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This delightful French-style pizza hors d’oeuvre makes a dramatic presentation and the flavor is…ooh-la-la.

Why try? Your family or guests will be intrigued the moment you say “We’re having mini French pizzas for appetizers.”

Foodie Byte: The criss-cross pattern really makes this dish a visual standout.

Ingredients

• 12 ounce prepared pizza dough
• Corn meal for dusting
• 1½ pounds onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 - 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 pound Niçoise olives, pitted
• 1 cup anchovy fillets, drained and cut into thin strips

Preparation

• To make filling, cook the onions in oil over low heat until soft and golden, about 45 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic and basil and cook until the water from the tomatoes has evaporated.
• Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cool.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Use non-stick cooking spray on a large baking sheet with sides and lightly dust with cornmeal.
• Roll out pizza dough and press into the pan, pushing up the sides.
• Spoon in the filling and decorate the top with olives and anchovy strips.
• Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce oven to 350°F and continue baking for 20 minutes or until crust is done.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.