Zucchini, Grape Tomato, and Artichoke French Bread Pizza

Whew. Long title. But what essential ingredient could I not give credit to? Just French-Bread Pizza doesn't cut it. It could go in so many directions. I like to know what to expect. For example, no raw onions sneakily hidden under my cheese...Dad, you know of what I speak. 

Nope, still not over that minor trauma.

 Speaking of raw onions, some things you will likely never see in my recipes unless I've gone mad: raw onion, mushrooms, nuts of any kind except maybe pistachios, and the biggest offender of them all, shredded coconut. It's vile, truly and completely. If you happen to like these things - no offense, insert them into the recipes as you see fit. I'll still like you, even if you're a little weird.   

 Now that that's off my chest, on to the pizza.

Ingredients:

• 1 multi-grain (recommended) or white baguette 
• 3 small zucchini or squash or a mixture of the two, cut into bite-size pieces 
• 1 small container grape tomatoes (or cherry), cut in half
• 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese 
• Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper 
• Fresh chopped herbs (optional if handy)  

Pre-heat oven to 425. 

Heat a skillet with some olive oil and when hot add the zucchini, season liberally with Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook for a few minutes until tender.

Meanwhile, cut the baguette in half lengthwise. Then pull some the soft center out of each side in order to create a hole for the vegetables. Place side by side on a baking sheet.

When zucchini is done, divide evenly between the bread halves. Next add the tomatoes and artichokes. Cut the mozzarella ball in half and pinch or peel off pieces to distribute evenly over one baguette half and repeat using the other. Sprinkle the chopped herbs over the tops. 

Put in the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts. At this point I like to switch on the broiler to try and brown the cheese a little more. 

A pizza you can feel a little less guilty about and still enjoy. I love some red pepper flakes on mine for a little heat. 

Brian likes Ranch. 

He puts Ranch on everything. 

I try not to take it personally. 

He says he just really likes Ranch.