ROMAN HOLIDAY



 I know what you’re thinking…. Why in the world would this chick post a pizza recipe on her [bleepin’] Blog?  Well hear me out, peeps! 

As an Art History major in the 70’s, I had the opportunity to visit Rome – tour the spectacular ancient ruins, masterpieces of the Renaissance, delightful Baroque fountains, and charming medieval backstreets.  And in one of these backstreets was a tiny pizzeria where this pizza still lingers in my mind after 30 somethin’ years!



Tivoli Fountain, Rome



They say pizza is not an Italian food, but I really don’t care where it came from, all I know is that Rome is where I had the best tasting pizza ever, trust me!  Now I have never been a big fan of anchovies, but the pizza I had in Rome, I still remember, had anchovies galore!  And what made it so special?  The contrasting flavor of caramelized onions and the saltiness of anchovies was to die for!  I have tried making my own pizza using store bought pizza dough, once again played with the toppings (after all, playing with food is not just for kids, right?) and I swear it came out fantastic!! Here’s my fusion recipe:

ADOBO PIZZA

1 store bought pizza crust or dough

Caramelized onions*

chicken breast (8-10 pcs.)

3 tbsp. garlic
3 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
½ tsp. black pepper
1 med. tomato
1 can anchovy fillets or 12 pcs.
1/2 cup parsley

Mozzarella cheese (grated; optional)

*Caramelized onions

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 yellow onions, sliced ¼” thick

1 cup mushrooms (optional)

½ tsp. table salt

1 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tbsp. water

Place the chicken, garlic, vinegar, ground pepper and soy sauce in a pot, cover and slow cook until chicken is tender and golden brown; add the tomato and simmer 5 more minutes.

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan; add sliced onions until translucent; add mushrooms, water; sugar and salt.

Top the crust with caramelized onions, anchovies, chicken, parsley and grated cheese.  Bake in 375° oven until cheese is melted or crust is crispy and golden brown.



Adobo Pizza w/ Caramelized Onions

What a treat of contrasting flavors that play so well together!

EAT, LAUGH, LOVE!