Get creative with your pizza sauces.
Pizza is a favorite of people both young and old. Although it usually comes with the standard tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, many restaurants and pizzerias are getting creative and infusing unexpected flavors and different cuisines into a pizza. Almost any ingredient can be put on top of a pizza crust. You can create different flavor combinations or ethnic variations, but the key is to start with a unique sauce and build from there.
Asian and South Asian
Teriyaki, hoisin or even Thai peanut sauces are quite tasty on pizza. Top it off with some chicken, red or green onions, cilantro and a small amount of mild cheese and you'll have a delicious Asian-inspired pizza. Pizza crust is similar to Indian naan bread, so go for a South Asian twist and use some masala or curry sauce.
American
Barbecue sauce has become very popular as a pizza sauce. For a spicier kick, try using a buffalo wing sauce. Barbecue chicken, red onions, corn, roasted peppers and cilantro all make great flavor combinations with these sauces.
Mexican
For a south of the border pizza, try using enchilada sauce or salsa. Refried beans or black beans can also be used as a base on pizza. Top with some avocado, onion, ground beef or lime cilantro chicken, cheese and a little sour cream and you'll have a hearty meal.
Italian or Greek
Besides tomato sauce, pesto, garlic cream sauce, Alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomato puree, olive tapenade or garlic olive oil are all mouthwatering on pizza. Mushrooms, artichoke hearts, caramelized onions, olives or feta cheese are savory topping choices for these sauces.
Dessert Sauces
There are a few specialty restaurants that serve a pizza dessert. Chocolate, chocolate peanut butter or chocolate hazelnut spread is divine on a pizza crust. Add bananas or strawberries, nuts, toffee chips, marshmallows, drizzled caramel or any other sweet topping and you'll have a heavenly dessert fit for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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