Amy’s Kitchen is ready to show the world how delicious plant-based pizza is. The California-based brand wants to inspire everyone to get a slice of their pie to celebrate National Pizza Party Day on May 17.
For over 30 years, Amy’s Kitchen has crafted scrumptious vegetarian and vegan fare from organic, non-GMO ingredients. Co-founded by Rachel and Andy Berliner, the company has always centered their mission around creating nutritious, tasty foods that nourish body and soul.
From humble beginnings selling potpies the couple created in their home kitchen, Amy’s has grown into a nationally beloved brand, offering everything from burritos and burgers to mac and cheese. But on this special day, its pizza creations take center stage. “We’ve always embraced the belief that everyone deserves access to nourishing, organic meals crafted with the finest ingredients,” founders Rachel and Andy Berliner shared in their company’s 2023 impact report.
Amy’s Kitchen Slices Into Pizza Party Perfection
Several mouthwatering varieties emerged from the kitchens, each one a tasty example of Amy’s commitment to flavor and sustainability. The popular Roasted Vegetable Pizza features a crispy rice crust topped, roasted zucchini, sweet red peppers, and caramelized onions. The Margherita Pizza is Amy’s bestselling pie. Simple yet sublime, it marries Amy’s signature tomato sauce with creamy dollops of mozzarella and a vibrant garnish of basil chiffonade. One bite transports you to a sunny Italian piazza. Vegans can enjoy a dairy-free version of the popular pie.
Amy’s Spinach Pizza is a mix of feta cheese, basil, and organic spinach, delicately placed over a hand-stretched thin crust and topped with mozzarella.
The line’s Vegan Supreme Pizza is another culinary adventure. It begins with a meticulously simmered tomato sauce enriched with organic onions, mushrooms, garlic, and bell peppers. Next, layers of meatless pepperoni and veggie sausage are added. A creamy, dairy-free mozzarella tops off the pizza, perfectly uniting all the flavors.
Amy’s Kitchen also has a Braised Greens & 4 Cheese Pizza with caramelized onions and Swiss chard, exclusively available at Whole Foods. “We love greens, and we love cheese,” declares amys.com. “That is why we combined both to make a perfectly layered pizza of braised greens and a blend of four different kinds of cheese: melted fontina, mozzarella, Parmesan, and dollops of creamy ricotta.”
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Family friend and chef Sean Rosen was inspired by winter seasonal veggies when he helped chefs at Amy’s Kitchen create this unique recipe finished with savory organic mushrooms and caramelized onions over a hand-stretched pizza crust. The result is a carefully crafted pizza made to be enjoyed right in the comfort of your own home.
These pizzas aren’t just delicious; they are made with intention. Their plant-based cheeses are crafted from nuts and vegetables, making them a safe choice for those with dairy sensitivities.
Whether you’re hosting a pizza party for your plant-loving pals or just looking to try something new and unique, Amy’s Kitchen has options to shake up this year’s National Pizza Party Day celebrations.
More Fun Ways To Get a Pizza the Action With Amy’s Kitchen
Host a Pizza Potluck. Invite friends and family over and ask everyone to bring their favorite Amy’s Kitchen pizza or pizza-inspired dish to share. You can supply plates, napkins, and beverages. Make it a contest by having people vote on their favorite offering and give out a fun prize.
Amy’s Pizza Taste Test. Pick up several varieties of Amy’s frozen pizzas, such as Roasted Vegetable, Pesto, and Margherita and bake them, cut them into slices, and have a blind taste test. See if people can identify the toppings and flavors. Award prizes to the winners.
Make Your Own Pizza Bar. Set up a buffet with Amy’s cheese pizza (or Vegan Margherita Pizza) as the base. Then put out an array of plant-based toppings like veggies, dairy-free cheeses, and sauces for guests to create their own custom pizzas. Amys.com also offers recipes to add more pizzazz to its pizzas with a vegan cheezeburger pizza that uses Amy’s Vegan Margherita Pizza as a base and adds cooked plant-based beef crumbles on the pie and typical burger accouterments such as ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and vegan mayonnaise. It’s seasoned to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Adding a drizzle of olive oil or, for some heat, chili crisp, are other ways to up the flavor ante.
Host an Amy’s Pizza Movie Night. Curl up for a cozy evening with friends or family. Make a few Amy’s Kitchen pizzas to enjoy while watching your favorite pizza-themed movies such as rom-coms Pizza My Heart, Mystic Pizza, or Loverboy.
Pizza Picnic in the Park. Pack a blanket, plates, and utensils and heat up a selection of Amy’s single-serve pizzas. Head to a local park and enjoy an impromptu pizza picnic that celebrates the great outdoors and the joys of plant-based pizza.
