Pizza Recipe Ideas for National Pizza Day!
Did you know that National Pizza Day is May 21st? I personally love pizza. And I love all flavors of pizza, even some unusual combinations! But I want to share with you some of my favorite combos from my personal recipe collection and from my favorite pizza restaurant! Here are my top 4 Pizza Recipe Ideas for National Pizza Day!
Artisan Pizza of Parker Colorado
Artisan Pizza is one of my favorite pizza places. They serve 11″ personalized pizzas and have an amazing selection of fresh ingredients to choose from! But they have two pizza combinations that are my all time favorites! And I made them at home to see if I could re-create the amazing taste! Not perfect, but definitely close!
The Fabulous Fig
This used to be a seasonal favorite. But it graduated to a permanent spot on the menu due to how fabulous it is! Hence, the name! The ingredients that are listed are fig sauce, arugula, asiago, mozzarella, bacon, garlic and chicken.
In place of fig sauce I used fig jam. Yup, there is such a thing! Then I added all the remaining ingredients in amounts that satisfied me! The crust I used was a basic pre-made pizza crust, so not nearly as good had I used fresh, but still delicious!
Luisa
The Luisa is another favorite. It has E.V.O.O, ricotta spread, sweet Italian sausage, arugula, asiago cheese and lemon slices.
I’m not sure what the ricotta includes, but I mixed a little lemon juice, basil and fresh ground black pepper. Then I added all the other ingredients. It was yummy, not as lemony as the restaurant. But still good! Again, I used a pre-made pizza crust. This pizza has a different flare, but is well worth trying!
My Recipes
When my kids lived at home I would make homemade pizza. Sometimes I was creative, sometimes I wasn’t! Here are two of our all time favorites!
Mr. Meaty
Yup, made up that name just for this post! Normally we just call it a meat pizza. I use normal tomato sauce, but you can use a spicy tomato sauce too. I also use crispy bacon pieces, pepperoni, crushed red pepper, crumbled sweet Italian sausage, sliced meatballs and mozzarella cheese. Oh so good!
The Cowboy
Just about every pizza place has some kind of barbecue chicken pizza. This is how we like ours! Trio shredded cheese, shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, cilantro, corn kernels and sliced red onions! You could also add bacon pieces or take out the red onions slices. Make your own version!
Conclusion
My family and I love pizza, pretty much any time of the year or for any meal! LOL So having a National Pizza Day and sharing our fun pizza tastes was a lot of fun for me! And if you are a Colorado local, be sure to check out Artisan Pizza! They are fabulous!
Tools for making great pizza!
I have several pizza stones I love but this one is my favorite! It comes with the wooden pizza paddle too! Purchase HERE from Amazon!
The Pizza Cookbook has a great selection of pizza combinations from traditional to not so traditional! It is definitely a great resource to have in your kitchen! Purchase HERE from Amazon!
More importantly, thank you for spending your time here at Colorado Kelly! I love having you here and appreciate everyone that comes to visit and look forward to having you come back soon!
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rachel
Umm I desperately want to try all of these!!
Kelly
You should!
Sabina Green
So many amazing pizza topping ideas, I love the look of the Luisa, very unusual and looks tasty.
Kelly
It is very different, and seriously delicious!
Krysten Quiles
Pretty awesome that national pizza day is close to my wedding anniversary!
Kelly
Happy anniversary! And many more to come!
Sonia Seivwright
Oh Wow.. Haha National Pizza Day is on my Birthday!! LOL. I love pizza. Looks like I’ve got a Birthday Theme now! LOL. Thanks for the ideas.
Kelly
Happy birthday! And have some pizza! LOL
Tweenselmom
All these pizzas look so delicious, I’m craving one right now. Happy National Pizza Day!
Kelly
Thank you! I hope you got one!
Kathy Kenny Ngo
Pizza with arugula is almost always a sure fire treat for us!
Kelly
It is so good!
Renata Feyen
I love my pizza best with lots of veggies on it, like onions, mushrooms, peppers, and some chicken or other meat 🙂
Kelly
Veggie loaded pizzas are good too!
Kelsey Albert
We actually don’t have an over because we live in a tiny house but I still love cooking pizza over an open fire! So many good ideas here!
Kelly
That’s ok! You can make pizza over a fire or on a grill!
Becky
Ooh I love unique and artisan pizzas! I especially like the sound of that Luisa pizza. I’m always up for trying something new – one of my favorite pizzas I’ve had was one was prosciutto and cantaloupe.
Kelly
The Luisa is amazing!!!
simplyjolayne
Do you have a good pizza dough recipe?
Kelly
I wish! I rarely make my own crust! I buy frozen pizza dough which is usually pretty good!
Linda
Pizza is a weekly thing for us, but my kiddo hasn’t yet graduated from pepperoni & sausage (not that there’s anything wrong with that). But, man, that fig pizza is right up my alley. Next time I get my hands on some fresh figs, I’m going to make one all for myself! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Kelly
The fig pizza is my all time favorite!!!! Delicious!
Monidipa
I just made pizza today at home. But your recipe is great!
Kelly
Thank you!!!
Kim C
Oh my! I really love these pizzas! It looks so tasty and delicious. Mouthwatering!
Kelly
Thank you!!!
Genesis
National Pizza Day sounds like something worth celebrating! I’ve never thought to put lemon on pizza; that sounds pretty good!
Kelly
Different but delicious!
Lisa
I think every day could be National Pizza Day in my house. Seriously! We have it almost weekly. 😂 Loved your pizza combinations.
Kelly
Agreed! LOL
Irene
A must in a pizza for me is the BBQ sauce
Kelly
Yes! It is awesome!
Lindsay Madsen
This article kinda blows my mind! I didn’t know you could have these interesting flavor combinations.
Kelly
I hope you try them!!!!
Stephanie
How fun, being inspired to recreate pizzas from your favorite pizza place. I’ve never really thought to do that, but I bet it would be a blast if I ever get a chance to own a bread-maker and create my own pizza at home! These all sound delicious!
Kelly
That is how much I LOVE their pizza combinations!