Can ya send me a slice. ??
It's Pizza Time!
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Latest creation out of the IbLive kitchen. Last night's pizza...... Spaghetti Pizza. Homemade potato dough crust. Homemade sourdough pasta and sauce. Three cheese. Wisconsin Brat sausage. Pepperoni.
Now. A bit of history... if one cares.... on spaghetti pizza. Way back in the mid 70s when my bride and I were still dating..... we had a local pizza chain in the Quad Cities we frequented, called Happy Joe's. Sold Ice cream as well. For those of you Illinois/Iowa geographically challenged, the Quad Cities is made up of Davenport and Bettendorf on the Iowa side of the river and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline on the Illinois side. As well as about a dozen small surrounding towns. Don't do the math.... it'll drive you crazy. Anyway. The one we went to, had a sign behind the counter that basically said, "If you dream it we will make it." Sooooooo, several of my idiot friends decided to hold them to it one night and ordered an Spaghetti and Polish Sausage pizza. My bride and I were not in on the first one, but were on subsequent ones. Oddly, it was really good. And they took the sign down.
So here's my interpretation of Happy Joe's Spaghetti Pizza.
Pile of spaghetti
Spaghetti and sauce
Ready to cook
Finished product.
Now. A bit of history... if one cares.... on spaghetti pizza. Way back in the mid 70s when my bride and I were still dating..... we had a local pizza chain in the Quad Cities we frequented, called Happy Joe's. Sold Ice cream as well. For those of you Illinois/Iowa geographically challenged, the Quad Cities is made up of Davenport and Bettendorf on the Iowa side of the river and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline on the Illinois side. As well as about a dozen small surrounding towns. Don't do the math.... it'll drive you crazy. Anyway. The one we went to, had a sign behind the counter that basically said, "If you dream it we will make it." Sooooooo, several of my idiot friends decided to hold them to it one night and ordered an Spaghetti and Polish Sausage pizza. My bride and I were not in on the first one, but were on subsequent ones. Oddly, it was really good. And they took the sign down.
So here's my interpretation of Happy Joe's Spaghetti Pizza.
Pile of spaghetti
Spaghetti and sauce
Ready to cook
Finished product.
Tonight's pizza experiment. Carnita Pizza.
Sourdough crust that's been cold proofing in fridge since Wednesday morning. Topped with an avocado creme.
That topped with pork carnitas.
...... and some cheese.
...... out of the oven.
Served with a Pico de Gallo.
Washed down with a margarita. It was yummy.
Sourdough crust that's been cold proofing in fridge since Wednesday morning. Topped with an avocado creme.
That topped with pork carnitas.
...... and some cheese.
...... out of the oven.
Served with a Pico de Gallo.
Washed down with a margarita. It was yummy.
My next "experiment" is going to be a Taco Pizza. We used to live on the west side of Illinois. Near the Quad Cities. Davenport, Bettendorf IA.... Rock Island, Moline, East Moline IL..... plus several smaller towns. Don't do the math on the number of cities, it doesn't add up....... Anyway.... A local pizza chain started up in Davenport back in the 70s. Called Happy Joe's. They are credited with inventing the Taco Pizza. (also where I got the idea for the spaghetti pizza in an earlier post here)
"The taco pizza is a textural experience. It's crispy on the bottom and puffed around the edges, blistered with a thin layer of tomato paste. Above that, re-fried beans, cheese, and tomato sauce. Also taco seasoned ground beef. And always served or delivered with packets of taco sauce."
My take will be Mole Sauce in place of the tomato sauce. Grilled seasoned Skirt Steak in place of the ground beef. And then pretty much what you see here, lettuce, tomatoes and nacho chips.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
While we're slogging through the remodeling of the kitchen, we've been talking to landscapers about doing something with our tiny back yard. We're doing a fairly solid patio are about 12' by 16', and will eventually have a brick pizza oven, and maybe a Tiki-Bar. We're also trying to have an area for a fire pit and a German style swing grill. We may be able to get the pizza oven going this year, but figure it will be a two year project to get all the vegetation, gardening, and other assorted refinements done.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
It's funny that no matter what I want to do out back, my wife keeps poo-pooing my ideas. First I had to remind her that she works nights, and I don't. I will be spending my evenings and weekends out in the the garden, and want it to my desires. Then she was with some friends in Belgium, and they had an outdoor pizza oven. Now, she loves the idea. I guess she needed to experience it for herself first. I may end up expanding the patio area again. Now that I think of it, maybe 16' by 16' would be better. Do it right, do it once.
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor
Righton, you will have a Tiki Lounge.
Withy a great pizza on the side, not too shabby if you ask me.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
Like they say, "Life's too short to not enjoy it."
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
Something I saw on a food show. A pizza joint served it. Sounded unique enough to try. Was actually pretty good.
As far as pineapple on a pizza. Sorry. One of my favorites.
The BBQ sauce. Can’t taste the pineapple or frankly the bourbon. But betting we’d miss it if they weren’t there. This stuff has a bit of a kick. Not that out of the ordinary seasoning…. Except for the ground chipotle pepper that goes in it. It’s become our current favorite.
Jethro Rocker
Ambassador of Live & Loud Action
Sounds beyond good.
And pineapple, of course. Sweet n fresh.
And pineapple, of course. Sweet n fresh.
LiveeviL2000
Ambassador of Pentagonal Pentatonics
Should you find yourself in New Jersey.
Here are some simple rules when ordering pizza which will keep you alive and well.
Listen to what I tell you and it will keep you from being “taken for a ride” and ending up “swimming with da fishes”
Ya know what I’m talkinabou, badabing badaboom.
We here in NJ take our thin crust pizza seriously.
There are two types of pizzeria.
“The Pizzeria” aka “A pizza place”
And
Pizzeria joints just known by their name. For example: “Samtoni’s” or “Ray’s” which is usually “The best” and are highly respected and debated for hours as to why it’s the best.
A pizza with toppings such the one pictured above would be ordered from a “Pizzeria” aka “A pizza place”
At a named spot you should only be able to order
1) A plain pie
2) A Margarita
3) A Sicilian
4) A slice of (one of the above)
Never EVER mention Domino’s, Pizza Hut, or Papa John”s or any other chain in the same sentence as either of the above establishment types! Otherwise, it’s the fishes with you.
These rules really should be posted when you enter the state of New Jersey right under the “Welcome to New Jersey” sign. In extreme fine print of course.
Here are some simple rules when ordering pizza which will keep you alive and well.
Listen to what I tell you and it will keep you from being “taken for a ride” and ending up “swimming with da fishes”
Ya know what I’m talkinabou, badabing badaboom.
We here in NJ take our thin crust pizza seriously.
There are two types of pizzeria.
“The Pizzeria” aka “A pizza place”
And
Pizzeria joints just known by their name. For example: “Samtoni’s” or “Ray’s” which is usually “The best” and are highly respected and debated for hours as to why it’s the best.
A pizza with toppings such the one pictured above would be ordered from a “Pizzeria” aka “A pizza place”
At a named spot you should only be able to order
1) A plain pie
2) A Margarita
3) A Sicilian
4) A slice of (one of the above)
Never EVER mention Domino’s, Pizza Hut, or Papa John”s or any other chain in the same sentence as either of the above establishment types! Otherwise, it’s the fishes with you.
These rules really should be posted when you enter the state of New Jersey right under the “Welcome to New Jersey” sign. In extreme fine print of course.
Amp Mad Scientist
Ambassador of Heresy
Guinness contains all necessary elements to support life.
Therefore a perfect breakfast food.
OP
Cadorman
Ambassador of the Catocaster
Work has been hell Mitch. I'm still here.