Mediterranean Deep Dish Pizza on a Boat
Every pizza fan has that one pizza that is their absolute favourite. Other pizza can be very good and enjoyable. But there is just that one specific combination that excites the taste buds. For me, that is a Mediterranean Deep Dish Pizza.
The inspiration for this pizza comes from what used to be our local pizza joint when we lived on land. Life on the water and, of course, a pandemic keeps us from enjoying their pizza pies as regularly as we’d like. Thankfully, my at-home version is a very close substitute.
This Mediterranean Deep Dish Pizza is chock full of veggies and features three cheeses – cheese curds (or mozzarella), feta and Parmesan.
Making Mediterranean Deep Dish Pizza on a boat
Making pizza on a boat is pretty darn easy. The biggest challenge is the dough. I find the boat is a bit damper and cooler than when we lived on land. To compensate, I put my dough in the Instant Pot on the yogurt setting to help it rise.
The other thing I’ve had to compensate for is my propane fueled oven. The heat source is pretty close to the bottom of my pizza pie which could result in a crust way overdone. But by doubling up my “deep dish pizza pan” everything cooks perfectly.
And no, I don’t have a deep dish pizza pan. There is not enough room in my little galley for a pan dedicated solely to pizza. Instead I use cheap 8″ cake pans, one inside the other. They are the perfect size for pizza for two and work well in my little oven. I also have a sneaky suspicion I’ve used them more for pizza than cake…
A while back, I tried a recipe for Detroit Style Pizza, and he cubed his cheese instead of grating it. And, oh my goodness, what a difference. So much faster and easier than grating the mozzarella. I highly recommend trying it.
Or try my favourite cheese on pizza – cheese curds. Those squeaky devils are amazing on pizza!!
Boat Tested and Tasted!
This Mediterranean Deep Dish Pizza was boat tested and tasted on a 1978 Tollycraft 37 Sedan using a MagicChef Propane Oven. See other boat tested and tasted recipes.
Mediterranean Deep Dish Pizza
Ingredients
Pizza Sauce (or your favourite pre-made sauce) [makes enough for 4 pizzas]
- 1 can (157 ml tomato paste)
- 1 can (398 ml tomato sauce)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic
- Seasonings to taste: basil (oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, thyme, fennel seed, onion powder, pepper, salt)
Make The Pizza (all measurements are suggestions – do what looks good to you!)
- pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 handfuls spinach (fresh works perfectly)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/3 cup tomatoes (chopped )
- 1/3 cup green pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cup cheese curds or mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- Oregano (to taste (for topping))
Instructions
Pizza Dough
- Your favourite pizza dough or this Deep Dish Pizza Dough
Pizza Sauce
- Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer while dough is rising.
- Freeze leftover pizza sauce
Make Pizza
- Once the dough has risen, preheat oven to 500° degrees F.
- Oil pizza pan (I use a 8" cake pan) generously (bottom and sides). Place dough into pizza pan and stretch / push into shape. Let rest for about 5 minutes before adding
- Spread pizza sauce over crust – go right out to the edge! Layer spinach over sauce and top with about 1/3 of the cheese curds (or mozzarella).
- Sprinkle onion, tomatoes, green peppers, mushrooms and garlic over cheese.
- Top with remaining cheese curds (or mozzarella) and make sure to go right to the edge.
- Finish with feta, Parmesan and oregano.
- Bake in hot oven (make sure it is fully pre-heated) for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese and sauce are bubbly. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting, then serve immediately. And careful it’s hot!
Notes
Stay safe and happy cruising!
