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BBQ Chicken Pizza

As you know, I’m a massive fan of any pizza recipe. While it’s not “authentic” by any means, BBQ chicken pizza is a classic fusion twist on pizza. My version is reminiscent of the CPK signature BBQ chicken pizza, with mozzarella, smoked gouda, red onion, cilantro, and, of course, saucy BBQ chicken.

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Blistered Shishito Peppers with Dijon Mayo

A quick sauté in a hot pan with good olive oil, salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then these babies are done and ready for snacking. I serve them up with my favorite, 3-ingredient sauce I’ve been whipping up for years. Mayo, Dijon and grated Parmesan create the perfect, creamy and tangy sauce for dipping.

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White Pizza with Lemony Arugula

Perfect for entertaining and making an impressive pizza statement, these white pizzas feature a garlic and herb pizza crust, “good” olive oil, shredded mozzarella and creamy goat cheese for a pizza base that would honestly be perfect as is. But my favorite part of this pizza is the topping of a simple, lemon, olive oil and sea salt dressed arugula salad.

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Instant Pot Corn Risotto

Unlike making risotto on the stovetop that requires ladling in broth, stirring and repeating for 30 minutes to an hour until the perfect risotto texture is developed, the Instant Pot does all of that labor for you. After a simple sauté of veggies and toasting of the rice, the Instant Pot works it’s magic in a matter of minutes.

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Creamy Chicken and Gorgonzola Pizza

This pizza is really all about the creamy gorgonzola sauce. If you’re into gorgonzola, you’ll adore the creamy, decadent gorgonzola-forward sauce that’s so good you’ll be tempted to eat it with a spoon. But if you’re not into gorgonzola? Trust me, this sauce is so incredibly chock full of garlic (10 cloves to be exact) and Parm, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much you love it.

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Savory Mushroom Baked Brie

This baked brie features a savory, herby sauté of onion, garlic, mushrooms and wine which is arguably the star of the show. Of course, the real star is the cheesy baked brie that’s accentuated by more cheesy, nutty, shredded Jarlsberg cheese wrapped in a buttery, flaky puff pastry.

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