Month: July 2018

If you’re the kind of person who eats pizza on its own and doesn’t dip it in anything, you’re seriously missing out. Especially if your pizza of choice is a classic Margarita.

There is an abundance of dips that can seriously enhance the flavours of your pizza toppings, and it’s time to experiment.

From the classic pizza dips like mayonnaise and BBQ sauce to more unusual variations, here are 10 pizza dipping sauces you have to try.

Get your pizza slice at the ready…

1. Hummus dip – dipping pizza in hummus might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it works surprisingly well with vegetable-topped pizzas.
2. Labneh dip – Labneh is a yoghurt-based dip, similar to cream cheese. It is perfect if your pizza topping is a little too spicy for your taste buds.
3. Garlic dipping sauce – garlic mayonnaise is a pizza dip favourite, especially for super cheesy pizzas.
4. Ranch dipping sauce – super creamy and herby, ranch dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment so many pizza toppings.
5. BBQ dip – BBQ sauce will add some sweetness to a smoked-meat pizza. (Note: your meaty pizza will most likely have BBQ sauce on-top already, but more can’t hurt.)
6. Buffalo chicken chilli dip – this dip is made up of tender chicken, three cheeses, Buffalo sauce, chilli peppers and herbs and spices. Dip your pizza in this sauce for a real indulgence.
7. Mayonnaise dip – mayonnaise is one of the most popular dipping sauces for pizza and is a gateway to more exciting dipping flavours.
8. Peri Peri dip – Peri Peri dip is perfect for a Peri Peri pizza – enhancing those piping hot flavours for a taste explosion.
9. Sweet chilli mayonnaise – this dip is the best of both worlds – smooth with kick. It’s definitely worth experimenting with this chilli dipping sauce.

Trying out these dipping sauces will open you up to a world of flavours, and might even urge you to experiment with different pizza toppings. What are you waiting for?

Pita bread is the ultimate versatile food. You can stuff the pockets with pretty much anything and make yourself a delicious doughy snack.

If you’re tired of dipping pita bread into hummus and are on the hunt for some creative recipes, look no further. Here are 5 creative pita bread recipes:

Lebanese Pita Bread

Turn your pita bread into a Lebanese-inspired dish by stuffing the pocket with a mixture of traditional ingredients: grilled halloumi cheese, tomato sauce, minced lamb, za’atar, white onion and chilli flakes. Toss with za’atar and add yoghurt and you have yourself a 5-star Lebanese-inspired dish. After all, pita bread history dates back 4,000 years ago in the Middle East, so it’s only right.

Pita Bread Pizza

What is pita bread if not super doughy like a pizza? So, how to make pita bread pizza?

The pita bread pizza recipe is simple. Spread your pita bread with tomato puree and top with cheese (cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella – or all three) and herbs. Pop it in the oven until it’s crispy and the cheese has melted, and serve!

The great thing about pita bread pizza is that it is small in size and perfect for snacking.

Breakfast Pita Bread
If you were wondering “is pita bread healthy?” it’s completely down to what you put in it. Avocado and scrambled eggs are great fillers that are healthy but don’t compromise on flavour.

Mediterranean Pita Bread
Give your pita bread a Mediterranean makeover by adding staple Mediterranean ingredients. Toss together a salad of greens (lettuce, cucumbers, capsicum, tomatoes, carrots and garlic) and add chickpeas, feta, parsley and mint. Pop the salad into the pita pockets, and voila!

Leftover Pita Bread
You can fill pita bread with almost anything, so why not pile your leftovers into the pockets and have it for lunch the next day?

Add in whatever you had for dinner: meatballs, kidney beans and rice, stir-fry, etc. Anything goes! You can even grill your stuffed pitas to ensure the food melts well together, and to give your bread that crispy outer edge.