From Nicki and Marina (USA)

We live in Miami, Florida, where it's hot most of the time, so we try not to spend too much time in front of the stove. My husband is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where they eat lots of pizza 'cause of the Italian influence there and I'm from Haiti, where they have spicy foods. This is so easy that my 12 year old prepares it for lunch sometimes. So, here is an Argentine/Haitian-American Pita Pizza.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 large pitas - 1 per person (onion, whole wheat or plain)
• 1 can whole tomatoes and/or 1 large sliced tomato
• 1 large purple onion
• 4-6 slices of ham (1-2 slices per pita)
• 1 large green bell pepper
• 2 large garlic leaf per pita
• 4 oz. part skim mozzarella (or more if you wish)
• Olive oil
• Black or green olives, sliced thin
• Spices: oregano, basil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and rosemary

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Directions:

Toast pitas "lightly" on both sides about 1 minute (watch carefully, as they burn easily) Chop onions, garlic, ham, green peppers, and tomatoes. Then set aside. On each pita, sprinkle tomatoes, onions, garlic, ham and green peppers. Then place cheese, olives, spices and a bit of olive oil, in that order, all over the pita. Bake at 350°F until cheese melts on top, about 3 minutes. Eat! It's delicious! (You better make 2 per person!!!)

Prep Time: 20 minutes         Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

Ethnic Origin: Argentine/Haitian