Start with potatoes that are at least 1 ½ inches thick in the middle. Scrub each potato well, then cut into 3 slices, making the outer 2 a little wider than the middle one. Take the 2 outer slices and trim a little bit off the bottom (rounded side) in order to make them lie flat.

Place them on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper; bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, until cooked throughout. While the potatoes are cooking, make the pizza sauce (see below). When the potatoes are done, remove from the oven.

Spread each one with sauce and top with your choice of toppings. Put them back into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes more, until the toppings are done to your taste. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with lots of fresh basil. Drizzle with some pimiento-nut cheez sauce, if desired. You will find the recipe in our Spreads, Sauces and Dressings Section. Be careful—they will be very hot. But once they’re cooled, you can pick them up like regular pizza.

SUGGESTED PIZZA TOPPINGS: Onion, bell peppers, chopped zucchini, black or green olives, and mushrooms.

CHEF'S NOTE: To make one serving, you can also use a toaster oven for baking the potatoes.