Brush de Lux

Ingredients

1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust
1 bulb garlic
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 cup sliced green olives
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice the top off of the head of garlic, and sprinkle with a little salt. Place on a square of aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil loosely around the garlic. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until cloves are tender.

Ingredients:

3 lbs. chicken (use leg quarters separated into parts, or boneless thighs)
2 T olive or cooking oil
2 T tomato paste
2 med. tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 c. beer
3/4 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 med. pepper, chopped (any color, I like to use a mix)
1 med. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 c uncooked rice
1/4 t. thread saffron (optional)
salt
pepper

Skin chicken and pat dry. Salt and pepper on both sides. Heat oil in skillet until very hot. Place chicken in skillet and fry on both sides for 10-15 minutes or until crispy. Spread with tomato paste and remove from skillet.