Choose the best sides, drinks and desserts to accompany the pizza
Oh, hot pizza! Some people can live on pizza alone, without eating anything else. The average American eats up an incredible 23 pounds of pizza each year, and even more pizza if you live in a college dorm. And while pizza is definitely an American (and global) staple, there are certain sides, drinks, and desserts that seem to be tailor-made to go with this culinary favorite.
Sides
Pizza is a filling meal in its own right, but adding extra items to your pizza delivery order can make it even more special. The most requested sides to accompany pizza include:
• Appetizers, such as breadsticks, chicken strips, mozzarella cheese sticks, cheese bread, grilled eggplant, buffalo wings, quesadillas, potato skins, nachos, squid, coconut shrimp, or steamed clams. The type of appetizer you choose will likely depend on the type of pizza you order.
• Salad. A simple green salad is a great side to accompany your Issaquah pizza, but you can also order a more robust salad. From chef’s salad to a simple garden salad, you can eat vegetables while enjoying a perfect side to accompany your pizza.
Drinks
Many people prefer the old reserve drink to accompany their delicious pizza: soda. Soda, whether in cola, citrus, root beer or other flavors, is an ideal drink that can also be purchased in diet form for those who watch their waistline. Fruit juices are also a good option that breaks a bit from the norm for those who are heavy drinkers of soda. The healthiest drink of all to accompany your pizza is club soda, which has no calories at all. For those who prefer a drink with a little more head, there is always beer, either tap or bottle. And for the sophisticated ones on your list who want to enjoy their pizza in true Italian style, wine from your favorite vintage can really cleanse the palate at the end of the meal. Wine too much? Enjoy a wine cooler for fewer calories and less punch.
Dessert
Some say that dessert is the best part of the meal, while others say that dessert is completely overrated and they can’t afford the calories. Dessert adds a pleasant ending to any meal, especially when served with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Pastry desserts like baklava are always a popular taste when eating Italian. Baklava is a golden dough with flaky layers that are separated only by syrup and nuts. Tiramisu is another Italian favorite. This rich cake is dipped in espresso and topped with a mascarpone cheese mousse and then topped with cocoa sugar. From ice cream to cheesecake to pie, there are plenty of desserts to fit the bill to complete your pizza meal.
