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Pizza Preparation Tips That Keep Them Fresh
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Have you tried to recreate your favorite Iowa City, Iowa pizza but haven't been able to get that authentic taste and freshness? We at Sam's Pizza have had many of our customers ask us about this problem, going so far as to ask for our secret ingredients! Well, we'll never share that list, but we will give you some cooking and preparation tips that should help to make your next homemade pie as close to one of our delicious meals as possible. But remember – only Sam's can make Sam-level pizzas!
Always Preheat Your Cooking Surface
How often have you just shoved your prepared pizza in the oven without waiting for it to preheat? We understand this impulse: you want to cook and eat your delicious meal as quickly as possible! However, this step is a mistake because it does not create that authentic and fresh taste that you so desire. As a result, you need to preheat your cooking surface until it reaches the proper temperature.
Why do you want to preheat your cooking surface in this way? Well, doing so helps to make the oven or surface hot enough to start cooking your za right away. Rather than having to wait a long time for it to finish, you shouldn't have to wait more than half an hour. However, you will have to wait at least half an hour to get your oven to the proper temperature, so there is a bit of a balance here.
And cooking your pie at the proper temperature also creates a very authentic texture and taste that will make you think of your favorite restaurant. Many pizzerias have an oven that is always on with concentrated blasts of heat. As a result, they can cook a finished za in no more than 10-15 minutes. And to recreate that authentic pizzeria taste, aim for 500 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature may seem very high, but you'll get the taste that you want.
Use Parchment Paper for Your Baking
Here's another issue we've seen people complaining about over the years: pizzas sticking to the cooking surface. If we had a nickel for every time somebody asked us about this problem! We have suggested that people add cornmeal to their crust because it helps to separate the pizza from the baking surface. However, cornmeal can make a mess and may affect the taste of the pizzas that you cook.
And while our cooking process doesn't require the item we're about to discuss, we know that it can help people trying to bake at home. Parchment paper is one of the best-kept baking secrets in the world. This simple paper will sit comfortably underneath your pizzas and keep them from sticking to the baking surface. We suggest placing parchment paper on a pan on which you place your pies to avoid burning paper.
Once your pizzas are done cooking, you can take them right off of the pan without having to worry about any sticking. This protection option is not a good choice if you want to grill a pizza, though, because the paper is likely to catch on fire on the heated iron slats. Most of the time, we don't think grilling pizzas is a good step unless you have a wood stove designed explicitly for making great pizzas.
Cooking Your Protein Sources First
Here's another tip that we think will make your pizzas more authentic: cooking your protein sources before you put them on the pizza. We suggest this idea for a few reasons. First of all, slightly cooked meats will crisp up better on top of your pizzas than frozen or raw meats. You'll also have to prepare your zas for a shorter period than you would if the meats were raw, preventing burned crusts or cheeses.
How long should you cook your meat? We always suggest that you undercook your meats very slightly to get the best effect. The meat should be starting to turn brown but should never be fully cooked. If you cook your meat all the way through, it will end up getting burned or singed once you add it to your pizzas. And don't worry about bacteria spread – the hot temperature of the oven will prevent that issue.
Is there a specific cooking time for each protein source that you use? Not really. Instead, it would help if you played this situation a bit by ear to get the best results. For example, you may find that your thicker ham needs to cook a bit longer than thinner bacon or pepperoni. As for the tofu, you probably don't need to pre-cook this protein source. The time in the oven should be more than enough for this food item.
Par-Bake the Crust
Lastly, you may find that you struggle to get that incredibly fresh and authentic crust for your pizzas when cooking at home. For many people, a bad crust is perhaps the toughest thing to experience. A good crust provides more than a bed for your toppings – it also enhances the flavor and makes it a more deliciously tasty, and engrossing experience that will make it easier to enjoy and even digest.
However, we have a great secret that we know that most people don't know about when making pizza crust – par-baking. This process requires you to make your crust and then slightly bake it for 5-8 minutes on 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit heat. The idea here is that you're going to slightly brown the crust before you add any ingredients on it. Once the crust has slightly cooled, place the toppings on the browned side.
