The Perfect Birthday Lunch

To every person out there – don’t you fret when your best friend’s birthday is almost round the corner, and as always you have left everything to be done at the last hour? Somehow we all have been this way – keeping a countdown for our best friend’s birthday thinking we still have a month, and then cribbing in last few hours on how we haven’t moved even a single inch. Well how about organising a grand lunch for him/her at the best restaurants in Delhi? Imagine food, a bottle of wine or champagne, desserts, gifts and unlimited chatter! Could there be any better gift?

Here are a few cuisines you can splurge into:-

1.    North Indian – If you are looking for something yummy and filling, this cuisine is hands down the best option. Freshly prepared lentils, cottage cheese in gravy, mix vegetables along with curd and butter naan! Drools everywhere.

2.    Chinese – Without any second doubt, Chinese is one cuisine that crawled its way in India years back and till date is loved and consumed by millions. Renowned restaurants prepare Chinese dishes the authentic way – delve into the land of noodles with some Manchurian and dimsums.

3.    Tex Mex – Another recent entrant in India, Mexican food has attracted many. The ingredients that majorly constitute Mexican cuisine are corn, beans, tomatoes, chilli peppers, avocados and rice. This one is yet another amazing option for lunch scenes.

4.    Greek – Greek cuisine is not that famous in India yet, but is available at posh places and chic cafes. Just like other global cuisines, this one too has travelled across continents and adapted to their palate but has retained its authentic look and feel. The most used ingredients in this cuisine are herbs, olive oil, garlic, thyme, honey and feta, with fish and pork as the famous non-vegetarian options.

5.    Italian – Set out on an exploration to find an Italian cuisine hater and you will find none! Love for Italian amongst Indians oozes from every corner of a great pizza or lasagne. This is one cuisine that has left people craving for more. Set out or a lunch with your bff and enjoy best pizza in Mumbai at places such as Pizza Express along with pasta, lasagne and dolce.

These are the few cuisines you can delve into along with your best friend. Don’t forget to buy a gift and make a card for him/her!

Some healthy pizza recipes for people on a weight-loss regime!

You would all agree that it’s difficult to ignore the cheesy-tantalizing taste and vibrant colors of Italian cuisine. Cherished by people from various cultures, the saucy and cheesy taste of pasta, pizzas, and Aracina is simply hard to resist.

Talking about Italian cuisine, it’s hard not to mention the ever-enchanting pizzas. Drizzled with goat cheese, veggies, and red sauce, pizzas always taste simply amazing. Every food-lover has great affection for pizzas and it becomes extremely difficult to ignore it when somebody is one a weight-loss regime, especially.

Don’t worry! Those of you, who are on the track of losing some extra inches, can try these healthy and scrumptious Italian pizza recipes that are good enough to satisfy your taste buds.

The Green-Pizza

Use cool-weather vegetables like broccoli and arugula as the pizza topping as they are high in fiber and nutrients. You are most likely to delight the taste of this unconventional pizza topping. It will impart a slightly bitter and peppery taste to the pizza. For a milder flavor, one can use spinach. Serve with wedges of fresh tomatoes. Drizzle some olive oil, basil and freshly ground pepper on it to enhance the taste.

Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza

Punch your pizza with fiber and proteins by tossing some extra black beans, diced tomato, and some avocados to it. Drizzle some tangy vinaigrette on top and grill it well. Your healthy pizza is ready to serve. Easily available in some of the best restaurants in Delhi, these pizzas are especially relished by the young crowd.   

The spring pizza

Topped with Asparagus, chives, and fontina, this pizza rightly represents its name. Serve this one with baby greens with vinaigrette and pecans.

The Pepperoni Pizza

For a dedicated pizza lover, pepperoni pizza is like paradise. The healthier version of this pizza is made from whole-wheat pizza dough, and flavorful tomato sauce. One can also add pumpkin puree to pack it with extra beta carotene and fiber. Add some sliced vegetables to it to make it more wholesome.     

The black bean nacho pizza

This vegetarian pizza is topped with jack cheese, black beans, olives, pickled jalapenos, and scallions. High on proteins, this part-nacho pizza should be served with low-fat sour cream. Don’t feel guilty of ditching your weight-loss plan while eating this pizza because it is high on fiber that might actually help you in losing some extra-inches.

For the love of Italian Cuisine in Delhi!

The food scenario in India is perpetually evolving and has exposed us to multifarious cultures and cuisines from all around the world. They say, with food, you get a whiff of another culture altogether.

For anyone who has a knack to explore and learn, food undeniably takes up the first place! Food helps us meet new people and binds in this ineffable bond, that can’t be compared to anything but raw and pureness. 

Delhi, one of the biggest sprawling cities in India also has this peculiar growing affinity towards food and trying out different taste palettes. Currently, the Italian food is massively emerging from all corners. Easy to make, Italian cuisine has been picked up rampantly by urban households.


