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Octopus Pizza? What Topping Will You Choose for National Pizza Day + 4 Recipes


Today is National Pizza Day – what will top your piece of pie today?

If you are in Castle Hill, perhaps drop into Modo Mio on Terminus Street to try the octopus pizza if you are brave enough. Think octopus carpaccio with rocket, parsley, chilli, lemon and oregano – we are not sure if this is genius or madness!

What do you think?

For those looking to whip up a pizza at home to celebrate this momentous day on our culinary calendars, here are four recipes to try. It’s the yeast we could do:
 
Octopus Pizza? What Topping Will You Choose for National Pizza Day + 4 Recipes


Packed with flavour, this pulled beef pizza is a must-try for weekend entertaining. For richer-tasting pulled beef, brown the meat in a frying pan before slow-cooking in the oven.

Not only does this seal in the juices and keep the beef tender, it also creates a caramelised crust that tastes delicious.

Octopus Pizza? What Topping Will You Choose for National Pizza Day + 4 Recipes

Topped with tasty fennel for a bright burst of flavour, change things up on pizza night with this easy recipe for smoked salmon pizza.
 
Octopus Pizza? What Topping Will You Choose for National Pizza Day + 4 Recipes


This speedy pizza recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Simply top freshly baked pizza bases with peach, bocconcini, onion, chicken and jalapeños.

You can also use store-bought pizza bases to make the recipe even quicker and easier.

Octopus Pizza? What Topping Will You Choose for National Pizza Day + 4 Recipes


Use garlic naan bread as an aromatic pizza base to wow loved ones with incredible flavour at breakfast. These tasty pizzas will have you in and out of the kitchen in 15 minutes.

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