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Super Bowl Sunday: Delicious Eats For The Big Game

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:17 +0000

Spice up your Super Bowl Sunday with some of these tasty game-day meals.

Whether you are an adult, a child, a student, a working professional, or anyone for that matter, Sunday is one of the greatest days of the week, hands down. Not only do you get to sit back and unwind from the craziness of the work or school week, but it is also the one day of the week that many families come together for a day of fun to swap stories over delicious food and great company.

However, there is one particular Sunday each year that is much more anticipated and epic than any of the others before it. The one day of the year which families, friends and mortal enemies come together in front of the television to indulge in mouth-watering meals and fight for one of the greatest sports in the world. Of course, there is only one day that this could be―Super Bowl Sunday, of course.

Whether you are a die-hard football fan, someone who simply enjoys a good sports game, or you are tuning in just for the blockbuster commercials, Super Bowl Sunday has a little something to offer everyone. However, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots are not going to be the only teams facing off in one of the biggest battles of the year. Mouth-watering, Super Bowl snack foods are also going to be fighting it out for the spot light in each living room buffet this Sunday.

Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest snacking day of the year, falling just behind Thanksgiving for the title. In fact, this Sunday, 34% of people who will be tuning in for the 46th annual Super Bowl game say that the day is more about the parties and the food, rather than the football. To give you a better idea of what is on the menu for people all across the country this weekend, we have put together three of the most popular foods that people splurge on during the Super Bowl.

Pizza
The Super Bowl has become one of the biggest days of the year for football fans, and also for the pizzerias who cater to them. In fact, about 61% of football fans said that pizza is a must-have snack item for Super Bowl Sunday. That makes this classic event one of the biggest days of the year for pizza, along with Halloween and the day before Thanksgiving, according to Pizza Today.

Chicken Wings
In the last few years, football fans across the country have cultivated a palate for wings during the last couple of years. These sauce snacks actually rank second on the list of favorite Super Bowl snacks and an estimated 1.25 billion wings will be eaten while watching this Sunday’s game, the National Chicken Council projects. Many chicken experts believe that this food has become a staple for game-day events partly because they are so easy to eat, and they come in a whole variety of different flavors.

Dipping Foods
Coming in at number 1 on the most popular Super Bowl foods list is, by far, dipping foods. This includes breadsticks with marinara sauce, chips with salsa and guacamole, and pretzels and cheese. In fact, an estimated 71 million pounds of avocados, alone, are expected to be gobbled up in guacamole this Sunday. This just proves once and for all that we American’s love our dippin’ foods.

Are you planning to consume any of these delicious eats this Super Bowl Sunday? Let us know which ones are your favorite, and also who you are predicting to win the big game on Sunday! Happy Super Bowl!

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What’s For Dessert?: Finish Off Your Pizza With A Delicious Cannoli

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:39 +0000

Satisfy your after-pizza sweet tooth with a tasty cannoli for dessert.

There is nothing quite like spending a cozy, relaxing night at home, curling up with a thick blanket and a classic movie, and enjoying a steaming, fresh made pizza pie. Whether you are someone who enjoys soaking up every ounce of flavor and topping yourself, or you are nice enough to share your tasty dish with friends and family, there is no doubt that a large, full topping pizza is satisfying enough to put your taste buds at bay.

However, every once in a while, you may find that you still have a unique craving long after your last slice of pizza has been eaten. Once you have licked the last flavors of pizza sauce and Italian spice off of your fingers, and scoured your empty pizza box for any rouge pepperonis, many people will find that there is a certain need that still lingers in the deep pits of their stomach. The longing for something savory, rich and, most of all, satisfying.

No worries, we have got the perfect Italian dessert that will help to quench your sweet tooth long after the pizza has gone―cannolis.

Every great Italian meal is enhanced by adding a rich, chocolaty dessert onto the end. However, there is no dessert that is quite as popular, or as rich in Italian tradition, as the cannoli. Many people swear that the taste and the experience of eating a well-made cannoli is something that can never truly be forgotten, which is why many have dubbed this decadent dessert an Italian specialty.

