Squash and Gorgonzola Pizza

Sometimes you really need a fancy pizza.
But there’s a special place in my heart for the gourmet pizza – flavors that go a little beyond what you’d expect in a pizza, complexity on crust.





This particular fancy pizza is a clear front-runner for my all-time. The sweetness of the squash is perfectly tempered by the leeks and gorgonzola, and peppery arugula piled on top of the hot pizza right out of the oven lends a brightness.

• 1 acorn squash
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
• Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium leek, trimmed and diced
• 1 recipe Easy Pizza Crust (or use your favorite storebought crust)
• 2 Tbsp cornmeal
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ¾ cup crumbled Gorgonzola
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1½ cups arugula leaves
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar