PIZZA PEPPER RECIPES

Steps:

• Prepare the pepper mixture: Place peppers, onion, jalapeño, garlic and oil in a mixing bowl. Season well with salt and toss to distribute seasoning, then set aside.
• Heat oven to 500 degrees and place a baking stone or heavy baking sheet on middle rack.
• Shape the dough: Pat 1 dough ball to a flat disc, lightly dust both sides with flour and stretch by hand to a 10-inch diameter. Alternatively, lightly dust dough with flour and roll out with a pin. Place dough circle on a parchment-lined rimless baking sheet (or use a rimmed baking sheet turned upside down, or a pizza peel).
• Sprinkle each pizza evenly with 2 ounces of grated cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top each with 4 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella. Arrange the pepper mixture over the cheeses and dot each pizza with 2 ounces of sausage meat in very small pieces. Sprinkle with a pinch of marjoram.
• To bake, quickly slip the pizza, still on the parchment, onto the baking stone. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until dough is well browned and pepper mixture is slightly charred in spots. Use a large spatula to remove pizza from oven, discard parchment and place on a large cutting board. Garnish with basil leaves and cut into slices.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook peppers until tender, 12 minutes. Drain. Heat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, 3/4 of the marinara, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, garlic powder, and basil and season with salt and pepper. Place peppers in an ovenproof skillet or baking dish. Spoon mixture into peppers and top with more sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni. Bake until mixture is warmed through and cheese is bubbly, 15 to 17 minutes.