To give you a better idea of what makes this classic treat so special, we have put together some basic information and history about the Italian cannoli.

What Is A Cannoli?
Cannolis are a classic Sicilian pastry dessert that consist of tube-shaped shells or fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling. While the traditional Italian filling is a sweetened ricotta cheese filling, sometimes mixed with candied orange zest or citron, any mousse may be used. Other popular cannoli fillings include dark or white chocolate, fresh berry, or a simple, sweet whipped cream filling.

The ends of a cannoli are often decorated with whatever topping is included in the filling in order to give it an extra flare of color and texture. Many people choose to dot the open ends of the pastry with chopped pistachios, semi-sweet chocolate bits, candied citrus peel or even pink sprinkles, as often seen in the United States.

Where Did The Cannoli Come From?
Originating in the Palermo area, cannolis were first historically prepared as a treat during the ancient Carnevale season. Eventually, the dessert became so popular that they became a year-round staple throughout Italy.

The versions of Cannolis that Americans are most familiar with tend to involve many different variations on the original recipe. Many historians believe that this is possibly due to adaption’s that were made by Italians who emigrated to the U.S. in the early 1900s, and were faced with a limited availability of certain ingredients.

To truly get a better understanding of these classic Italian pastries, and experience the flavor and satisfaction of a fresh-made cannoli first hand, be sure to stop by your local Sal’s Pizza and pick them up with your next order. However, don’t say we didn’t warn you: Soon after you have tried this delicious dessert, you will never want to end an Italian meal without one.

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True or False: Test Your Skills On Some Fun Facts About Pizza

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:22:01 +0000

How much do you really know about your favorite Italian dish?

It is no secret that pizza is one of the most popular food dishes for many people all across the world. Looking back on our childhood, when it came time to throw a birthday party and invite over our friends, or simply have a fun game night with our family, pizza was the go-to meal that we could rely on to have a delicious, satisfying night in.

Over time, this classic dish has been spun and improved by some of the best chefs all across the world with their own unique ingredients―sardines, eggplant, cranberries, you name it―but when it comes to finding the perfect meal for a relaxing night in, nothing is better than good ol’ classic pizza from your favorite pizza shop.

Because pizza has become such a staple meal in our culture, and easily tops the list of “favorite foods” for many people around the world, there is a lot of history and facts related to this delectable dish. To help you learn a little bit more about the mass phenomenon that is the pizza pie, we have put together some fun and interesting true or false questions that will truly test your knowledge on how much you know about your favorite food.

Read over the facts below and see if you can correctly guess whether or not these statements are true or false. Once you have compiled your answers, check them with the facts below!

Questions:
1. TRUE or FALSE: There is no such thing as a traditional Italian Pizza?

2. TRUE or FALSE: The most expensive pizza ever created cost over $10,000!

3. TRUE or FALSE: The world’s largest pizza was large enough to feed over 5,200 people (totaling 10 slices of pizza each!)

4. After Italy, the United States is the second best place for pizza.

5. The most popular pizza topping, by far, is pepperoni.

Answers:
1. FALSE: In Italy there is a bill before Parliament to safeguard the traditional Italian pizza, specifying permissible ingredients and methods of processing (e.g., excluding frozen pizzas). Only pizzas which followed these guidelines could be called “traditional Italian pizzas”, at least in Italy.

2. FALSE: Most expensive pizza created was made by the restaurateur Domenico Crolla who created a $2,745.00 priced Valentine pizza which included toppings such as sunblush-tomato sauce, Scottish smoked salmon, medallions of venison, edible gold, lobster marinated in the finest cognac and champagne-soaked caviar.

3. TRUE: In 2005, the record for the world’s largest rectangular pizza was set in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Pizza restaurant owner Bill Bahr and a team of 200 helpers created the 129 X 98.6-foot pizza from 4,000 pounds of cheese, 700 pounds of sauce, and 9,500 sections of crust. The enormous pie was enough to feed the town’s 5,200 residents ten slices of pizza each.

