Treamayne Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 So, inspired by this thread, I thought I would start a discussion on non-Traditional pizza. To me (feedback desired) there are three primary categories: Non-Traditional Toppings Any given topping or combination that is outside tradition or pop culture (e. g. BBQ Pizza is probably mainstream to most people now) Non-Traditional Techniques Some method or process that is out of the ordinary Alternate Culture/Commercial Variation Pizza, as found for-sale to the general public, that is outside the normal Cognitive Identity of Pizza (either by virtue of cultural adaptation or some other commercial variation Please, do not just throw out any random combination for the "squick factor," please keep examples to something you have experienced or would like to experience. I'll kick-off with one example each. Spoiler Non-Traditional Toppings Not very eccentric, but one pizza I enjoy making at home is a version of inspired by my grandparents (a vague melding of cultures) - Garlic Bescemel instead of marinara or alfredo, topped with leek, kale, crumbled bratwurst and thin-sliced blanched potato. Cheese is looser - depending on what's on-hand, but is generally 2-3 of cheddar, butterkase, havarti, gouda, and/or gruyere - shedded and mixed. The result is kind-of like a pizza version of a Potato Leek soup, with extra German Non-Traditional Techniques One of our spring/fall favorites is to make a quick-dough rolled into single-person portions (6-8 in.|15-20 cm) and brushed with olive oil. Place it on a charcoal grill (sorry, gas just ain't good enough here) to cook the first side and remove to a plate dough-side down. Build the pizza backward (cheese, then toppings, then drizzle with sauce) and return to the grill off-center and cover so the fire cooks the other side, while the radiant heat cooks the toppings (and the cheese is the gooey center holding it together). Good for get-togethers, since whoever works the grill just hands the visitor the dough half-cooked - they top it themselves however they want and bring it back to finish cooking. Alternate Culture/Commercial Variation One of the most . . . interesting pizzas I have had was in Seoul (circa '99). Kimchi, hot dog and cucumber with a spicy red sauce (kinda like marinara if you add some gochujang to it). It was better than it sounds, but still not something I wanted to have regularly. But then, it's Seoul - I would rather go to the Kalbi House or get some Chapjae. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Treamayne said: Alternate Culture/Commercial Variation Pizza, as found for-sale to the general public, that is outside the normal Cognitive Identity of Pizza (either by virtue of cultural adaptation or some other commercial variation Laksa pizza, I've had it before and liked it. Laksa sauce, prawn, squid, mussels, clams, quail eggs, and fried beancurd. Spoiler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted October 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Kasimir said: Hide contents Allergic to seafood, so I'll take your word that its good - however, a real live Pizza Express? Toot-toot would be over the moon (Dresden Files). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Treamayne said: Allergic to seafood, so I'll take your word that its good - however, a real live Pizza Express? Toot-toot would be over the moon (Dresden Files). It's a UK franchise I believe, that spread all over. Amusingly for Toot-toot, they had (at one point I think?) a more casual sub-franchise called Za 10 hours ago, Treamayne said: Non-Traditional Techniques Staying on-topic: for this one, I'll offer something I do when feeling too absurdly lazy to make my pizza dough from scratch: I stick the toppings in a bao and then just make a demonic hybrid of pizza (honestly more like an open calzone) and bao. Might not be non-traditional techniques, might be outright abomination, not sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarcat she/her Posted November 7, 2023 Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 Reese's pizza mmmmm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted November 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2023 6 hours ago, solarcat said: Reese's pizza mmmmm Spoiler No discussion? Did you try it - or just find the picture? Store bought or homemade? I'll admit, it's not what i would think of when I hear "Dessert Pizza." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarcat she/her Posted November 10, 2023 Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 5:01 PM, Treamayne said: No discussion? Did you try it - or just find the picture? Store bought or homemade? I'll admit, it's not what i would think of when I hear "Dessert Pizza." Nah, I just found it online, but it looks disgusting nonetheless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted November 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, solarcat said: Nah, I just found it online, but it looks disgusting nonetheless. Please allow me to reiterate the original post: On 10/24/2023 at 12:39 AM, Treamayne said: Please, do not just throw out any random combination for the "squick factor," please keep examples to something you have experienced or would like to experience. I'll kick-off with one example each. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paradoxical Phenomenon he/him Posted November 30, 2023 Report Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 3:05 PM, Treamayne said: Please allow me to reiterate the original post: Eh, I still feel like that’s a good thing to put in this topic. A little more elaboration on @solarcat’s part would have been helpful, but it’s still interesting. Actually you know what, I might go make a topic for really gross foods, whether or not you’ve tried it or just found it on a website somewhere. It’s not my topic though, so feel free to disregard my comments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brik_head Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Non traditional toppings I don't know how common this is, but something my family makes often are taco pizzas. Use refried beans in place of tomato sauce, use cheddar in place of mozzarella, and ground beef. We also usually other typical taco ingredients on the table for everyone to customize their own, but sour cream diced tomatoes and tabasco are recommended toppings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 12 minutes ago, Brik_head said: Non traditional toppings I don't know how common this is, but something my family makes often are taco pizzas. Use refried beans in place of tomato sauce, use cheddar in place of mozzarella, and ground beef. We also usually other typical taco ingredients on the table for everyone to customize their own, but sour cream diced tomatoes and tabasco are recommended toppings. Sounds great - I'll have to try the refried beans version. . . We sometimes do similar, but we use a picante/salsa as the sauce and a sautee of fajita chicken, bellpeppers, chilis and onion rather than a ground beef/taco mix. