America's Most Famous Pizzerias
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Al Forno - Providence, Rhode Island
In the 1980's, two artists opened an Italian restaurant in little Providence, Rhode Island that would go on to receive international recognition for its grilled pizzas (yes, you read that right) and become an unintended predecessor in the farm-to-table movement. Today, despite the death of co-founder George Germon who is survived by his wife and business partner, Johanne Killeen, Al Forno continues to thrive, thanks to its longstanding reputation and its smoky, thin-crust pies made with simple yet high-quality ingredients on charcoal grills. Note: the pizzas are actually served as appetizers to a broader menu of Italian dishes, but they're worth the trip alone.
Pictured here: Margherita with pomodoro sauce, fresh herbs, two cheeses and extra-virgin olive oil ($20.95)
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We are definitely making these Easy Cheesy Mini Pizzas for our next party!
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought)
- Shredded cheese
- Pizza sauce
- Cured ham, shredded
- 4 eggs
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
Method
- Roll out the dough
- Use a small bowl to cut the dough into rounds
- Add shredded cheese
- Place in oven on an oven tray afr 10 min at 355°F
- Put each dough round into a ramekin
- Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce, a handful of shredded cured ham
- Break an egg into each pizza
- Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and a basil leaf
- Place in oven for another 15 mins at 355°F
- Garnish with parsley and a pinch of pepper
- Serve and enjoy!