4. FALSE: Outside of Italy, Argentina is considered to be the second best place for Italian food, especially pizza. Over sixty per cent of Buenos Aires’ residents are of Italian descent, which is evidenced by the massive number of pizzerias lining the city’s beautiful streets. But America may be a close second or third also (especially pizza from Sal’s).

5. TRUE: Thirty six percent of all pizza orders want their pizza topping to be pepperoni, far and away the most popular pizza topping! We consume around 251,770,000 pounds of pepperonis every year.

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Pizza Questions: Why Do We Toss Pizza Dough?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:02:08 +0000

When creating a pizza, why do bakers toss the pizza dough?

If you have ever dined in at a pizza restaurant before (especially a restaurant such as Sal’s pizza which uses only the freshest of toppings and ingredients), then you may have caught a glimpse of just how much preparation and love goes into each and every pizza that comes out of the kitchen.

Each individual pizza dough at Sal’s Pizza is crafted by an experienced pizza maker from scratch and is then topped with sauce made from fresh-packed diced tomatoes brought in from only a small group of select California growers. Next, we hand shred 100% mozzarella cheese every single day and top it with the high-quality ingredients that you love before we bring it out, hot and fresh, to your table.

However, as interesting as it can be to watch our pizza makers slice up your ingredients and top your pizza to perfection, there is one particular step of the pizza making process that many people are truly fascinated by―tossing the pizza dough.

While the ancient art of the perfect pizza toss has been known to entrance pizza patrons all over the world with the effortless spins and tosses through the air, this step of the pizza process does more than to entertain wide-eyed pizzeria patrons. When you toss a pizza dough, rather than rolling it, you create a crust that is both more crisp and more tender, which expands more effectively in the oven. Also, the irregular nature of a hand-tossed pizza dough will make each bite a completely different experience.

To help you get a better idea of why we toss our pizza dough, and the many benefits that it brings to our pizza, here is some basic information about the art of tossing pizza dough:

What Does Tossing The Pizza Dough Do?
While many people believe that tossing pizza dough is just a fancy way to shape and stretch out the pizza dough, it is actually gentlest and most efficient way to form the crust. Some pizza manufacturers will use a machine press or a dough sheeter in order to make their crust. However, the end result of this often ends up with a crunchy crust that dries out easily. When dough is tossed by hand, it doesn’t lose quite as much moisture, so therefore the crust is softer.

Spinning the pizza dough the air also helps to create the round shape, with a non-uniform crumb. This means that every single pizza crust is unique―tender in some spots and crisp in others.

How Do We Toss The Pizza Dough?
Crafting and executing the perfect pizza dough toss truly is an art form. If there is not enough air worked and kneaded into your pizza dough before you toss it, even the fanciest of moves will not result in a well-balanced, evenly backed pizza pie. We start by making sure the dough is room temperature and evenly dusted with flour. We then press out the dough until it is the size that we want, drape it over our hands and use our palms to life and spin the dough into the air. Catching the dough on the backs of our fists also helps to provide a flatter and more stable area for tossing. We then repeat until the dough is perfectly tossed and stretched to the desired size.

To truly get a better idea of what a homemade, hand-tossed pizza tastes like, stop by Sal’s Pizza in a location near you and try out one of our famous, Italian-baked pizza pies today.

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Rise And Shine: Is It Okay To Eat Pizza For Breakfast?

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:44:59 +0000

Our take on whether or not it is acceptable to eat pizza for breakfast.

It is no secret that pizza is one of the greatest party foods there is. When you are planning a long night partying with friends and are searching for a hearty dish that will satisfy even the most picky of appetites, you can never go wrong with ordering a few pizzas to your house for a delectable late night snack. Not only will your guests thank you for quenching their food needs, but your stomach will as well.

