Welcome back you lovely bunch, as the flowers continue to bloom and our defrost cycle is almost complete, it’s exciting to know that warmer days lie ahead.

With the summer season quickly approaching, I know many of us are focused on sculpting that perfect summer body, so for this newsletter I thought it would be nice to go over a recipe for a low calorie, carb-free, dairy-free, cruelty-free, and overall taste-free dish that is bound to get you in tip-top shape, but likely leave you empty inside and hungry for more…

SIKEEEE!!!

(Eating healthy is important…but so is enjoying yourself)

So without further ado…

Whether you stand by your preferred Chicago deep-dish, New Jersey bar pie, New York City thin slice, or whatever they’re serving in LA, it goes without saying that a pan pizza deserves its rightful place atop the ranks.

This was one I had been eager to make for a while, and after watching countless hours of Chrissy’s Pizza videos, I was hoping to achieve even a smidge of the glorious level of pizza this man produces.

Starting with the sauce;

• 1 can crushed tomatoes

• Salt, Pepper, Oregano to taste

• 2-3 garlic cloves (crushed)

• Basel

• Olive Oil

• Blend to a smooth consistency

If you want to be a hero, by all means, do you. In fact, I’ve kindly provided a link HERE to learn how Matty Matheson makes his.

On the other hand, If you’re fortunate enough to have a good bakery nearby, I’d highly suggest checking with them to see if they’ll sell you dough. Trust me, it will save time and stress, and if it’s your first time, I can guarantee it’ll taste better than you attempting to make it yourself.

Before placing the dough in the cast-iron skillet, I found it helpful to pre-heat the skillet and then lay the dough down. Doing so helps make for a crispier bottom, and depending on how thick the dough - you’ll want a firm undercarriage. From there, bake at 475+ degrees for roughly 15-18 minutes.

It’s crucial you’re keeping a steady watch on the pie as it begins to rise and the cheese begins to melt. Personally, I like my pies a little more of the “well-done” side, so I recommend checking every 5 minutes and adding an additional light layer of cheese along the crust to help create that perfect crisp.

P.S. If you’re not dousing that pie with a hearty drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey as soon as it’s out of the oven, well then…I have no words.

As always friends, I hope you enjoy, and if you’re still hungry - check out IG & TikTok for more.

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CHEERS!!