Recipes Fennel-and-Sweet-Onion Pizza with Green Olives 5.0 (2,002) Add your rating & review At Harry's Pizzeria, Miami chef Michael Schwartz uses brown ale and whole-wheat flour to flavor his chewy crust. Toppings can range from potato and house-cured bacon to this pie, made with Pernod-braised fennel, caramelized onions and Trugole, a semisoft Italian cheese that melts beautifully. Slideshow: Best Pizza Places in the US By Michael Schwartz Michael Schwartz F&W Star Chef » See All F&W Chef Superstars Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink shares a great holiday drink, his favorite cookbook of all time and the top places to visit on a trip to Miami. Can you share a favorite food gift idea?Cookbooks that you like are always a great gift. There are so many out there, if you have a favorite, one that’s tried-and-true, odds are that your friends and family will like it, too. It’s a personal gift and one people can go back to time and time again. What’s your favorite holiday cocktail? I’m a big fan of bourbon. Usually it’s neat in my glass but I do love a good Manhattan. Ours at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink has Bulleit bourbon and a cherry-rosemary syrup, festive for the holiday season or any time of year. What’s your top entertaining tip? Prep as much as you can ahead of time. You want to be able to be part of the party, not in the kitchen. What are your top don’t-miss places on a holiday trip to Miami? Miami has a unique holiday season since the temperature hovers in the 70s most of the time. If you’re visiting then, the best thing to do is put on your flip-flops and head out around town. For art, check out the Wynwood Arts District for the Bakehouse Art Complex, which always has interesting work from emerging local artists. Catch an independent film at the neighborhood’s art house theater, O Cinema. Around the corner get a dose of what’s current on the street scene at the Wynwood Walls. It’s going to be stone crab season, which seems fitting for a visit during the holidays…Indulge in a little at dinner at Joe’s Stone Crab or take it to go and head for the beach. A blanket, some Florida craft beer and some good company is all you need. What dish are you best known for? Lately it’s all about the peach and radish salad, or its winter cousin, with Honeycrisp apples substituted for summer’s favorite stone fruit. My chef de cuisine at MGFD, Bradley Herron, created this instant classic last summer by combining fresh slices with basil, toasted almonds and French feta cheese. It’s been such a hit that our new restaurant down the street, Harry’s Pizzeria, now does a variation with frisée, toasted hazelnuts and blue cheese. If you do a Google search, you’ll see people have blogged their own interpretations of it, too. What’s your favorite cookbook of all time? The Zuni Cafe Cookbook, by Judy Rodgers. Of course, I love her famous roast chicken, but everything is so seasonal and simple, hallmarks of smart cooking. What’s a technique everyone should know? How to quick-pickle vegetables. It’s a great trick to brighten rich dishes and add balance to the plate. I like to quick-pickle anything from cucumbers and carrots to radishes and onions. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 1, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © John Kernick Active Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs Yield: 4 10-inch pizzas Ingredients dough 1 package active dry yeast ( 1/4 ounce) 1 teaspoon honey 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup brown ale 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt toppings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 fennel bulb, cut into 8 wedges 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup Pernod 1 cup chicken stock Salt Freshly ground pepper 1 very large sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 pound shredded Trugole or fresh Asiago cheese 8 large pitted green Sicilian olives, coarsely chopped Basil leaves, for garnish Directions make the dough In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the yeast, honey and 1/4 cup of warm water. Let stand until foaming, about 4 minutes. Add the 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and the whole-wheat flour, ale, olive oil, salt and 1/2 cup of water and mix at medium speed until a smooth dough forms, about 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead for 2 minutes. Lightly oil the bowl, return the dough to it and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place until very billowy, about 1 hour. meanwhile make the toppings In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the fennel and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until lightly browned, 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the wine and Pernod. Return the pan to moderate heat and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock to the skillet. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat, turning the fennel once, until very tender and the liquid is nearly evaporated, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the fennel to a cutting board and coarsely chop it. Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring once or twice, until softened, about 3 minutes. Uncover and cook until the onion is caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to the skillet to prevent scorching. Preheat the oven to 500°. Preheat a pizza stone as close to the oven bottom as possible for 20 minutes. Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 balls. Set the balls on an oiled baking sheet and cover with oiled plastic wrap. Let stand for 15 minutes. On a floured surface, roll or stretch one dough ball to a 10-inch round. Set the round on a floured pizza peel, shaking it gently so it doesn't stick. Brush the edge of the dough with oil. Add one-fourth of the cheese, followed by one-fourth each of the braised fennel, caramelized onion and olives. Slide the pizza onto the stone and bake until bubbling on top and the crust is deeply golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the pizza to a cutting board, sprinkle with basil and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings. Make Ahead The dough can be frozen for up to 1 month. Suggested Pairing Juicy, minerally Gavi from Italy. Rate it Print