Caramelized Onion & Mushroom Pizza with Ricotta & Goat Cheese

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with either a pizza stone or sheet tray inside of it to get hot.

Peel and slice the onions into thin rounds. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat and add the onions with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Start with the lid on for about 5 minutes. Then turn the heat to low after the onions have softened and begin to brown. Continue stirring the onions every few minutes, alternating between lid on and off. After about 10 minutes, add in the sliced mushrooms and continue stirring periodically, until everything is browned and caramelized (about 30 minutes total).  Season with salt/pepper.

Next, prepare the brown butter. Heat the oil on medium high heat in a small sauce pan. Melt the butter and cook until it JUST starts to turn speckled brown, swirling the pan often to prevent it from burning. Add the chopped sage and garlic. Cook until fragrant for 1-2 minutes then turn the heat off. Season with salt and pepper. 

In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Roll out one ball of the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 inch round circle (or rectangle, sometimes the dough has a mind of its own).

Remove the sheet tray from the oven and drizzle the pan with a tbsp. olive oil. Carefully place the dough on the hot tray. Spread the brown butter on the crust so that it’s evenly coated. Next, add the caramelized onion mix. Sprinkle goat cheese crumbles evenly over the top. Next, using a spoon, dollop the ricotta mix evenly over the dough.  

Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly brown (this will depend greatly on the thickness and shape of your pizza so be sure to check it periodically). Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. 

To make the salad dressing, add the juice of 1 lemon, honey, and enough olive oil to make a dressing. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss with lettuce, nuts, and sliced avocado.