ginger-marinated steak and noodle salad

ingredients:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3 tsp rice vinegar
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak
- salt
- 8 ounces rice noodles (often labeled as "pad thai noodles")
- cilantro springs


directions:
> In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, grated ginger, red pepper, 3 Tbsp each of the vinegar and brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp of the oil. Pour 2/3 of the dressing into a shallow baking dish, add the steak, and refrigerate, turning once, for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. Set aside the remaining dressing.
> Fifteen minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to the package directions; rinse.
> Meanwhile, heat the remaining Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak to the desired doneness, 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve on the noddles. Top with cilantro and reserved dressing.

sausage, spinach, and provolone pizza

ingredients:
- cornmeal for the pan
- 1 pound pizza dough (recipe below)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 links Italian sausage, casings removed (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 small bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 3 cups)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 lb thinly sliced provolone

directions:
> Heat oven to 425 degrees. Sprinkle a rimmed baking sheet with the cornmeal. Shape the dough into a 14-inch circle, just enough to almost reach the edge of the pizza pan, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
> Brush the dough with 1 Tbsp of the oil and bake until puffed and golden, 15-20 minutes.
> Meanwhile, heat the remaining Tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the links with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and salt and pepper, if desired; cook while tossing, about 1 minute (the spinach will shrink up).
> Top the partially cooked dough with cheese and add the sausage mixture. Bake until the crust is crisp and the cheese has melted, 12-15 minutes.

Basic Pizza Dough Recipe:
ingredients:
- 2 packets (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl and brushing
- 2 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface

directions:
> Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
> Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Transfer dough into an oiled bowl and brush top with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until dough has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead 1 or 2 times before using.