What you'll find when you take this approach is that your crust ends up being more crispy and fresh when you take it out of the oven. It won't be as soggy or as stiff as you often get when you try to cook pizzas the usual way. Yes, this approach does add a little more time to the preparation and cooking process. But great pizzas often take more time to prepare – and good things come to those who wait!
Preparing the Ultimate Pizzas
As you can see, creating pizza in Iowa City, Iowa can be a simple but fun and creative experience if you're willing to follow our tips. However, you may find that your finished pizzas don't have the same flavor and freshness of ours at Sam's Pizza. We pride ourselves in using the freshest ingredients, the best preparation techniques, and the best cooking tools. So if you want the kind of pizzas that Iowa City loves in your home, contact us now to get the real deal for your family tonight.
Covid-19 is a terrifying situation and is something that we at Sam's Pizza are taking very seriously. That's why we've joined with other Iowa City, Iowa restaurants to provide you with a series of guidelines that can help keep you safe and protected when you visit us. When you follow these rules, you are protecting yourself and everybody else at the restaurant and avoiding unnecessary complications at the same time. Masks are a Necessity As more and more restaurants open up across the nation, they ask that their patrons wear face masks when they visit. This situation has caused some annoyance and even anger among some people. This reaction is unfair and immature because masks are shown to protect against the spread of the virus. You won't be protecting yourself and others in the facility, including the waiters and waitresses, the chefs, and the owners who may be on site. Typically, people must wear masks when they walk in the door and wear them while they are taken to the table. The etiquette after this point will vary depending on the restaurant. Some will allow you to take them off while you're at your table, allowing you to breathe and eat with ease. Others may ask that you keep them on until your food comes and whenever you leave the table, such as when you go to the bathroom or when you are leaving or going to pay. Whatever the case, it is wise for you to follow these rules, or you may be asked to leave the restaurant. This may seem unfair, but think about the cooks and the waitresses – they are all wearing masks for 8-12 hours per day as they work. They don't want to wear them any more than you do and are just as uncomfortable and unhappy with them. So wearing one for 30-60 minutes is, by no means, as demanding or as tricky as possible. Stay Six-Feet Away Another factor that you're going to have to consider when visiting restaurants during Covid-19 is the six-foot minimum distance between you and others. You may wonder how this distance is possible in a restaurant setting. Most are closing off half of their tables – one in between each open table – to create a range of six feet. And they are limiting the number of people who can come, usually by half or so, to ensure that they don't get too packed. And you're likely to see markers on the floors near various areas, such as when waiting to get in the door, when paying, or standing in line for the bathroom, that showcases how far you need to stand from people. Please pay attention to these markets because they help protect people from getting sick or exchanging diseases throughout the stay. Trust us when we say that these limitations are necessary and are something that many facilities struggle to enforce. Just think about what these restrictions are likely doing to the bottom line of these businesses. Many run on a pretty thin profit line and need to be filled up pretty frequently to stay open. And by cutting off half their tables and limiting who can visit, they are decreasing their chances of success even further. But most are happy to try them out because they know that they are necessary to protect the public and ensure that they have customers in the future. Be Prepared for Other Changes The two changes above are not the only thing that you're likely to see when you visit restaurants during Covid-19. Many are taking a lot of extra steps to ensure that they are safe places to visit. For example, many are now printing one-time-use menus that get thrown away after they are used. This may seem wasteful, but it helps to eliminate the potential germ risk of menus – if you think about it, sharing these menus is unsanitary and may cause issues if not properly managed. By contrast, some facilities may coat their reusable menus in plastic and clean and sterilize them. This process may add a few extra minutes to the seating process, but it is more than worth the protection it offers. By cleaning the menus in this way, restaurants cut down on potential infections and eliminate unnecessary waste, ensuring that their customers are protecting and providing a useful level of menu control that keeps everybody happy. These menu changes are far from the only issues you're likely to experience. For example, you may find that the bathroom is guarded and limited to only a handful of people, perhaps even one. You may even have to get a key to unlock the bathroom and only go in when it isn't being used. This change may be very frustrating, but remember – it is for your protection and will ensure that you are okay and safe from Covid-19. Consider Calling Ahead to Set Up Reservations Lastly, it is essential to start calling restaurants ahead of time to set up a reservation. You should maybe start thinking about this even at places you've never had to get a reservation before. There are a few reasons you should take this step. Many restaurant facilities are experiencing a large influx of potential customers who are forced to wait a long and in potentially crowded lines, setting up a considerable risk of infection. You may not need to call ahead days in advance or anything like that – you may need to call ahead earlier in the day to see what kind of reservation situation is necessary. And remember – be as punctual as possible. Being "fashionably late" in the era of Covid-19 is only going to increase the risk of spreading this condition and making care much worse. So please show up on time and with your full party to avoid any issue with this situation. All of these necessities may seem to take the fun out of dining out. However, if you embrace them and get into the spirit of the situation, you can still enjoy yourself. Just remember – we are all in this fight together. And if you are inconvenienced a little, your favorite dining spot is even more so. Therefore, it is vital to keep this in mind and be willing to do what is necessary to help them and others in this troubling time of need. Visit Us for a Safe Dining Experience At Sam's Pizza, you'll not only get one of the safest dining experiences in the area but also pizza that is among the tastiest and most beloved in the area. We are taking steps that many restaurants in Iowa City, Iowa are not, going even further to protect you from injury. Our duty, we feel, is not only to provide you with great pizza but to make sure that you are safe whenever you visit our facility.