According to a global survey, Italian cuisine’s dishes like pizza and pasta are globally famous and are steadily replacing the conventional Chinese taste! There is something really nice about the flat bread seasoned with tomato sauce and herbs and spices- Pizza. Can’t recall anyone who doesn’t love Pizza! From a kid to an adult, people from all age groups have an innate love for this delectable bread covered with cheese! There are many pizza restaurants in Noida and Delhi that serve up a selection of great pizzas with plentiful delicious toppings over it! 

Besides the pizza, the greasy and twisted strings of Pasta are another hot favorite of the lot from the Italian cuisine. The lip smacking taste of this carbs infused dish is absolutely a win! Made in 600 varieties, pasta has won us all over.

As for food joints, many Italian restaurants in Delhi like Pizza Express source their recipes from the city of Italy so that people like us can get a real taste of it all. Of course, one takes time to develop and get used to new cuisines, but Italian dishes like Pasta, Pizza, salads, risotto are those few dishes that are ardently just admired and devoured by the lot!

In no time, it is pretty evident that Italian cuisine has garnered praise in all our hearts for the right reasons. So visit a good eatery, dig into the food and savor the flavors from the diverse plate of Italian cuisine like no other.

Cuisines to explore in Delhi

I have been running around Delhi from past 20 years exploring and discovering just about everything. After having travelled around the world as well, I can easily say that Delhi has picked up the ‘western’ culture pretty well.

Talking about the food and cuisines that have emerged in the past two decades; that too world class quality is surprisingly over whelming! Delhi is also a haven for a foodie’s delight. From Italian to Mexican, one has convenient food options laid in front of them.  Here are my favourite picks of cuisines around the city that you could immerse yourself into too!

•Italian dishes: According to the world theories, Italian food is the most popular cuisine that one can find anywhere! From the traditional flat bread topped in Tomato sauce, veggies and copious cheese to varied shaped dough and cheesy pasta, I found all. Looking for the authentic taste? Straight away head to the best pizza restaurants like the PizzaExpress to find that one dish that will just leave you spell bound. The fare’s not too high, and easy on pocket, dig into the food available here.

•Chinese way: We know that the city is thriving with plethora of Chinese electronic items; but now even food items have made their way to our hearts and pockets. Craving for the dim sums or a good plate of noodles? This city has exciting places to visit for a royal Chinese experience.

•Street Food and regional delicacies: Well, street food isn’t a cuisine per se, but sure this capital city has become more exciting with myriad amazing regional cuisines availability – Bengali, Parsi, Chettinad, Bihari, Tibetan, Naga etc., along with the Gol gappas,  spicy chaat, different textures of parathas, juicy jalebis, Biryani etc. – all have set a long culinary trail to try. All the recipes are a hand me down from the gastronomic secrets from the ancient times.

Agreed, the street food scene has amplified great amounts, but for me, sitting in a fancy restaurant, taking a quick bite before a movie or to impress my date while I put some yummy in my tummy, Delhi has become that city now! With the best of restaurants in Delhi, I can simply learn around since there is still so much to discover and have a meal to my heart’s content. 

From Italy, to your plate

Internet has led to massive globalisation of the world in terms of culture, fashion, music, films and most importantly in food. Stuff you used to see and drool on while a character in your favourite foreign television show munched on it, can now be ordered at home after just a few clicks. You can be in China and enjoy Mexican wraps or be in Canada and enjoy middle-eastern hummus and pita bread. Similarly in India, there’s no shortage of international cuisines. Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, Spanish are just a few of the cultures infused in Indian foods.

However, if there is a cuisine that has established itself firmly in India, it’s Italian. Pizza love has been there all around the world for decades, but dishes like Lasagna, Bruschetta and more have now made way into the regular food habits of Indians. Cooking Italian is easy and fun; you need simple ingredients, every day apparatus, and not more than 50-60 minutes.

Italian food is also very healthy and provides complete nutrition along with the cheesy surprises. Also, meat goes amazing with Italian preparations and if you’re an avid seafood lover you can stuff your pasta with all the watery goodies. For pizzas, of course, the list is endless. You can grab a meaty pizza at pizza restaurants in Gurgaon or bake a simple, yet cheesy margherita at home.

The best part though is that after long associations with junk food or fast food, pizzas have now gone the healthy way. Toppings that include green salad, whole wheat crusts, tomatoes etc., add the health factor to pizzas. Pastas are  also ranked among the most popular dishes in India these days. Alfredo, Pesto, Marinara to couple with spaghetti, fusilli, penne, risotto etc.

You can visit the best restaurants in Delhi to try out some yummy bruschettas, filling paninis or old school meatballs. Italian cuisine will keep getting more popular and with newer innovations and tastes, even the taste buds will feel something exciting every time.

Trying out new cuisines is important for us; it is the best way to promote global unity. The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and with the right food, we can spread the message of love all across the world. Let’s bring about a foodie revolution. 

