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Detroit Style Pizza: A Guide to Detroit Pizza
Discover Detroit-Style Pizza Detroit style pizza is a square, deep dish pizza that is known for its racing stripes sauce on top, cheese crust crown and light crust. Whether you call them red tops or square pizza, Detroit-style pizza is a unique pizza style that hast become one of the hottest pizza styles and one […]
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Holy Ravioli!
Pillowy stuffed pockets are big movers in pizzerias Stuffed pasta pillows, known as ravioli, have been filled with either beef or cheese for decades. It was that simple. Now with the Food Network’s popularity, the culinary arts have become s...
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It’s a Stretch — Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella sets your pizzeria apart Scott Gittrich, president of Toppers Pizza, doesn’t mind his work commute. That’s because since 1998, Whitewater, Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza, which has 70 locations across 11 states, has used a local c...
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Stuff It: Bell Peppers
Stuffed peppers make a great addition to the appetizer or entree menu Bell peppers have made quite a resurgence on the culinary scene. Thanks to their vibrant colors, sweet flavor, crisp texture and extreme versatility, these healthy veggies a...
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Heart Healthy
Appeal to new and current customers with health-conscious options Health food is not a phrase that typically comes to mind when describing pizza. With gooey cheese, heavy toppings and thick crust, pizza is most often synonymous with indulgence...
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Trending Recipe: Summer Strawberry Salad
Print Summer Strawberry Salad Author: Pizza Today Recipe type: salads Ingredients 10 ounces mixed greens ⅓ cup sliced almonds 1 pint strawberries, quartered 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 4 ounces balsamic vinegar salt and pepp...
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Dough Doctor: Bromance
Q: What’s the difference between bromated and non-bromated flour? A: It seems that not a day goes by that someone doesn’t ask me about changing from a bromated flour to a non-bromated flour. Actually, the change is pretty easy and straight forwar...
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Ham It Up!
From country to city — ham joins the ranks of pizza ingredient royalty Pepperoni and sausage may rule the pizza kingdom, but ham is steadily seeking to dethrone the king and queen of pizza royalty. With its army reserve of varieties ––including...
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The Green Party
Spring is the big start of the year for numerous game-changers for pizza. The early spring enables cold-loving greens like arugula, green garlic, spinach, romaine, ramps, rhubarb, cilantro and sprouts to pop either in farmed fields or on their own in...
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Down the Line
Fast-casual Pizza Kitchens Streamline System Execution In March, generational expert Jason Dorsey, the “Gen-Y Guy,” stood before a packed hall of pizzeria operators during his Keynote Address at International Pizza Expo and proclaimed the value o...
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Man on the Street: Summer Sun, Suds and More
Never have I been more excited for summer in my entire life. After this disgusting mess of a winter season, I plan on maximizing every single moment of sunshine before the sun returns to hibernation. Not unlike any other season, summertime is most pe...
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Trending Recipe: Soft Pretzel Breadsticks
Pretzel bread is red hot right now. Serve with either hot mustard or beer cheese for dipping and watch your appetizer sales increase once your customers get a taste of this on-trend menu item. This recipe comes from our very own Dough Doctor, Tom Leh...
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In the Customer’s Shoes
Handle difficult customers with care Getting people in the door is half the battle for a restaurant. Then it is up to you and your team to guarantee a great dining experience. Despite your best efforts, there will be disgruntled customers. Som...