As a continuation of the holiday comfort foods, here is another delectable appetizer I love to serve!

Roasted Vegetable Flatbread

Ingredients:

1 bag store-bought pizza dough
1 medium-sized portobello mushroom
1/2 medium zucchini
7-8 sundried tomato slices
1/2 red onion sliced
1/2 yellow pepper sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
1 clove large garlic chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
1/8 cup mozzarella cheese 

Prepare:

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

Roll pizza dough out flat, and fit onto a pizza stone (which must be preheated in the oven beforehand) or a regular oven tray. Brush with a tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper, topping generously with chopped garlic. Cook for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice vegetables and season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook on a separate tray in the oven for 3-4 min.

Remove the dough from the oven. Add a layer of ricotta cheese, then add the vegetables, herbs and other cheeses.

Again, may you and yours enjoy the foods that help you appreciate one another in safety and good health.

By Marisa Gonzalez