Some amazing Italian dishes that you must try in your kitchen

All thanks to pizzas and pasta, Italian cuisine has become extremely popular globally. The main reason behind its popularity is that a wide variety of dishes are available under this particular cuisine and each one of them has a unique and distinct flavour. The heavy and attractive influence of garlic, olive oil, and herbs make it irresistibly tempting. Most of the Italian dishes are tomato or white sauce based, usually garnished with different varieties of cheese. In some recipes, exquisite flavours of wine is also being used. In this blog, we will be telling you about few Italian dishes that you must try in your kitchen. Delve into the world of these amazing Italian recipes and have a happy meal!
        
Caprese Salad with Pesto Sauce
Juicy tomatoes and mozzarella cheese salad topped with freshly made pesto sauce. This salad is great start to your meal. The essence of Italian cooking lies in its simplicity and this dish is all about simplicity. Italian pizza restaurants have made this particular salad a part of the menu, due to its increasing popularity.

Bruchesta
This one is a classic Italian starter. Wholesome and tasty, it will make both your heart and stomach full. It is basically country bread sliced topped with different toppings, mostly tomato, garlic, basil, and mushrooms.

Panzenella 
Ideal for summers, Panzenella is a light salad, perfect to start your day. One peculiar thing about this salad is that you need not follow a particular recipe in order to make it but don’t forget to add tomatoes and bread to it. Have it with a chilled glass of Prosecco.    

Margherita Pizza
This particular dish has made Italian food popular around the world. We specifically suggest you to prepare it at home because nothing can be better than a piping hot pizza coming right from your oven. If you are interested in eating out then almost all pizza restaurants have Margherita Pizza as the main dish.

Bigoli in salsa 
This one is the signature dish of Venice. Resembling a lot like spaghetti, it tastes quite different. Specially prepared during the festive seasons, Bigoli in salsa contains a lot of vegetables and sausages. Simply, a perfect dish to give satisfaction to the taste buds.

5 European sausage recipes that you should be aware of

Sausages are Europe’s traditional legacy. From the mild British bangers to spicy Italian sausages, they are relished around the world. The best part about European sausages is that they can be eaten with other cuisines as well. You can do some experimentation and get an entirely new flavor. So learn about these amazing recipes in this blog. Try them in your kitchen, do some experimentation and have a quick look.

The Andouille sausage 
Andouille is a spicy French sausage having jambalaya and gumbo as its main ingredients (if you are a vegetarian, you can eliminate the meat part). If you wish to make it a little smoky in taste, you can heat it well for quite well sometimes.

Because Andouille is usually pre-cooked, it can be served cold as a snack or an appetizer. If you are lucky enough to get unsmoked Andouille sausage then you can cook it in the casing itself and slice it before serving.    

Italian Sausage 
Italian sausage mostly comes in two varieties—hot and sweet. Best Italian restaurants keep both in different varieties. Hot sauce usually consists of garlic, anise seeds, red pepper flakes and seasoned with salt. Sweet sausage does not have pepper flakes. Both of them are highly interchangeable.

The best part about Italian sausage is that it can be prepared in a variety of ways. You can grill or sauté it. Tomato sauce can also be added to the Italian sausage. You can either add the sliced one or the sautéed, depending upon your liking. Italian sausages are best to be served with pasta or a pizza.

The French onion soup
This particular recipe is highly nourishing and tasty. It is made from crusty vegan buttered bread and shredded grilled vegan cheese. This French sausage recipe is quite easy to prepare and can be used with a variety of European dishes.

The sweet caramel sauce      
This recipe is for those having a sweet tooth. This classic sausage recipe is simple to prepare and decadent. The texture of this sauce is smooth, creamy and it complements perfectly with plump raspberries. Moreover, you can also add it to your pizza if you want. Such sweet pizzas are already famous in entire Europe. Pizza restaurants in Noida like PizzaExpress are also keeping different varieties of sweet pizzas.

So what are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and try these amazing pizza recipes Now!

Italian on your mind? Try these dishes

A lot of us believe that Pizza and Pasta are basically what Italian cuisine is all about, and while Pizza and Pasta’s have made Italian food everyone’s go to comfort food; Italian food is way more vast than mainstream food joints let on. Fast food joints only serve pizzas, pastas and the occasional garlic bread; but even those reek of substandard quality and half- hearted efforts. If your are looking to experience a gastronomic experience that takes you straight to Sicily, then you must try these dishes:

Bruschetta
This appetizer is a health freaks delight for two reasons. First, it is extremely delicious and second it goes easy on the calories. A bruschetta is a finer variant of garlic bread in layman analogy. Bread drizzled with olive oil and baked, then topped with fresh veggies, herbs and/or a dash of cheese. It indeed is a delightful way to begin your meal.

Antipasto
Another starter, the Antipasto is vibrant and filling enough to be your meal itself. Antipasto can be termed as a platter for easier understanding. With an array of meats, cheese and breads along with dips –this dish pairs unsurprisingly well with wine.

Risotto
I personally feel this is the most underrated dish on the Italian menu. Risotto is a rice dish made with wine, and slowly cooked to extract starch out of the rice until it becomes creamy. A dish that sounds simple, hardly any best restaurants in Mumbai or other parts of India get it right. If you want to try a perfect risotto, I recommend you visit places like Pizza Express. Risotto usually goes well with additions like Portobello or porcini mushrooms, for hey add a layer of flavor to the dish.

