Two Item Menu

A new restaurant opened recently in New York. This restaurant has a two-item-only menu; margharita pizza and chocolate chip cookies. I find that surprising, intriguing and delightful all at once. So delightful in fact, that I decided the two items would be a perfect base for my outdoor summer solstice party. To raise the bar, offer more than one variety of pizza. This can easily be accomplished by varying the toppings. (It’s good to stay seasonal- try a vegetarian BLT version with tomato, basil, and a local goat cheese, and a pizza with artisan sausage and caramelized Walla Walla onions). You can even make your pizza on the grill, to keep the summer theme going.

Start your party with a bowl of marinated olives, and end with the necessary and divine chocolate chips cookies. (Try the recipe graciously shared with us by the Pearl Bakery). If you really want to guild the lily, serve warm chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled in hot fudge. This get together not only features my favorite foods, but it’s easy too. Happy Summer!
- Josie

Pearl Bakery Chocolate Chunk Cookies