Southwestern Pizza

1 (13-inch) uncooked dough crust
1/2 recipe Southwestern Oil Sauce
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup diced tomato, drained
1/4 cup sliced jalape�o peppers
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorn, crushed
Extra-virgin olive oil

Top dough crust with oil sauce, cheese, dollops of sour cream, tomato, jalape�os and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Bake in preheated 500 degree F oven on pizza stone for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 2 to 3 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Southwestern Oil Sauce:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon ground black peppercorn

Pur�e ingredients in a blender and store in a small covered jar.

This recipe makes enough sauce for 2 (13-inch) pizzas.