Everything pesto
If you have been an Italian cuisine amateur, then your understanding of sauces is probably categorized under ‘white sauce’ and ‘red sauce’. You must know that these sauces come in a lot of variant ingredients from arrabiata to Bolognese to béchamel, but fast food joints often omit the most fragrant of them all; Pesto. Made from fresh Genovese basil leaves, rich Parmesan cheese, garlic and pine nuts/almonds; pesto has a delicious flavor and can be used in anything Italian! Pizza, dip, a pasta sauce; pesto befriends all.

Tiramisu
Italy’s gift to the world, this layered dessert with mascarpone cheese, bread, coffee and a little bit of liquor takes me to haven! You must try Tiramisu at the end of your meal.

Bar Nights going slow? Here is what can be done!

If you are one of the fancy bars or bars and grills owners who have a shop set up in the city’s high profile high on chic areas, you know it quite well how some days, mostly weekdays, seem to drag themselves lethargically, purposelessly. Honestly, this is not a blog to say it won’t happen but a blog to say there are things to spice things up because honestly it is pretty unavoidable.

To keep the party going, you can throw promotional giveaway for grabs or offer meal deals to get every one out and going. While it is only bars and grills that go for such schemes, it is not unimaginable for a restaurant to opt for such deals too.

Here are the bars night ideas that can make a change:
What is your one major strength you feel you can bank upon? One thing bars are usually known for is the sports events they hosted, no conditions applied. Building upon this, you can host a number of events based on themes that appeal to your audience. People may get used to it and turn it into a weekly outing.

Few examples of these:
Trivia Night: Pizza and pitcher of beer can set the mood for any challenge. If you don’t serve food, try roping in some great Italian restaurant. In Mumbai, there is absolutely no dearth. Fans, especially college kids love some friendly competition amongst peers. You can either organize it yourself or hire someone to come up with questions and set up the show. This will bring people together but make sure to run a trial once and twice in order to find the perfect spot of sweet difficulty because while it is true people want to be challenged; no one enjoys a very hard game.

Board Game Night: game lovers would love this one too and who knows if the fan club for these may end up having sports enthusiasts too. While it would be niche, broadening the clientele won’t be such a thing. These are usually more hands off than the other ones. The best part about organizing such a night is that most people will bring their own boards and friends along. So, you can serve them and relax and they for their turn can stay focused on their competition.

The aim should be to include pizza and to pair it with the right beer. Best pizza in Mumbai can be had at Italian restaurants like Pizza Express. What about liquor? Well, that never is an issue!

Different varieties of pizza crust

Pizza is one dish which is loved by people of all age groups. It is popular across the world and you’ll find people creating their own versions of this popular dish, by using different types of pizza bases and toppings on it. If we talk about various innovations that are done to this dish, most of them are done by using different types of bases. A pizza base not only affects its taste, but also dictates appearance, texture, topping selection and presentation. Nowadays, you’ll find majority of chefs of top Italian restaurants experimenting with pizza bases to expand their menu and attract more customers. Listed below are the different types of crusts which are quite popular these days:

Thin crust pizzas: Pizzas with thin crust are considered to be the original Italian pizzas. They have a thin base with a crispy texture and are mostly baked on a wood fired oven to get the desired taste and flavour. Thin crust pizzas are available in two styles, mainly Marinara and Margherita. They are perfect for all those who want to relish authentic Italian pizzas. Visit any of the top Italian restaurant and you are sure to find variety of thin crust pizzas in their menu.

Flatbread crust pizzas: these pizzas have become very popular in the last few years, since the consumers are becoming more health conscious day by day. The crust of these pizzas is lighter and less filling compared to other bases. So, if you are health conscious and do not want to be guilty for eating your favourite pizza, this flat bread pizza would be a perfect option for you. It is widely used with trendy gourmet toppings of spinach, balsamic etc.

Thick crust pizzas: Next type of pizza crust is the thick crust which is quite popular among pizza lovers. Pizzas with a thick crust have a pan fried and buttery flavour outside, but are soft and chewy from inside. Minimum thickness of thick crust pizzas is half an inch and can go to two to two-and-a half inch. The bases of these pizzas are baked in oiled deep dish pan which give a buttery flavour to them. If you want to relish it, head to any top pizza restaurants of Noida, and you’ll definitely find variety of thick crust pizzas in their menu. Pizza Express is one such restaurant where you can find all these varieties of pizzas. Visit the restaurant today and try out your favourite pizza!

All-time favourite Italian dishes

Think delicious, think Italian. 

Think cheese, think Italian.

Perhaps there is no other cuisine as revered worldwide than Italian. While French are known for their food habits, Italians take one step further with their lavishness. Here are a few famous Italian dishes loved by everyone: 

Chicken parmigiana 

An Italian classic, it is close to being a sub sandwich. Just stuff the bread, deep fry with melted cheese and your meal is ready.

