* Red Pepper Sauce *

I made this red pepper sauce to go on haddock. It would also go well on chicken, but I liked the flavoring with a light fish.

I started out with some oil in a hot pan and sauteed chopped red peppers. I added basil, corn, and some spices: salt, pepper, chili powder, red pepper flakes, oregano. Then I added a little balsamic vinegar for some extra flavoring. It should be a thick consistency. I poured it over the cooked fish and added some red pepper cutouts for garnish.

Pretty easy and pretty delicious. Takes about 20 minutes altogether. You can also add some chopped walnuts for an extra crunch.

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* Avocado and Caramelized Onion Pizza *

I have been cooking more since moving home, and am pushing myself to experiment with recipes that I've always drooled over in magazines, but never tried.

This dish is super easy, and super yummy; perfect for a party appetizer or a dinner (which it was for my parents and me). The hardest part is caramelizing the onions, but altogether the whole thing took less than 30 minutes.

First thing I did was buy a frozen pizza crust that could be unrolled and baked. About 5 minutes before it was fully cooked, I added olive oil (instead of sauce), fresh basil, caramelized onions, olives, some spices, tomatoes and plenty of cheese. After 5 more minutes, the crust was perfect and the toppings were just melted enough.

I topped it with freshly cut avocado slices, and served it warm. It was delicious. The sweetness of the caramelized onions mixed with the spices and the creamy avocado complimented each other perfectly. There were no leftovers!

Note: Be careful you cook your crust well, because all those toppings can weigh it down in the middle.

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