The other day I decided to tackle the task of making pita bread from scratch. After it came out of the oven, however, I wasn’t sure what I actually wanted to do with it. Then I remembered the Greek pitzas they make at King David’s restaurant on Marshall Street, and I decided to make a version of my own. The toppings can vary according to what you have on hand and are in the mood for.

Pita Bread PizzaTime: 15 minutesServes: 2Ingredients:2 pieces pita bread (you don’t have to make your own; it can be store-bought)1/2 cup shredded cheese (suggestions: Provolone or mozzarella)dried oregano and basil1 tsp. cooking oil1/2 large tomato, dicedpizza toppings (suggestions: diced onion, chopped bell pepper, olives, diced cucumber, pre-cooked cubed ham, pre-cooked ground beef, pre-cooked sausage, pepperoni, diced mushroom, broccoli, anchovies, artichoke hearts, etc.)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay out pita bread on a greased baking sheet.

2.Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese over each pita. Season with oregano and basil to taste (also good for a little kick: dried red pepper flakes).

3.Heat oil in a medium skillet. Saut pizza toppings (except if using precooked meat, olives, cucumber or artichoke hearts) until tender. Sprinkle evenly over the pitas, along with other toppings that were not sauted. Dust with grated Parmesan.

4.Bake for five to eight minutes, until pizzas are crispy and golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.