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"OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza"
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"OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
LAST EDITED ON 08-26-10 AT 06:03 PM (EST)I know I'm a day early but I'm going to be out most of the day tomorrow and hope to get this back on track. So I'm starting with dessert -
Watermelon/Basil Granita - we've been making granita's forever. As a broke single mom - Bre and I couldn't afford to buy an icecream machine but it didn't cost much of anything to make a good granita. Recently, it may have been Rachael Rays mag but I'm not sure, I read about adding herbs to granitas and have been testing different recipes ever since, this is one of my favorite combos. Blueberry/lemon is a close second. So... Watermelon Basil Granita 1 small watermelon
2 T fresh basil, chopped
2/3 c sugar
2/3 c water
3 T vodka - I used vanilla flavored 
Cut the watermelon into small pieces, removing any rind & seeds. Add it & the basil to a blender & purée until is it almost completely smooth, you really want this as smooth as possible. You should end up with about 3 cups of purée. In the microwave heat the water & sugar until the sugar is dissolved, making a simple syrup. Mix the watermelon purée, simple syrup & vodka together in a container with a lid & put into the freezer. Allow to freeze to a slushy texture & then break up with a fork. I would scrap every few hours and then let go overnight. It took a little bit of scrapping the next day but well worth the effort. Makes quite a bit. 
And now the grilled veggie pizzas - I usually buy my pizza dough from my favorite pizza spot Sam and Ella's - they sell me enough for 4 pizza for 2.00 but they were closed and I was pooped so decided to buy rolls instead of make my own. BIG mistake - Big! Pizza dough is so easy to make and the store bought was gross. So here is a pizza dough recipe, but buy from a grocer, restaurant or make your own grilled pizza is fantastic. Pizza dough - 1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar
Directions
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, olive oil, salt, white sugar and the yeast mixture; stir well to combine. Beat well until a stiff dough has formed. Cover and rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Form dough into a round and roll out into a pizza crust shape. Roll out into thin crust Edited to add a loose shopping list
canola oil
garlic
eggplant
roma tomatoes
yellow squash
onion
spinach
basil
marinara sauce
olives
hummus
mozzarella
feta
add or subtract as you please Toppings -
Use any sauce you want - I did two. A marinara sauce and hummus dip. Use whatever veggies you love - I've got mushrooms, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, yellow squash, red peppers and garlic. Cut them chunky and throw in a bag with some canola oil. 
Grill when coals turn white. Salt lightly and put aside. 
Oil both sides of pizza dough and throw on grill - don't worry, it'll look like it's oozing and will fall through. It doesn't.
Flip onto a plate and add your toppings onto the grilled side. (somehow I didn't get the picture of the mediterranean toppings - it was hummus as the sauce, eggplant, spinach, kalamata olives, tomatoes, red pepper, mozzerella and feta)
The one shown is marinara, mushrooms, fresh basil leaves, red pepper and mozzerella - and maybe a few other things. 
Grill until toasty and serve. 
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qwertypie 7918 desperate attention whore postings
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08-26-10, 10:14 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
OMG -- my mouth is watering! Hopefully the weather will cooperate -- it is supposed to get too nasty to BBQ.
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Tummy 1988 desperate attention whore postings
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08-28-10, 09:51 PM (EST)
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7. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Go for it!
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08-28-10, 09:24 AM (EST)
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4. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Oh Tummy, this looks delicious! I have never, ever thought about using hummus as a pizza sauce before and now I can't wait to try it. I'll have to do it in the oven but this is definitely on the docket soon to take advantage of all of the veggies. That last picture is almost evil it's so mouthwateringly beautiful. For the granita - I'll probably make some with vodka and some with something else, maybe lemonade?
A Mmmmmmmoonie plate special!
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Tummy 1988 desperate attention whore postings
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08-28-10, 09:50 PM (EST)
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6. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Actually I did, *grimace*, it has less alcohol in it than most cough syrups. But - I think you can eliminate the vodka and use lemon juice. You may have to rake a bit more.
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08-29-10, 01:43 AM (EST)
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8. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
I *heart* you!
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frodis 3796 desperate attention whore postings
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08-30-10, 10:38 AM (EST)
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10. "Pizza!" |
Just a quick check in - We had make-your-own pizzas last night for dinner. I made your pizza dough (SO easy! SO delicious!!) and baked them in the oven. No pictures this time, but I guarantee I'll be making that dough again. It was perfect, soft, chewey, flavorful. . . oh yum. Thanks, Tummy!
A Mmmmmmmoonie plate special!
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Tummy 1988 desperate attention whore postings
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08-30-10, 02:40 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: Pizza!" |
Anybody who *hearts* me the mostest has a perpetual invite!
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08-31-10, 10:02 AM (EST)
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22. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Bummer-watermelons are CHEAP here right now and very tasty!
-A Tribetastic Creation
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09-20-10, 00:11 AM (EST)
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35. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Is it polite to ask how you knock up an orange?
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09-05-10, 08:30 PM (EST)
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27. "Next Four Up" |
Sept 10th - Weltek
Sept 24th - Starshine
Oct 8th - Karchita
Oct 22th - Slicey
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09-17-10, 03:11 PM (EST)
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33. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Oh for goodness sakeWhen I was very young I told my Mother that I could cook anything as long as I could turn the oven on. And I stand by that if I have the equipment I think I can probably cook anything. Except pizza dough  It just never works for me. I have just eaten a very nicely flavoured soggy pizza  Still thanks for making me try again Tummy  Lovely cheese Mooney
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09-20-10, 06:00 PM (EST)
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36. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Done!
I did this Saturday night. I used red bell peppers, asparagus, onions, squash, and zucchini. I cut the veggies, loaded them into a bag with the canola oil and some minced garlic. As you will see, I used a basket on the grill. I think this basket is actually for cooking fish or chicken, but I used it. It was getting dark out, and this really helped. I then did the pizza in the oven, on a stone. It was great. I wish I had cooked it a tad bit longer in the oven. It wasn't soggy, but it was soft. But it was also late, and I was hungry. I had leftover veggies that I ate on the side, and I also had pizza to eat the next day. 
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Tummy 1988 desperate attention whore postings
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09-21-10, 09:36 AM (EST)
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37. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
I'm going to have to do asparagus soon!
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10-24-10, 07:09 PM (EST)
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39. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Making the granita tonight - surprisingly, they had a shipment of mini-watermelons in the grocery store that taste pretty decent. Still trying to convince Mr. Qwerty to grill the pizza, we'll probaby do that tomorrow.
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40. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
We desperately need a new grill. Any suggestions?
I am so far behind on making these recipes, I may as well kick myself.
Cowboy Stew is in the crockpot right now. 
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10-25-10, 02:26 PM (EST)
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43. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
Coconut Tequila. Yes, it exists. 
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10-26-10, 04:50 PM (EST)
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45. "RE: OTCC - Watermelon/Basil Granita and Grilled Veggie Grilled Pizza" |
But yet, oh so right.
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47. "Whee!!!!" |
All caught up with OTCC! (well, sort of)I was trying convince Mr. Qwerty to fire up the grill despite the snow and then he offered to take ALL THREE KIDS to Chuck E Cheese solo so I could have the house to myself. So I decided to make the recipe with the broiler instead and it turned out really well. The only thing I would do differently is make the crust thinner next time. And I didn't have grilled veggies, but put thinly sliced onions, mushrooms, spinach, mozza, feta and some salami. I really loved the crust, it wasn't as heavy or oily as store bought. Definitely a keeper!
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