Inspiration for pizza toppings
Move over pepperoni and mushroom, when it comes to topping a classic Italian pie, a little imagination and inspiration is required. Maxine Clarke says that the ingredients should be able to stand the intense heat of the oven, stay moist or crisp and complement the basic bland taste of the base.
Here are her pizza party favourites and they mix and match perfectly.
Pizza Margarita
Super simple, but unbelievably flavourful, this classic is made from Buffalo mozzrella, cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. With so few ingredients, go local. The flavours will be that much more intense.
Carmelized Red Onion Pizza with Capers and Olives
There's no tomato sauce to splatter on your clothes, but this succulent pizza is always a hit. Onions are cooked until soft and caramelized and spread on top of mozzarella. The olives and capers make the sweet onions more savoury. It's a combo to die for.
Pear, Pecorino and Taleggio Pizza
This is a new twist on pizza, but the flavour combinations work magically together. Almost like a dessert course, the pears and cheese melt beautifully together. For a heartier meal feel free to add some Italian sausage scattered throughout.
Sicilian Shrimp and Tomato Pizza
Topped with mounds of whole roasted cherry tomatoes, shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes and fresh parsley, this pizza will add a kick to your party. Make sure to offer plates as it's a little sloppy but well worth it.
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