The Secret to a Good Monday
This Monday (and for every one), I suggest fortifying oneself with a nice runny yolk fried egg. And, mayhap, that is not sufficient, let's kick some ass with the spice of blistered shisito peppers. But, maybe you were unlucky to find that one chilli that is really true to its genre rather than being the milder, mostly amused cousin. Let's cover our base and ground all of this with a thick grilled pineapple steak!
There! Now, I think we have the winning recipe to start the week right....
Pineapple + Ham Pizza - Gluten Free Without Fuss
What did you do this weekend? We were blessed with some great weather perfect for rambling in the city and outdoors. It was too good to spend much time in the kitchen, so it was a weekend for quickly made good meals, including this gluten free pizza creation!
There is something about pizza that is very more-ish. It is by far one of the easiest ways to put a smile on someone's face regardless of age. I brings out the child in people and the feeling of contentment that spreads like a glow within. It is a true equalizer amongst all; a channel to everyone's heart without a fail and largely, because it is so so so affordable.
Imagine then those who, like me, cannot eat wheat. It feels like your favorite toy has been taken away from you and you'll never see it again. Aye! Not foie gras, not oysters, to a gluten free/wheat free person, the pizza can become in the moment, the epitome of gastronomy, simply because of its forbidden-ness. Yet, what if It needn't be so?
With a little sorcery of gluten free flours, psyllium, yeast and determination, this crust comes out akin to a Neopolitan style pizza; very thin and crisp, yet chewy and satisfying wholesome. It is easily to cut in slices and easier still to hold and enjoy just like a pizza slice. I made a pizza that was divine retribution in of itself!