Trader Joe's Pizza

I love to make homemade pizza. You can get the crust just the way that you want it. Top it with just the right amount of stuff. And, cook it to the doneness you prefer - crispy or not. Normally I would make my own dough and fresh ingredients, but I have found a great substitute for busy times at Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's pizza dough comes in regular and whole wheat in perfectly portioned packages in the fresh food section. It is not too salty or doughy like the premade crusts, nor is it too flaky and pastry-like like the frozen that is available in the supermarket.


I like a thin crust so I toss it out to about 18". Add other fabulous TJ ingredients for a great pie in just a few minutes!

My favorite "homemade" pie is topped with Olive Tampenade, artichoke hearts and fresh buffalo mozzarella - all available from TJ's. But, the possibilities are endless - Margherita made with Tomato Starter, mozzarella (or better yet - parmesan for autentic Italian taste) and basil; add some anchovies, garlic, capers and crushed red pepper for a Putenesca. They sell a great diced prociuto, sausage, salami, frozen shrimp - TJ's is a pizza toppers dream.