Datassential reports that menu mentions of flatbreads have increased 34 percent in the last four years. Versatile and adaptable, these close cousins of pizza can be topped with any number of ingredients to create appetizers, shareables and snacks.
Prosciutto & Fig Flatbread
This sweet and savory flatbread features two different types of cheese, a balsamic glaze and prosciutto.
Smoky Chicken Flatbread Sandwich
A tasty combination of soft flatbread wrapped around smoky chicken and mozzarella with lemon mayo and sweet red onion, this little sandwich makes a simple and satisfying addition to any lunch menu.
Frutti di Mare Flatbread
When making flatbreads in his Cart-Driver restaurant, a tiny eatery housed in a shipping container, Whitaker faces limitations on space and ingredients. He often relies on sardines, octopus and other canned seafood, imported from Italy, as toppings for his wood-fired flatbreads.
Barbeque Shrimp and Cheese Flatbread
This savory flatbread makes for substantial snacking, especially when accompanied by a glass of beer or wine. Chef O’Grady imparts big flavor with a blend of cheeses, smoky bacon and a zingy housemade barbeque sauce.
Grape Flatbread
Flatbreads topped with vegetables or fruits make a lighter, healthy snack or starter. Chef Wolff contrasts flavors and textures in this vegetarian recipe, with crunchy hazelnuts, juicy grapes and soft ricotta topping naan bread.