Hawaiian pizza

English

Etymology

Invented by Greek-Canadian chef Sam Panopoulos in 1962, said to have been named Hawaiian after the brand of canned pineapple he was using at the time or because the flavours were reminiscent of Hawaii. Compare toast Hawaii, another dish made with ham, pineapple, and cheese, invented in Germany in 1955.

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Noun

Hawaiian pizza (countable and uncountable, plural Hawaiian pizzas)

  1. A pizza topped with tomato sauce, cheese, pineapple, and back bacon or ham.

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