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Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for spooky dinner ideas? Here are four of my favorite Halloween pizzas: Spider Web, Ghost & Eyeball, Jack-o'-Lantern, and Mummy Pizza Pockets. Search "Halloween" on ThursdayNightPizza.com for the recipes, or just use these pics as inspiration.

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · 8d

Pizza loves a good dip! If you like to dunk your crust in ranch dressing, as I do, try switching it up with Green Goddess (pictured here), or other cool and creamy dips like dill pickle or clam dip, warm ones like bagna cauda (fancy Papa John's garlic sauce), or dairy-free tapenade or beet pesto.

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · 22d

Happy National Pizza Month! A month ago, my cousin in Oregon texted that her daughter found something in a thrift shop for me. Then, last week, this PERFECT t-shirt appeared in my mailbox.

Thanks, Anna and Marion! It's the BEST honor to be the one people think of when they see cool pizza merch.

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · 23d

Is it a dip? Is it a salad? You decide!

Check out one of my favorite snack dinner centerpiece, Cowboy Caviar, now up on Counter Space.

Read the post 👉 peggypaulcasella.substack.com/p/bonus-dip-recipe-cowboy-caviar

#cowboycaviar #texascaviar #diprecipe #snackdinner #scoopitup

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · 29d

Happy National Pizza Month! 🍕

What pizzas are you dreaming of? Got any requests for recipes or how-to videos? Let me know in the comments 👇

#nationalpizzamonth

Cup and char pepperoni pizza from ThursdayNightPizza.com

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Oct 1

This week on my newsletter, Counter Space: The origin stories of PIZZA RULES and THE DIP DECK, why I wrote them in the same year, and how I'm feeling in the lead-up to DIP DECK's release (in 21 days!!!!!)

Read here 👉 peggypaulcasella.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-two-cookbooks

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Sep 18

This week's pizzas:
🍕 Half plain, half sausage (with no-cook marinara and fresh mozz)
🍕 Sausage + jarred hot pepper rings
🍕 White pizza with everything bagel seasoning, green olives, and fresh mozz (Our newest family favorite)

What's on your pizza night menu (or wish list)?

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Sep 17

Now up on Counter Space: 3 cooking/prep tool upgrades inspired by my latest recipe testing gig

Read more 👉 peggypaulcasella.substack.com/p/cooking-sh...

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Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey olive lovers! This week, I posted a new recipe based on one of my favorite bagel orders: everything with olive cream cheese. And yes, it was exactly as delicious as it looks.

Recipe 👉 thursdaynightpizza.com/olive-pizza-with-everything-bagel-seasoning/

#olives #oliverecipes #olivepizza

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Sep 2

Surprise! Look what I made (with photographs by @doaaelkady_), available for preorder now, officially pubbing October 21st! Comment with dip-related nostalgia, your go-to dunkers, pet peeves, etc. Then, gather round the app table and grab a chip. This dip-tastic party's just getting started!

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Aug 27

This week on Counter Space, I wrote about everything bagel seasoning: what it is, how to use it, and which brand my family likes the most. YES, an everything seasoning pizza IS in the works. (If all goes well, I'll post it next week!) peggypaulcasella.substack.com/p/five-everything-bagel-seasonings

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Aug 21

Just a friendly reminder to take cold-proofed or refrigerated pizza dough out of the fridge about 2 hours before you plan to stretch, top, and bake.

Recipe 👉 www.thursdaynightpizza.com/neapolitan-p...

#pizzamakingtips #homemadepizza #pizzadough #doughballs #thursdaynightpizza

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Aug 20

Not sure which one to grab when the recipe calls for a "medium saucepan"? You're not alone. Check out this week's Counter Space post for specific pan measurements, uses, and more nerdy info 👉 peggypaulcasella.substack.com/p/what-the-heck-is-a-medium-saucepan

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Aug 8

What toppings are you dreaming of?

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Aug 8

This week's pizzas:
🍕 Zucchini, Corn, Pepperoni
🍕 Mushroom, Olive, Pepperoni

(Both with no-cook marinara and low-moisture mozzarella)

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Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Aug 6

We all know quinoa's a superfood . . . but can you get your family to eat it? This week, I shared the summer salad that even my 8-year-old son happily gobbled up, plus general cooking instructions to help you use up the rest of the bag.

Read the full post 👉 peggypaulcasella.substack.com

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Jul 29

Think you need a rice cooker to get perfect, tender grains every time? Think again! This week on Counter Space (peggypaulcasella.substack.com), I shared the stovetop rice cooking method I use every week . . . and the unexpected way I learned it.

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Jul 24

This week's pizza night line-up:
🍕 Slow-simmered pizza sauce + bacon + corn + fresh mozzarella + aged balsamic
🍕 Slow-simmered pizza sauce + green olives + olive oil
🍕 Barbecue sauce + bacon + corn + scallions + cheddar

What's on your pizza night menu? Got any requests for future recipes?

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Apr 12

Recipe testing photos: Tavern-Style Thin-Crust edition

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Apr 7

For this month's installment of "Other People's Recipes," I adapted Molly Gilbert's Curried Chicken with Cauliflower, Apricots, and Olives from her SHEET PAN SUPPERS cookbook, hefting it up a bit with rice pilaf, increasing the spices, and decreasing the roasting time. peggypaulcasella.substack.com

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Apr 4

I'm all for constructive criticism . . . but am I really supposed to wear a hair net while cooking food for my family? #nastycomments #youtubetrolls

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Apr 3

Oh hey there, dough bubbles! #homemadepizza #pizzadough #dough #pizzatime

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Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Apr 2

Next week I'll get back to recipes . . . but for now, let's talk about poetry. #nationalpoetrymonth

"Pizza poetry should be a thing" . . . said no one ever

Making the case for frivolous pursuits

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Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Mar 27

Featuring: funky illustrations; exclusive video demos; 10 pizza dough recipes; 6 sauce recipes; mix-and-match toppings charts; instructions for diff. baking methods; planning templates; composed pizza recipes; guided notebook pages for recording ideas, recipes, schedules, menus, etc.

Peggy Paul Casella @peggypaulcasella.bsky.social · Mar 27

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON MAY 13TH, 2025!!!!

Learn the foundational elements of from-scratch pizza, plus practical tips for stocking your kitchen, planning ahead, choosing toppings, and rounding out the meal. Follow me for book updates, promos, upcoming events, and pizza-making FAQs 🍕 📖

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