  

Fettucine alfredo 

This is a magical sauce which can change any meal into a creamy delight. It sticks great with noodles but works best with fettuccine. 

Lasagne

A dish that has taken the Italian menu all across the globe apart from pasta and pizza, lasagne is a yummy mixture of ingredients to give a definitive taste of everything. Home-made lasagnes are really great because they have ground beef, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. But you can also have a favourite among the best restaurants in Delhi to eat lasagne at. 

Linguine with clam sauce 

Clam is delicious with every sauce but its combination with garlic and oil sauce when clams are whole is essentially out of the world. 

Veal marsala 

Everyone loves veal and when a marsala wine sauce is filled up with mushrooms and scallions, it becomes a heavenly delight. Some people though, are not huge fans of veal, for them, there’s sirloin marsala. 

Pizza

A dish that needs no introduction at all. Best Pizzas in Mumbai have cheese loaded bread with sumptuous toppings becoming an eternal favourite of many. Originating from Naples, pizza has had its own tasty derivatives to whichever culture it went. It certainly epitomizes the genius of the Italians. 

Pasta primavera

This one is for the veggies! Literally meaning pasta for the springtime, it is colourfully loaded with vegetables and mixed with different sauces over pasta. 

Shrimp fra diavolo 

The ‘devil’s food’ this dish is no short of sinful excitement when red sauce is mixed with crushed red pepper and garlic. Homemade fra diavolo sauces are the bet  because the cook can make a choice of spice levels according to his own taste. 

Penne alla vodka 

The love for vodka sauces is no secret. More and more chefs have picked up vodka as the go to sauce and this dish has marinara and a cream sauce with basil along with a shot of vodka. 

Pizza for grown-up’s get-togethers? Why not!

Pizza is love. When asked about the best parties, our mind transports us to childhood years when balloons, coke and pizza made the order of the day. We have literally grown up on pizza so why shy away from our favourite food?

Pizza comes with all sorts of crusts and toppings. You can customize it according to your own tastes and preferences and that of your guests. With Pizzas you can be sure of having something for everyone. There are few great Italian restaurants in Mumbai like PizzaExpress that would not disappoint you.

Hosting a grown-up pizza party can be extremely fun and classy. Follow these simple tips and you wouldn’t go wrong.

Get it catered- It is essential for most of us to catch-up with old pals. This is precisely why it would be a good plan to opt for catering services. You would get adequate time to spend with the guests and enjoy the party without stressing over the dining details. The best restaurants in Mumbai PizzaExpress can be reached to for a classy catering affair. This would ensure your guests leave well-fed and satisfied.

Adult beverages- You can add to the menu your favourite brews for the guests to sit back and de-stress. Who doesn’t appreciate an outing with good drinks and food? To make it more upscale, try something like sangria that can take the edge off. Your friends will love the complementing combination.

Décor- Instead of choosing hot neons, go for a softer palette like that of golds and silvers. The idea is that your themed décor should be traded with a sophisticated palette. To add on to the fun, go for party hats and streamers that complement the colour code of the party. These play a major role in adding hues of excitement to the décor.

Utensils and cutlery- Do not use plastic or paper cups and plates. Bring out the best cutlery you have to make the party a tad classier than it would otherwise be with the plastic paraphernalia. Sophisticated wine glasses and other such containers can add to the ambience and relax everyone.

So if you have those fine champagne flutes that you use only on New Year’s, take them out and enhance the setting. What can cheer us better than the celebratory clinking of glasses!

What your pizza eating way tells about you?

Who would’ve thought that the local dish of Naples, Italy, will go on to become the most beloved dish across the globe? Yes, we’re talking about pizza! With countless variants and additions, pizza love is different for different cultures. And each style tells a little something about you in general. Let’s discuss how: 

Stacking

For some people one pizza bite is just not gratifying enough. They need big bites and they need double bites. Thus, they join together two slices facing each other or in opposing directions to take a massive bite. Multi-taskers and over-achievers love this trick.  

If you eat this way, it means that your way of handling things is superior and better than the average crowd. You never shy away from daring tasks, be it food or general risks. Simply speaking, it means that you’re hunger levels are really high.

Inside-Out folding

This technique is still making a mark among pizza lovers, but it is indeed revolutionary. On visiting a pizza restaurant in Gurgaon next time try this – fold your slice inside out and sink your teeth in. 

As soon as the cheese hits your taste buds, you’ll realise why eating pizza this way is so awesome! This works best with pizzas that have lesser toppings because otherwise things can get really messy. 

Fans of this way can be aptly labelled as unconventional and ones carrying a rebellious attitude. You’re also always fond of adventure. 

Fork and knife

The classiest way and also the most popular one, fork and knife will be eternally preferred by certain people. Chicago pizza fans especially prefer this way because eating deep dish pizza with hands can get really messy. It’s also the way people eat in Italy because the slices are not cut out like the New York pizzas. 

As expected, if you eat like that at best restaurant in Delhi for pizza, you belong to the class of tradition lovers. Also, you don’t appreciate dirtying your hands or jumping to conclusions. You scan an activity and take it one bite at a time. 