We’ve all had this problem. It’s Friday night, and you’re craving a slice and a pint to take the edge off of work. When you get there you see everything on tap, and all the options and freeze. Pizza and beer go together like peanut butter and chocolate, no doubt about it, but with how many different toppings and kinds of beer there are it can feel a little overwhelming. Use this guide as a starting point to figure out what goes best with our pizza!
You and your family want the best pizza in Iowa City, Iowa and are ready to call us at Sam's Pizza. However, you're debating the toppings that you want for your pizzas and aren't sure which to choose. Oh, the eternal debate over the best ingredients for pizzas is one that will never die. We love talking about the great toppings that we provide and know that many options will suit your needs. So please read through this list to get an idea of the quirky and traditional options you can choose. Meats Bring the Flavor If you want a rich and tasty pizza , you may want to focus on meats for your pie. That's because meats are often the most popular option and provide some of the richest taste profiles for your pie. For example, pepperoni is easily the most popular topping in the United States. It fits in with just about any other type of meat, is easy to cook, and provides a rich flavor that makes it hard to beat. That said, some people don't like its spiciness or the grease that it produces. Therefore, you may want to choose sausage instead. Sausage is often a popular alternative to pepperoni because it has a more robust flavor and often mixes better with many types of vegetables. The same is true of ground beef, which provides a vibrant and enjoyable flavor burst that is often hard for other kinds of meats to top. That said, a growing number of people are turning to bacon over pepperoni or other types of meats. This bacon craze that has become such a meme-worthy phenomenon makes sense for pizzas. Though not as spicy as pepperoni, bacon has a salty and sweet flavor that often mixes better with other meats and which can provide a massive benefit for those who also like a lot of veggies on their pizzas. And don't forget ham – it mixes very well with lovely toppings, like pineapple – which we'll get to later. Veggies Bring Crunch and Health People who want to make their pizza healthier often turn to vegetables. That doesn't mean that their pies will lack flavor – far from it! People who love veggie pizzas know that these plants provide a high level of crunch and a wild array of taste varieties. For example, mushrooms have a soft and chewy texture and a great taste that makes them easy to blend with a broad range of different meats and veggies. And onions provide sweetness and bite that makes them an excellent choice for those who struggle with the acidic nature of the sauce. However, those who love sauce should layer their pie with more tomatoes — this helps to make a pie thicker, more filling, and tasty. Many types of thick or dense pan crust options utilize tomatoes for this purpose. And don't forget – they have many vitamins and minerals that make them beneficial. Other popular options to consider include bell peppers – mix well with sausage and other spicy meats – basil – produces a sharp flavor that is very unique among other vegetables – garlic – critical for making sauce as potent as possible – and quirkier options, such as artichoke hearts. These bring an extra level of depth and crunch to a pie, as well as a standard of flavor that is often quite hard to top. Pineapple – The Big Debate Over the years, a growing number of people have been integrating pineapple onto their pizzas. This option originated in Canada, surprisingly, where Canadian pizzerias paired pineapple with Canadian bacon and ham. As a result, this option – known as the Hawaiian Style, amusingly enough – has become very widespread and popular with a specific subset of people and pizzerias. However, many haters believe that pineapple does not belong on pizza . They claim that it is too sweet or that it overwhelms the taste of the rest of the toppings. Others only do not like pineapple and complain about those who use it. Where do we fall on this side of the debate? Well, we serve plenty of pizzas that contain pineapple and will continue to do so for years to come! That's because we believe that you have the right to choose the toppings that appeal to you. There are plenty in our shop who do not like pineapple on pizzas and plenty of others who love it. The debate continues, but we support the right for the people to get whatever toppings that they want. So if you wish to add pineapple, don't hesitate to ask us to get a delicious pie that your family will love. Chicken is Gaining in Popularity Though it may be surprising to read, a large number of people are learning to love chicken on their pizzas. That's because this meat has become popular with those who are trying to avoid more