However, what are you supposed to do if you order too many pizzas for your party and not all of them get eaten? (Who knows if that is even possible, but let’s just say that your friends are really light eaters.) Sure, you can save the leftover pizza for the next day’s lunch or dinner, but who wants to go through the whole next morning knowing that there is delicious, tasty pizza in their fridge?

This raises the age old question that college kids and party enthusiasts have been asking themselves for decades―is day old pizza an acceptable breakfast food?

Sure, a leftover slice of pizza may not be the healthiest of options when it comes to your morning breakfast. But, let’s fact it’s far better for you than many common breakfast options, such as a sugar-packed breakfast pastry, a greasy drive-thru breakfast combo or a giant chocolate chip muffin. In fact, a single slice of pizza can provide you with enough protein and vegetables to give you the energy that it takes to get through to lunch.

Plus, once you add some breakfast-type toppings to your pizza, such as ham, cheese, bacon or sausage, you’ve basically got an omelet of sorts. If you are thinking of trying out pizza for your next morning-after meal, here are a few breakfast friendly ingredients that will have you craving last night’s pie when you wake up in the morning.

Sausage
Amid the growing popularity of new types of pizza toppings and ingredients, there are some classic pizza toppings that have remained a staple to our pies. Sausage is one pizza ingredient that has retained its identity alongside all of the crazy pizza toppings and is still a pizza favorite for consumers. Plus, pork sausage provides a significant amount of protein and essential B vitamins to start your day off right.

Bacon
When it comes to breakfast foods, there is no better ingredient to start off your morning than with bacon. This popular pizza topping comes in many different flavors and options, and is paired perfectly with some eggs and toast. If you are looking for a type of bacon that is a little more breakfast-y, try Canadian Bacon. It’s closer to ham than classic bacon, plus it’s leaner and slightly more sweet.

Eggs
Some people may find it absolutely crazy to crack an egg overtop their delicious, hearty pizza. However, in the last couple of years, eggs have become one of the most popular options for pizza toppings, and they are perfect for the person who loves having a slice of pizza first thing in the morning. Adding a cracked egg along with toppings such as ham, cheese and fresh spinach will not only provide the perfect wake-me-up, but their low-calorie, high-protein make-up also make them the perfect all-in-one breakfast ingredient.

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Italian Bread: The Perfect Complement To Your Pizza

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:00:05 +0000

A brief history of one of the most delicious and popular pizza sides.

When it comes to food, there are a large amount of dishes, styles, backgrounds and flavors that you can piece together to create a meal that truly satisfies your taste buds. If you are looking for a thick, creamy dinner that will leave you feeling satisfied, you can never go wrong with a classic Italian pasta dish or a hearty soup. If you’re looking for a lighter, lunch to brighten up your work day, a nice deli sandwich may be just what you need to hit the spot.

Many of these meals are more than enough to satisfy you on their own (and may even leave you wishing you wouldn’t have taken that last monstrous bite). However, in addition to these stand alone dishes, there are also many foods that work well as a singular meal, but become enhanced when you pair them with a delicious counterpart.

One great example of a food that is greatly improved upon when you add a couple of delicious side dishes to the equation is pizza. Sure, a slice of this classic Italian pie may be enough to satisfy your hunger, but add in a couple appetizers or desserts to go along with your pizza and you have an appetizing spread that would please even the hungriest of people.

If you are looking to spice up your classic pizza night with an extra dish that will truly compliment your meal, Italian bread is one staple dish that has been a part of Italy’s food history for as long as history has been recorded. Plus, with the many variations that can be added to this classic bread, either with seasonal or regional ingredients, you can create a completely unique Italian meal right at home.

Here are just a few more facts about this delicious, popular pizza side:

The History Of Italian Bread
There is rarely a meal that is served in Italy―especially meals that revolve around pizza― that does not include some type of bread. There is proof of classic Italian bread ovens that have been tracked all the way back to ancient Rome when the Romans took the art of bread-making to a higher level. Because of this, it is easy to see why Italians have such a high standard for the bread that they serve.

