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15 Homemade Pizza & Pizza Dough Recipes So You Can Skip Delivery

From pizza sauce to easy dough, we have everything you need to make every night pizza night.
15 Homemade Pizza & Pizza Dough Recipes So You Can Skip Delivery

Mushroom pizza, recipe below. (Produced by Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Erik Putz; food styling by Eshun Mott; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

With a little preparation, DIY pizza can be on the table faster, tastier and cheaper than delivery.   We have homemade pizza recipes for every schedule and craving, whether you're using one of our pizza dough recipes or store-bought dough. (And if you want to up your pizza game, check out our reviews of budget-friendly pizza ovens.)

Hot tip: Drizzle your slice with this homemade chili oil for a little kick!

Yeasted Neapolitan Pizza Dough

This incredible Neapolitan pizza dough recipe is our deputy editor's go-to dough. You just need to make it the day before, but otherwise it's super easy. It was shared by Janice Tiefenbach, Stephanie Mercier Voyer, Ryan Gray and Marley Sniatowsky of Montreal’s Elena in their debut cookbook, Salad Pizza Wine. Get their Neapolitan pizza dough recipe here. 

Elena's margherita pizza made with yeasted Neapolitan pizza dough, topped with basil leavesPhotography by Dominique Lafond. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.

Artisanal Margherita Pizza

The most classic of classics. It’s all about a hot, hot oven (to crisp that crust), tomato sauce, cheese and fresh basil. Get this artisanal margherita pizza recipe.

How to make pizza dough: Artisanal margherita pizzaPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Mushroom Pizza

Hearty cremini, oyster and maitake mushrooms make delicious pizza toppings—especially when they're cooked in bacon fat. The zesty crème fraîche adds a touch of brightness to this decadent pie. Get our mushroom pizza recipe.

Dany Pizza

"If you grew up or partied in Montreal any time between 1998 and 2014, there’s a good chance you ended up eating a slice at Pizza Dany on de la Montagne. Being able to make our version of Dany’s famous spinach pizza is our way to still indulge and reminisce about those years now that our partying days are behind us."—Janice Tiefenbach, Stephanie Mercier Voyer, Ryan Gray and Marley Sniatowsky of Elena Pizza, get their Dany pizza recipe.

Elena's cheesy, spinach-topped Dany PizzaPhotography by Dominique Lafond. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the publisher. All rights reserved.

Homemade Pizza Dough

For a traditional pizza-shop style crust, try this classic homemade recipe (and super-easy no-cook pizza sauce recipe!). Get our homemade pizza dough recipe.

A pepperoni and basil pizza on a blue pizza plate on a striped kitchen towel with a slice removed and set on a yellow plate; a plate with basil leaves and chili paste and a glass of water is beside itPhotography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Christine Hanlon.

Whole Wheat Mediterranean Pizza With Ajvar

Pizza night gets a delicious makeover with this pie topped with homemade ajvar, a spread made from red peppers and eggplant. Get this whole wheat Mediterranean pizza with ajvar recipe.

overhead shot of Whole Wheat Mediterranean Pizza with Ajvar on a cutting boardPhoto, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Shakshuka Pizza

Shakshuka, a Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce, has been reimagined and turned into a 35-minute pizza (packed with flavour!). Get this shakshuka pizza recipe.

Pink tray topped with pizza with eggs.Photo, Erik Putz.

Alsatian Pizza

This cheater's pizza is ready in no time, and you hardly have to do any work! Substitute pizza dough for naan bread, and jarred caramelized onions for stovetop, and get cookin'. Get this Alsatian pizza recipe.

Easy dinner recipes: Alsatian bacon and onion pizzaPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

BLT Naan Pizza

Your favourite sandwich gets a makeover! Our easy weeknight shortcut? Naan bread. Get this BLT pizza recipe.

BLT PizzaPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Potato Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Rosemary

Fresh rosemary and crumbled feta add fresh flavour to this delicious recipe. Get our potato pizza with caramelized onions and rosemary recipe.

Three-Cheese Pizza With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This blend of mozzarella, provolone and parmesan complemented with sun dried tomatoes will have all cheese-lover's mouths watering. Get this three-cheese pizza with sun-dried tomatoes recipe.

A stack of three-cheese pizzas with sun-dried tomatoes and garnished with fresh basil(Photo: Christian Lacroix)

BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a family favourite that will win everyone over. Get this BBQ chicken pizza recipe.

A BBQ chicken pizza topped with chicken, red onion and parsley on a sheet pan(Photo: Michael Alberstat)

Goat Cheese Margherita Pizza

Substitute mozzarella for goat cheese, and you have an instant (and delicious) twist on a classic. Get this modern margherita pizza recipe.

Three mini goat-cheese Margherita pizza recipes topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and goat cheese on a cooking sheet(Photo: Christian Lacroix)

Blue Cheese Pizza with Pears And Arugula

Go gourmet and try bold flavours on your pizza tonight. Serve with mustard sauce to finish. Get this blue cheese pizza with pears and arugula recipe.

A blue cheese pizza topped with pears and arugula next to a bowl of mustard sauce(Photo: Christian Lacroix)

Lamb Pizza

This rustic pizza takes after Lahmacun, a dish served from Turkey to Armenia and beyond. Full of rich herbs and spiced meat (and topped plenty of colourful vegetables) it's a delicious meal that's fast enough to make any night of the week. Get this lamb pizza recipe.

A lamb pizza topped with ground lamb, parsley, tahini, arugula, red onion and cherry tomatoes on a white platter next to a pizza cutter(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Spanakopita Pizza

This party-worthy pizza is inspired by our favourite Greek savoury pastry. Get our spanakopita pizza recipe.

a regtangular pizza on a wooden cutting board sliced in squares.(Photo: Roberto Caruso.)

Watch: How to make basic pizza dough

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