Caramelized onion, pesto and kale pizza

Pesto Italian cuisine

This combination of toppings is deeply satisfying, and essentially feels like the food equivalent of a hug. This recipe includes a hearty serving of greens, but I assure you the kale is there for flavour and texture – not virtue. It tastes incredible after being both lightly sautéed with the onions, then crisped up in the oven. I typically use a store-bought parsley and basil pesto for this recipe, but feel free to use your favourite one (whether store-bought or homemade). This pizza dough recipe is quick and easy to assemble before work in the morning. After it spends the day slowly rising on the counter, it’ll be ready for you when you get home. It’s much wetter and stickier than regular pizza dough, which is what helps it have such great texture and flavour. Instead of rolling it out, you will press it into shape with oiled hands. Don’t worry – it’ll be fun!