What Makes Up Italian Bread?
The basic criteria for a loaf of Italian bread is that it is yeast-leavened, unsweetened and baked into a thick, oblong load with tapered ends. Italians also prefer their bread to have a soft and moist interior, which is perfect for absorbing olive oil, tomatoes, vinegar and other select toppings. This modern day take of Italian Bread (bread that is mixed in with oil and herbs) has become the perfect counterpart for any family looking to enjoy a delicious pizza night at home.

To find out what Italian bread really tastes like, and to try it out with your pizza, pop in to Sal’s Pizza today to try out this delicious side dish, or any other of our fantastic dishes that we have baking. Enjoy your pizza right tonight with a hot loaf of Italian bread.

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Odd Pizza Habits: How Do You Enjoy Your Slice?

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:30:08 +0000

Some of the oddest pizza eating habits we have ever seen.

When it comes to pizza, everyone has their own version of what combination and toppings they enjoy best. Some like a crazy combo of banana peppers, ham, eggs or bacon, while others opt for a plain ol’ pizza, no cheese and all. However you order your pizza is your own choice. However, we want to know about the weird habits you have once you get your pizza home to eat.

Here are just a few odd pizza habits that people all over the world have:

Ranch Dressing: People on either side of the “pizza and ranch dressing” argument seem to be very passionate about their standpoints – either you love pizza and ranch dressing, or you think it is disrespectful to pizza (or gross). The naysayers say that ranch is only necessary if the pizza tastes sub-par and needs a flavor boost. In fact, a pizza place in Houston made headlines in 2008 when they banned ranch dressing from their premises altogether. Those who are pro-ranch seem to have two arguments: “It’s delicious” and “stop telling me how to eat my pizza”. Touché.

With a Knife and Fork: Much like the ranch dressing debate, this is another hot argument in the pizza community: does pizza have to be a finger food, or is it okay to eat it with a knife and fork? The pro-utensil argument seems to generally be about keeping one’s hands clean. However, if you’re Sarah Palin or Donald Trump, this hasn’t worked out in your favor in the past (they both ate pizza in Times Square with utensils and drew the ire of many, many New Yorkers).

Eating the Crust First: It seems a bit awkward to eat the widest end of the pizza slice first, but there are those out there who do it, and for numerous reasons. Sometimes it’s a stuffed crust pizza, and the eater wants to get to that cheese while it’s still gooey. Other times, it’s because the eater wants to save the best for last and doesn’t think the crust is the best part. We don’t really have a viewpoint on this eating method, but we would like to offer some advice if you’re thinking of adopting this technique: napkins. Lots of them.

Eating the Toppings First: We’re not sure how many people out there do this, but we know they exist. We’ve met them. There are two different ways this scenario plays out. In the first scenario, the diner scrapes the cheese and toppings off (with a knife or fork, which is also controversial) and eats them, then eats the “naked” pizza crust. In an even more rare situation, the diner peels off the cheese and toppings, scrapes off the tomato sauce, puts the cheese and toppings back on, and eats the now-sauceless pizza. We don’t really get it either.

All Pizza, All the Time: Okay, so we won’t pretend this is a widespread thing. We know that food addiction is real, but we’ve only seen one well-documented occurrence of a person who will eat nothing but pizza – on TLC’s Freaky Eaters, a show dedicated to…well, the freakiest of eaters. On the pizza addiction episode of Freaky Eaters, we meet Josh. Josh only eats pizza. We love pizza here at Sal’s, but we obviously don’t condone this lifestyle (we even have non-pizza items on our menu). Josh’s pizza addiction was actually the symptom of a deeper emotional problem, and the nice people at the TV network managed to cure him.

Let us know: how do you eat your pizza?

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Holiday Gift Ideas For The Pizza Lover In Your Life

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:37:50 +0000

Fun, exciting pizza presents for everyone on your holiday list.

