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Mediterranean Pizza

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This Mediterranean pizza is loaded with feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil for bold, fresh flavor. Easy to customize and perfect for entertaining. One bite into this veggie-packed pizza and Alex said, “This one is my new favorite!” After years of researching how to make the best homemade pizza, this was music to my ears This pie is topped with salty feta, peppery basil, briny Kalamata olives, and tangy sun dried tomatoes all spread on cheese and my favorite pizza sauce . This pizza is a celebration of bright Mediterranean flavors to make you think of sunny afternoons in Greece and Italy . It’s perfect for entertaining or a family pizza night. Here are all my tips on how to make it! Featured Reader Review “This Mediterranean pizza is a success every time I make it. I wasn’t sure of the combination of ingredients the first time I made it, but it is always the first one to go when I have a couple of different flavors on offer. I have to add that your pizza sauce ...
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Spinach Artichoke Pizza

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This spinach artichoke pizza is everything you love about the dip: creamy, cheesy, and baked on a crispy crust! It’s easy to make and seriously satisfying. What’s not to love about the iconic spinach artichoke dip ? That creamy, gooey cheese and tang from the artichokes make it some kind of addictive substance. I love riffing on this flavor combination: back in 2010, I created this spinach artichoke grilled cheese that become a viral hit. Many years later, I’m back with this tasty topping on a pizza! This spinach artichoke pizza is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Gooey, savory, and tangy, it tastes like that popular dip: on top of pizza crust. What could be better? 5 Star Reader Reviews “I made this tonight, and it is absolutely fire. My Italian wife, who is VERY exacting about food, and has an incredible palate, simply loved it. So, as Borat would say: ‘Great success!’” – David P. “Made this for dinner last night and served with a salad. So easy and delicious! ...
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Chocolate Dip

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This chocolate dip comes together in 5 minutes with Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and peanut butter! It’s a crowd-pleasing healthy fruit dip that feels indulgent. True story: after I set out a bowl of this chocolate fruit dip at a gathering with Alex’s family recently, it gone in 20 minutes and everyone was asking me for the recipe! Everyone was surprised that it was “healthy”: aka made with wholesome ingredients and no actual chocolate. Greek yogurt forms the creamy base, Dutch process cocoa gives a fudgy chocolate flavor, and a spoonful of peanut butter makes it rich enough to be a dip. This is a spin on my popular healthy chocolate pudding snack recipe, but made to enjoy with others (instead of guard your own bowl, like I do!). Why You’ll Love This Recipe 5 minutes, one bowl. Stir everything together and you’re done! Made with real ingredients. Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, dark cocoa powder: things you might already have in your pantry (if you are me...
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Anchovy Pizza (Classic Italian Recipe)

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Anchovy pizza is rich, savory, and full of umami flavor! Make this classic Italian recipe with perfectly balanced anchovies and simple toppings. There’s a reason that classic Italian pizza has anchovies as a topping: these little fish are chock full of savory, salty, umami flavor! They’re actually some of the most nutritious and sustainable fish, full of Omega 3’s and protein. So why not add a few to your pizza? As a homemade pizza expert, I’ll admit I didn’t embrace anchovy pizza until I had one in Naples, Italy. I realized it didn’t taste fishy: it was savory with a saltiness that made every other ingredient on the pizza pop. This anchovy pizza recipe is my at-home version of that Naples moment! What Is Anchovy Pizza? Anchovy pizza is a classic Italian pizza originating in Naples. It traditionally features a thin tomato sauce base, mozzarella cheese, anchovy fillets, black olives or Kalamata olives, and sometimes capers. These little fish are slightly more susta...
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