Pizza on the Grill — Weekend Cookout

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This summer, Food Network’s Grilling Central is packed with recipes for the entire family’s taste buds, boasting the best in burgers, dogs, chicken and more all season long. But with so many recipes, where do you start? Each weekend, FN Dish is giving you a complete menu that is stress-free, and this weekend's spread features homemade grilled pizza.
It's no question that frozen, store-bought pizza dough is a much-needed timesaver in the kitchen. After all, on busy weeknights, the ready-to-go variety makes it easy to skip delivery and bake pies at home. But on the weekends when you have some time to spare, from-scratch dough is worth the effort, as it promises a softer, chewier crust with a homemade flavor that just can't be beat.

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Food Network Magazine starts with homemade dough in its recipe for Grilled Everything Pizza (pictured above). If you've never before grilled pizza, know that the secret to doing so successfully is having all of your toppings at the ready next to the grill. After you place the dough on the hot grates, the process of cooking the crust moves quickly, so you'll want to have the sauce, vegetables and cheese prepared and within reach. Once you flip the dough, start building your ultimate pie with your favorite combination of ingredients, like tomato-garlic sauce, mozzarella, sweet grilled onions and tender shiitake mushrooms. Afterward, it's important to cover the grill, as the trapped heat inside will melt the mozzarella and warm the vegetables. Finish the pie with fresh greens and Italian salami before serving for added texture and a peppery, salty bite. Browse these step-by-step photos to see how Food Network Magazine's recipe comes together.