potent or fatty meats. Chicken pizzas often possess a nice texture, too, because the meat is so thick and delicious. However, most types of chicken pizzas come in a multitude of more artisanal options. For example, barbecue chicken pizza uses barbecue sauce instead of traditional tomato sauces. It also utilizes a variety of other ingredients to create a vibrant option. Others like to mix chicken with an alfredo sauce to produce a very rich chicken flavor. And buffalo wing fans can add this sauce to their pie to create a very rich and hard-to-top taste that makes it an excellent choice for many chicken fans. However, you can also add chicken and mushrooms to your pizzas to make them very delicious. Chicken and mushrooms mix very well together with tomato sauce and crust and produce a delightful taste and texture that is become increasingly popular. That's why a growing number of people are trying out this approach to see if it works for them and their pizzas. You Can Do This! As you can see, there are so many toppings from which you can choose that it shouldn't be hard to find a pizza in Iowa City, Iowa that is an excellent choice for your family night or a personal meal. But you need to make sure that you take the time to find a pizzeria that you can trust. That's where we come into play. At Sam's Pizza, we have years of experience and will do what we can to ensure that you are satisfied with your pizzas. So please don't hesitate to contact us today to set up your next delicious meal. You won't regret it.
Your child does okay in school and at life, but you know that there is a lot of untapped potential that would propel them to succeed if they only tried. Thankfully, the best restaurants Iowa City, Iowa has to offer can help here. You can use pizza as a way of getting your child to succeed and helping them to strive towards more important things. Here's the information you need to know to follow this motivational path. Pizza is a Beloved Food for Many Children If you ask the average child what food they like eating the most, many are likely to say pizza. Even though children who love tacos, fish, or other favorite foods are likely fans of pizza. There's something about this meal that makes it undeniably delicious and hard to top. Many children will ask their parents many, many times for pizza every week. Like all kinds of tasty snacks, it's best to keep pizza intake limited. Why? So that you can use it as a special event, not as an everyday meal. In fact, this factor is another reason why children love pizza so much: it seems like a special treat. Just think back to the pizza nights you had as a child. You likely looked forward to these days and got excited about them when they finally arrived. The same can be said for most other children. Making this connection between pizza and special events is critical to the success of your motivational tactics. You are, in essence, connecting these items in your child's mind and trying to tap into them as a motivational factor. And motivation is essential for most children. While many will work hard to succeed for their own purposes, others need something to push them towards success, such as trips to pizza restaurants . Most Children Need an Incentive to Work Children are blank slates on which their parents, family, friends, and educators paint to create a unique individual. As a result, many children will work hard, depending on what is expected of them. If parents have taught them how to work towards success at an early age, they will be self-motivated and succeed. However, other children may not have these tendencies and slack a little at times. As a result, parents need to find ways to motivate their children to success. While some children may start working harder due to influence from educators or other individuals, others need more specialized attention. Often, parents are the best choice because of the unique connection between child and parent. Therefore, you need to do what you can to ensure your child gets high-quality motivation. Some children will be motivated by their parents cheering them on and asking to work harder. However, realistically, many children are just like most people and need a reason to strive towards success. Abstract ideas like grade point average and future success usually don't cut it for many. However, concrete ideas like trips to local pizza restaurants often provide the necessary motivation. Pizza Parties Serve as a Great Motivation If you want to use pizza to help your child succeed, seriously think of giving them a pizza party for a triumphant moment in their life. This option is often a great choice, particularly if you invite their friends and chow down on some delicious and kid-friendly pies. Bringing their friends together in pizza restaurants for these parties has many benefits that you can't get from other motivational processes. The delicious taste of pizza – mainly if your children don't get to eat