02/09/2026
Today is National Pizza Day!
Quick Note: Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
Here’s an easy, hands-on pizza recipe kids will love making and eating. A great way to spend time as a family.
What you’ll need:
• English muffins, pita bread, or mini pizza crusts
• Pizza sauce (or marinara)
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fun toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, pineapple
How to make it:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2️⃣ Spread sauce on the crust (spoon + giggles encouraged)
3️⃣ Sprinkle cheese like you mean it
4️⃣ Decorate with toppings—faces, patterns, or “everything pizza”
5️⃣ Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melty and happy
6️⃣ Cool slightly… then enjoy the masterpiece!