Folding in half

Sometimes the slice of pizza is too big to be eaten patiently with fork and knife. Folding it at the centre improves ease of access and allows you to eat pizza while doing other stuff like watching TV, working or even playing card games.

Presenting guilt-free pizza eating

As a pizza lover, you will understand that this struggle is real—you are hooked to the soft and cheesy base of the globally beloved dish and the meat balls on top of it are just too good – but in the back of your mind you know that all of this is not too pleasant on your health and from then on it’s just a guilt trip where you can’t stop eating, and you can’t stop worrying. 

But did you know that pizza eating can be actually healthier? To narrow it down, pizza is just salad on a bread with sauce…doesn’t sound too heavy now does it? 

It’s the fast food retailers who have taken this simple dish and experimented on it so often to make pizza a caloric giant and source of uncanny levels of sodium. 

Unfortunately American food manufacturers have turned this Mediterranean masterpiece into a caloric monstrosity with enough sodium and fat per slice to make an artery cry. Here are a few simple, yet effective hacks to make sure your pizza love is not only healthy, but can also help you lose that flab. 

Plain is not good

Even plain pizza’s sound is boring, why would you wanna go for that? If we calculate pizza’s Glycemic Index (GI), that is based on the speed of rise in blood glucose levels in relation to a certain food. The GI can be lowered by adding fiber and protein rich toppings, a clear case is seen in simple pizza which has a score of 80/100 compared to 49 of veggie supreme pie. Raw veggies and meats like breast and ham are among the best toppings. 

Redder the better

Pizza has many health benefits, and most of them come from tomato sauce which is rich in lycopene and prevents the development of prostate cancer. So the redder your pizza is, the healthier it will be for you, so make sure you keep this in mind before making a choice while feasting at Pizza Express, one of the best restaurants in Delhi. 

Think thin crust

Yum, cheese burst crust is what you need to set your mood right some days! But like all problems, pizza’s health hazards start from the foundation too. Refined white flour, the component of dough, doesn’t offer much nutrition and instead can raise insulin levels and make you crave for more. Therefore, thinner the crust, healthier your pizza will be. 

Eat salad

When you visit best restaurants in Mumbai for pizza, eat a big bowl of salad prior to indulging in the cheesy affair.  Doing that can cut down your calorie intake over the entire meal by 20%, helping you avoid nearly 120 calories.

Perfect ways to make your pizza wholesome

Pizza, being one of the well-known sustenance foods, is cherished by individuals of all age categories. It is high on calorie content and a solitary slice can sort one’s daily requirement of vegetables and grains. Some of the individuals who are on a diet regime or have weight issues have no other choice but to skip their most loved food option. This however is not required anymore. Individuals can in any case savor their most loved pizza by rolling out a couple of improvements in the garnish and the sorts of sauces they utilize. Here are a couple courses in which you can make your pizza sound:

Choose base wisely: If you are on a weight reduction mission, carefully pick the crust of the pizza and change it with more nutritious choices accessible. Nowadays, there are a large number of alternatives on the shelves. For instance, on the off chance that you need to eliminate the carb content, you can pick a wheat base rather than flour. In the event that you are experiencing Celiac disease and are being encouraged to have gluten free diet, you can go for gluten free pizzas.  To have the best pizza in Delhi, a lot of Italian eateries are around that would surely spoil you for choices.

Wisely pick your pizza sauce: A lot of us don’t know that pizza sauces have a decent number of calories in them. Majority of the tomato based sauces are stacked with additives and sugars that are not very innocuous to our eating regimen. In the event that you change the conventional tomato sauce with different alternatives like pesto, garlic glue, sauces made with herbs, olive oils, it can work wonders to your weight loss mission.

Cheese tales: the greater part of us can't have a lot of cheese especially when on a diet because having even a little can influence our eating routine arrangement. We can then go for pizzas with less cheese or pick a no cheese pizza. Eateries like Pizza Restaurants India, have a scope of no-cheese options in their menu, and trust me, they are great in taste! Rather than mozzarella, they utilize more healthful alternatives like low-fat, parmesan or cottage cheese. Perusing their menu could find you a pizza which is low on calorie content and runs splendidly with your eating regimen.

WHY LOVE FOR PIZZA NEVER ENDS

It is no secret that we love pizza. It is that one food that kids relish and adults love to the utmost. Pizza is that one thing that brings families and friends together. From the slight crisp of thin crust to the lightness of flatbread crust, there exists a huge world of delight and delectability.

Belonging to the family of Italian cuisine, it definitely is the best food ever and the claims are not baseless. Read through some nine reasons that back this claim.

1)It is a comfort food- A recent study on comfort foods described pizza as the number one choice of many people across all age groups satisfying them on all sorts of occasions.

2)You can have it right out of the box- You do not need plates and cutlery to savor the magnificent taste of pizza. The fact that it can be eaten right out of the pizza box makes it convenient to be had on the go.

3)Gluten free? Check. Vegan? Check- you can choose from the umpteen vegan/gluten free choices now available in pizza.  So, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergy, rest assured that it would be taken care of.