it often – is often more than enough motivation for most children to succeed. And if they can bring their friends and make it a party, a child is going to be even more excited. Young children often don't get enough time to hang out with their friends and will love every chance that they get with events like pizza parties. When you can't hold a pizza party with friends but want to reward your child, you can buy them their favorite pizza for dinner one night and enjoy it together. Make sure to get breadsticks, soda, and other delicious snacks to make it even more enjoyable. Try to find different ways to make your at-home party fun, such as adding video games and watching movies to make the situation even more fun. When to Hold Pizza Parties There are many times when you should use pizza to reward your child's hard work. For example, a child who gets a perfect report card almost always deserves a pizza party. However, you may want to adjust expectations based on your child's abilities. Even smart children sometimes struggle in school, and if your child improves their grades to better than usual, you may want a pizza party. You may also want to reward your child for successes in sports and other types of competitions. Many children love sports and will compete at a higher level if they know you are paying attention. And they'll strive even harder if they know pizza restaurants are waiting for them. Critically, you also need to reward non-athletic children for their success, such as competing in a science Olympiad. Lastly, try to hold a pizza party whenever your child does something that surprises you. For example, if they clean their room without asking and don't even bring it to your attention, you might want to reward them with pizza that night. A party might be a bit much, but rewarding your child for doing something right on their own will inspire better personal habits and help them succeed in significant ways. We Got Pizza Your Kids Will Love If you think that pizza will help inspire your child's success, you need to find restaurants in Iowa City, Iowa that meet your needs. While there are many great pizza options in this city, Sam's Pizza is probably your best option. We are a beloved pizzeria with years of experience serving the area. Our recipes are famous for their taste value, and our ingredient options are very diverse. We look forward to helping you get the pizza that your child needs to succeed in life.
Ordering pizza in Iowa City, IA is no different from any other city. You pick up the phone and place an order for pickup or delivery. If you feel like dining out, you drive to the nearest or your favorite pizza place. Sometimes it is just another pizza ordered, while other times it can be an experience with good friends and family. You pick the pizza place, but it is often up to you to make the memories. Choose a place that creates its own atmosphere if you dine out. Choose a place that speaks for itself with its food. What Makes Sam's Pizza Different? Sam's offers happy hour specials Monday through Friday right around the time most people finish with work. There are beer, cocktail, well-drinks, and appetizer specials. Who doesn't like getting together after work with a few coworkers and friends to blow off some steam? Go ahead, order some wings and drinks to cap off the work day. Stay for dinner and order a pizza . Why cook if you don't have to? Enjoy trivia night every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. It is free to play, and there are bottled beer specials as well. Munch on delicious bar food and appetizers while you play, including wings, onion rings, chips and salsa, and much more. Even the many varieties of cheese bread make a great trivia night snack. You can't lose. Portions raised from sales during trivia night benefit local charity organizations. What other local pizzeria can say they offer a large beer list? Yes, Sam's offers your typical domestic bottles, including Budweiser, Coors, Miller, Busch, and Michelob. However, you also have your choice of premium bottles, including Angry Orchard, Corona, Heineken, Sam Adams, and many more. Your choices do not end there. There is a large array of craft beer in bottles and draft beer. Celebrate Endings To Successful Sport Seasons Hey there Little League and soccer coaches. Are your sporting seasons slowly coming to an end? Before you know it, parents will be looking to schedule that final summer vacation because they are done attending t-ball, baseball, softball, and soccer games. Why not celebrate the end to your successful season with a pizza party at Sam's? From the traditional pepperoni and cheese to the supreme specialty, there is no pie that Sam's cannot make. If you have your heart set on Chicago stuffed pizza, just let Sam's know the style of pizza you would like and set aside an hour for it to be prepared. Are your kids picky eaters? If they do not like anything but cheese on their pie, no