Monday, April 4, 2011

Spring Vegetable Pizza


   Make me, make me....I'm super delicious!! We are pizza lover's in our family. Usually
   once a week we have pizza. Homemade pizza is the best! I love the fresh taste of this
   pizza. Try and enjoy!

                                            Spring Vegetable Pizza

   1 jar (12 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained reserving marinade
   1 large bunch of asparagus trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces.
   1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
   1 fresh pizza dough, homemade or store bought
   1 or 2 garlic cloves minced
   salt and pepper
   1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
   7 ounces Gruyere cheese grated, about 3 cups

   Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a medium
   bowl, combine artichoke hearts, asparagus and tomatoes. On a large sheet of
   parchment paper, brush dough with artichoke heart marinade and roll out dough
   into a long oval shape.
   Transfer dough on parchment to a rimmed baking sheet and top with vegetables
   and cheese leaving a 1 inch border. Brush border with marinade and season
   pizza with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bake pizza 10 to 15 minutes,
   rotating halfway through. You want the pizza crust to be a golden brown.
   Everyday Food.

                                      

68 comments:

  1. fittingbackinApril 4, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    I LOVE the idea of asparagus on a pizza - YUM!

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  2. CourtneyApril 4, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    We are pizza lovers too--this looks so yummy and fresh!

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  3. stephanieApril 4, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Asparagus on a pizza- a combo I've never though about but it sounds delicious!!!

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  4. EricaApril 4, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    oh my gosh! This looks SO good. artichoke hearts are Josh's favorite pizza topping too. Love!

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  5. Jamie KubeczkaApril 4, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Okay, now that just looks too pretty to eat!

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  6. April J HarrisApril 4, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Oh this looks gorgeous! And I just love artichokes and asparagus. Yum!

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  7. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I just pressed print. Gosh, this looks super duper yummy!!!

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  8. nomo wino daphApril 4, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Oh wow, I love the twist with asparagus!!

    Looks delish.

    Hope your Monday is great,
    Daph

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  9. Abby M. InteriorsApril 4, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I. must. make. this! This looks crazy yummy! I wish I was eating it for lunch today!! xo

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  10. LindsayApril 4, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I fail terribly at home made pizza. I need your guidance :)

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  11. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    What a beautiful spring-time pizza! I don't make pizza often enough but I must try this one.

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  12. Susan at www.ugogrrl.comApril 4, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    This looks fabulous. Do you make your own crust? I have a feeling you do. I will look around for your recipe! :)

    Happy Monday! Susan www.ugogrrl.com

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  13. CandaceApril 4, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    oh Val! Tell me again why we are not neighbors?! This looks incredible, girl!

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  14. DawnApril 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Ah Ha! NOW we're talking. (Although I feel that way every time I'm by here;))
    THIS looks DIVINE!
    I am so wishing we lived next door. I would bring the drinks every time. Promise:)

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  15. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    that just made me ridiculously hungry! i never knew pizza could be so healthy (or at least appear that way). have a great week!

    <3 megan
    Come check out my Too Faced Giveaway!

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  16. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    ooh! I love the idea of asparagus on pizza! Yum! Also--we tried your chocolate peanut butter treats--they were awesome.

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  17. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsApril 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    oooh I have asparagus in the house! holler!!!!! this looks awesome!

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  18. HannaApril 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Looks divine Val. I recently made pizza too and it was so good. It's so worth to make it from scratch:)

    xoxoxo Hanna

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  19. CherylApril 4, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Looks so good!! Thanks for the recipe!

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  20. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Oh wow... pizza is one of my favorite foods! This looks delicious. I'm going to have to try it!

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  21. Georgia | The Comfort of CookingApril 4, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Oh my goodness, Val, this pizza looks amazing! I love the flavors that you used and the fresh ingredients. This is my kind of spring and summer meal! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. FlourchildApril 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Holy Cow Val!!! That looks so good. I love love pizza made fresh like this..thanks for sharing. Ck this out...I can't believe I cooked so healthy!!!
    http://homebakedsweetness.blogspot.com/2011/04/different-kind-of-breakfast-for-me.html

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  23. JanetApril 4, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    now your talking!!!! This is my kind of pizza. I will have to make it. Thanks, Janet

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  24. teresaApril 4, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    i love veggie pizza, this is gorgeous!

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  25. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oh. My. Goodness.
    This looks absolutely delicious Val- ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! When can I come for dinner?! Just tell me where and when and what to bring!! :) Hugs, Courtney

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  26. laxsupermomApril 4, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Sounds amazing! I love asparagus, but have never thrown any on pizza. This is a must try for our next pizza night. (We usually make individual pizzas.) Thanks for sharing.

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  27. JennyApril 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    This looks scrumptious.

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  28. TraciApril 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I love pizza! Especially covered in veggies!

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  29. Fishtail CottageApril 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    yum! that looks delicious! xoxo, Tracie
    ps - i'm your newest follower

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  30. Sam W.April 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    i just love asparagus on pizzas!! great recipe, chica :)

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  31. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleApril 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Ooooh, gorgeous!! I had pizza last night. It was so delicious!

    I love making homemade pizza with our children. It's such an easy thing for them to join in with....but I can't promise that the results look anything like your beautiful photo!!

