We at La Fresca Pizza know that pizza is one of the most glorious foods ever invented, and that wasting any bit of it is a shame. And though some of you settle for the ordinary (yet delicious) cold pizza for breakfast the next day, we decided it’s time to elevate your left-over pizza status to a whole new level, by inviting you to explore these 5 hacks that are sure to impress.
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Reheat Pizza and Keep The Crust Crispy
Yeah, we know; microwaves make it easy. But they also make your pizza’s crust chewy and disappointing. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to ensure your leftover pizza comes out evenly heated with a crispy crust. One way is by placing a glass of water in the microwave with your pizza when you reheat it. Another non-microwave related idea is by making a “pizza sandwich” by stacking two pizzas with the ingredients in the center and heating it in a sandwich grill. You’re welcome.
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The Right Temperature for Reheating Pizza in The Oven
When heating your pizza in the oven, you need to make sure you preheat your oven to a high temperature for a crispy crust. We recommend 450oF and using a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil to ease washing it later. You’ll know your pizza is ready when the cheese starts to bubble. That shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes, depending on how many slices you’re heating. Keep a close eye on it though as each oven is calibrated differently.
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Pizza Box Plates
Weren’t you ever in a situation where you order pizza because you’re feeling particularly lazy to go into the kitchen that day but end up finding a ton of dishes in the sink after? Or you ordered takeout pizza for an outdoor activity and realized that you don’t have any disposable plates? Worry no more, because that pizza box you’re holding can actually double as plates. That and the fact that we’ll give you disposable plates if you ask for them. Simply tear the top cover into four even squares and voila! We were inspired by GreenBox, an environmentally friendly company that took the idea even further and offered a way to break down the bottom of the box into a half sized storage box. Watch how they do it here.
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Pizza Fries… Pries?
It’s simple: cut your left-over pizza into strips, thrown them in a pan, add cheese (lots and lots of it), heat it in a preheated oven till the cheese melts and starts to turn golden, and, lo and behold, you’ve got yourself some impressive fries (yes, we just came up with that). You can also dip them in marinara sauce if you’re feeling especially adventurous.
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Pizza mozzarella sticks
Combine a great appetizer and a main dish with this easy hack. Take any type of pizza, remove the crust, roll the slice around a mozzarella strand starting with the wider end. Seal the tip of the triangle with a toothpick to ensure it doesn’t unroll. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes, and serve with marinara sauce. This trick is sure to impress!
Now that your life has changed forever, we invite you to La Fresca Pizza, where you can stock up on pizza to give yourself the pleasure of trying out hacks. At La Fresca Pizza, we take great care in preparing our pizzas fresh in every way. Our dough is prepared daily, the sauces are mixed in-house, and the vegetables are washed and chopped daily. Our pizzerias are open floor concepts where you can sneak a peek at your food being prepared. We carefully select the finest ingredients and put much care in preparation so that you and your family can enjoy a well balanced and delicious meal. We are a family-owned and –operated small business and our mission is to offer you fresh food that’s prepared just like you would have made it yourself at home. Visit the location closest to you, or order online today to see what we’re talking about. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with us or contact us with suggestions or question.
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