Sunday, June 22, 2014

Planning The Ultimate Pizza Party

By Elba Fenwick


Pizza is the ultimate party food. It's easy, versatile and can be made to suit almost any taste. This can be a fun party for grown-ups or kids, and there are many ways to create a fantastic pizza party that go beyond simply buying a few pies from a local pizzeria and setting them out on your kitchen counter. For a truly unique, gourmet pizza party, consider some of the following suggestions.

While you can order pizza, it's more fun to simply have your guests make their own pizzas and bake them up right at the party. You can make a bunch of dough the night before your party, separate it into small sections for each guest and provide a wide variety of toppings. In addition to obvious items such as shredded mozzarella, spicy slices of pepperoni and tomato sauce, be sure to offer some other options. Goat cheese, feta cheese or smoky Gouda cheese can be paired with items such as roasted vegetables, grilled chicken or arugula. The only limit is your imagination.

Another option would be to create a variety of pizzas ahead of time and bake them just before guests arrive. Consider making an interesting variety that includes traditional styles and some more unique flavors. This is also an easy way to handle guests' dietary needs, as you can make one pizza with a gluten-free crust or one pizza that is dairy-free or whatever people prefer. You can bake pizzas in the oven or even on your barbecue grill, as they have pizza pans made specifically for the grill. Serve up platters filled with salami, prosciutto, olives, sliced Italian cheese and other antipasti items as well as a few different salads.

When you plan out beverages, consider extending the Italian theme of the evening. Offer Italian wines or Italian beers or both. Rather than setting up a full bar, select one fun Italian cocktail to serve, such as the Bellini, a favorite drink that is simply Proseco and peach juice. For the kids, consider offering a few types of root beer or find some Italian sparkling juices or Italian sodas for them to enjoy.

Keep the pizza theme going all the way to dessert and go online and order some gourmet chocolate pizzas from Chocolate Pizza Company. Their handmade, gourmet pizzas feature a "crust" that is a blend of melted chocolate (dark or milk) that is mixed with their own handmade English-style toffee. You can select toppings, as well, and these range from a chocolate pizza with an artistic swirl of white chocolate to the popular Campfire Pizza that features chunks of graham crackers, mini marshmallows and a drizzle of white chocolate. You can also top pizzas with nuts, candies and much more, and all of them, of course, are packed in a genuine pizza box.

In addition to the many types of chocolate pizzas, Chocolate Pizza Company also offers the perfect accompaniment to your dessert pizza - wings. Of course, these aren't chicken wings; they are delectable Peanut Butter Wings, a mix of creamy-style peanut butter and crushed potato chips dipped into chocolate. You can choose from Peanut Butter Wings dipped in dark chocolate or try the wings dipped in milk chocolate, or perhaps you will need a tub of each for your party. Either way, your guests will be delighted by this special dessert buffet that provides the perfect ending to a fabulous pizza party.




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