Pizza Be the Food of Love

Sometimes, I have cook’s block. It’s like writer’s block only worse because now I’m hungry. And I’m hungry because I’m stumped and I’m stumped because I’m hungry. It’s a vicious cycle. Who can concentrate under such working conditions? That’s when I enlist the help of my trusty friends and family. In this instance, my favorite cooking duo, local couple Kerry Pierce and Ryan Conklin were right there for me in my time of need yet again. A few months ago Kerry and Ryan submitted to me a fantastic recipe for Crazy Burger Fondue. Kerry and Ryan always know how to have together especially in the kitchen. They are never afraid to try something new, which was exactly what I needed this week. They submitted to me a great recipe for homemade pizzas that they had concocted for one of their traditional date nights at home. I always knew that pizza be the food of love!

Ryan and Kerry came up with two absolutely delicious gourmet pizzas to make together that took just a few minutes to make. Inspired from a recent vacation they took together, Ryan made a savory caramelized onion and potato pizza with mozzarella and rosemary while Kerry made a scrumptious three cheese pizza with grilled chicken and green peppers.

Do you love this couple or what? I am officially referring them now as my “culinary correspondents”! Mangia!  would also love the chance to congratulate the lovely pair on their recent engagement—it’s no doubt that the two will have quite a lovely life together!

Kerry and Ryan’s Caramelized Onion and Potato Flatbread Pizza

Ingredients

Ready Made Flatbread (regular or whole wheat)

About 1c. mozzarella, shredded

About 1 c. of grated parmesan

2 large or 4 small potatoes, sliced into thin rounds

2 tblsp fresh rosemary, minced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 large onion, sliced

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.  Heat oil in large sauté pan. Add garlic. Cook until fragrant, about one minute. Add sliced onions. Sauté until softened and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Prepare flatbread by brushing lightly with olive oil. Top neatly with potato slices by layering. Top with caramelized onions. Top with cheeses and spices. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is bubbling.

Kerry and Ryan’s Three Cheese Pizza with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

Ready Made Flatbread

2 grilled chicken breasts, cut into chunks

½ c. mozzarella cheese, shredded

¼ c. feta, crumbled

½ c. fontina cheese, grated

1 large or 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 small onion, diced

1 green pepper, diced

Pizza sauce

1 tblsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees. Brush the flatbread lightly with olive oil. Top with a few dollops of ready-made pizza sauce. Top neatly with sliced tomatoes. Top with the remainder of the vegetables. Top with chicken chunks. Mix all the cheeses together and top the pizza generously. Finish with a sprinkling and spices and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Enjoy!