Here are 3 different styles of pizza, each made in a unique style with bold and delicious flavours so that there is something for everyone:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 batch pizza dough (homemade or store bought)
• 3/4 – 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup mixed veggies (onion, green pepper, mushroom)
• Pepperoni
• Olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese 
• Italian seasonings (dried basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper, etc)

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (232 C).
2. Next, coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet  with olive oil and run a garlic clove around for seasoning 
3. Plop your dough down into the pan and push it up around the sides about 1 to 1.5 inches. Let rest for a few minutes while preparing the rest of your toppings.
4. First sprinkle in 1/2 of mozzarella cheese, then add veggies, then sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, Italian seasonings (dried basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper, etc.).
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese and sauce are bubbly. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting, then serve immediately.

Pizza #2: Pan Pizza Bianca

Ingredients:

• 1 large potato (sliced very thin)
• 2 sprigs rosemary (leaves only)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-2 pinches salt
• 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• Fresh mozzarella and pecorino

Preparation:

1. Slice the potatoes very thin and place in a bowl of cold water, let sit for 15 minutes then drain well and towel dry. 
2. Spread dough to desired shape on your pan, then top with sliced potatoes, sprinkle with rosemary and salt and your cheeses.
3. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, bake for approximately 15-20 minutes then raise temperature to 425F / 220C and let bake until fully cooked and potatoes have browned slightly. 
4. Let rest for 3 minutes and then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Pizza #3: BBQ Pizza Using a Pizza Stone

Ingredients:

•  8 oz fior di latte
• Grilled veggies of your choice, we recommend: thinly sliced zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant 
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes
• Fresh torn basil leaves 
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. Place your pizza stone on the lower rack of your oven. Heat oven to 450F.
2. Stretch and shape pizza dough into a circle that will fit your pizza stone. Spread crushed tomatoes into an even layer and top with your grilled veggies and fior di latte.
3. Transfer your pizza to the preheated pizza stone. Bake pizza until edges of the crust turn golden and cheese starts bubbling or for 10-15 minutes.
4. Sprinkle some torn basil and dried oregano, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!

Just like that, these are 3 delicious pizza recipes all a little different from each other so that there is something for everyone. Perfect for any occasion, spread some cheer and have yourself a pizza party!

If you make any of these pizzas and want to share it with us, please tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.