worries. The celebrations do not have to end with summer sports. Once the school year starts, there is football, hockey, volleyball, and many other seasons. Bring the team to Sam's to celebrate any season that has come to an end. There is more to the menu than meets the eye. Come on in and whet your appetite with a sandwich or wrap, your favorite pasta, or even a calzone. Wash it down with a pitcher of your favorite beverage. No crowd is too big for Sam's. Create great team memories with good food and good times. School Daze Pretty soon Mom and Dad will be busy scurrying the kids about town after school. Little Johnny will have football practice, and Suzie will have dancing lessons and cheerleading practice all in one day. By the time all the running about is done, there will not be time for a home cooked dinner. Not to worry. Sam's Pizza delivers with taste and variety. Choose from your favorite pizzas, calzones, appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, pastas, salads, and soups. Dine in or delivery. You and your family will not be disappointed with the number of choices you have at Sam's. Take advantage of various coupons available on Sam's website. Stuffed pizza lovers will enjoy the $3 off any variety of a large. $1.50 off any cheese bread goes a long way for a hungry family too busy to cook. It accompanies any thin crust or specialty pizza that may be $2 off, on the coupon page. While placing an order, please make your server aware you would like to take advantage of one of the coupons from Sam's website. Please keep in mind that ordering a stuffed pizza requires an hour notice to prepare properly. Fall Leads Into Party Season Once the calendar reads August, most people's thoughts turn to pumpkin spice or maple flavor. While Sam's will not make a pumpkin spice pizza , they will not ignore summer changing to fall. Fall means football season. Sunday means fun day at Sam's. Dine in during your favorite game of the week, and you will find different specials all day long. Enjoy any wrap with a side of chips for $6.99. Wash it down with Bloody Mary, Moscow Mule, or Domestic Can specials. Sam's is the perfect place for your football viewing party. There is no cooking involved or clean up. Even if you do not dine in at Sam's on Football Sunday, you can still enjoy freshly made pizzas, calzones, pastas, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads to be enjoyed right in your home. Imagine the perfect football party set up in your man cave. Giant trays of your favorite flavors of chicken wings accompanied by mounds of celery with copious amounts of blue cheese. Don't like blue cheese? Okay, if you insist, ranch can be substituted. How about a pile of chicken strips and fries? One dipping sauce is included per order. Add a few pizzas of choice, and you round out a perfect day of football and friends. Pizza in Iowa City, IA does not have to be reserved for just Football Sunday. Ever host a Halloween party, and you have no idea what to serve? Sam's serves up an excellent spread for any Halloween bash. You worry about your ghoulish decorations and scary costumes. Sam's will craft the perfect appetizers and snacks to warm up your party guests before the main guests. You know, the piles of your favorite flavor wings and appropriate accompaniments. Again, check Sam's website for coupons and pizza specials. Also, please remember any size and style of stuffed pizza requires an hour notice for proper preparing and baking.
When you go out to various pizza restaurants in Iowa City, Iowa , you're faced with a variety of different options. This fact is particularly true if you are a vegetarian or interested in becoming one – the multitude of vegetable options available for a pizza pie make this one of the best meal options for a vegetarian. As a result, you should fully understand the various recipes from which you can choose and which of these are the healthiest. The following recipes provide you with a myriad of tasty options and will ensure that you eat only the most robust and most delicious vegetarian pizzas available today. Artichoke and Olive Pizza Although you may not think of artichokes as a tasty pizza topping, this option is surprisingly delicious when paired with the right sauces and other types of ingredients. For example, artichoke hearts paired with olives create a very healthy array of taste varieties. The vitamins and minerals from this type of pizza are unmatched if you're used to meat-heavy pizzas in the past. You can also tweak up the recipe to enhance its healthiness even further. For example, pesto makes a great alternative for tomato sauce if you want something a little different. You can also improve the flavor of your pizza even more by using feta cheese and giving the recipe an even sharper Greek-style taste. Try these changes minimally, at first, to see if they are right for your needs. Mushroom Pizza If you're transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle