This Seduction Meal Story, photographs and recipe was submitted by Jay R. from NY. Thank you for sharing this...Great Job!   

"Cooking something special can be as seductive as eating it. Of course, cooking while entertaining takes a degree of confidence that, in itself, can impress as much as fancy ingredients. To my mind, seduction meals involve conversation, gazing, tasting, touch, and movement. Cooking and serving a meal allows ample time for all five. The only seduction meal that will ever matter to me was making homemade thin crust pizza on an outdoor grill at sunset on the deck of my country house. I made two with separate toppings; mozzarella with olives and fresh basil and a white pizza with chopped clams and garlic. A crisp Italian white wine got the conversation flowing and helped pull everything together. Mission accomplished!"

Grilled Pizza

1 ball of pizza dough

1 medium size can of crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred),

1 ball of super fresh mozzarella cheese, slice ¼ inch thick

1/2 bunch of fresh basil leaves, chop into large coarse pieces

¼ cup of black oil cured olives, pull flesh off of pits

small can (6.5 oz.) of chopped clams, drain liquid

3 cloves of fresh garlic, slice super thin like they do in the movies

¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil

grated Pecorino Romano cheese

flour to dust work table for rolling out dough

crushed dried hot pepper flakes

salt and pepper

Continue Reading / Post a Comment