Did you ever look at the list of ingredients for a recipe and think, "There is no possible way that those flavors would go well together?" I mean grapes on a pizza? What crazy mind out there thought that one up, you're wondering. Well rest assured, though I do indeed have a crazy mind, I did not put this combination together.However, since I love to try recipes that seem a little out there, I decided to give this one a go. And you're only reading about it here because it was a success.... a HUGE success. (And remember, you always have my promise that if some wacko recipe is a failure, I do sink deep into despair, but I don't post about it. The recipe, I mean... HEE!)
Anyway, this recipe for chicken, red grape and pesto pizza is from Cooking Light and is available online so I won't reprint it here. I will however, tell you of the changes I made. First and foremost, I made my own crust. I have nothing against refrigerated wack-a-dough crust in a can and since that is what is used in the recipe, go for it. I also used shredded mozzarella cheese instead of fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese instead of Romano. The only other change I made was to pre-bake the crust for about 5 minutes before adding the pesto and the toppings. You just might want to keep this little beauty in mind for your Super Bowl party!
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Ya got me on the chicken and the pesto but grapes??? Yowza. Great idea for Super Bowl for sure!
This looks amazing!
I was thinking "grapes and pesto" Hmmm. But, you are right flavors that seem on the surface to be at odds with each other, pair beautifully.
btw, I have been missing you! Happy New Year my friend!
P.S. tomorrow there will be a new cocktail posted on Tomatoes on the Vine. :-)
What interesting flavors! Hope you are doing well!!
I need you to come make this for me. Now please!
I'm always in for trying recipes that seem a little bit out there too. The hubs likes pizza, so I bet I can slip this one in!
How delicious can it get. Mags, you outdo yourself.
Would you consider linking this to Let's Do Brunch. I would love to offer diversity to those looking for recipes.
http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-do-brunch-11.html
looks amazing! we use grapes a lot in all sorts of combination (cream garlic soup, for example).
Mmmm....grapes on a pizza...I am intrigued. ;) Looks wonderful.
Close encounters of the culinary kind.
I'm all about stuff like this - the pizza looks delicious!
I like how you precooked the crust a bit before topping...I do that too :)
Very nice!
Grapes in Chicken salad - perfection - no? Why not on pizza? And they are pretty! I do like pops of sweet in my savory! Gorgeous Pizza!
Looks and sounds wonderful! I love adding red grapes to my chicken salad wraps ... why not to pizza too! I like the added sweetness they give to a dish.
I also love to make my own pizza dough (using my bread machine).
Would never have thought to put grapes on a pizza. It sounds like it might actually be good!
Very interesting flavor combo! I'm always afraid to add grapes to things (like chicken salad, for example). But, if you say it's good, I will have to take your word for it. Definitely a combo worth trying.
grapes on pizza?? I'd try it!
in other news... have you entered yet!? You should! http://www.nationalfestivalofbreads.com/default.aspx
Unique for sure it sounds delicious! The grapes work with chicken salad so why not pizza! Way to go!
(me speaking with German accent) "Interesting.... very interesting.
I know I would probably go for it...but Grumpy? Doubt it. I love pineapple on pizza too but he won't eat that either...Come to think of it, all he cares for is sausage, pepperoni and mushrooms. See what a boring life I lead? ;)
It's amazing the flavor combinations that can taste good on a pizza. I would have definitely had my doubts about this as well, but honestly - it looks delicious!
I don't think this combination looks the least bit crazy, Mags. I'm always looking for ways to jazz up my home made pizzas, and this looks just sensational to me.
Kind of makes sense, actually. I love grapes in a chicken salad. This looks wonderful! You're right...great Super Bowl fare!
I love that you put grapes on this pizza - the sweet/savory twist is awesome!
I always enjoy fruit on pizza, and with the pesto and chicken, what a delight!
I will be trying this one! YUM!
I love red grape focaccia!!!! You can make sweet or savory too and both are delicious!
The grapes are such a surprise in this recipe.
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