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Monday, August 8, 2011

Grilled Margherita Pizza



It has been a great weekend  to have our 6 year old stay with his Grandparents.   We got lots done around the house, got to spend time together, and got to see friends.  Very excited to see him again, and hear all about his adventures.  I am sure the car ride home will be full of telling me everything.

I have been wanting to grill pizza all summer.  I have been waiting because I wanted to make Margherita Pizza with tomatoes from my garden.  They have been taking forever to turn red.  Finally I got one red tomato, so I was all about grilling pizza.  Unfortunately dinner was already planned, meat was thawed, plans the next night etc.  Long story short...Lunch!  Of course that meant I didn't have pizza dough made, so I had to improvise.  Tortilla's! 

There isn't much of a recipe here.  To start with you need one of these.



Heat on High for 15 minutes.  Oil the grates, and grill the tortilla until nicely browned on one side.  Flip over, and heat for a couple minutes.  Remove from heat, and top with desired toppings.  I drizzled with a little Olive Oil, topped with Mozzerella Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Basil, and a tiny bit of garlic.  Return to grill, reducing the heat to low, and closing the lid.  Cook until the cheese is melted, and the crust is done to your liking. 

This was amazing!  I can't wait to try it with real dough!


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46 comments:

  1. Nava KAugust 8, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Lovely and healthy and I like that you have used the grill for a change to make pizza.

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  2. Cassie | Bake Your DayAugust 8, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    We have been grilling pizza this summer too. It's such a nice change. I love your toppings! Margherita pizza is my all-time favorite!

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  3. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    We love pizza Margherita here! But I've never tried a grilled version...my hubby would certainly char the heck out of it :)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Is that a shark pizza cutter? Awesome!

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  5. Eating DeliciouslyAugust 8, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    This is perfect to use the leftover tortillas I have from another recipe. Love your pizza cutter!

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  6. CurtAugust 8, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I keep wanting to try pizza on the grill, but I never get around to it.

    Soon, very soon. And this one looks and sounds awesome.

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  7. Hester aka The Chef DocAugust 8, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love grilling tortillas and topping yummy ingredients on top! I'm so glad you guys had a great weekend!

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  8. A SPICY PERSPECTIVEAugust 8, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Looks fantastic!

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  9. amy @ fearless homemakerAugust 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    smart idea with the tortilla! + that shark pizza cutter is way too cute. =)

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  10. AlidaAugust 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I've been wanting to make grilled pizza all summer too! I love the idea of using tortillas. I happen to have some extras in the fridge, so will definitely be giving this a try soon. Thanks!

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  11. StephAugust 8, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I love grilled pizza! This looks super delish!

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  12. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Great lunch idea! Super simple and delish!

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  13. CarolynAugust 8, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Great way to improvise so you could get your grilled pizza!. We have tomatoes that are all just starting to turn, it's so great to have them fresh whenever we want them.

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  14. Jennifer [To PIN/share a Post, Click the 3 dots or the Red SAVE Button]August 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I'm still trying to figure out the margherita bit. Doing it on the barbie is really different. I bet the crust was nice and crispy. Have a nice day, Erin. :)

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  15. RavieNomNomsAugust 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    margherita pizza is by far my most favorite and then put it on the grill?? I am in heaven...

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  16. Holly HenryAugust 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    This looks awesome! Love how you improvise Erin :)

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  17. kristyAugust 8, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Delicious! Sounds like a great weekend too. And I love your pizza cutter!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I have never heard to grilling a pizza - what a great idea! - looks delicious :)
    Mary

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  19. Emily @ Life on FoodAugust 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Haha, loving the shark pizza cutter. Such fun!

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  20. Nami | Just One CookbookAugust 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    What a great easy recipe! I have a lot of tortillas left from the weekend and I know exactly what to do now! This is so easy to make and the best part is grilling is HIS job. ;-) Thanks for the awesome idea!

