3 Tips For a Gluten Free Summer Outing

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Summer is just about here. Cookouts, picnics, and get-togethers with loved ones are more and more frequent as the weather gets nicer, and, while fun, they can be tricky when you’re gluten-free. Here are some tips for navigating your summer celebrations:

1. Ask the host what dishes they’ll be serving 

If you’re not the one hosting, you won’t know what’s in each dish! So it’s very important to ask. Hopefully they will know that you are gluten-free and have some options available. It’s likely that they will have many naturally gluten-free meats available, at the least.

2. Bring your own gluten-free food (like Sonoma Flatbreads pizza) if necessary

If you’re not sure that there will be food available for you, or if the host seems overwhelmed by your request, offer to bring your own dish. You can even ask if you can use their oven to make your own Sonoma Flatbreads pizza too. (The other guests will surely love that—you may need to bring extra!)

3. Be very aware of cross-contact

Whether you’re at someone else’s outing or hosting your own, always be aware of potential cross-contact. Watch out for dips, salsa, or even gluten-free dishes placed next to gluten-filled ones, and make sure each dish meant for those with dietary restrictions has its own serving spoon or tongs.

No matter what you’re doing this summer, you can always find a way to do it gluten-free. It just takes a little preparation—and a Sonoma Flatbreads pizza never hurts, either.

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The Best Spring In-Season Vegetables for Topping on a Pizza

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Spring is in full swing which means there’s a new crop of vegetables in season right now. Many of these vegetables can be mixed and matched to top onto our Four Cheese Pizza to create something truly delicious. Take a look below at what’s in season to get an idea of what to buy at the store!

  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Garlic
  • Mushrooms
  • Onion
  • Pineapple

We’re pretty lucky that so many of these in-season vegetables pair so well right now. If you need some inspiration on what vegetables to pair together on a pizza, here’s a few ideas.

Sweet Pepperoni – Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, Pineapple, and Onion

Veggie Lover – Four Cheese Pizza, Mushroom, Broccoli, Spinach, and Onion

Savory trio – Four Cheese Pizza, Mushrooms, Onion, and Garlic

Try any of these 3 pizza ideas or create one of your own! These vegetables are perfect for topping on a pizza this time a year and it’s sure to add even more flavor to an already flavorful Sonoma Flatbreads pizza.

Easy Side Dishes

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Whether you’re hosting a party or eating solo, it’s always good to have a side dish to go along with your Sonoma Flatbreads pizza. Here are 5 delicious ideas that are sure to pair well with your next pizza. Not to mention, they’re all very easy to make too.

Chef’s Salad

A salad goes well with any pizza. Simply buy ice burg lettuce, cut if needed, then add any other veggies of your choice. We recommend carrots, hard boiled eggs, cucumber, and tomato with a dressing of your choosing.

Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus is a great option to add some greens to pizza night. All you have to do is place a skillet on medium heat, add a 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil, then place your asparagus on the skillet to saute for about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper as desired and voila! An easy yet healthy side dish for your pizza.

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are much more nutritious than regular fries. Make your own by using 3 large sweet potatoes. Set your oven to 450 degrees. Skin the potatoes and cut into french fry shape slices. Place all cut slices in a large bowl and coat with cooking oil of choice. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper as well. Place the sweet potato pieces evenly on a large baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping in between. Let cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Vegetable & Chicken Skewers

Make your own vegetable skewers in various ways! Use shish kebab sticks as your main base. Cut uncooked chicken breast into 2 x 2 inch chunks and add to the sticks with various veggies of choice. Zucchini, squash, bell peppers, and onions are our recommendations. Cook on the grill until done and enjoy!

Hummus with Veggies

Short on time but need a good side dish? Hummus with veggies is the perfect option. Carrots, celery, cucumber, cauliflower, and more can be used to dip in the hummus. The best part is they don’t even need to be cooked which saves you a bunch of time. Just buy your favorite brand of hummus then you’re all set!

There are many different sides that you can use to go along with your Sonoma Flatbreads pizza. No matter what you choose, you can’t go wrong with any of the 5 easy sides above.

The Best Pizza Toppings For a Fresh New Year’s Start

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The new year often comes with many resolutions. With that being said, many people add “eating better” to their list. We know how hard it can be to eat right, so we created this list of toppings to make our Four Cheese pizza a more well-rounded part of your diet.

Proteins

  • Chicken breast
  • Ham
  • Turkey

Vegetables

  • Pineapple
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Red onion
  • Bell pepper

Spices

  • Garlic
  • Basil
  • Oregano

Mix and match these toppings and get creative! Meet your new year’s resolution to eat better with Sonoma Flatbreads this year. Have any to add? Comment below!

3 Ways to Make Holiday Themed Pizzas

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Pizza is always in season no matter what time of year it is. Whether the weather is cold or warm, you can have fun this holiday season and make your Sonoma Flatbreads pizza festive! Grab a 6 1/2″, 10″, or 12″ Four Cheese pizza and try any 3 of these holiday themed pizzas to entertain your kids, guests, or loved ones.

