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EASY WHITE PIZZA WITH SQUASH BLOSSOMS
(care of Brett Grohsgal, Even’ Star Organic Farm, Lexington Park, MD)

Ingredients:

Buy a Pillsbury pizza dough roll or make your own. Pre-bake as per directions or your own experience to the just-golden-brown stage. Remove from oven but keep heat on. Prepare the toppings:

4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, slivered
1 bag squash blossoms
2-3 cups grated mozzarella
¼ - ½ cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheeses
2 Tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon each salt and pepper

OPTIONAL: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, or 1 ½ teaspoon dried basil or oregano
OPTIONAL: 1 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions:

Arrange the toppings on the crust, with the cheeses placed on last. Bake at 400 or broil very carefully until golden brown. Excellent served with a chilled white wine or a lager or pilsner .