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entertainment and food

LIFESTYLE
THE NEW ANGELS HAVE LANDED...
by Nardine Saad agency, also drops in via the
franchise’s iconic speaker
ony Pictures Entertain- box.
ment recently debuted ALL SIX OF THEM The film, based on the
Sthe trailer for the popular TV series of the
upcoming “Charlie’s Angels” This musical power trio, Townsend, who directly Bosley, who tells the “lady 1970s, celebrates female
reboot, directed, co-written previewing defiant lyrics such interacts with the Angels. spies” that the Townsend empowerment, which
and produced by Elizabeth as “Don’t Call Me Angel,” steps The edgy Sabina (Stewart) Agency she fronts exists originally attracted Banks to
Banks. into the role once occupied runs field operations and because “traditional law the project.
The wig- and action- by Destiny’s Child, who beats down a misogynist enforcement can’t keep up.” The 2000 film was
packed teaser introduces stars provided the “Independent who steals humanitarian- She tricks out the team with directed by McG and became
Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska Women” anthem for the aid money. The stealth wigs, high-tech toys and glam a runaway hit, making $264
and Naomi Scott as the 2000 film starring Cameron Jane (Balinska) is a former costumes in just one of the million at the global box
crime-fighting trio on screen, Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew MI-6 operative disguised as agency’s gear closets. office. But its 2003 follow-
as well as recording artists Barrymore. waitress who can deoxygenate But she’s not the only up, “Charlie’s Angels: Full
Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande The new single features a man’s brain with a single Bosley. There are now teams Throttle,” and short-lived
and Lana Del Rey as the pop a ring-a-ding intro and is touch. And the green Elena of Angels guided by multiple 2011 TV series didn’t fare
angels featured on the film’s spliced and diced throughout (Scott) is taken under their Bosleys taking on jobs around nearly as well.
soundtrack. the trailer. wing because she’s a lead the world. Patrick Stewart The new “Charlie’s Angels”
Because Cyrus, Grande and Banks (“Pitch Perfect 2”) programmer on a product and Djimon Hounsou are hits theaters in November. n
Del Rey are the supergroup we also takes on a fourth role in that can revolutionize the among them.
need right now. Grande also the female-led action flick: power industry. Her product, Charlie, the mysterious ©2019 Los Angeles Times.
was co-executive producer on She’s the beloved Bosley, alas, can also be weaponized. man behind the global Distributed by Tribune Content
the soundtrack. an associate of Charles Enter Banks’ ever-chic security and investigative Agency, LLC.

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PIZZA:
• 4 6-ounce balls Wolfgang’s • 1/2 cup chopped yellow • 4 tablespoons tomato
Pizza Dough (recipe below) onion ketchup
or 4 8-to-10-inch premade
rolled-out pizza dough • 1 pound good-quality • 4 tablespoons yellow
rounds ground beef ballpark-style mustard,
or 4 more tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • Kosher salt tomato ketchup
• 8 thin lengthwise slices dill • Freshly ground black pepper
pickle or 24 dill pickle chips,
drained • 8 slices American cheese
FOR THE PIZZA DOUGH:
• 1 package active dry yeast • 1 cup warm water, 105 F • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon honey • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

to but not over the thicker edge. honey in 1/4 cup warm water.
Evenly spread the cooled beef over the In a food processor, combine the flour
sauce. Distribute the pickle slices on top. and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and
Place one American cheese slice in the remaining water; process until a ball forms.
CHEESEBURGER PIZZA center of each pizza. Cut or tear each Turn out onto a clean work surface and
of the remaining slices into quarters and knead by hand until smooth and firm, about
DIRECTIONS season to taste with salt and pepper. Saute, distributed them around the center cheese 3 minutes. Cover with a clean, damp towel
stirring continuously and breaking up the sliced on each pizza. and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours.
THE PIZZA meat with the wooden spoon, until evenly Using a pizza paddle or rimless baking sheet, Divide into 4 equal balls. Work each by
Place a pizza stone on the oven’s middle browned, 5 to 7 minutes. transfer the pizzas one at a time to the pizza pulling down the sides and tucking under.
rack. Preheat the oven to 500 F. Using a wire skimmer or slotted spoon to stone, baking only as many at one time as Repeat four or five times. On a smooth,
Meanwhile, on a lightly floured work help leave any fat in the pan, remove the beef will fit comfortably onto the stone. Bake until unfloured surface, roll under your palm
surface, stretch out the dough balls into even from the pan, spreading it out evenly on a deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Then, until smooth and firm, about 1 minute.
8-inch (20-cm) circles, shaping the edges large sheet of aluminum foil or on a cookie using the paddle or baking sheet, remove from Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour.
slightly thicker. sheet to help it cool quickly. the oven to a cutting board, cut into slices, The balls can be wrapped in plastic and
In a large nonstick saute pan, heat the While the meat is cooling, combine the and serve, while baking any remaining pizzas. refrigerated for up to two days. Makes 4 balls,
oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion ketchup and mustard in a small mixing bowl, Makes 4 pizzas, each about 8 inches. each 6 ounces. n
and saute, stirring continuously with a stirring well; if you don’t want mustard, use
wooden spoon, until it begins to turn twice as much ketchup. Spread this sauce THE PIZZA DOUGH © 2019 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.
translucent. Add the ground beef, and over the top of the pizza dough rounds, up In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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