or 2) garlic salt/powder, oregano and baisil to the dough mixture to add delicious some taste (optional)

- Let the dough rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour (or longer if you have the time).

- Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes

(Yes you will have to buy bread four and yeast... but the homemade dough is soooo goooooooood :))

Easy Sauce:

Enough for 3 large pizzas (so make it in a bowl to refrigerate).

So I'm sure this isn't the world's best sauce cuz it's not homemade, but I think it's still delicious and so easy!

- 1 jar Ragu Chunky Tomato Garlic & Onion & Spaghetti Sauce

- 1 can diced italian flavored tomatoes (drained)

- 1 small can tomato paste

BBQ Chicken Pizza Toppings:

- Do a swirl of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce on the dough

- Then put on the tomato sauce and mix it around to mesh the two

- Heavy layer of red onions

- Layer of cheddar cheese

- Dice chicken and mix it well with the BBQ sauce, then put on pizza

- Layer of mozzarella cheese

- Cilantro

- (Also you can add bacon, green onion, red bell pepper...)

The order:

- First make the dough and set it aside to rise.

- Then start slicing and dicing for all your toppings.

- And of course, make your sauce.

- By this time, I'm sure the dough is raised. Turn on the oven.

- Roll the dough out on a floured surface and put it on your pizza pan/stone.

- Add all your toppings generously- the more filling it is the less slices you'll eat!

For kids: Make personal pizzas and let them top their own!

Leftovers:

So you're not eating a giant pizza every day, try serving a salad first, then once your done heat up & serve your pizza. You'll feel fuller from the salad and will hopefully not eat as much pizza!

(And I do realize our salads below are NOT healthy! Haha! Try a vinaigrette dressing, more veggies and less cheese :))

Enjoy!

With love from Pleasanton,

Paige