Of late, we have been finding ways to enjoy our garden bounty. Last week I made gluten-free pizza (Thanks Udi’s!) with pesto (Thanks Cucina Fresca!), applewood smoked speck americano (Thanks La Quercia!), fresh arugula and mustard flowers (Thank you garden!). So simple–exactly what this busy-mom-of-a-toddler needs right now, and delicious. The smoked speck (a type of prosciutto) added an spectacular depth to our pizza, and proved to be the perfect companion for our spicy garden-fresh arugula and mustard flowers.
Here’s what I did:
- Defrosted two (one package) Udi’s Thin & Crispy Pizza Crusts.
- Slathered on a few tablespoons of our Seattle-made favorite pesto by Cucina Fresca.
- Placed La Quercia’s applewood smoked speck americano (one package was perfect for two pizzas) over the top of the pizzas.
- Tossed on (approximately 2 cups, loosely packed) fresh arugula from our garden.
- Sprinkled a few mustard and arugula flowers (sometimes I use chive flowers too), also from our garden.
- Added a bit more grated Parmesan cheese.
- Baked for 7 minutes in the pre-heated oven (350 F). Note: I put parchment paper on a cookie sheet and place the pizza on top of that.
Reveled in the deliciousness with my sweetheart, the pizza, a bottle of rose wine, and a picture-perfect Seattle evening.
Take the road less traveled, Beth
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Viviane says
We call that Schinkenspeck in German because it has more meat than fat. Craig loves Schickenspeck. In German, if there’s mostly fat on one of these cuts, it’s called Speck. When I grew up, my grandparents always had big slabs of speck hanging in the attic from their own butchering. I used to love going up there and seeing the speck and the salamis and the sausages – anything that had been smoked – lining the rafters.
Kristin K. says
Oh, yummy. Arugula is my favorite green thing and I’ve never put it on a pizza, which is one of my favorite non-green things. I am going to try this out.
Samantha Scott says
Thanks for the shout-out! This post made my mouth water…might have to try this! 🙂
Kate says
That sounds just delicious! I’m planning to try it!
Beth Shepherd says
Wow, Viviane. That’s so cool. Lucky you to have that experience. When I lived in Amsterdam, they had speck too. Yum!
Beth Shepherd says
It’s delish, Kristin. I go heavy on the arugula because it really “shrinks” when you cook it.
Beth Shepherd says
It’s the best. My mouth waters thinking about it too 😉
Beth Shepherd says
It’s yum, yum, yummy, Kate!