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Thumb_10127_Flatbread El Greco

Thumb_10127_Flatbread El Greco

Rather than recreating a traditional Greek dish, I decided to mix things up a bit in the spirit of El Greco and make a Greek-inspired flatbread. This recipe comes from FoodRockzDC, and was the winner of Root Source Challenge: Kalamata Olive.

Thumb_10859_Mozzarella, Black Olive And Pita Pizza With Basil

Thumb_10859_Mozzarella, Black Olive And Pita Pizza With Basil

We love to use pita as pizza crust. When the pocket is opened and split into 2 thin slices, the crust gets really crispy. Keep the toppings to the minimum and bake it in a really hot oven. On this one, we added pitted black olives to the traditional margarita pizza.

Thumb_13221_Bacon-Infused Lavash

Thumb_13221_Bacon-Infused Lavash

If you're making bacon, think twice about tossing the fat. Smoky bacon fat both flavors the lavash and gives it an almost biscuit-y texture -- flaky and reminiscent of old-school Southern food. Read more about this recipe at the Cookthink blog.

Thumb_14700_Three-Hour French Bread

Thumb_14700_Three-Hour French Bread

The secret to this bread? Knead the dough for 2 minutes, let it rest, then knead again for 3 minutes. Letting the dough rest allows the gluten to relax, making a smoother dough. Read more about this recipe at Steamy Kitchen.

Thumb_14354_Sausage, Mushroom And Onion Pizza

Thumb_14354_Sausage, Mushroom And Onion Pizza

You should have enough sauce left over to make another pizza or two; (it can be frozen in a tightly covered container for about a month). Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Thumb_15059_Meatball And Spinach Calzones

Thumb_15059_Meatball And Spinach Calzones

Using small meatballs means you can make smaller calzones and use leftover sauce for dipping, or use leftover filling and sauce to make mini lasagna. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Thumb_8612_Toasted Baguette Slices With Olive Oil

Thumb_8612_Toasted Baguette Slices With Olive Oil

It doesn't get simpler than this - good bread with olive oil.  Use toasted baguette as a basis for a fabulous sandwich or crostini, or just eat it plain.

Thumb_8266_Pesto Pizza With Tomatoes, White Beans And Goat Cheese

Thumb_8266_Pesto Pizza With Tomatoes, White Beans And Goat Cheese

Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."

Thumb_8769_Green Onion Beer Bread

Thumb_8769_Green Onion Beer Bread

If you are a little scared of baking with yeast, this is a great first bread to make. It is impossible to mess up and requires no kneading, and you can have it in the oven as soon as it is done preheating. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.