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Nomi Kleinman's avatar

I would love to read about how you approach salad pizza. 🥗

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emily nunn's avatar

SAME!!!

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

I have always thought one of the best ways to eat salad is on an enormous carbohydrate 🤣

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Hi! Can you elaborate? Is this just salad on pizza? (which i am very into)

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Nomi Kleinman's avatar

Basically- tomato sauce, lettuce, tomato, olives, sprinkle a little parm and salad dressing (either italian or balsamic). When I make it myself I will add sauteed mushrooms and eggplant but the basic version we can get at Baci or Cappricios in Croton on Hudson.

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Yum to all of this! Will check out those restaurants. I have been making a sort-of Detroit-style pizza topped with pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes; then finishing that with a chopped salad dressed with Italian dressing. More on that soon!

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Lisa M's avatar

Thank you for all you do! Your recipes are foolproof and I recommend you to everyone i know!

I have never tried the Alta Cucina tomatoes, but rather Stanislaus’ 7/11 ground tomatoes in #10 can. AND you can typically get them at a small Italian store right in Cobleskill called Perrones. Apptox. $6-$7/ can. They are so good I typically eat the tomatoes right out of the can with a spoon!!! Let me know if you’d like more info.

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

So good to know! We have a hockey player friend who lives in Cobleskill, so I may enlist his family to bring 7/ll's to the next game :) Can't wait to try them. Thank you for your kind words :)

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The Crazy Cat Lady Writes's avatar

I've been making my own pizza sauce and dough for years. I make enough to freeze for about 5 pizzas (or if I need any sort of tomato sauce) in my Dutch oven. I don't measure anything anymore, I just know how much I need for 5 or 6 helpings. Of course it always turns out slightly different every time but that makes it fun.

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

It's the best having these sorts of "recipes" in our repertoires because it makes it so fast (and yes, fun!) I make a double batch of taco meat once every two weeks, and it comes together in no time, feeds so many people, freezes well but also lasts a very long time in the fridge. It's so satisfying to crank that out.

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Ann's avatar

Gluten free pizza crust recipe please

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Here you go! https://pizzaeveryfriday.substack.com/p/a-gluten-free-pizza-to-write-home

Note: This recipe is specifically formulated to work with KAF's Gluten-Free Pizza Flour, and I highly encourage you to invest in a digital scale (if you don't already have one) to measure the ingredients.

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Karen's avatar

We are simpatico! I can shop these tomatoes from the Gordon's Food Service store where I live. Once opened, I usually make a double batch of Italian meat sauce and save the rest in the fridge for about a week to add to soups and whatever. They also freeze well!

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

They're such good tomatoes, Karen!! Great to know they freeze well, too :)

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Reannon's avatar

looking forward to reading about tomato pie!

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Amita's avatar

So fun! Can’t find them here in San Diego but I will look further. What do you lose if you leave out the alcohol? Just curious. Thank you and cannot wait for your book!

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

I don't know, but I think you absolutely can omit it. I mean, the no-cook sauce I make is simply tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and garlic, so there's no reason why it shouldn't work. I might consider adding a splash of white balsamic or white whine vinegar when you add the crushed red pepper flakes.

And thank you :)

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Mister Branzino's avatar

What are your thoughts on the canned DiNapoli tomatoes?

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Love! Use them all the time.

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Gwen Delmore's avatar

I immediately looked up chef stores in Seattle, and found these tomatoes! I will be making the large recipe soon, and sharing it with friends, as well! I’m always so disappointed in store-bought tomato sauces. I live alone, but I may as well stock my freezer with delicious food!

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

It's so hard to find a good store-bought tomato sauce... I hear you. Yay for finding the tomatoes!!

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Anna Edwards's avatar

yum!!!

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Sandi Graham's avatar

Thanks for the info, have your first book and will buy the pizza book for sure !

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Thank you, Sandi :)

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C. McCarthy's avatar

How much does this recipe yield?

Thanks!

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Three quarts :)

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Deborah Barnes's avatar

I made the sauce! Unbelievably delicious. I used Cento tomatoes. O.M.G. So good.

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

Hooray! So nice to hear. Cento brand is great!

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Jessie Sheehan's avatar

love that you were searching for pizza podcasts . . . as one does . . . ❤️

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

AS ONE DOES! 🤣🤣🤣

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Mark L's avatar

Love This Article.

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Danielle Case's avatar

I just made a regular sized batch and froze it in a muffin tin (about 2oz portions) so they are easy to thaw when I get the urge for pizza! Thanks for the recipe, It is a favorite at our house!

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

So smart!! That's a perfect way to do it. Going to copy. Thanks for sharing :)

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Alexandra Stafford's avatar

So smart!! That's a perfect way to do it. Going to copy. Thanks for sharing :)

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