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Pizza all day every day, amirite? This (genius) thought process shouldn’t disappear in the summertime just because everyone and their mother wants to grill burgers and tacos. After all, there are plenty of ways to put a summery spin on your fave pizza pie. Think fresh produce, herbs, and grilled meats — OH MY. These 17 bright and beautiful pizza recipes are al fresco-approved, seasonal, and ready to be plopped onto your plate.
Barbecue Ranch Chicken Pizza
Topped with chicken and mounds of cheese, this ‘za will have ranch dressing lovers skipping the traditional tomato sauce. (via The Gracious Wife)
Vegetarian Summer Tomato Pizza and Basil Garlic Butter
With a simple homemade no-knead flatbread, this veg-friendly pizza is ready in a snap. Top it off with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny green olives, greens, and a creamy drizzle of cashew sauce. (via Kitchen Sanctuary)
Homemade Steak and Mushroom Pizza
This pie adds a gourmet twist with rare-cooked sirloin, mushrooms, herbaceous pesto, garlic, rosemary, and mouth-watering Gruyere. (via Elemental Custard)
Grilled Corn and Berry Hummus Flatbread
Crispy flatbread is smeared with a healthy dose of hummus, then decked out in grilled corn, blackberries, cherries, and pesto. (via Running to the Kitchen)
10-Minute Naan Bread
If you need a quick fix, this garlicky and herbaceous naan pizza will do the trick. Top it with a tasty blend of mozzarella and cheddar, and garnish with fresh basil for the ultimate summer vibe. (via Domestic Gothess)
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Bring your love for shrimp and pizza together with cheesy and garlicky goodness. Thanks to the ease of a ready-made crust, you’ll be mowing down in less than 30! (via The Blond Cook)
Grilled Watermelon Salad Pizza
If sweet and salty is your jam, this summer-inspired pizza will completely *woo* you with its juicy grilled watermelon, roasted pistachios, leafy greens, and soft farmer cheese. (via Smorgaseats)
White Pizza With Spinach and Ricotta
This lightened-up pizza brings simple ingredients together while choosing pillowy ricotta over gooey cheese, and it’s AH-mazing. (via The Last Food Blog)
Barbecue Chicken French Bread Pizza
Channel your love for Hawaiian pizza and kick it up a few notches with barbecue sauce, tender chicken, and punchy jalapeños. (via Two Peas and their Pod)
Asparagus, Egg, and Prosciutto Brunch Pizza
The brunch Gods are looking out for us with a version topped with asparagus, salty prosciutto, and perfectly baked eggs. (via Love and Confections)
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pizza
With red peppers, red onions, chopped kale, and feta, this recipe will have you choosing hummus over tomato sauce *every* flippin’ time. (via The Almond Eater)
Grilled Naan Pizza With Strawberry Chicken and Avocado
Bright and beautiful flatbread is covered in a mouth-watering mix of tender chicken, sweet strawberries, and creamy avocado for a pizza that’s perfect for the patio. (via Well Plated by Erin)
Caprese Flatbread
Inspired by the oh-so-refreshing Caprese salad, this flatbread is adorned with soft mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil for one of the easiest dinners you’ll make this season. (via Bijoux and Bits)
Grilled Cherry Flatbread
This masterpiece can be an appetizer, but you can also eat the entire thing yourself — and with goat cheese, caramelized onions, cherries, and spinach, you’ll *want* to. (via What’s Gaby Cooking?)
Arugula Tomato Bacon Pizza
Peppery arugula and salty bacon make a great pair, especially on a pizza next to pan-roasted tomatoes and melty mozzarella. (via Nourish and Fete)
Tandoori Chicken Pizza
Tandoori chicken brings your traditional recipe to a WHOLE new level of awesome with mango chutney, onion, mushrooms, and mozzarella; serve with cooling cucumber and yogurt for extra *wow* factor. (via Sugar Salt Magic)
Strawberry Arugula Pizza
This puffy and pillowy crust acts as a perfect bed to strawberries, feta, pine nuts, and arugula that go on top; hit it with a balsamic glaze to be sent straight to pizza heaven. (via Feast and Fable)
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Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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