{"id":8831,"date":"2014-05-15T08:55:48","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T12:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=8831"},"modified":"2014-07-25T11:03:06","modified_gmt":"2014-07-25T15:03:06","slug":"celebrate-national-pizza-party-day-homemade-pizza-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/celebrate-national-pizza-party-day-homemade-pizza-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate National Pizza Party Day with a (Homemade Pizza) Party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tomorrow, you\u2019ll be saying TGIF — or should we say, TGINPPD? It\u2019s National Pizza Party Day, and<\/i> it\u2019s Friday! Which is obviously the only excuse you need to throw the best pizza party ever at your house tomorrow night. Don\u2019t think you can pull off a party on such short notice? You can with our expert pizza party tips! Whether it\u2019s a party of one or ten, we\u2019ve got some dos and don\u2019ts to keep your pies delicious and your get-together stress-free. Check \u2018em out below.<\/p>\n

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Do <\/b>make your own pizza dough.<\/p>\n

When you make your own pizza dough, you gain flavor and <\/i>save money. Seriously, it\u2019s a win-win, especially when you use a super-simple, no-knead dough recipe that rises overnight like ours.<\/a> If you\u2019ve only got a few hours, the Internet is chock-full of no-knead, quick dough recipes that only take a few hours to rise. We like this one<\/a> from The Kitchn<\/b>. Really<\/i> strapped for time? Stop by your favorite pizza shop, and ask if they\u2019ll sell you some ready-to-go dough — it will be fresher than your grocery store\u2019s offerings.<\/p>\n

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Do <\/b>enlist the help of others.<\/p>\n

Kids and adults alike can help put pizzas together, regardless of their cooking skills — chopping up toppings isn\u2019t exactly rocket science. Divy up the preparation of toppings (don\u2019t forget to grate your own cheese<\/a>!) among folks old enough to handle a knife, and have younger kids help out sprinkling ingredients on top of sauced pies. You\u2019ll be surprised how quickly your pizzas come together when everyone is working assembly line-style.<\/p>\n

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Do <\/b>showcase seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n

One of the most wonderful things about pizza is that it can act as a vehicle for whatever delicious meat or veggie (or artisanal cheese!) you\u2019re craving at the moment. Tender shoots of baby kale bursting forth from your garden? Put \u2018em on a pizza<\/a>! Crisp asparagus? You bet<\/a>. Get creative, and your stomach will thank you!<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t <\/b>overload your pizza with toppings.<\/p>\n

Once you start brainstorm pizza toppings, it\u2019s easy to get carried away — but don\u2019t! Too many toppings can weigh down your pizza and confuse your palate. Think of a pizza like a cheeseplate: you want enough components to provide some contrast, but not so many that you\u2019ll become overwhelmed. Aim for 2-4 toppings, not including sauce and cheese<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t <\/b>feel limited to red sauce and cheese.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason margherita pizza is so ubiquitous — it\u2019s classic and absolutely delicious. That said, don\u2019t feel like your pizza must include red sauce, or even mozzarella<\/a>. Mix things up with non-melting cheeses like feta<\/a> or blue<\/a>, and garlic and oil is an equally lovely pizza base as marinara.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t <\/b>forget the drinks!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a party without some imbibing? While spirited cocktails<\/a> have their time and place, pizza\u2019s ideal drinking partner is inarguably a cold, crisp beer<\/a>. Lighter-bodied styles are best, since they pair well with the mild cheeses typically used on pizza. Beer\u2019s bubbles cleanse your palate of grease and any spice (red pepper flakes<\/a>, anyone?), readying you time and time again for another bite. If you have some beer-haters or gluten-intolerant guests, sparkling white wine<\/a> or hard apple cider<\/a> works in a pinch.
\nReady to get your pizza party on? Browse <\/i>all things pizza<\/i><\/a> for recipe inspiration!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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