Recipe: Clams Casino — Appetizer Recipes from The Kitchn

I tried out this recipe on several groups of friends (it pays to befriend a recipe developer!) and, in addition to unanimously loving the dish, a consistent comment was, “This is clams casino?” Turns out, they would have been ordering clams casino for years now if they had known what it really meant: fresh clams topped with bread crumbs and bacon, and broiled until crispy.

What they still don’t know is how fast and easy it is to make. This is the reason I love making this broiled clam dish for a dinner party appetizer — it feels special, but is so very simple.

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Your Pizza Doesn’t Always Have to Have Mozzarella Cheese — Strong Opinions

Mozzarella cheese is a pizza mainstay. It’s probably the default cheese that comes to mind when you think of pizza, and for good reason — it’s undeniably melty and delicious.

But when it comes to topping your pizza, can we just agree that mozzarella is not the end-all, be-all? There are plenty of other cheeses out there that make a darn good pizza.

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12 Ways to Put an Egg on Your Pizza — Pinterest

You might normally top your pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni, or mushrooms, but have you tried topping your pizza with an egg? I’m particularly enamored of fried eggs on pizza because you get that luxurious runny yolk that mixes in with the cheese and tomato sauce. In some cases, adding an egg to pizza even allows you to pass it off as breakfast. And who doesn’t love pizza for breakfast?

If you’re looking for ideas, here are 12 ways you can top your pizza with an egg.

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