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Grillin' Gourmet: Pizza Recipes
A supplement to "Grillin'Gourmet" in the June/July 07 issue of Decatur Magazine.

Margherita Pizza
Cheeseburger Pizza
Thai Pizza
Black and Bleu Pizza
California Pizza

 

The following recipes, provided by Melodie Burrus, Culinary Director of the Gathering Place at Haines & Essick, include her favorites and some original creations. All measurements are “to taste” — just make sure you have enough ingredients to cover the entire pizza crust.


Margherita Pizza
(A traditional pizza)

Extra virgin oil or garlic-infused
Chopped drained tomatoes
Fresh basil (finely chopped)
Cracked pepper on top, if desired.
Fresh grated mozzarella

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Cheeseburger Pizza

Garlic-infused olive oil or extra virgin
Browned finely ground beef (about ½ lb per pizza)
Crispy browned bacon (drained)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Chopped green onions
Chopped and drained tomatoes
Chopped jalapeños (if desired)

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Thai Pizza
(Non-dairy)

Garlic-infused or chili pepper olive oil
Cooked and diced chicken or Tofu
Canned or fresh bean sprouts
Chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts or cashews
Lime Zest

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Black and Bleu Pizza

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grilled steak –well done; sliced or chopped (Burrus recommends seasoning in advance with “Steak It,” sold at The Gathering Place at Haines & Essick.)
Cooked and chopped mushrooms
Crispy browned bacon (drained)
Combination of Parmesan or mozzarella and crumbled bleu cheese.

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California Pizza

Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Lime olive oil
Goat Cheese
Caramelized onions (sold by the jar at The Gathering Place)
Cooked and diced chicken
Chopped fresh spinach
Chopped and drained tomatoes
Chopped olives

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This is an online supplement to an article which originally appeared in the June/July 2007 issue of Decatur Magazine.
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