Gluten Free Christmas Tree Pizza

What you’ll need:
  • 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizza
  • Spinach
  • Red bell pepper (or other colorful vegetables)

Add some Christmas spirit to your pizza with this Christmas tree! Cook the pizza for 8 minutes before adding the vegetables. Cut the stems off of the spinach and arrange on the pizza to look like a Christmas tree. Cut up a small amount of red bell peppers (and/or other veggies) and arrange on the pizza to look like Christmas lights. Bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. Merry Christmas!

Gluten Free Candy Cane Pizza

What you’ll need:
  • 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizza
  • Pepperoni
  • Mozzarella cheese

Normally, candy canes may be sweet—but this pizza sure is savory! Bake the pizza for 7 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Grab some pepperoni and arrange in the middle of the pizza to look like a candy cane. Line the pepperoni with mozzarella to look like the white stripes of the candy cane. Bake for another 2-3 minutes. Share with family or friends!

Gluten Free Wreath Pizza

What you’ll need:
  • 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizza
  • Broccoli
  • Red bell pepper

Make a holiday wreath you can eat! Start by cooking the pizza for 7 minutes before adding the vegetables. Cut the broccoli stems off and arrange the broccoli onto the pizza to look like a wreath. Cut two slivers of red bell pepper and arrange on the wreath to look like a bow. Bake for another 1-2 minutes. Surprise your guests with the wonderful greens!

For extra fun, it’s best to use three 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizzas for all of these recipes. If you have more than one child, this is perfect! Any of these recipes can be adapted for our 10″ or 12″ Four Cheese Pizzas. This time of year is all about having fun and creating memories with your kids and loved ones. From all of us here at Sonoma Flatbreads, we hope you have very Happy Holidays.

The Best Fall In-Season Vegetables for Topping on a Pizza

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We’re all about embracing your pizzanality, no matter what that means to you. Whether you like a classic cheese-and-pepperoni combo, or you prefer pizza loaded with veggies, we’re here for you!

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Fortunately, pizza never goes out of season—but vegetables are a different story. Here’s one way to make the most of autumn’s bounty. If you’re feeling creative, it’s worth noting that many of the vegetables in season right now would make great add-ons to our Four Cheese pizza, such as:

  • Zucchini
  • Squash
  • Eggplant
  • Broccoli
  • Artichoke
  • Avocado
  • Mushrooms

 

Try mixing and matching these veggies on top of a Four Cheese pizza (or even Uncured Pepperoni!) for a delicious creation that reflects your own pizzanality. Here are some of our favorites:

Earth Lover – Zucchini, Squash, and Broccoli

Mediterranean – Eggplant, Artichoke, and Mushroom

Wholesome Delight – Avocado, Mushroom, and Artichoke

Go ahead! Create your own veggie pizza—and make up a fun name for your creation while you’re at it. Our Four Cheese pizza is sure to keep you and your family warm as temperatures drop, no matter how you choose to top it.

3 Ways to Make Gluten Free Halloween Pizzas

3 Ways to Make Gluten Free Halloween Pizzas

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Halloween is full of  trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and many other fun activities. It’s pretty much accepted that pizza is a kid-crowd-pleaser, too. So why not try making these gluten-free pizzas appear festive for the holidays? Check out these 3 fun Halloween-themed pizza ideas that you can make at home with the kids using our Four Cheese Pizza!

Gluten Free Dracula Pizza

What you’ll need:
  • 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizza
  • Sliced black olives
  • Pepperoni
  • Green bell pepper

Dracula may be afraid of the light, but he’d sure come out to eat one of these! All you need to do is place sliced black olives towards the top of the pizza to make it look like hair. To make the eyes, cut a piece of green bell pepper into chunks and place them where the eyes would go. Lastly, tear pieces of pepperoni off and place it on the pizza to make a mouth look as pictured. Don’t forget the fangs!  This pizza is sure to please veggie lovers too.

Gluten Free Mummy Pizza

What you’ll need:
  • 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizza
  • String cheese
  • Sliced black olives

If you’re a cheese lover then this Mummy Pizza is for you! Just slice string cheese horizontally, 3 times. Cross the string cheese back and forth across the pizza and leave enough room for the (olive) eyes. Slice 2 black olives and place where the eyes would go. Voilà! Your pizza has now been mummified.

Gluten Free Spider Pizza

What you’ll need:
  • 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizza
  • Pepperoni
  • Green bell peppers
  • Slice black olives

Scared of spiders? Beware! This spooky spider pizza is easy to make but sure to be creative for kids. Just place the pepperoni to make the body of the spider look like so. Slice a green bell pepper to make eight (or six, it doesn’t have to be literal!) even legs.  Slice 2 black olives and cut them in half again to make the eyes and you’re all done! How cute is that?

For extra fun, it’s best to use three 6 1/2″ Four Cheese Pizzas for all of these recipes. If you have more than one child, this is perfect! If you’d like to adapt any of these recipes to be used on our 10″ or 12″ Four Cheese Pizza then you are more than welcome to. After all, this time of year is all about having fun and creating memories for your kids to remember. From all of us here at Sonoma Flatbreads, we hope you have a very Happy Halloween.