Pizza Pizzazz

    

Blog readers, I have a confession to make: we have been holding out on you. I know you thought that we faithfully updated you on all our culinary adventures, and days we didn't post were days (or weeks) when we simply did not eat. But the truth is, we've been hiding an important part of our diet from you: the over-abundance of pizza.

The pizza that started it all.

In all its crappy cell phone photo glory.

It was a delicious homemade pizza that first prompted Domsicle to suggest that we start a blog. Since then, it has been one of our most reliable standbys. Now that we've developed a relationship of trust with you, blog readers, we're ready to share.

Step One: Assemble Ingredients.

Pizza: A still life.

•  A big block of fresh mozzarella, frozen between uses.
• A quick batch of pizza sauce, made ahead and frozen.
•  Dough. 
• Fancy toppings (aka whatever's in the fridge). We've used basil, eggplant, and leftover broccoli rabe, but the possibilities are really limitless.

$1!

We are very lucky that the local pizzeria, Slices, will sell us a large pizza dough for a dollar. However, if this isn't an option for you, frozen pizza doughs can also be reliable and delicious.

Step Two: Nugget's Pizza Magic

Less impressive.

Impressive technique.

If you made or bought a fresh pizza dough, you can emulate Nugget by stretching it out, and then laying it on a pizza pan greased with olive oil. Add your sauce, cheese, and other toppings, and then pop it on the oven at 500 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Or you can take my usual role in this process and frantically read for your 7 PM class while your friend makes you a pizza. Thanks, Nugget!

Step 3: Enjoy!