BY STACEY MORITZ
While 2020 has brought us some daunting challenges, it
has also served as an opportunity to put a lot of things in
perspective. If there has been any benefi t from the changes
we’ve all had to make, the cherished time spent at home
with family has fortunately become more the norm, rather
than the luxury we once knew. While our responsibilities of
work and family have not changed, jam-packed schedules
that once ruled our lives have been ripped from our grasp,
and we’ve been given a gift of sorts – more time with the
ones we love, and with it, a chance to tap into our creative
sides. Creativity has become a necessary tool, not only to
pass the time, but also to help us get the most from our new
Inormal by making some great memories together. ’m sure you’ve been creatively fi guring out ways to design
an inspiring home learning environment. You’ve probably
been creatively managing work-from-home schedules. I
imagine you’ve been racking your brain for creative ways
to entertain and amuse the little ones in your life. And
chances are you have been cooking a lot more than you used to.
For some, this might be a wonderful culinary opportunity – but
for the rest of you, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed and,
frankly, out of ideas and stuck in a COVID cooking rut. But I’m
here to reassure you that there is no need to stress over providing a
gourmet meal each night or rely on fast food or takeout options. A
little cooking creativity can go a long way when it comes to satisfying
the many appetites in your home.
My newfound-during-quarantine dinner table canvas is fresh pizza
dough. What started with a movie night idea to make homemade
deep-dish pizza back when the pandemic began has become a bit
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COOKING WITH FRESH PIZZA DOUGH
of an obsession at our house, and has carried us through the last
few months. Th is easy meal – perfect for a cool, autumn evening
when you’re looking to warm up your insides a bit – is a great
way to incorporate left overs and stretch your on-hand ingredients
when you just don’t feel like running to the grocery store. While
yummy pizza crusts can be found in the refrigerated section, your
favorite grocery deli most likely off ers fresh dough that is super
scrumptious and very simple to work with.
An 8- or 10-inch cast iron pan is a big pizza crust baking bonus, but
I also fi nd that a good quality springform pan is perfect for the job.
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