and need a pizza restaurant that meets your needs, a mushroom pizza is the right choice. Though this option is very simple – some might say simplistic – it is excellent for those who are becoming vegetarian and is even a great choice for a longtime vegetarian who simply wants a creamy and delicious pizza for their latest trip to the pizzeria. Mushrooms provide a rich array of flavor varieties and have a vibrant and firm texture that mixes well with cheese and tomato sauce. For former meat eaters, mushrooms emulate the look and feel of fleshier pizzas but without the fatty meat. And if you add a little flavoring, such as butter or garlic – but just a small amount – to each mushroom, the flavor will be even more vibrant and more incredible. Roasted Garlic and Tomato Pizza If you're a huge fan of tomatoes and garlic, then this pizza is the best choice for you. The tomatoes will provide a rich and full texture to the pizza, and the garlic will enhance the flavor of the tomatoes. Start by cutting your tomatoes quite thin and then removing the seeds by hand. Then, soak each tomato slice in a garlic sauce to enhance their flavor before you place them on the pizza. This recipe will provide you with a rich array of vitamins and minerals and ensure that your pizza is low on fat and high on taste. You can also add various other ingredients to the pie, including olives and spinach, to enhance its flavor even more. Don't hesitate to add a multitude of vegetables along with your tomatoes to fully enhance the taste diversity of your pie. Grilled Veggie Pizza One of the toughest things about being a vegetarian is resisting the urge to deep fry or at least pan fry all of your vegetables. This step is one that many beginners often take because the frying process makes their new plant-based diet easier to handle. However, frying will eliminate many of the health benefits of your vegetables and can make this diet unhealthy if you aren't careful. As a result, you should consider healthier alternatives when getting into vegetarian pizza. For example, grilled vegetables provide an excellent variety of taste options because the grilling won't diminish as many of the vitamins as other types of preparation methods. You may also want to steam your vegetables, as this method will take almost none of the vitamins or minerals from your meal. Whatever choice you make, ask the restaurant crew to create a diverse pizza that includes a multitude of tasty options. For example, you may want ingredients such as spinach, tomatoes, various types of zucchini, squash, and even items like peas or green beans. Choose several tastes that you like and which you think will go together well and dig into your new – and delicious – pizza pie. Bean and Salsa Pizza Beans are one of the staple foods of any vegetarian. They are rich in protein, include many types of vitamins and minerals, and simply taste good. A bean pizza is often an excellent choice but can be a little simple if you don't add a little texture to the pie. Thankfully, salsa mixes very well with beans and will also create an incredible pizza when they are appropriately spread across the pie. Try to choose a salsa that has the broadest array of ingredients possible, including various types of peppers, sliced tomatoes, and even garlic. Each of these items should be spread out across the pizza as much as possible to enhance their flavor. And why stick with just one type of bean when you can pick several? Choose the beans that meet your taste and ensure that they spread properly across your pie. Sweet Potato Pizza Sweet potatoes? Really? Absolutely! Sweet potatoes are among the tastiest and richest types of vegetable you'll find on the market today. You can spread thin slices of this vegetable across the surface of your pie to get an incredibly diverse and attractive dining option. Add a little flavor to the potatoes, such as a little balsamic vinaigrette, to get the best results. Don't hesitate to add various other ingredients to the pie to ensure that it meets your taste. For example, fontina cheese goes very well with sweet potatoes because it enhances the flavor will add a more luxurious texture. You can also add various greens, such as spinach or even lettuce, to the pizza to create a crunchier texture. Don't hesitate to experiment to get the best results with this unique option. Finding Great Pizza Near You All of these vegetarian options are a great choice and should suit the needs of various individuals. The exact pizza that you choose will vary depending on your ingredient preference and the ways that you like your pies prepared. And while some are quite simple, others require a concentrated effort to cook. So if you're interested in these recipes but aren't ready to make them yourself, give our pizza restaurant in Iowa City, Iowa a chance! Many pizzerias in the area will be willing to try out different recipes as long as the ingredients are available.
