Now who doesn’t like pizza? In Italy, vendors push carts through the streets, selling slices of of this popular food to locals. It’s an easy way to fill up friends and family, affordable and easy to clean up, as plates are optional. It’s great when you can hop on the phone, buzz the pizza guy and have dinner delivered. However, the pizza guy is NOT the only option when you’re craving that Italian street food. How about a quick homemade pizza? You control the ingrediants, so Uncle Ed can have his anchovies and the kids can have plain cheese- never the two shall meet. Great for football food, too many kids or family in the house food, or even everyone is so picky here I will tear my hair out food.
QUICK GOURMET PIZZA BREAD
1 loaf Italian crusty bread
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
1 oz olive oil
1 oz garlic
8 oz mini Mozerella balls, sliced
3 slices sliced proscuitto
3 slices sliced salami
1 oz shredded Parmesan
In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic. Then slice the loaf of bread straight through the middle, leaving a top crust side and a bottom crust side. Place both pieces of bread with the crust side down on a baking pan. Spread tomato mixture evenly over bread. Top with mozerella. Add salami. ham and parmesan cheese. Bake at 400F until cheese is melted. Cut as desired and serve.
Chef’s Note: Feel free to experiment with different toppings according to your tastes. Cooking is meant to be fun- fly with it!