Pizza Party! Prosciutto and Roasted Red Peppers with Gorgonzola and Spicy Sausage with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Jalapenos

It's Friday night and we have no dinner plans- a perfect chance for a pizza party Kevin and Sarah style! Kevin's pizza of choice included spicy Italian sausage, caramelized balsamic onions and jalapenos. Sarah opted for a prosciutto, roasted red pepper and Gorgonzola cheese variety. Well, we both LOVED our pizzas! Kevin's had a fiery kick with the combination of spicy Italian sausage and jalapenos, but it also had a softer, sweeter side with the caramelized balsamic onions. Sarah's pizza was classic salty and sweet with the Gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto, complemented with mellow roasted red peppers. Homemade pizza is so fun and easy to make, just buy a couple crusts and load them up with your favorite toppings!

Pizza with Prosciutto, Roasted Red Peppers and Gorgonzola

Salty, sweet and delicious!
Serves 2-4

1 pre-made pizza crust, such as Boboli
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 slices prosciutto, cut into pieces
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1/8 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven according to pizza crust directions. Spread sauce on crust and sprinkle with minced garlic and mozzarella cheese. Top mozzarella with prosciutto, roasted red peppers and red onion. Sprinkle crumbled Gorgonzola over top and drizzle with some EVOO. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbling. Enjoy!


Pizza with Spicy Sausage, Carmelized Balsamic Onions and Jalapenos

Fiery hot and tasty!
Serves 2-4

1 pre-made pizza crust, such as Boboli
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 links spicy Italian sausage
1 Jalapeno, sliced
1 small onion, halved and sliced
2 T. balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt

Preheat oven according to pizza crust directions. Spread sauce on crust and sprinkle with minced garlic and mozzarella cheese.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and use a wooden spoon to separate into crumbles. Cook until sausage is almost cooked through then drain on paper towels. Add sliced onions to sausage drippings (add olive oil if pan is dry) and sprinkle in some kosher salt. Cook for 15 minutes until onions are softened and reduced in half. Add balsamic vinegar and stir for 2-3 minutes until coated. Set aside.

Add sausage and onion mixture to pizza. Cover with cheddar cheese, then add sliced jalapenos on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Mmmm that's spicy!

Wine of the Night

Punto Final Malbec, 2008

This is a delicious malbec with 90 points from Wine Spectator for less than $15! It has a rich bouquet, lively mouth-feel, lingering flavors of red and black berries with undertones of black pepper and vanilla, and a velvety texture throughout. And it tastes great with pizza!