Sausage and Pizza
Feeling quite satiated after a dinner of grilled sausage didn’t stop me from drooling during the (time-shifted) season premiere of Top Chef. Leading off the season with deep dish pizzas was a great concept, even if it was just to patronize their chain restaurant sponsor. Personally though, I prefer to bake an old thin crust recipe from an old Alice Waters cookbook. The crust stays light, and with a good white sauce (no acidy tomatos) the ingredients on the top make or break the meal. Pizza is about the toppings (or the atmosphere) and while a bad crust can ruin a pizza, the experience shouldn’t be all about the crust.
Following up – grilled a batch of their Turkey and Avocado Sausage Friday night. Amazing balance of subtle flavors.