    Sarahx

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  32. natasha {schue love}April 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I just LOVE pizza, which is why giving up cheese is so hard right now! This looks so so good...and healthy too with all the veggies! :)

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  33. MarieApril 4, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I'll take a slice, please.:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  34. jillian :: cornflake dreams.April 4, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    holy moly! we're making this one! we make pizza once a week too and i was getting a little sick of my usual toppings! thanks for the tip! xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams

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  35. TriciaApril 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Oh yummy, yummy! This sounds so good Val. We always have pizza night every Friday with my mom and dad and my sister and her husband. We'll have to try this :)

    ~Tricia

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  36. Marina (Yummy Mummy}April 4, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    We do pizza almost weekly too. LOVE it...
    Did you see the gorgeous kitchen with a pizza oven I posted on my blog? It's my dream...


    www.yummymummykitchen.com/2011/01/chicken-florentine-pizza.html

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  37. Miz HelenApril 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Val,
    WoW I had to stand in line to tell you how wonderful this veggie pizza is, it is truly my kind of pizza. Thanks for stopping by to have tea with me today, I hope you will come back for Full Plate Thursday. Thank you for sharing and have a great week!

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  38. KristenApril 4, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    This looks devine! My mom and dad are coming in town this weekend. This is definitely on the menu!

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  39. Mariel TorresApril 4, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    this looks heavenly! totally what i'm craving right now

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  40. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEApril 4, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Oh Val that looks unbelievable! All my favorite things together. Nothing can beat it :)

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  41. Lisa @ Shine Your LightApril 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Val, I love the combination of flavors on this pizza. We make homemade pizza almost weekly too and I'll have to try this combo! Have you ever made it on the grill? So good.

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  42. ChelseaApril 4, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    This sounds so good! What a great way to take advantage of all the veggies in season :)

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  43. Jaime @ laviejaimeApril 4, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    you make the best food! here's a compromise- i'll let you wear my boots, you cook for me ;) haha hope you had a nice weekend!

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  44. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Val, this looks unbelievable! I love it. I love everything you post! You are just amazing : )

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  45. DeborahApril 5, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Courtney at French Country Cottage sent me over! Love your blog :)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  46. STYLE'NApril 5, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    We make homemade pizza at least once a week but I have never tried it with artichokes, asparagus and cherry tomatoes. This looks great.

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  47. SharstinApril 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    this looks so fresh and delish! what a fabulous recipe~

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  48. Candace ShifletApril 5, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    that looks SO good. oh my goshhhhhhh

    Come read about my Lovely Little Rants ♥

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  49. Diane SchmidtApril 5, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Looks so delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my pizza :) I am now thinking it may just have to be another pizza nigh!

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  50. CarolynApril 5, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I just love artichokes and asparagus. What a healthy pizza!

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  51. Benjamin MorrisonApril 5, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I just found you off of Story of My Life! And your photos of food are so amazing I am getting Hungry looking at them! I am clicking follow now!

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  52. becomingbiancaApril 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I don't like pizza...but after looking at this one I'm convinced I would like pizza if it looked like this more often! This looks AMAZING! And I love that it doesn't have pizza sauce (since I am not a fan). Even though I am lactose intolerant, I'm pretty sure that by looks alone this pizza is going on to my "worth it" list of forbidden foods.

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  53. DebbiedoosApril 5, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    We would love this pizza. I was surprised to see the temp so high to bake, I don't think I have ever went that high. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. Gerry @Foodness GraciousApril 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Val, thanks for visiting my little blog. This pizza looks amazing as does all of your photography!

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  55. Pretty ZestyApril 6, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    This looks so so beautiful!

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  56. claireApril 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I made your avocado salad and linked to your blog- It was AMAZING!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  57. SimplyheatherApril 6, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    i have an award for you (:

    http://heatherfrostx.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-first-award.html

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  58. Hazel - Chicken in a Cherry SauceApril 6, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    This looks absolutely stunning!! I have been eating more and more homemade pizza recently. It really makes so much difference. You have chosen a great combo here of asparagus, tomatoes and artichokes.

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  59. Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad}April 6, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I totally needed this one! I have been wanting to update my boring at home pizza recipe. Thanks girlie!
    xx

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  60. JillianApril 7, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    this looks like the freshest, yummiest pizza!

    p.s. loving your blog, as well! so many recipes i'd love to try (including this one).

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  61. Nicole-LynnApril 7, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Yum! Looks so great!

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  62. AshleyApril 7, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Yum yum, this looks incredible. Do you make your own dough or buy it?

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  63. RenéApril 8, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Oh Val - once again you have outdone yourself. This looks wonderful!

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  64. v o j a c q u eApril 8, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    this looks so delish! along with the avocado, tomato, basil, and mozzarella salad! :)

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  65. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I am so glad I just found you via Jenny! you are one incredible food photographer - and these recipes are amazing. I'm now a new, faithful follower (:

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  66. christine doneeApril 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    J. was right... totally drool worthy.

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  67. KellyApril 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I have spent about 20 minutes reading through your blog. Holy cow, am I hungry now! I was supposed to go to the gym, but instead of salivating at your photos! Want to come to my house and cook??

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  68. AllisonApril 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Mmmm artichoke, asparagus, I'm sold! Sounds like a delicious combo.

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