Across
- 4. Platform that empowers independent shops to compete with major corporate chains.
- 7. The classic hard, salty Italian cheese kept in shakers on pizza parlor tables to shake over hot slices.
- 8. The most popular vegetable topping in the world, bringing a savory, earthy flavor to the pie.
- 11. The most popular cured meat topping on American pizzas, known for curling up into tiny cups when baked.
- 13. A trendy, sweet, and spicy condiment drizzled over pepperoni pizzas to give them an extra kick.
- 14. The ultimate mild, milky melting cheese responsible for the iconic "cheese pull" on a hot slice.
- 15. A popular thick, rectangular pan pizza style featuring a soft, fluffy interior and a crunchy crust bottom.
Down
- 1. A favorite pizza shop side dish made by tying leftover dough into twists, baking them, and tossing them in garlic butter.
- 2. The sweet, controversial fruit topping that fuels the endless "does it belong on pizza" debate.
- 3. A rectangular pizza style with a thick, airy crust and a signature crunchy, caramelized cheese edge.
- 4. A popular rolled-up pizza turnover packed with meats, cheeses, and sauce, named after an Italian island.
- 5. A smart sales tactic where staff suggest a larger size, extra toppings, or garlic knots to increase the bill.
- 6. A classic Italian turnover made by folding a pizza dough disc in half over cheese and fillings before baking.
- 9. A classic Italian pizza topped simply with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.
- 10. The fundamental mixture of flour, yeast, water, and oil that forms the canvas for every great pizza.
- 12. The iconic, thick-crust pizza style famous in Chicago, built backward with cheese on the bottom and sauce on top.
