The Pizza Thread

[LoveMyPeppermill]

I'm an outlier here. I HATE pepperoni. Greasy and foul-smelling.

I like it only on pizza; in most other settings I don't.

 

[Vannie]

Vannie, I could imagine that working if done right. How would you do it if you really wanted to make it work?

I can picture a regular pizza crust with a base sauce of ricotta cheese thinned out with some cream. Add some parmesan cheese with cracked pepper and a bit of olive oil. Whisk together and that would be my base sauce.

On top of that would be sauteed/caramelized medium diced cabbage. Add as much as you like cooked and crumbled applewood smokey bacon.

Finally some shredded gruyere mixed with provolone on top.

Something like that. Variations of this could work and be delish.

 

[me203]

^ And with that cheese, bacon, and cream do make sure to have your cardiologist on speed dial!

 

[me203]

I swore off dairy (past slight trace amounts) a few years ago. Pizza is one of the few things I miss. Although I don't think I had anything better than frozen pizzas for years.

Someday if I'm feeling brave, I might try a frozen pizza with non-dairy cheese.

 

[pornoboy]

The mother of all created in Napoli: Pizza Margherita


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[nycguydowntown]

American “pizza” is anything goes. It’s dough with any kind of shit on it. I was just in Italy 2 weeks- the dough the sauce and the cheese and the brick oven all need to be perfect if you want it authentic

 

[pornoboy]

Yes if you want it authentic - this is the place to go..!



But tnx heaven there are 1000nds of good restaurants
run by italians all over the world who try their best every day.



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[Peloso]

^ The first one looks like a dog toy.

I prefer to let pizza just be pizza. If the cheese, the sauce, and the crust are all excellent, that's all you need. Once you start throwing fruit, vegetables, or chopped up dead animals into the mix, you interfere with the synergy of flavors and end up with stew on a cracker.

 

[LoveMyPeppermill]

I can picture a regular pizza crust with a base sauce of ricotta cheese thinned out with some cream. Add some parmesan cheese with cracked pepper and a bit of olive oil. Whisk together and that would be my base sauce.

On top of that would be sauteed/caramelized medium diced cabbage. Add as much as you like cooked and crumbled applewood smokey bacon.

Finally some shredded gruyere mixed with provolone on top.

Something like that. Variations of this could work and be delish.

YES !!! Brilliant !!!

I had been thinking that caramelizing the cabbage would be key. And I think you're right that tomato sauce would interfere with the flavor of caramelized cabbage.

 

[pornoboy]

^ The first one looks like a dog toy.

I prefer to let pizza just be pizza. If the cheese, the sauce, and the crust are all excellent, that's all you need. Once you start throwing fruit, vegetables, or chopped up dead animals into the mix, you interfere with the synergy of flavors and end up with stew on a cracker.

Dog toy..???
you obviously missed geography hours in school...

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[rareboy]

During the months I lived in Rome, I often picked up a slice or two of pizza from a shop that definitely catered to Romans and not tourists.

The variety was fascinating...we shouldn't always just assume that Italians are Margherita purists when it comes to toppings.

BUT THERE WAS NEVER PINEAPPLE. just saying.

 

[gsdx]

^ I won't tell you that Hawaiian pizza is a Canadian invention.

 

[Vannie]

YES !!! Brilliant !!!

I had been thinking that caramelizing the cabbage would be key. And I think you're right that tomato sauce would interfere with the flavor of caramelized cabbage.

Thank you. Not sure about the brilliant part.

I can definitely see a caramelized garlic onion and cabbage focaccia bread with some thyme and sage. A bit of parmesan.

I'm getting hungry.

 

[Alistair]

What’s everyone’s go to for reheating leftover pizza?

I reheat mine in a pan on the stove top. It warms the crust perfectly.

 

[TickTockMan]

What’s everyone’s go to for reheating leftover pizza?

I reheat mine in a pan on the stove top. It warms the crust perfectly.

I just nuke mine for 3 minutes after wetting the edge crust. My go to pizza is a stuffed pizza though.

 

[LoveMyPeppermill]

What’s everyone’s go to for reheating leftover pizza?

I reheat mine in a pan on the stove top. It warms the crust perfectly.

I've usually put it in the oven, directly on the oven rack. I had never thought of using a pan on the stove; I'll have to try it (if I have a pan big enough). No danger of burning the crust?

 

[Alistair]

I use a medium heat and cover a nonstick pan. I don’t add any oil. I’ve never burnt the crust.

 

[Ontariobear]

And its pizza night at the local place, I'll have a Canadian - pepperoni, mushroom bacon and lotsa mozz. Hard pass on the pineapple thanks.

 

[Rickrock]

I try to eat balanced meals, some meat and some vegetables, including on pizza. I reheat pizza in the microwave which may not be the best way, but is an easy way. I think I had pineapple once on a pizza but can't remember what I thought of it.

 

[pornoboy]

The ultimate "Pizza-Bible"










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