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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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Pesto Pizza Recipe

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This easy pesto pizza recipe comes together fast with a crisp crust, melty cheese, and bold, fresh flavor. It’s perfect for pesto lovers and pizza night at home. As a homemade pizza expert, there’s something I’ve realized: the simplest pizza toppings are the best. You can go super fancy, but it’s never better than something simple like a great Margherita pizza . The same goes for pesto! A really great homemade basil pesto , a handful of mozzarella cheese, a few slices of tomato, and a shower of Parmesan: that’s it! Throw it in a hot oven on a good homemade pizza dough , and it’s absolutely sublime. It’s even more of a breeze to make if you already have pizza dough in the freezer Watch the Video! This video walks you through the full process: from stretching the pizza dough to pulling a steaming pesto pizza out of the oven. Featured Reader Review “Had an abundance of basil and found this recipe: we invited our neighbors on this maiden voyage and all of us lov...
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