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Pizza Recipes

Whether you love classic cheese pizza or would like to broaden your pizza horizons, we've got you covered. Try out these pizza recipes for your family pizza nights.

Best Rated Pizza Recipes

Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.
Our "Best" recipes are ranked using a weighted methodology that considers recipe ratings, review volume, and overall recipe performance to surface recipes consistently loved by home cooks.

Saucy Acqua Pazza-Style Prawns

with Potato Mash & Parsley

Saucy Beef Meatballs on Handmade Pizza Subs

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Roast Vegetable Bianca Pizza

with Cheddar & Rocket

Easy Smokey Bacon & Capsicum Pizza

with Cheddar Cheese & BBQ Mayo

Easy Smokey Bacon & Capsicum Pizza

with BBQ Sauce

Easy Roast Vegetable Bianca Pizza

with Rocket Salad

Cheesy Roast Veggie Bianca Pizza

with Pear & Rocket Salad

Middle Eastern Beef & Veggie Pizza

with Garlic Yoghurt & Rocket

Homemade Cheeseburger Beef Pizza

with Fresh Dough, Cheddar & Pickled Onion

Quick Chorizo & Cheesy Ciabatta Pizza Melt

with Pear Salad

Oven-Ready Margherita Pizza

with Pear & Parmesan Salad | <5 min prep

Easy BBQ Bacon & Sweetcorn Pizza

with Cheddar Cheese & Rocket Salad

Homemade Bacon & Basil Pesto Pizza

with Courgette & Caramelised Onion

Homemade Italian Pork Meatball & Tomato Pizza

with Fresh Dough, Chilli & Parsley

Homemade Cheeseburger-Style Pork Pizza

with Fresh Dough, Cheddar & Pickled Onion

Easy Hawaiian Bacon & Pineapple Tortilla Pizza

with Smoked Cheddar Cheese & Deluxe Salad

Easy Smokey Bacon & Capsicum Pizza

with Double Parmesan Cheese & BBQ Sauce

Homemade Chorizo & Chicken Peri Peri Pizza

with Fresh Dough & Radish Salad

Oven-Ready Chorizo, Bacon & Salchichon Pizza

with Balsamic Cucumber Salad | <5 min prep

Quick and Easy Pizza Recipes

Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.
Our "Quick & Easy" recipes feature meals with a cook time of 30 minutes or less, selected to help home cooks prepare flavorful meals with less time in the kitchen.

Most Recent Pizza Recipes

Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.
Our "Most Recent" recipes highlight the latest additions to our recipe collection, featuring newly released meals and fresh cooking inspiration for home cooks.

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The History of Pizza

The History of Pizza

While pizza, as we know it today, is famously Italian, this saucy delight boasts a global history that has earned it a cherished spot on dinner tables worldwide. According to data from Canstar Blue, pizza reigns supreme as New Zealand’s favourite takeaway food, with a staggering 34% of Kiwis declaring pizza as being their top choice. But how did this iconic dish come to be?

Tracing Back to the 1500s

Tomato Revolution: The pizza's journey is said to have begun in the 1500s when tomatoes, originally from Peru, were introduced to Italy. It didn't take long for this new fruit to become a staple in the Neapolitan diet, as they ingeniously adorned their dough with it. Crafted with pantry essentials like oil, cheese, and herbs, it was just as convenient and delicious then as it is now.

Early Innovation: While today's pizzas often feature inventive toppings on flatbreads or tortillas, this style of pizza was a hit, even centuries ago. Italy's culinary pioneers showcased their innovative spirit, laying the foundation for the diverse world of pizza we adore today.

Who Invented Pizza?

Who Invented Pizza?

In 1889, King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Savoy visited Naples. They had become bored with their steady diet of French haute cuisine (sigh), and they asked to taste some local specialities. Pizzeria Brandi chef Raffaele Esposito and his wife produced three pizzas for the royal couple. One featured tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, with the red, white and green matching the colours of the Italian flag (though a description of this flavour can be found as early as 1866).

Queen Margherita chose this one as her favourite, and it was named Pizza Margherita. The Queen was so fond of her namesake pie that she sent the pizzaiolo a thank-you letter, which can still be seen at the restaurant to this day. Her embrace of the peasants’ treat improved its status, though the dish didn’t become terribly popular in Italy until after World War II.

Pizza Margherita remains on plenty of menus today. But the queen’s contribution to the origin of pizza goes beyond the modern Margherita. Nowadays, cheese and some form of tomato are baseline toppings for most pies.

The Story of Margherita Pizza: From Italian Royalty to New Zealand's Favourite

The Story of Margherita Pizza: From Italian Royalty to New Zealand's Favourite

The Margherita Pizza Saga

Step into the Delicious Past: In the 1800s, a culinary gem was born in Italy - the Margherita pizza. Legend has it that it was named after Queen Margherita. She had adored the local bakers' pizza topped with mozzarella, fragrant basil and vibrant tomatoes.

A Global Journey: Decades later, during World War II, this iconic pizza embarked on a journey that took it to England, France, Spain, and the Americas. It quickly won hearts wherever it went.

Aussie Pizza Love: But it wasn't until the swinging 1960s that Margherita Pizza truly became a New Zealand’s favourite. Today, it reigns supreme as the most beloved takeaway across the nation.

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Pineapple & Ham Are The Nations Most Sought After Toppings

Pineapple & Ham Are The Nations Most Sought After Toppings

Hawaiian pizza has long been a topic of debate in the world of pizza toppings, sparking passionate discussions on its acceptability. The combination of tangy pineapple and savory ham alongside the classic tomato sauce remains a beloved choice among those who appreciate its unique blend of flavors. Interestingly, in the Canterbury region, Hawaiian pizza emerged as the most sought-after pizza flavor!

New Zealand's Love for Pineapple on Pizza

Among all the pizza toppings we examined, the Hawaiian flavor garnered the highest online interest, with an average of 800 monthly searches. It's evident that the tropical taste of Hawaiian pizza has won the hearts and taste buds of New Zealanders as a whole!

Curiosity Grows Around Plant Based Pizzas

Curiosity Grows Around Plant Based Pizzas

It's no surprise that vegan toppings were the second most searched for among all the pizza toppings we analyzed. A study carried out in 2020 revealed that New Zealand ranks as the fifth 'most vegan' country in the world.

Regionally, Wellington demonstrated the most interest in vegan-friendly toppings, and the city has also earned recognition in recent studies as one of the most prominent areas for veganism.

Vegetable-Loaded Pizzas Are Still a Favorite

In line with the growing popularity of veganism, vegetarian diets have also seen a surge in popularity across New Zealand. Our data shows that veggie pizzas garnered a monthly average of 100 searches nationwide.

According to our analysis, Auckland displayed the highest level of interest in vegetarian-friendly options.

Pepperoni Packs a Spicy Punch in NZ

Pepperoni Packs a Spicy Punch in NZ

Pepperoni secured its position as the third most popular pizza topping in New Zealand, offering a delightful blend of meaty spice on a classic cheese and tomato base. On average, this go-to flavor garners around 400 monthly searches nationwide. The city with the most ardent pepperoni pizza enthusiasts is Auckland.

BBQ Pizza: A Less Preferred Choice

Among all the pizza flavors we analyzed, BBQ pizza emerged as the least popular topping across New Zealand as a whole. Interestingly, Auckland recorded the highest search interest in BBQ pizzas, despite its overall lower popularity.

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