Pizza fast. . . . . . .

Need a quick tasty something to nibble on a summer evening?

Take a readymade frozen cheese pizza base - this one from LIDL.

Bake directly on rack at 400F for 12 of the 14 minutes cooking time.

Remove on a baking sheet.

Break open a large size ball of Buratta cheese and spread quickly

 over crust, don't fuss, it should look rustic.

Put back in the oven on the baking sheet and bake 3-4 minutes longer

 to finish crust and warm the cheese.

Remove and add toppings of choice.

I oven roasted a load of small mixed cherry and plum tomatoes

with a sliced shallot, garlic, a couple of mild chili peppers for a bit of heat,

olive oil, salt and black pepper.

For green, some arugula and freshly torn basil leaves.

Enjoy!

Saturday Suppers - Burrata. . . . . . .

My neighbor has been away for five days and, besides taking care of his

 sweet kitty cat Ms. Nala, I was given the green light to pick the fresh harvest

 from his little kitchen garden. So I did!

Here on my plate, his beautiful large leafed basil and crunchy cucumber.

The flatbread pizza I put together using a very good ready-made

 'rustic crust' (Costco box of three), brushing lightly with a good olive oil,

 drizzled on a little sauce which comes with the crust, some shredded Italian

 cheeses, and fresh tomatoes roasted earlier in the oven. A quick 10 minute

 bake, then topped with fresh peppery arugula tossed with a bit more olive oil, 

  and a grind of healthy sea salt. . . . . Saturday supper was ready.

And the burrata?

Oh my, I love this fresh cheese which, when cut open,

spills out its creamy deliciousness and a quick supper becomes 

almost a gourmet meal!