Great Homemade Pizza Recipes

Margherita pizza from Pizzetta 211 in San Francisco

Thomas J. Story

Pizzetta 211 Margherita Pizza

This sweet little San Francisco pizzeria makes a Margherita that'll bring tears to your eyes. Now you can have it without having to catch a flight.

Recipe: Pizzetta 211 Margherita Pizza

Thomas J. Story

Delfina's Broccoli Rabe Pizza

Pizzeria Delfina’s dough, adapted for baking in a home oven, is the best we’ve ever tried―smooth and supple. The secret lies in how you stretch it.

Recipe: Make pizza like a pro

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Delfina's Carbonara Pizza

Pasta Carbonara gets reimagined in luscious pizza-form, complete with oozy egg and decadent guanciale.

Recipe: Delfina's Carbonara Pizza

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Emilia's Sausage, Mushroom, and Red Pepper Pizza

Straight from the tiny Berkeley pizzeria from which it's named, this pizza showcases one of owner Keith Freilich's favorite topping combos.

Recipe: Emilia's Sausage, Mushroom, and Red Pepper Pizza

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Coppa, Ricotta, and Arugula Pizza

Coppa, sometimes called capicola, is a delicious dry-cured meat made with pork neck or shoulder and eaten very thinly sliced. Feel free to switch out the coppa for your favorite type of cured meat.

Recipe: Coppa, Ricotta, and Arugula Pizza

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Bianca Pizza

The interplay of salty cheese, rosemary, and pungent onion makes this pizza bold and flavorful.

Recipe: Bianca Pizza

Photo by Alex Farnum, food styling by Karen Shinto

Broccoli Rabe Skillet Pizza

Use mozzarella for a melting texture and good cheesy flavor without a lot of fat.

Recipe: Broccoli Rabe Skillet Pizza

James Baigrie

Kale, Chorizo, and Manchego Pizza

Kale's hearty texture holds up to the high heat needed to create a crisp pizza crust. Its deep flavor is a great match for spicy chorizo and bold manchego cheese.

Recipe: Kale, Chorizo, and Manchego Pizza

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Camp Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Sausage, and Fontina

Yes, you can make pizza at your campsite--or make this delectable pie at home to satisfy a pizza craving.

Recipe: Camp Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Sausage, and Fontina

Annabelle Breakey

Nettle Pizza

Nettle leaves—that’s the part you eat—are richly flavored, with a soft texture like spinach, making them a unique pizza topping.

Recipe: Nettle Pizza

Photo by James Carrier

Ginger Chicken Pizza

Culinary worlds collide to delicious effect in this fusion of Asian and Italian tastes.

Recipe: Ginger Chicken Pizza

Photo by Thomas J. Story

Margherita Pizza

This Italian classic comes paired with our best pizza dough and sauce recipes, which you can use as a base to make your own pizza creation.

Recipe: Margherita Pizza

Photo by James Carrier

Tony's Hand-Tossed Pizza

Read up on expert pie thrower Tony Gemignani's dough tossing tips, then gather a crowd for a fun activity and tasty meal rolled into one.

Recipe: Tony's Hand-Tossed Pizza

Photo by James Carrier

Barbecued Chicken Pizza

Use leftover barbecued chicken and store-bought pizza crust for a quick meal, or make from scratch for a unique homemade treat.

Recipe: Barbecued Chicken Pizza

Photo by James Carrier

Rollino Veneto (Pizza Rolls from Venice) with Tomato-Basil Salad

Give a twist–literally–to traditional pizza with this recipe from Santa Barbara's Italian eatery, Trattoria Grappolo.

Recipe: Rollino Veneto (Pizza Rolls from Venice) with Tomato-Basil Salad

Photo by James Carrier

Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

Salty prosciutto is balanced with tender bites of sweet figs in this elegant topping combination.

Recipe: Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

Photo by James Carrier

Barbecued Pizza

Start with simple bread dough, then choose from a variety of topping combinations for this fun outdoor dish.

Recipe: Barbecued Pizza

Photo by James Carrier

Chutney Pizzas

Use regular or whole-wheat pocket bread as the foundation for this appetizer or snack that's ready in less than 15 minutes.

Recipe: Chutney Pizzas

18 homemade pizza recipes

Pizzetta 211 Margherita Pizza

Delfina's Broccoli Rabe Pizza

Delfina's Carbonara Pizza

Emilia's Sausage, Mushroom, and Red Pepper Pizza

Coppa, Ricotta, and Arugula Pizza

Bianca Pizza

Broccoli Rabe Skillet Pizza

Kale, Chorizo, and Manchego Pizza

Camp Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Sausage, and Fontina

Nettle Pizza

Ginger Chicken Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Tony's Hand-Tossed Pizza

Barbecued Chicken Pizza

Rollino Veneto (Pizza Rolls from Venice) with Tomato-Basil Salad

Fig and Prosciutto Pizza

Barbecued Pizza

Chutney Pizzas