What Types of Pizzas and Toppings to Choose for a Sumptuous Dinner?

A heavenly slice of cheese-dripping pizza topped with fresh vegetables and chunks of meat is a mouth-watering treat for every food aficionado who loves to pamper their taste buds. Looking forward for a weekend dinner party but unsure as to what pizzas and toppings to choose to make your guests salivate? Well, there is no need to think so much because most people love the taste of freshly baked slices with lip-smacking mozzarella cheese, fresh ripe tomatoes, olives, spinach, and of course meat toppings such as barbecue chicken or ham.

Though most foodies delight at the thought of cheese, chicken, sausage or pepperoni, there are several other appetizing toppings from the most mundane to the most popular that will leave you and your guests spoilt with choices.

Vegetarian Delights

Who says that only non-veg varieties are delicious? There are vegetarian pizzas with toppings of Italian mixed and grilled veggies. The rich taste of ripe tomatoes and mozzarella cheese will make you and your dinner guests yearn for more!

Florentina Pizza

If you are thinking of pampering your guests at dinner with favourite vegetarian slices with fresh marinated tomatoes (straight from the vine), delicious poached egg in the centre and fresh green spinach leaves, then Florentina pizzas are sure to steal all the attention.

Why Not Some Chicken Pizzas?

When it comes to non-veg varieties, the choices are endless. How about some deep dish pizzas with chunks of chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and roasted peppers with a tomato base? Well, this Italian delight with a sprinkling of oregano and chilli flakes will fill your nostrils with a rich and appetizing aroma.

NOW THE CHOICE OF TOPPINGS
Vegetables

When it comes to vegetable toppings, you can pick from the most common ones such as tomatoes, onions, olives, spinach and red pepper. The best thing about veg toppings is that they are suited both for conventional and contemporary dining styles. As far as tomatoes are concerned, you can opt for a sauce or fresh ripe pieces of the vegetable straight as a topping.

Again, if you are willing to surprise your guests with more vegetarian varieties, there is green pepper, mushroom or bell pepper to choose from.

Cheese

Most foodies love to order extra cheese popularly known as ‘cheese burst’ on the slices so that the hot melting cheese will drip to their heart’s content. The hot, sticky and yummy cheese will hold all of the vegetables, sauces and other toppings. All of this will melt in the warmth of your mouth and leave you mesmerised!

Mozzarella and Parmesan are those varieties of cheeses offering a rich taste and texture to the slices. Goat cheese is also quite popular because it retains its original flavour and pairs well with different kinds of sauces and toppings.

Meats

Though pepperoni is most popular, other meat toppings include chicken, sausages, salami, bacon or ham. As far as chicken is concerned, it used for special types of pizza such as mouth-watering barbecue chicken pizzas. Some food lovers also love to have the slices topped with poached egg that goes best with spinach leaves.

So, the choices are endless when it comes to Italian pizzas. However, if you want to indulge in the happiness of dining out with friends and family, you can try any reputed Italian restaurants serving pizzas to spoil your taste buds. Do not forget to order some chilled drinks for the ultimate pizza experience!

Jason Bowman