4)Temperature of pizza has zero correlation with taste- Because hot, warm or cold, it always tastes great. You can happily devour it no matter what the temperature outside or inside the box.

5)Convenience of home delivery- Now, nothing really can beat the delivery time of a pizza. A fresh pizza is there just a few clicks or a short call away.

6)Food for all times- It is not just about lunch and dinner, pizza is a perfect food for breakfast too. It includes all food groups in it- from grain and meat/nuts/legumes to vegetable and cheese!

7)Inexpensive yet delicious- Favourite food for parties and study sessions, pizza ensures you are filled up well without burning a hole in your pocket.

8)It is customisable- From crusts to toppings and sides, it offers you the ultimate options of choosing what suits your preferences the best.

9)You can make it at home- Want to try a unique flavor or a quirky combination? You can prepare it yourself right in the comfort of your home.

There are numerous Italian restaurants in Delhi that serve absolutely mouth-watering Pizzas you wouldn’t want to miss out on!

Top Italian dishes loved by Indians

Italian food is quite popular not just in Italy, but worldwide. It never leaves the tongue unsatisfied, that is what most of the people feel about it. If we talk about India, people here just love Italian food. Here, authentic Italian dishes are more popular than any American dish. Love for Italian dishes is so much that a number of Italian food chains and restaurants have opened their branches in India and all are doing good business. These restaurants are as popular as any other any other Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian dishes. They serve a range of lip-smacking Italian dishes surely to be loved by every Italian food lover. Some of top Italian dishes that you’ll find at the best restaurants of Delhi are as follows:

Pasta Carbonara: this yummy pasta dish is basically from Rome and is made using cheese, eggs, bacon, pasta and herbs like black pepper. Spaghetti pasta is used for preparing this, but one can also try variations by using linguine, fettuccine, bucatini or rigatoni. The dish is known for its creaminess, but you’ll find different versions of it at different restaurants. It is an ultimate Italian dish and is easily available at the top Italian restaurants of Delhi.

Italian Ravioli: it is again a yummy delicacy, created in the Roman era and among the traditional food items of the Italian cuisine. It is basically a type of dumpling, with a filling between two layers of pasta. Ravioli is usually served with a pasta sauce or broth. Spinach and ricotta ravioli are quite popular among vegetarians, though you’ll also find a number of other versions of this dish. It is very simple to cook and one can use any filling depending on his/ her choice. It is also available at the top Italian restaurants, so if you do not want to cook it at home, simply head to a restaurant and relish this yummy delight.

Pizza Margherita: this is one Italian dish loved by all. Nowadays, you’ll find different types of pizzas available, with different bases and sauces, but Pizza Margherita is the traditional Italian pizza and still loved by majority of people. This thin crust pizza is topped with tomato sauce, along with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. If you want to enjoy this tasty delight, all you need to do is head to any of the best restaurants in Mumbai/ Delhi and you’ll surely find it on their menu. Pizza Express is one such restaurant that serves classic Italian pizzas, besides other Italian dishes. Visit the restaurant today if you want to relish authentic Italian pizzas and pastas.

5 tips to prepare for the IPL season!

IPL is around the corner and it’s time to indulge into all the loud hoots and claps! This much awaited tournament has once again got our hearts racing and our mouths cheering for our favorite teams. The flat screens have been checked multiple times so that nothing goes wrong when the season arrives.
If you want to make the most of one of the most popular cricket series of all time and if you want to assure that nothing goes wrong during your favorite tournament, here are few tips to prepare for it.

• Take out your fan t-shirts: You have to admit that cricket becomes even more exciting when you’re wearing your favorite team’s t-shirt. Not that a t-shirt gives you a tag of being a fan, but it surely fills more power in your hoots. A fan t-shirt boosts energy like nothing else, and it’s to take it out from wherever you kept it last year. Don’t care about washing it- as it works just like that!

• Pizza bookings: Because all that you need on your taste buds during an IPL match is a flavorful Italian pizza. Manage your pizza bookings and do not forget to book in advance! Generally, pizza restaurants are packed with deliveries during IPL season because- pizza is loved by all, and you must not miss out on it. Book extra if you’re friends are coming over. And even if they’re not, keep some for your midnight cravings!

• Fan makeup: This is so going to give you a feel of the cricket stadium. Buy colors to paint your face according to your team’s look and start applying an hour before the match- so that it dries whenever the show happens.

• And some beers: Pizza and beer and a rocking cricket match- that is the idea of a perfect day! Get beers for everyone in the house and get set for an exciting night. Beer would just elevate the bars of vigor and excitement and if you didn’t know it already, it would just the make the IPL music sound louder.

• TV recording: Because some of us want more than the official flashbacks of the match. Do not forget to switch the recording button on in your television, so that you can watch over and over again the golden moments of your favorite tournament.

When you’ve taken your t-shirt out, contacted pizza restaurants¸ bought makeup colors, arranged beers and have set your TV for the final day, know that you’re ready!

Things Every Pizza Lover Would Relate To!

