Prepare pizza dough according to recipe.

While dough is rising, prepare the toppings: slice peppers, quarter artichoke hearts, and make fried garlic.

To make the fried garlic cloves, heat about 1/2-inch of canola oil or preferred cooking oil in a medium skillet (cast iron works well). Add the garlic cloves and fry until they are golden and tender. Remove from oil and drain on a stack of paper towels.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

To assemble pizza, spread pesto over the dough to almost the very edge. Sprinkle with the toppings, using just enough mozzarella to hold all the toppings down.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 15-18 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Feel free to broil the top for a minute to get the cheese nice and golden.