Blog Tour! I was so flattered when the amazing Bethany from My Fake Food Blog asked if I would participate in a blog tour. We’re all writing about our creative process and I was happy to be considered because I’ve been so MIA lately.
Keep reading for a quick and easy pizza recipe that will blow your mind…
1. What are you working on?
Catching up on my blog archive! I have a number of dishes ready to post – just need to carve out 30 minutes here and there to get the job done. I find I’m most creative on the weekends, when I have more time for “me” and to be inspired by the light and warm air.
2. How does your work differ from others of its genre?
I try to keep it strictly about the food and rarely share personal photos or stories. I’ve had blogs in the past that were more like personal diaries. I learned the hard way that it sucks putting yourself out there and inviting anonymous people to judge you. I think the best blogs offer a little personal touch to keep it unique – readers want to get to know you, personally – but stay “on brand” when it comes to their content and artistic point of view.
3. Why do you write what you do?
Food preparation is one of the last pieces of artistic expression that I regularly practice. Being a grown up is so much more complicated and clouded – creating things with food is very simple and allows your brain to refocus and be peaceful. I’m always a happier, more balanced person when I have time to cook.
4. How does your writing process work?
Trial and error. I work within the normal limits of my life – food that is easy and affordable. The sad truth is that I often repeat recipes throughout the week for my family, so when it comes to blog-recipes, I sometimes have to be extremely creative and force myself to do something different. That challenge is what keeps life interesting.
Next up on the Blog Tour: Please visit the inspirational Teri at A Foodie Stays Fit – arguably one of the most popular blogs in the Triad.
There’s not much to this post except a few ingredients that work together to create something elegant and robust with favors atypical for a regular weeknight meal.
My plan was simple. Smoked mozzarella was on sale. So were Cremini mushrooms. I try to keep store bought pizza crust on hand for those just-in-case moments. So I went to town …
Smoked Mozzarella and Truffled Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients
- One ball of pizza dough (store bought or homemade)
- 1 T unsalted butter
- 6 oz of Cremini mushrooms (or more/less to taste and use your preference), sliced medium
- 2 T garlic olive oil
- 1 ball smoked mozz, sliced thin
- Truffle oil (optional)
- Coarse sea salt and black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 and lightly grease pizza sheet or baking sheet.
Heat butter over medium in large pan, then add mushrooms, sautéing until lightly browned around the edges, 5-7 min.
Roll or spread dough on prepared pan and brush with olive oil. Spoon mushrooms over top, then evenly distribute pieces of cheese.
Bake until crust is golden, crisp and cheese is melted, 10-15 min.
Out of the oven, drizzle pizza with truffle oil, salt and pepper. Slice. Serve with a peppery arugula salad.
Enjoy, friends! Xoxo
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