In India, pizza is as popular as any other native cuisine. People simply love it and can eat it any time of the day. Be it a get-together at home or any other party, pizza is always on the menu. For some people it is a synonym of love. It’s awesome, it’s simply delicious! If you also think the same way you are a Pizzatarian. Listed below are few facts every pizza lover would relate to.

*When you are out with friends you think of going to a restaurant and having your favorite pizza. True pizza lovers can have pizza anytime of the day. For them every day is a pizza day. So whether they are out for shopping or any other important work, they will definitely look for an Italian restaurant where they can munch their favourite pizza. Seeing the growing popularity of this Italian dish among people of all age group, a number Italian pizza chains have opened their outlets in India. You’ll find some of the best Italian restaurants in Mumbai and Delhi, serving authentic Italian pizzas. One such restaurant is Pizza Express which is known for its exceptional quality and amazing variety of pizzas. They have also introduced pizzas with gluten-free Classic and Piccolo pizza bases, for all those who can’t eat gluten

*When you are at home the first thing that comes to your mind is to order a delicious pizza online. When a pizza lover does not find anything to eat at home or does not want to indulge in any junk, all that comes to his/her mind is to order a pizza from one of the best Italian restaurants. Be it a weekend when they don’t wish to cook anything or a weekday when they reach home late from office, they just dial-a-pizza munch it away.

*You don’t care about the calories: no pizza is without cheese, which has a good number of calories. But pizza lovers just don’t give a damn to it. As long as something yummy is going in their tummy, they don’t care at all about the extra calories. Restaurants like Pizza express also have a range of gluten-free pizzas on their menu, which are less on calories. These pizzas are perfect for those who can’t eat gluten. Besides pizzas, Pizza express also have other gluten-free dishes like risotto, sorbets and pilsner.

*You can finish your pizza all by yourself: a true pizza lover hates to share his/her pizza with anyone. Now that’s true love for the Italian dish. Whether they have ordered a small or a medium pizza, they will make sure they eat every bit of it, without sharing with anyone, whosoever it may be.

*They know all the discount deals at the top restaurants: want to know about the daily discount deals and offers at the best Italian restaurants? All you need to do is ask a friend who is a die-hard pizza fan. Pizzatarians not only have knowledge of what discounts are available on what days, but also know by hard the pizza menu of their favourite restaurant. So next time you are in doubt as to which restaurant to go, simply ask a Pizzatarian to get the best advice.

For them stale pizza tastes equally good: for pizza lovers the taste of a stale pizza is as yummy as a fresh one. So if they are not able to finish it, they will keep it in the refrigerator and have it after few hours. For them, it will taste as heavenly as a freshly baked pizza.

If you can also relate to the above mentioned points, you too are a true pizza lover!

Reasons for What Makes Italian Cuisine so Popular

When it comes to favourite cuisines, then for Indians, there are always those few selected ones that are those can-eat-anytime types. Food in India is as diverse as its population and that is no surprise since each state and region has their own specialties and native dishes for which they are known. With the onset of globalization and new restaurants and cuisines being introduced, people started to incorporate them into their diet and modifying them to suit the tastes of that particular place. Indian food, of both south and north are immensely popular, since they are extremely easily available and also in budget for those who can’t spend a lot. Then there is Chinese cuisine for which one can find high- end fine- dining restaurants as well as street side stalls outside of colleges. However, apart from Chinese and Indian, there is another third cuisine that is slowly becoming a go to one for people of all kinds, and that is the Italian cuisine.

One can find Italian restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and almost any city in the country. Another food area that is rising in popularity is Mexican cuisine, although this is still mainly limited to the metro cities. Italian food on the other hand has become as widespread as Indian and Chinese food, with even lesser known restaurants having an Italian section. 

So much has Italian food become in demand, that people are willing to pay quite a good amount to get a seat at the best Italian restaurant in Mumbai or anywhere else. The reason for this is that these restaurants offer authentic Italian cuisine, which one might not be able to get at a budget restaurant or a multi-cuisine one. Still, whether one is looking for a luxury restaurant or an easy on the pocket one, one can find all types of establishments that serve Italian food.

Here are a few reasons why Italian cuisine has become so popular with the general public:

1.Wide Variety:
This is evident that when it comes to variety in terms of food options, Italian cuisine is not lacking in the least. There are loads of options that one can choose from, pizza, pasta, lasagne and more. One can get the best pizza in Delhi at anytime and anywhere with ease. There is something for everybody when it comes to Italian food.

2.Good for Vegetarians:
India has primarily a vegetarian public, and in this aspect Italian food scores bonus points, since one can get many different dishes that are purely vegetarian and yet do not discount on the tastes. Vegetarians can get the best pasta in Delhi without having to comprise on the quality.

3.Easy to Cook at Home:
Just like Indian food, Italian dishes too are quite easy to cook at home. They are not very complicated and the ingredients needed for these dishes too can be found in local markets. Of course, there are many Italian restaurants in Delhi that also provide home delivery and take away. So one can enjoy their favourite dishes at home.