Quick and Easy Pizza

Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:

1 Lebanese bread
1-2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
Black pepper, to taste
1 small onion, cut into thin strips
1/2 small pepper (capsicum), sliced
2-3 button mushrooms, sliced
1-2 slices ham, chopped
1/3 of 14 ounce (450 g) can of pineapple pieces
1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Microwave Method:

1. Spread one side of bread entirely with tomato paste.
2. Place remaining ingredients on top, finishing with cheese and oregano.
3. Place on a roasting rack and cook for 3-4 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Spread one side of bread entirely with tomato paste.
3. Place remaining ingredients on top, finishing with cheese and oregano.
4. Place on High Rack and cook for 8-10 minutes on CONVECTION.

Optional Toppings:

Black olives
Anchovies
Salami
Pepperoni
Cabanosi
Sun-dried tomatoes

Popeye Pizza

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 piece Lebanese bread
1 small spinach leaf, finely shredded
10 ounce (310 g) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 red pepper, sliced
4 button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup grated tasty cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil

Microwave Method:

1. Mix ricotta cheese and tomato paste together.
2. Spread over Lebanese bread.
3. Top with spinach, pineapple, pepper, mushrooms and cheese.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Place on a greased, upturned pie plate. Cook for 5-7 minutes on HIGH.
6. Serve hot.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Mix ricotta cheese and tomato paste together.
3. Spread over Lebanese bread.
4. Top with spinach, pineapple, pepper, mushrooms and cheese.
5. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Place on a greased pizza tray. Place on Low Rack, cook for 10-12 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.
7. Serve hot.