Simply Suzanne's AT HOME: rustic fall harvest pizza

I dream up new recipes and ways to re-invent old ones all the time; and there are certain times of the year, like the Fall, when I feel more inspired to create new dishes.

And here's my latest . . . a rustic Fall Harvest Pizza! It's so simple, yet so delicious! I truly believe that when you carefully pair the right foods, spices, and herbs . . . that even the most simplest of foods can make the most amazing dishes; and this dish is a great example of that!

Imagine with me . . .

a light, flavorful crust

generously laden with a rich & flavorful roasted garlic Alfredo sauce

topped with grated fresh mozzarella,

Fall vegetables roasted to perfection in olive oil and fresh thyme,

crispy pancetta,

more mozzarella . . .

and then after cooling for a few minutes,

a sprinkling of fresh Parmesan shavings

There's something magical about adding Parmesan shavings at the end,

after the pizza has had a minute or two to cool.

Not only is its texture superb, but its salty bite gives this Fall Harvest pizza

just the right finish.

Pizza dishes are known for their versatile nature; their topping possibilities are endless. So why not seize Fall's best vegetables and herbs . . . and introduce them to a creamy, rich sauce, fresh cheese, and salty, crispy pancetta?!

And for a more rustic appearance, don't stress about whether the pizza dough forms a perfect circle. Instead, stretch it out . . . and let the dough take its own odd shape.

Serve atop a wood board, add a small pumpkin or two, linen napkins . . . and you have a festive dinner.