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This is bomb \ud83d\udca3!! Love the crust. Everything is light but still filling! I was skeptical about not using any kind of pizza sauce but it all works!! Five stars and two thumbs up \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nancy1158"},"reviewBody":"
Used tomato sauce in place of tomatoes and added the toppings my family prefers. Very good. A big hit. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBandAid"},"reviewBody":"This is the most awesome pizza ever. I have made it numerous times and no matter what, it just turns out great! We really enjoy this recipe, thank you.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSnow"},"reviewBody":"This is pretty good. I was surprised to discover that it didn't have a sauce, but all the ingredients are moist enough with the cheese that it makes it's own sauce. It was a really deep dish pizza, It has a lot of layers. If you like toppings, this is a pizza for you. It was really filling. 1 pizza would serve 4 people or more if you had a side. I liked the seasonings with it, especially because you use it in the crust and the toppings. We would make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! I forgot to add the seasonings to the vegetables, it was still great. Next time I will use a tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes, as per family preferences.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePumpkin"},"reviewBody":"Excellent pizza. The flavor is wonderful. My kids and I loved it. My Husband didn?t care for it at all but he?s a picky eater. We will definitely make again?when Husband is out of town.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"Excellent.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBulb"},"reviewBody":"Wow!!! This is soooo good. Not your traditional pizza as it has no regular red sauce. It's like a gourmet pizza!! Will make again soon!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldDice"},"reviewBody":"Very hearty family meal and the crust turns out fabulous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBug"},"reviewBody":"I've made this dish several times and it is fabulous. We like alot of veggies on our pizza so I usually add in some sliced black olives and sliced mushrooms with the other veggies and I layer the pepperoni in with the sausage. It never fails to be a hit with my family. You really have to make this! :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedFish"},"reviewBody":"My husband and son loved this pizza. I agree that you should drain everything as best you can. Oops! I forgot to grease the pan and the crust stuck, but it was still good! Nice seasonings and you can use whatever toppings you like.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanMagnet"},"reviewBody":"Very good! The dough was excellent. Definately making it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and filling. Will add a few personal touches next time but all around 5 stars. A hint for everyone else, the dough won't feel as elastic as you might think it should but it's fine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTree"},"reviewBody":"Wow! Best Pizza recipe ever! Reminds me of a Chicago style pizza. I used Italian sausage.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"My family and I love this pizza recipe! I have made it numerous times.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-04-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"This is the best pizza ever! My husband won't let me make anything else.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDog"},"reviewBody":"According to my husband, this is the best homemade pizza we've ever made! The herbs in the crust make the crust awesome. A word to the wise: This is a very filling pizza. Once small slice is plenty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleMagnet"},"reviewBody":"This was just ok. It was a little watery and the crust is not very good at all. I'm not quite sure how to describe the crust but I guess I'd call it crumbly. 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