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Get the Dish: California Pizza Kitchen's BBQ Chicken Pizza

Susannah Chen — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:32 PDT

If you've ever eaten at California Pizza Kitchen, chances are you've tried the restaurant's most signature menu item, its BBQ chicken pizza. The unconventional pie, which was introduced at the opening of CPK's Beverly Hills restaurant in 1985, became instantly popular and opened the door to the idea of nontraditional toppings on a pizza crust. While the all-American combination of sweet and spicy barbecued chicken, gooey cheese, and hearty pizza crust has been copied all over the world, we went behind the scenes at CPK's test kitchen to learn exactly what goes into the original. See how it's made, then get the recipe.

Flavors of the Mediterranean: Spanish Coca With Swiss Chard and Walnuts

Camilla Salem — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:30:51 PDT

Recently, we had the chance to break bread with Chef Joanne Weir, from Joanne Weir's Cooking Class, and talk all about Mediterranean ingredients and cooking styles. One of the dishes that she taught us how to make was a Spanish coca, or pizza. The toppings were simple but satisfying: wilted chard with sweet raisins and walnuts.

The result was light and satisfying, with a great combination of sweet and salty flavors. The crunchy texture of the walnuts complemented the wilted greens really well, which served as a great reminder to use this nutritious nut more often.

The recipe includes a simple dough that requires about one hour of rising time, but feel free to use your favorite store-bought pizza dough to make life easier on yourself. Another option is to make the dough ahead of time, freeze it, then take it out to thaw the morning that you plan to make your coca.

Find this simple and straightforward recipe when you keep reading.

Get the Dish: Wolfgang Puck's Smoked Salmon Pizza

Susannah Chen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:16:48 PDT

Each year, Hollywood's A-listers are served Wolfgang Puck's signature smoked salmon and caviar pizza at the annual Oscars Governors Ball - and now you have a chance to taste it, too! Tetsu Yahagi, chef de cuisine at Spago Beverly Hills, shows us how to take the luxurious pizza from restaurant grade to homemade. What's the secret to this celebrity favorite? Watch the video now to find out - and keep reading to get the Wolfgang Puck's pizza recipe.

A Reader Recipe: Pizza Salad Wrap With Fresh Herbs + Feta

Fit Community — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:13:37 PDT

If you're craving pizza but want something less fattening, try this pizza-quinoa wrap recipe from FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle. She posted this in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group.

If you love pizza but don’t want the calories, try this pizza salad.

See the recipe after the break!

10 Pizza Pies For Pi Day

Camilla Salem — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:09:00 PDT

It's Pi Day and the obvious way to celebrate would be to bake up a sweet pie of your liking and eat it up. But we like to think outside of the box. We also really like pizza. Today, we think you should celebrate 3/14 with a savory pizza pie. We've rounded up some of our favorite recipes for you. From a St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage pizza to Wolfgang Puck's smoked salmon pizza, click through to find a pie that will tickle your taste buds.

Healthy Snack: Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites

Jenny Sugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:58:55 PST

I'm crazy for quinoa and crazy for pizza. Put them together, and you get a nutritious treat featuring the goodness of the whole grain packed with fiber and protein and a savory, gluten-free snack.

The original recipe calls for pepperoni, but being a vegetarian I substituted diced cherry tomatoes for a sweet juiciness that complemented the basil and oregano. Whip these up for a flavorful nibble for your next party appetizer or as a hearty afternoon snack.

Continue reading for the simple recipe and to find out how many calories are in one pizza bite.

Savory Sight: Smoked Salmon Pizza

Yum Community — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:24:51 PST

For a flavorful pizza, ditch the pepperoni and use smoked salmon as a topper, like Sevimel suggests.

Creamy, salty, tangy, and rich - this pizza is totally crave-worthy!

For this indulgent recipe, visit her blog. Then upload your favorite pizza combinations in our Savory Sights community group.

Have Pizza Anytime With Homemade Dough

Camilla Salem — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:12:50 PST

If I had to choose a last meal, it would be pizza. I'm not talking about greasy, cheesy, heavy delivery pizza (which even I can admit is good once in a while). No, I'd choose a pizza made from scratch with the simplest of toppings.

I'm a die-hard pizza lover, so it's never a happy day when I realize I'm out of store-bought dough (which I've stashed away in the freezer in case of pizza emergencies). This was a dilemma I faced over and over, until I learned from Deb that pizza dough is actually incredibly easy to make.

Sure, it takes some time and patience (and overcoming the all-too-common fear of yeast), but the ability to have a meal from just a bit of flour, yeast, and water is completely liberating. It's a great feeling to not have to depend on store-bought dough to get your pizza fix.

What's more is that you can freeze the dough and take it out in the morning, let it thaw all day, and you'll have a fast, easy, and impressive meal ready to go when you get home from work. Find this simple recipe when you keep reading.

3 Amazing Super Bowl Dips!

Camilla Salem — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:06:35 PST

Still not sure what you are going to serve on Sunday? How about dip? It's an easy crowd-pleaser that's finger-licking good - and we've got three awesome variations for you to choose from. There's chili con carne for the meat lovers, guacamole for the traditionalists, and pizza dip for those who want to serve something fabulously unexpected. Watch the video now to learn how to make all three!

Satisfy Your Pizza Craving With These Scrumptious Substitutes

Angelica Marden — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:04 PST

If your idea of the perfect night at home includes a couple of slices of pizza, a glass of wine, and a blockbuster, you aren't alone. What's not to love about cheesy, saucy goodness, right? Delicious though it may be, most pizza is loaded with calories and fat.

Enjoying your favorite foods in moderation is a smart attitude, but if you still want another slice (or two!), try adopting that taste in another form. Cook up a lighter substitute that will satisfy your taste for everyone's favorite food. Here are some scrumptious suggestions to get you started.