It is no secret that one of the best aspects of the holiday season is giving and receiving gifts with the friends and family in your life. While it may be fun to travel across the country and meet up with family, or stay at home and soak up the smells and sights of the season, there is something about holiday gifts that truly bring you back to the excitement and joy you felt when you were a little kid opening gifts on Christmas morning.

However, just because you may have a lot of fun watching your friends and family open your presents, that does not mean that it is easy to get to that point. Whether you are shopping around for the perfect gift for everyone from your niece to your great aunt to your second cousin, or you are simply looking for a few great items for a select loved one, it is difficult to finally stumble across a great gift that you know your friends and family will love.

Luckily, we here at Sal’s Pizza have come up with a great list of items that we think will satisfy every person on your list, as well as the die-hard pizza lovers in your family―pizza gifts, of course! Whether you’re looking for something useful for the kitchen for your grandmother, or a fun toy for your cousin, these pizza gifts are enough to make anyone’s mouth water.

“I Love Pizza” Glass Ball Christmas Ornaments
These classic holiday red and green Christmas ornaments are a great way for any pizza lover to share their affinity for their favorite dish with everyone in their home. Not only are do these ornaments feature finely detailed images of pizza slices, but each one is also inscribed with “I LOVE PIZZA” written in red, green and iridescent glitter.
[Christmas Central - $13.99]

Green Toys Pizza Parlor
Looking for a great kid-friendly pizza gift? Green Toys Pizza Parlor is made with 100% recycled plastic and is eco-friendly. Mama Mia! The Green Toys Pizza Parlor is open for business. Pizza lovers can pretend and play chef and server by taking orders, creating custom pizzas, and serving guests. This colorful 27-piece set features four slices that can be stacked with toppings galore to dish up any personal pie.
[Lucky Vitamin - $20.89]

Think Geek Star Trek Enterprise Cutter
Is your uncle or brother a huge geek with an affinity for all geek-related things? Help them boldly go where no pizza has gone before with Think Geek’s Star Trek Pizza Cutter. The classic Matt Jeffries’s design of the USS Enterprise is uniquely suited to become the only pizza cutter you need on the final frontier. With its saucer cutter made of laser-etched stainless steel and a zinc-chromium alloy secondary hull and warp nacelles for you to grip, this pizza cutter is the only logical thing to use.
[Think Geek - $24.99]

Pizza Seasoning Trio
A trio of shake-able seasoning blends offers something for every pizza lover. Each is a gourmet take on pizza parlor classics, enhanced for depth of flavor: classic Italian herbs are spiked with onion, garlic and red bell peppers; Parmesan is powered by the addition of cheddar and Asiago, herbs and pepper, citrus and onion; and red pepper flakes are laced with lemon, ginger and paprika.
[Crate and Barrel - $7.95]

‘Tis The Season: The Perfect Pizza For The Holiday Season

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:23 +0000

A pizza that even Santa will want to bite into this Christmas.

Now that the Christmas holiday is just under a week away, it is time to start putting together the perfect holiday menu to dazzle your guests with when it comes time for a Christmas dinner. Whether you are planning to host a large holiday feast for all of your friends and family, or are looking for a simple meal to fill the stomachs of your closest loved ones, there is no dish that is more well-loved, or more delicious, than pizza.

Sure, pizza is not the most formal or fancy of Christmas suppers, but this classic dish is a favorite for many around the world, and with the amount of toppings and options you have to choose from when putting together a delicious pizza pie, there is no reason why you cannot make this classic Italian dish a little more holiday festive.

If you are stuck for ideas for an informal festive supper on Christmas Eve, there are many different toppings that you can add to a pizza that will enrich it with all of the flavors and the smells of the season. While it may not be the most authentic pizza recipe, you may surprise yourself and your guests with how delicious this interesting Christmas Pizza can be. And hey, you may even find yourself adding this dish on to your list of traditional holiday meals year after year.

