I have a very refined palate and can easily pick up on subtle differences that might need further refining

Home-made pizza and a bottle of Chateau St. Michele Indian Wells Merlot is my idea of a dreamy night at home.  

Chris likes to experiment with different pizza crust recipes and I am an agreeable taste tester.   I have a very refined palate and can easily pick up on subtle differences that might need further refining.    

As for the toppings, I see no reason to mess with perfection.  Red sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella and maybe a bit of some kind of aged cheese I have on hand.   Chris likes hamburger, onion, an pepperoni on his.   We both agree that a little bit of honey on the side to serve on the crusts is a must.  If you have never tried it, I am going to insist you do it this week and let me know what you think. 

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[sister]

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[Joan]

I'd love to be a taste tester in your kitchen. My folks had Italian/Pizza restaurants beginning in the 1950's thru 1970's. Thank goodness my dad gave the recipe for pizza to me...it's the standard I hold all others to.

I love red sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil. I'd love to have a brick oven in the back yard to cook various things in. Other toppings once in a blue moon is OK.

I've never tried honey on pizza crust...did you come up with this addition or find it in Italy, or is it unique to KS?

[Leslie J. Moran]

Does take-out count? Guess I know what we'll try for dinner tonight. Honey...ooooh la la.

[SusanS]

When you come to Abq, you'll get hooked on Dion's greek and ranch for dipping sauce.

[Jenny]

Looks delicious! My sister just texted me the other day to say she made beer bread pizza crust the other night. Its on my list to try this week. 2 c. flour, a bit less than 1/2 c. sugar, and 1/2 a beer, extra flour or beer to keep it from sticking to hands. Rub with olive oil, add toppings and bake at 300.

[barbara]

I sure do like that brand of wine. Not sure about the honey on the pizza crust, but will try it as I have liked a few other things you've mentioned. Pumpkin oatmeal for one. When I first moved to Texas I couldn't believe how many Native Texans dipped their pizza in ranch dressing.