“Bacon Makes Everything Better”. I’m sure you’ve heard the quote from time to time and seen it printed on t-shirts. I am not a huge meat eater in general, but when it comes to crispy bacon fresh out of the skillet, my eyes glaze over with a sort of hysteria and I turn into a […]
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White Pizza with Arugula, Parmesan & White Truffle Oil
A few weekends ago David and I decided to check out Plymouth, a charming town in Michigan about 40 minutes Southwest of us. There were shops, cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. I was in heaven. I am spontaneous in most things, but I am a planner when it comes to dining out. I use yelp incessantly […]
Pizza Week: Pepperoni Pizza
I apologize ahead of time-the pictures for this post are pretty bad. They were taken back in California, probably on a cloudy day when the lighting in the kitchen was bad. However, pictures aside, this pizza is SO yummy. Pepperoni is hands down my favorite pizza. (boring? nah.) It is the type of pizza I […]
Pizza Week: Roasted Vegetable & Ricotta Pizza
Here it is! The one year anniversary post. It is fitting that is happens to be pizza, one of my favorite things to eat. This is one of the best ways to eat roasted vegetables in my opinions. Roasting vegetables caramelizes them and give them great flavor. Pair them with a great red sauce, good […]
Pizza Week: Canadian Bacon & Pineapple Pizza
Ham & Pineapple is one of my favorites. A bit sweet, a bit salty, the two sensations of taste make a great union. Canadian bacon is a closer relative to ham than it is to bacon. It just comes from a different part of the pig than ham. Feel free to use what you want, […]
Pizza Week: Alison’s White Pizza
I love white pizza. Sometimes it’s just nice to forgo the red sauce and all the toppings and keep pizza simple and delicious. This is one of my favorite ways to do it- a garlicky olive oil base, a trio of melted cheeses, and a simple garnish of red pepper flakes and chives. This pizza […]
Pizza Week: BBQ Chicken Pizza With Bleu Cheese
adapted from: Cooking Light This pizza is sweetly zippy and delicious. Minimal prep work and tasty results. The rotisserie chicken, bottled bbq sauce, and pre-crumbled bleu cheese make this pizza easy to put together. However, if you have time, feel free to roast the peppers and onions for a more concentrated flavor. Looking back, some […]
Pizza Week: Pizza Dough
From: The New Best Recipe makes enough for 3 medium pizzas (or 3 thin 15” pizzas) What is your favorite thing to make? I get that question a lot and although I love to make just about everything, I have an easy answer. Pizza. I make it all the time. It also happens to be […]