Here are just a few of our favorite Christmas pizza toppings that will get you in the holiday spirit and delight your taste buds:

Red and Green Peppers
When it comes to pizza toppings, sweet bell peppers are the Christmas ornaments of the vegetable world. With their beautiful, glossy exteriors and their multitude of colors, they are a bright addition to any dinner. Plus, because these crunchy veggies come in both red and green varieties, they are the perfect way to add a little holiday color to your pizza dish. Green peppers have a slightly bitter flavor, while red is usually more sweet and almost fruity.

Rosemary
When it comes to the smells of the season, there is no topping that creates the taste and aroma of the Christmas holiday quite like rosemary. This small sprig has a unforgettable pine-like fragrant flavor that is balanced by a pungent taste that will be a great addition to any meat topping that you decide to put on your pizza. You can also pair rosemary with mushrooms, onion and spinach to get a really great holiday flavor from your dish.

Cranberries
Harvested between Labor Day and Halloween, the peak market period for cranberries is from October through December, making them to perfect addition to any holiday meal. While you may be used to finding these sweet fruit in pies, cobblers and other desserts, the extreme tartness of this topping makes it a great addition to other kinds of dishes, such as pizza. Dried cranberries can also be used like raisins, and are delicious when paired with dry toppings such as nuts or spinach.

The holidays are a great time to get together with friends and family and truly appreciate the smells and sights of the season. Why not try out some of these classic Christmas flavors on your pizza this year to truly bring the smells of the holiday into your own home?

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Party Side Dishes: The Best Sidekicks For Your Pizza

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:32:30 +0000

These popular side dishes will compliment your pizza in all the best ways.

It is no secret that pizza is one of the best go-to options when it comes to hosting a party or feeding a group of people. With the variety of toppings, flavors and sizes to choose from, you can create your own pizza concoction that is perfect for virtually any type of event. Plus, since pizza is a popular dish for people of all ages, you can guarantee that everyone will leave your party feeling satisfied and happy.

However, while pizza may be a hearty meal for yourself or a couple of friends, it takes more than just one delicious pizza dish to satisfy a party. (Or does it?) Luckily, there are several tasty side dishes that can complement your meal and keep your guests coming back for more. And the best part? Most of these dishes can be purchased right alongside your pizza, which means more time for you to chat up your friends!

To help you adequately plan for your next party, we have put together a few of our favorite pizza side dishes that will complete your meal and ensure that you have the best party on the block:

Bruschetta
This classic Italian dish is the perfect appetizer to get your friends and family in the mood for a hot, cheesy pizza. Basic bruschetta consists of sliced, toasted Italian bread that has been drizzled with high-quality olive oil, then sprinkled over with a pinch of raw garlic. Next, you top the bread with a delicious combination of fresh herbs, a bit of balsamic vinegar and a small amount of chopped onion.

Garlic Bread
Another great side dish that uses Italian bread is garlic bread. This side dish can be served right alongside your pizza and is great for dipping in any extra marinara sauce you may have left over. Garlic bread is typically made by combining garlic and butter, then spreading it overtop a slice of Italian bread. Next, it can be grilled over the stove or baked in the oven until it is nice and soft.

Buffalo Wings
If you are throwing a party to celebrate a big sporting event or a friendly game night, buffalo wings make a great compliment to your pizza dish. These fried chicken wings can be dipped in a variety of sauces―from oriental flavors to classic spicy chile sauce―and taste best served alongside blue cheese and celery.

Salad
Another great option for a pizza appetizer is good ol’ fashion salad. Whether you choose to serve a Caesar, Greek or Garden salad, this dish makes a great complimentary food to any hearty Italian pizza. Plus, the dressing that you use is great for dunking pizza crust after you have finished eating.

While pizza is a great, filling meal in its own right, serving a side dish alongside your meal will help to keep your guests full and happy. After all, the type of food you serve can make or break your party. Luckily, Sal’s Pizza has just what you need to satisfy your guests and throw the hottest shindig of the year.

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