Today’s blog post is
for Mums and Dads, Big Sisters and Brothers, Aunts and Uncles, Babysitters, Godmothers
and Godfathers...anyone who from time to time has ‘pitter- patters’ running
about who they want to keep amused.
As I have mentioned before family activities can burn a hole
in your pocket. Cooking is a simple activity to get the whole family together
on a budget. I have a tried and tested recipe that kids love.
I got the idea from Luigi’s where we pride ourselves with
the wide variety on our kids menu. A popular choice is ‘Build Your Own Pizza’
this option lights up children’s faces. They love having the choice to pick
exactly what they like!
As it says on the tin – this is The Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Pizza!!
Here are the ingredients you will need for each pizza:
1. 2 tortilla wraps
2. Grated cheese
3. Half a clove of garlic
4. ¼ a small red onion
5. Half a tin of tomatoes
6. Staples: olive oil, Salt , pepper and sugar.
7. The toppings - this is completely up to you! I suggest mozzarella,
ham, pineapple, pepperoni, peppers...whatever tickles your fancy really.
There is just six simple steps to the EPLS Pizza!
Step One: Take two tortilla wraps (you can get mini ones for
small ones) take a tablespoon of Olive Oil and spread it evenly across one
tortilla wrap and use it as a glue to sick the two together.
Step Two: Make the marina sauce – Cook the onions and
garlic on a low heat (adults only) stir for 3-5 minutes and add half a tin of
tomatoes. Let it simmer for 7 minutes season well and add a pinch of sugar to
take away bitterness.
Step Three: Spread the marinara sauce evenly across your
tortilla base and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.
Step Four: Here is
the really fun bit!!! Place all of your ingredients in the middle of the table.
Give a pizza base each to the kids and let their imaginations run wild. Let
them make funny faces out of vegetables or spell their name.
Step Five: Pop it into a pre-heated oven at 220 degrees and cook for 7 – 10 minutes until base becomes crisp.
Step Six: Serve your tasty treats to all the family!!
I hope you have fun with this recipe. Don't forget to come in and join us at Luigi’s where our chefs will make your kids pizzas to order. You can leave the EPLS pizzas at home and experience the scrumptious freshly handmade pizzas from our kitchen.
At Luigi Malones, while the kids are waiting for their yummy dinner we provide
crayons and drawings for them – take a look at our budding art gallery! We
could do with some new additions.
My new project in the restaurant is to
introduce customer comment cards! I cannot believe the response we have received over the week. Today when I asked a customer
what we could change to improve his experience he replied saying ‘please don’t
change anything – that’s why we keep coming back’
From reviewing the comments it is the staff which are being
praised repeatedly for how accommodating they are and for their excellent
service – so a big WELL DONE to the
Luigi staff for making it such a wonderful place.
We hope to see you soon - best of luck with the EPLS Pizza!
Stayed Tuned,
Aisling
