Family gatherings, parties, or just a Friday night in are always better with food. If you’re ordering pizza, but would like some options outside of the usual pie, then you need a good appetizer to complement the entree. An appetizer is usually eaten before the main course, but some make great sides to your meal...
Pizza dough has a significant impact on the overall taste and the type of dough used in a recipe will vary. For example, if you are making grilled pizza, lean Neapolitan style dough is a great choice to use. If you want something classic and timeless, you cannot go wrong with a New York style...
Eating tomatoes benefits your health and tastes great. There are so many ways to prepare tomatoes, including sliced and lightly coated with olive oil or as sauce or topping on your favorite pizza. Tomatoes have been linked to a number of health benefits and are becoming more popular as toppings for many dishes. What a...
Most people would not think of pizza as a healthy meal choice, but you can make healthy choices that improve the nutritional value of this dish. Choosing a different crust, ordering nutritious vegetables, and eating less can help you enjoy this meal without feeling guilty. The following five tips will help you choose a healthier...
Our modern lives are busy and eating well balanced meals can sometimes be difficult. Often people want to eat out because it is more convenient on a busy day. Finding a main dish that contains all the food groups can be a real time saver and make you feel a little better about choosing to...
There is one thing both consumers and those in the restaurant business don’t want to see, and that is the cost of food going up. Consumers have been feeling the pinch at the grocery store for some time as rising prices and shrinking package sizes have become commonplace. For those in the restaurant business, rising...
Artisan pizza is a growing trend and shops are turning up everywhere. These restaurants have developed as a rebellion against super cheap chains with mass-produced products. A desire for quality is a good thing. However, is artisan pizza really the wave of the future? There are many reasons Americans still love their traditional pizza and...
There are many ways to cook a pizza, but not all of them are equal. When it comes to cooking pizzas in an oven, there are two distinct types of ovens: gas and electric. Which type of oven is better, and why? Whether you own a pizza restaurant or you’re cooking pizza to enjoy as...
Have you ever walked past a pizza oven and felt the heat that it gives off? Perhaps you have a backyard oven and you’re surprised at the high heat needed to cook this food product? High heat is necessary for making great pizzas and there are many reasons why this product needs to be cooked...
Although there are many common pizza toppings, there are also some unusual toppings available that people actually enjoy. When you think of toppings, you may think of steaming hot cheese or tasty pepperoni, but these choices are not unusual. Toppings like pineapple and anchovies are not unheard of, either. Trying gourmet pizzas, like chicken fettuccine...