Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Goat Cheese Pizza and Veggie Pizza

Here are the other two pizzas that we made for lunch last week.  Four pizzas was way too much for four adults, but it left us with plenty of leftovers!

Caramelized Onion, Pear, and Goat Cheese Pizza
by The Busy Mom and the Weekend Chef (us!)

Ingredients:
1 store bought pizza dough
flour, as needed
1 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 Anjou pears, sliced thin
1 large onion, sliced thin
4 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

Directions:
1. Heat pizza stone in oven preheated to 450 degrees F.

2.  Roll out pizza dough, using flour as needed, to shape and thickness of your preference.

3. Add 2 Tbsp. of butter to a small frying pan, on medium-low heat. Cook onions for approximately 20 minutes until browned.

4.  Brush olive oil onto pizza crust.  Spread pears and caramelized onions on dough.  Sprinkle with the goat cheese crumbles.

5.  Cook for 10-12 minutes, until crust is crispy.

Adult Rating: 2 thumbs up!

Veggie Pizza
by The Busy Mom and The Weekend Chef (us!)

Ingredients:
1 store bought pizza dough
flour, as needed
3/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup fresh broccoli florets,cut small
3/4 (6.5 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 onion, sliced

Directions:
1. Heat pizza stone in oven preheated to 450 degrees F.

2. Roll out pizza dough, using flour as needed, to shape and thickness of your preference.

3. In large saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat.  Add sliced onions and broccoli florets.  Saute 5-7 minutes until onions are soft and broccoli is cooked.

4.  Spread sauce onto dough.  Add the onion, broccoli, olives, and mushrooms.  Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.

5.  Cook in oven for 10-12 minutes until crust is crsipy.

Adult Rating: 2 thumbs up!