Top Ten Unconventional Pizza Toppings

This is nothing new. People have been eating anchovy-covered pizzas for decades. The thing is, mostly older, Italian people are the ones who still eat it (it's a cultural thing, I guess - I don't know).

But recently, I took the big step and tried it and loved it. Mind you, I am a big seafood guy (and I'm not exactly a beginner when it comes to eating anchovies by themselves) so it wasn't too big of a stretch for me. But, honestly, if you enjoy most fish, give it a try!

I have tried eggplant on many occasions and, while I like it, I still can't definitively answer the question of "What does eggplant taste like?" since it's a totally different taste from anything else I have ever eaten. There's no really close comparison. But, no matter. I tried it on pizza and was pleasantly surprised.

Ever tried a bacon and egg breakfast pizza? I have. It was excellent. Who knew eggs + pizza = yum? Of course, the bacon was partially responsible for its awesomeness.

I know, weird. But that's what this list is here for. I've sampled a few Mexican-inspired pizzas and either of the two aforementioned toppings added a really unique texture to the pizza that just seems right. Of course, I enjoyed the taste also.

It's a simple ingredient that I'm surprised isn't a more regular topping choice in the world of pizza. There's really nothing for me to say about it other than "try it."

Basically just throw a bunch of chicken nuggets on a pizza and you've got the ideal stoner food. Even if you're not a stoner (good on you if you're not) it's still awesome.

Shrimp and garlic butter on a pizza? You bet. I'll eat shrimp with almost anything and pizza is no exception. It can transform any basic pizza into a feast of culinary sophistication.

I don't like pear. I just don't. Or at least, I didn't think I did until I tried a pizza with pear slices on it. The way the pear blended with the rest of the pizza reminded me a little of how pineapple pairs well with pizza. Ok. That was really lame.

I know most of you won't be arguing with me that smoked meat (beef) is delicious. So, instead of enjoying it on two pieces of rye bread, enjoy it spread across a beautiful pizza pie. The results are as good as you'd hope they'd be.

I should try this whenever I visit Montreal.