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For a crust I use the baking mix can't think of the name right now. Homemade sauce. Choice of toppings. If friends or family is over I let them add what they want.
I like to grill the pizza. About 5 minutes on the grill take it out, add the topping etc and then back onto the grill.
Or I will use a cast iron skillet to make a "deep dish" pie.
I know there is a long-lasting debate as to what real pizza is. I've had New York style and I've had a lot of deep-dish or even stuffed Chicago style. In St. Louis, they like to be able to fold their pizza. In California, you may find anything that can grow organically on a pie.
I've never liked the Cali, anything goes pizza - but all the rest are great! Just depends on what kind of mood I'm in.
I do make my own. For me, I find that my dough recipe works best if I can make the dough the day before I need it, then let it rise in the fridge.
My wife grew up on Monicals on the eastern side of Illinois. My first regular pizza came from the Z Place in Huntington, Indiana.
I have worked for different chains, PHut, Domino, and Papa Johns and a mom and pop place that has been known to make an awesom stuffed pizza.
As far as toppings go. I'll eat just about any type. If I was going to order a pizza for myself, If it's a place I've never been before, I'll order half sausage (that way I can find out what their sausage tastes like) and the other half is my favorite Ham (or Canadian Bacon if standard ham is not available) with Pepperoni and onion.
I won't say this pizza is the best or whatever, because so many people have fierce loyalty to this or that brand. I will say this. If you ever are in the Itasca, Illinois area - try a little place in Wood Dale called White Cottage Inn. Had to be in the area for a conference. The pizza was superb. And they had a full Italian restaurant attached as well. Best of all, the company picked up the tab!