Nutritious Pizza and Other Balanced Meals at Sam's Pizza Discover what the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa have known since 1991 about Sam's Pizza, one of Iowa City's leading and popular restaurants . Restaurants do not stay active and continuously gain such popularity over the last 20-years if they did not satisfy customers with a quality product. If you stop to think about it, pizza, one of America's most favorite foods, offers a little of all the essential nutrients to fulfill a well-rounded and balanced meal. A great pizza includes bread, meat, dairy, vegetables, and yes, even sometimes fruit makes up nutritious meals at Sam's. Success is Every Business Owners Goal All restaurant owners have one goal in mind, which is to make their business a city favorite among private citizens and business owners alike. Sam's Pizza, an authentic French-style pizzeria started in 1991 by offering some of Iowa City's best pizza. Terry French set about making delicious pizza with just the right ingredients with not too much of this and plenty of that to round out his famous pizzas. French also provides a Calzone which is a different and delicious spin on the traditional pizza. A calzone is so much, yet nothing more than a pizza folded in half. Popular restaurants must keep providing new and exciting additions, so this is what Sam's Pizza did in 1999. Sam's Pizza, already a seasoned and popular restaurant, started to offer customers more comprehensive menu options in their full-service bar. Sam's Pizza answered the problematic question of, "What should I fix the family for dinner?" from many busy families. No matter what you chose for your meal, the thin crust pizza, Chicago-stuffed pizza, cheese bread, and many more food options, your choice is always fresh and delicious. You never tire of enjoying the delicious menu options made daily from the freshest of ingredients. Customers who decide to serve pizza to their growing families never feel guilty because they are serving a well-balanced and nutritious meal containing all the essential nutrients for a balanced meal. Customers can choose a variety of different items, including pizzas, calzones, appetizers, sandwiches, healthy wraps, pastas, or freshly-made soups and salads. Customers who have their unique pizza recipes can build their pizza as they so choose. Parents who share our goals and strive to serve their families only the best and freshest foods can be sure the children eat healthy and hearty at Sam's Pizza. Parents can also treat themselves at Sam's with one of their favorite drinks. Adults have the drink options of domestic pints, well drinks, and different wines to enjoy with the freshest and best pizza in Iowa City. Sam's has 44 craft bottles and 16 draft beers available to adults. Our Salads are to Die For All of our nutritious and fresh salads come with a homemade bread stick. Dressing choices are Honey Mustard, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Creamy Italian, Ranch, French, and Thousand Island dressing, plus Balsamic Vinaigrette. Patrons chose from Side Salads, Dinner Salads, Chefs Salads, Caesar Salads, Chicken Salad, Crispy Chicken Salads, Grilled Chicken Salad, and Greek salad. You can enjoy a side of homemade soup of the day with any order. Look for Sam's Specials Specials include a build-your-own pizza at half price from 5 PM to 10 PM for those customers dining-in only. On Mondays , customers take advantage of a ten-inch one topping pizza for $5.99 all day. Wings are $.75 from 5 PM to close Domestic pints are $2.00 off from 7 PM to close On Tuesdays, customers enjoy for one half off a build your pizza from 5 PM to 10 PM for dine-in only patrons. Domestic pints are $2.50 off from 7 PM to close. Well Drinks are $2.00 off from 7 PM to close. Customers enjoy $1.00 off on glasses of wine from 7 PM to close. On Wednesdays patrons enjoy $2.00 off all calzone orders all day Drinks are one half off from 8 PM to close Blogs, a Great Way to Spread how Important Nutrition is to Sam's Not everyone is into good health and wellness like Sam's Pizza, and we respect everyone's individuality. However, most of our customers are into eating better, meaning they seek more balanced meals, eating fresher foods prepared in a manner preserving all the goodness of essential vitamins and minerals found in our menu choices. Because nutrition is vital to Sam's, our blog gives us a place to voice our goals for wellness and nutrition. It helps us get the word out to customers and future customers that the way we buy and prepare our food menu is excellent news for our customers. Our blogs also help us to share with like-minded individuals who are interested and yearn for better health and wellness for both them and their families. For those who do not share this unique goal of ours, we appreciate this and your business and always strive to give you the very best and tastiest food in Iowa City. We love sharing our food line and unique menu. Call us at 319-337-8200 to place your order today. Access our beautiful website to view all of our menu choices. Better yet, come and visit us, have a seat and get ready to enjoy some of the freshest and best food prepared in our Iowa City restaurant . In addition to serving the best and freshest foods, our menu is affordable. Depending on the size of pizza you order and the toppings you want on your pizza, prices run from $12.99 to $24.99. Your wish is our command. Our family-friendly restaurant location is at 441 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Our Kitchen is Open! Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11 AM to 11 PM. Thursdays, Friday, and Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM Sunday 11 AM to 11 pm Our Bar is Open! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 AM to 2 AM