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  21. janet@cupcakestocaviarAugust 8, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    This looks great Erin! Margherita is my favorite kind of pizza (well; after sausage, extra cheese and mushrooms lol) and I am loving the current trend towards grilling the pizzas. Now to get brave enough to TRY doing it :-P

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  22. TinaRBKAugust 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    If this is on the menu I always order it-my favorite. I have never made it at home and the flour tortilla really is a good shortcut. It is sometimes those simple recipes that we love the most!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Pizza looks amazing! The first time I made pizza on the grill- there was no going back....it's been a love affair ever since!

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  24. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    This is my FAAAVORITE pizza and yours looks delicious!! Love your pictures! :)

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  25. claudia @What's Cookin Italian CuisineAugust 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Funny I am posting a margarita pizza tomorrow... it's my favorite, never tried a grilled version you got me thinking of it can't wait now to try it that way~

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  26. SandraAugust 8, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Erin this looks wonderful..Love your take on Margherita...

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  27. EvaAugust 8, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    What a gorgeous grill! I love Marguerita Pizza, and the fajita shell make a perfect impromptu base.

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  28. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Oh, I still have never grilled my own pizza! My husband and I were just talking about doing this the other day, however, so you must have read my mind. I'm totally going to do it now! :) Yours looks lovely.

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  29. Five Finicky EatersAugust 9, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I only make pizza on the grill. Isn't it the best. I use a pizza stone or I should say bits of stone since I break every one, darn!
    I will have to try grilling the pizza right on the grill.
    http://fivefinickyeaters.blogspot.com/

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  30. The Harried CookAugust 9, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    I still haven't tried grilling a pizza... I really ought too! Your pizza looks great! :) Thanks for sharing :)

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  31. Kim BeeAugust 9, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Nice grill. I have grill envy. And pizza envy. This looks so good. We eat pizza way too much here. Plus my daughter works at a pizza joint in town. So it's pizzapalooza here.

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  32. Çitra's Home DiaryAugust 9, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    your grill pizza looks amazing, healthy and scrumptious one ! ^,^

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  33. Jocie's MomAugust 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I love tortilla pizzas! I do it all the time in my oven. Haven't had a chance to do it on my grill yet. Yours looks positively scrumptious! Can't wait to see it with dough :) Buzzed!

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  34. FaithAugust 9, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I recently made grilled pizza for the first time and we loved it! Your idea of using tortillas is fantastic...I would love to try that!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    all parents needs some alone time..
    glad you're better and your little one is coming home

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  36. kitaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Who could resist a slice (or two) of this! This pizza looks awesome.

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  37. ReeniAugust 9, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Your tortilla pizzas look wonderful! My tomatoes are taking forever to ripen too!

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  38. TiffanyAugust 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Love the classics... love the tortillas ... LOVE that you grilled the pizzas!

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  39. Nava KAugust 10, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    congrats for making it in Today Top 9, simply worth the spot.

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  40. Shreeja NAugust 10, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Wow! Grilled pizza sure is fun! Added some fried noodles,some chopped pineapple in addition to what you've mentioned here! Nice recipe n good post!

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  41. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Congrats on the Top 9!

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  42. kitchenarianAugust 10, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love a thin crust pizza; tortillas are a great idea. I can't wait to try your version. Grilling pizzas is my favorite way to eat pizza. Congratulations on Top 9!

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  43. alyceAugust 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Looking forward to trying the grilled pizza thing.

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  44. Kate @ Kate from ScratchAugust 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Love the tortilla aspect. What a great time saver, which I admittedly can use a LOT these days. Trey (about to be 5 on Monday) goes to school for the first time ever in less than three weeks. Very bittersweet, but yes...it will be nice to actually get something done while also missing him terribly. Even your pizza cutter is adorable...stop being so adorable. ;)

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  45. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I saw your comment on my pizza, great minds think alike! Though I love pizza dough, I have to say that tortillas take much less time, so this is the perfect application for that.

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  46. AnonymousAugust 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    This pizza looks great! I love that it is baked on the grill! I can't wait to give it a try! :)

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