mini deep-dish pizzas... 30 minutes

the goods:

olive oil, for muffin pan

all-purpose flour, for rolling

1/2 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough, in 6 pieces

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

1 large tomato, coarsely chopped

desired toppings, such as cooked vegetables, pineapple and ham, or pepperoni

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly brush 6 standard muffin cups with oil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each dough piece to a 6-inch round.

Fill each cup with 1 round, gently pressing dough into bottom and sides of cup. Season with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle each dough cup with 1 tablespoon each cheese and tomato.

Add desired toppings and another tablespoon each cheese and tomato.

Bake until dough is golden brown and crisp, 12 minutes.

Let cool 2 minutes before removing from cups.