Unique Almond Pizza

Unique Almond Pizza
Sliced Blanched Raw Almonds, Mozzarella,
Shaved Garlic, Olive Oil, Sea Salt

I buy pizza dough and shredded mozzarella at my local Italian Market, the A-1 Deli.
Roll out the dough and arrange on a pizza screen. Top generously with shredded mozzarella and shaved garlic. Drizzle olive oil on top. Scatter sliced blanched raw almonds about and finish with course sea salt. Bake at 450° until golden.

This pizza is great with a green salad for lunch, or cut into small slices and served as an appetizer at a party.
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And thanks to the folks at Foodbuzz for choosing Unique Almond Pizza as one of the Top 9 photos last week! Please give this unique pizza a try, you won’t be disappointed!
HELP WANTED

My nephew Stone was setting up a “restaurant” in my kitchen. He put out his “Help Wanted” sign and I applied for the job. After I was hired, he crossed out Help Wanted, applications were no longer being accepted.
That is Jett in the left of the photo, he calls himself the “King of Liberty.” The King is an excellent waiter.

The “restaurant” served Cheese Pizza for the kids and Maple Barbecue Smoked Chicken Pizza for the adults.
The pizza screen is such a handy tool. It makes it much easier to spread out the dough, and get the pizza into and out of the oven. The perforated surface allows moisture to escape during baking, resulting in a nice crispy evenly-baked crust.

Those of us who were fortunate to attend the Foodbuzz Blogger Festival in San Francisco received a goodie bag including products from a company called Made in Napa Valley, of which one was this tasty Maple Barbecue Sauce with Horseradish.
Maple Barbecue Smoked Chicken Pizza

Spread a mixture of half pizza sauce and half the barbecue sauce over the pizza dough, top with shredded mozzarella and shredded smoked chicken. If you shop at Whole Foods Market definitely try their fabulous whole smoked whole chicken from the smokehouse.
The restaurant was a huge success, food and service were exceptional. Three Stars. Congratulations Stone & Jett!

23 thoughts on “Unique Almond Pizza”

  1. Very nice! I have never had almond pizza: it sounds quite tempting. I must admit I had never seen a pizza screen: thanks for the introduction.

  2. Now that's an unusual pizza. Isn't it fun being the kitchen help instead of the boss :). It seems that everyone got a mix of different things in their loot bag from Foodbuzz. I didn't see the sauce – but then Val and I got different things too. It's all good in the hood.

  3. i don't even think you need to call it "unique almond pizza" – almond pizza would've been just fine cause it's obvious it's very unique! love that you take risks w/ your food.

  4. You are amazing. Have been watching you for a long time. Thank you so much for commenting on my blog today. I will be back again. You stop by again too.

  5. I love the idea of an almond pizza and will be making it right away! On behalf of my daughter, I thank you in advance. Almonds are her favorite ingredient of all! Happy Hanukkah!

  6. I love the idea of the almonds, too. It new to me, but I can totally see it as a topping.

    I always love it when i see kids helping out in the kitchen. Puts a smile on my face.

  7. What a great idea here! I will make this…love the chef and his employment tactics! He is sure to be on top of things as he gets older! Kids in the kitchen are great…and that slice would be nice too…

  8. I've never had almond pizza! Looks and sounds amazing. I always enjoy making pizza at home, it's so much fun!

  9. Both pizzas sound great! Love the restaurant idea! Sounds like lots of fun in your kitchen, I mean the restaurant! 🙂

  10. Almond pizza! Yes! I am writing down the ingredients now. I do love your take on things. It's also grand fiun when you can mix it up with kids in the kitchen. I hope you have a beautiful Hanukkah week.

  11. Luv, luv idea of almond pizza, not so much the barbecue one, but Chef Jeff is adorable. I see a future food blogger in the making.

  12. That pizza looks amazing, and hearty healthy, too, with the almonds rather than meat. I love white pizzas. Nice, LL!

  13. Love the idea of almonds! I never feel quite satisfied without meat on my pizza, but would with almonds.

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