Summertime arrives late; Summertime stays late. We’ve been lucky enough to see a week’s full of sunshine and blue skies – and so we find ourselves holding onto these final moments of outdoor entertaining. For the kids and for the adults, a patio pizza party is our way of taking advantage of what might be the last few warm evenings of the season.
Pizza Party Tips:
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Make one for the kids and one for the adults. Keep it simple for the young ones, or put toppings out and let them make their own.
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Use leftover veg in the fridge. This season’s harvest delivered beautiful peaches and cream corn – my most recent pizza topping and personal favourite.
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Let your guests participate. Chop up ingredients for friends and family to build their own.
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Use the grill. Save time and enjoy the evening without crowding around the oven.
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Get the grill really hot. The key to cooking pizza on the grill is to keep the temperature high and the cook time quick.
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Have everything ready to go. Lightly brush the grill with oil, cook the dough for a minute or two, flip it, and then top it. Make sure your sauce, cheese and toppings are close by to prevent over-charring. Cook for another 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Pizza parties are a good excuse to get friends and family together and involved in the cooking process. Plus, it’s a crowd favourite that can be modified to anyone’s taste. Do you have a favourite pizza recipe? Share it here and join the sisterhood of sharing – the best part about cooking is trying new recipes.
