Pizza Combinations: New And Old

If every time you order a pizza you are getting the same old toppings, it is time to step it up a bit and discover that amazing alternatives are out there. We all love a good pepperoni and cheese pie, but consider other foods that you enjoy. Many of them also taste delicious on a saucy, doughy base. There are in fact many new and exciting things being made, but also regional and cultural delights that engage the palate and create new flavor sensations. The only thing that really matters is that it tastes good and suits your hunger needs.

One of the most popular ways to have a pizza these days is with BBQ chicken. This dish is different than your traditional pie because it substitutes barbecue sauce for the traditional tomato base. On top of this they place cooked chicken breast in strips or chunks. Often there will be red onions thinly sliced and layered atop of the chicken. To hold it all in and make it a cheesy delicious concoction these are covered in a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and then baked to a bubbly golden brown. Finally, they finish the dish with a sprinkling of chopped cilantro to add a yummy, unexpected edge.

For those who are looking to walk on the more ethnic side, there are a growing number of restaurants offering pizza inspired by world cuisine. One of the most popular is the taco pizza. In this offering sauce is eschewed entirely in favor of a different sort of base. A thin layer of refried beans is spread onto the crust and this is topped with a salsa blend. On that the cook sprinkles all of the traditional taco toppings. Ground beef, diced tomatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese all combine to create a delectable flat taco alternative. For added fun some choose to dip theirs in sour cream or guacamole.

If a more traditional pie is more your thing, but you are looking for ways to try something new consider having one margherita style. This is a classic thin crust style pie with a few fresh ingredients that combine for an amazing flavor. All that this dish entails is a thin layer of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and topped with basil. It is a light and refreshing alternative to a heavy, cheesy, saucy dish. Be careful though, it is easy to overindulge because of how light this is but a few slices should fill you up.

Pizza comes in all sorts of iterations. In fact, the only limit to what can be placed on top of the dough is the imagination. Next time you go out to grab a slice, think outside the box. Consider what tasty combo might work and walk on the wild side. Who knows, you just could come up with the next big thing.