Cheers to National Pizza Day
As if we need a reason to have pizza, February 9th is National Pizza Day. The origin of this holiday is unknown, yet all that matters is digging into a big hot juicy pizza and sipping a wonderful WineShop wine. Here we share ten fab recipes and pairings. (No worries if you don’t have pizza on the 9th–we all know every day can be pizza day.)
Pizza by the Numbers
- Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.
- Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year.
- Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas.
- 17% of all US Restaurants are pizzerias.
- Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
- Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
- Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year.
*Courtesy of National Day Calendars.
We’ve included tasty pairings with our ten pizza recipes. Here’s a helpful chart for future reference too.
A simple dish with a gourmet pedigree. You won’t even miss the tomato sauce.
Zucchini, Potato and Fontina Pizzettas
PAIRS WITH: Cadeau Semi-Seco Sparkling
*Recipe and photo courtesy of Bon Appetit.
Buttery flaky crust, gobs of tomato sauce, gooey cheese. Deep dish lovers, rejoice.
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Fact Red Wine
*Recipe and photo courtesy of Recipe Girl.
Easy to make, freezes well, defrosts quickly. Add your fave toppings, a great wine and you’re all set.
Gluten Free Pizza Crust
PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Monastrell
*Recipe and photo courtesy of Gluten Free on a Shoestring.
Salad, entrée, appetizer—this is all three. It’s a winner, so make extra.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Ceres Starlight
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
Humble yet glorious, bring Naples to your table!
Neapolitan Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Milano Cellars 2019 Barbera
*Recipe and photo courtesy of The Spruce Eats.
Garlic herb crust, tons of vegetables and vegan parmesan add up to one delicious pie.
Favorite Vegan Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Glory Cellars 2017 Hero’s Blend
*Recipe and photo courtesy of Minimalist Baker.
Okay, meat lovers. Scratch your pizza itch right here.
Sausage and Pepper Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Table Red Wine
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
Enjoy in a flash, thanks to ready-made dough and no-fuss veggie toppings.
Sheet Pan Veggie Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Adagio 2020 Verdejo
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
Spicy grilled chicken and snappy blue cheese are sure to please. Serve with crunchy celery sticks.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Family Ranch Aged on Rum Oak White Wine
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
This “I-can’t-believe-it’s-cauliflower” crust comes together easily, is healthy and so delicioso.
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
PAIRS WITH: Terroir Cellars 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
*Recipe and photo courtesy of Darn Delicious.
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