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brik_head Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 5 minutes ago, Treamayne said: Sounds great - I'll have to try the refried beans version. . . We sometimes do similar, but we use a picante/salsa as the sauce and a sautee of fajita chicken, bellpeppers, chilis and onion rather than a ground beef/taco mix. I might have to try the fajita chicken, it sounds pretty good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 2 hours ago, Brik_head said: Non traditional toppings I don't know how common this is, but something my family makes often are taco pizzas. Use refried beans in place of tomato sauce, use cheddar in place of mozzarella, and ground beef. We also usually other typical taco ingredients on the table for everyone to customize their own, but sour cream diced tomatoes and tabasco are recommended toppings. I’ve had that before, it’s pretty great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solarcat she/her Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 none pizza with left beef is the best 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Spirit he/him Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 My family did a challenge where we got to make original pizzas. We ended with a chick-fill suace based pizza, an omelet pizza, a Nutella pizza, and a fruit pizza (apples and mandarin oranges). It was… interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, Lord Spirit said: My family did a challenge where we got to make original pizzas. We ended with a chick-fill suace based pizza, an omelet pizza, a Nutella pizza, and a fruit pizza (apples and mandarin oranges). It was… interesting. were any of them any good? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 3 hours ago, Lord Spirit said: My family did a challenge where we got to make original pizzas. We ended with a chick-fill suace based pizza, an omelet pizza, a Nutella pizza, and a fruit pizza (apples and mandarin oranges). It was… interesting. 2 hours ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said: were any of them any good? And which was your entry? Were the Nutella and Fruit Pizzas made to be dessert pizza? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Spirit he/him Posted February 29 Report Share Posted February 29 9 hours ago, Treamayne said: And which was your entry? Were the Nutella and Fruit Pizzas made to be dessert pizza? I made the fruit pizza and it was pretty good, I didn’t taste the others because I’m gluten free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineap-spider Pineapple/Spider Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 On 10/23/2023 at 10:39 PM, Treamayne said: Non-Traditional Toppings Any given topping or combination that is outside tradition or pop culture (e. g. BBQ Pizza is probably mainstream to most people now) Occasionally, if I want a pizza but don't want to pay for a pizza, i'll use whatever I can find for a crust and load it with whatever sounds good. I've had pizza on a tortilla (would not recommend), a English muffin, (almost just as bad) whole wheat bread slices (decent), and a slice of French bread (the best). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 7 hours ago, Pineap-spider said: Occasionally, if I want a pizza but don't want to pay for a pizza, i'll use whatever I can find for a crust and load it with whatever sounds good. I've had pizza on a tortilla (would not recommend), a English muffin, (almost just as bad) whole wheat bread slices (decent), and a slice of French bread (the best). Great. Definitely have done similar with toast and Italian bread. Depending on time available, another one we'll occassionally do is biscuit pizza. Take 3-4 pre-made ready-to-bake biscuits out of their package, cut into quartersand place them jigsaw-like in an 8x8 pan, then press lightly to fill the gaps (or add another biscuit). Bake for 2-3 minutes less than package directions, remove from oven and top with preferred pizza toppings. Return to oven for another 12-18 minutes until dough is cooked through and toppings are perfect. The result can be sliced and served, but tends to eat like a hybrid pizza/monkey bread. I'lll see if I can't edit this post with a picture next time we make one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Through The Living Glass She/Her Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 12 hours ago, Pineap-spider said: Occasionally, if I want a pizza but don't want to pay for a pizza, i'll use whatever I can find for a crust and load it with whatever sounds good. I've had pizza on a tortilla (would not recommend), a English muffin, (almost just as bad) whole wheat bread slices (decent), and a slice of French bread (the best). As a kid my mom and I would make french bread pizza. It's been a long while though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maze he/him Posted March 26 Report Share Posted March 26 There is a local pizza place where I live that has a few popular pies that I consider to be non-traditional, but that may depend on where you live. I haven't personally tried any of these so I'm just going to post the descriptions straight from their website. Hibachi Pizza Japanese white sauce (yum-yum sauce), chicken, shrimp, sautéed broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, onions, fried rice, and an oyster/soy sauce combination, finished with sesame seeds. Korean Beef Korean BBQ sauce, seasoned ground beef, fried rice, carrots, scallions, cilantro, fried onions, and mozzarella Crab Rangoon Crab Surimi, Cream Cheese, Sweet Peppers, Mozzarella, Crispy Wontons, Scallion, Sweet Chili Sauce, Spices Paige's Delight Marinated grilled chicken breast, Apple-wood smoked bacon & onions on a sweet glaze, topped with our Mozzarella cheese blend, cilantro, fresh strawberries, and hot chili sauce. I'm not really sure how I feel about these. I wouldn't be against trying them if they were in front of me. Maybe I would like them. I'm just not willing to spend my own money to find out. So, if you're ever in my neck of the woods, I'll be more than happy to show you around and let you buy me lunch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treamayne Posted March 26 Author Report Share Posted March 26 8 hours ago, Maze said: Korean Beef Korean BBQ sauce, seasoned ground beef, fried rice, carrots, scallions, cilantro, fried onions, and mozzarella If they replaced "cilantro" with KimChi, this might be like something I could find when I lived in Seoul. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshardfork Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Chicken tikka masala pizza. Trust me it’s bomb 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Oreo He/him Posted April 28 Report Share Posted April 28 I don't have a sense of smell or taste (no joke) so my take on pizza is a bit interesting. Peppers should be mandatory, olives too. The more cheese the better and meat is bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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