What’s not to love about homemade bread smothered with sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice?
In our humble opinion, absolutely nothing.
Even the pickiest eaters love a simple cheese pizza.
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For adventurous eaters, though, pizza is an endless experiment.
And finally, the toppings.
Some pizza toppings can divide a room (ahem, pineapple), but others are universally loved.
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When it doubt, you might’t go wrong with a classic.
Spoiler: You’re going to love it.
Thiscast-iron pizza recipegives you another reason to love that skillet.
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Red onions often accompany barbecue chicken pizzas, while white and yellow onions are popular for supreme pizzas.
This fresh spring recipe gets salty, meaty flavor from just a few bacon crumbles.
You’ll also see pizzas topped with pancetta, which is bacon’s Italian cousin.
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Or you’ll just pick them all off.
BBQ chicken, buffalo chicken, and chicken bacon ranch are common pizza orders that contain this protein.
Another popular green found on pizzas is arugula.
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Try ourFig Flatbreadfor an arugula-topped pizza recipe.
This simple summertime pizza would make a delicious cookout appetizer or light dinner paired with a salad.
For a fancier feel, try prosciutto, or Italian ham.
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Pesto
Althoughtomato-based saucesare the far-and-away favorite for pizza, pesto can make any pizza feel lighter.
Create a unique pizza by starting with a sauce different from the traditional tomato base.
Some options to consider include pesto, barbecue sauce, or chimichurri.
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