How ( 5 Ways ) To Reheat Leftover Pizza

Reheating the cold pizza using any of the methods mentioned below will bring that slice back to life and no longer will you have to eat it cold, rubbery, burnt, or flavorless.

Putting pizza in the refrigerator will break down the chemicals inside the dough, which gives it that bummer, tough texture the next day. Before putting the leftover pizza in the fridge, Wrap the pizza in plastic wrap, put it in a freezer bag or other container to avoid drying.

The USDA and other food safety experts recommend leaving pizza out at room temperature for no more than two hours.

How To Reheat Leftover Pizza

Toaster Oven Method: 

Toaster ovens are good if you just have a just one or two slices to reheat and they’re also energy efficient.

HOW TO DO:- 

Preheat over to 400 degrees 
Put in slices on some foil for about 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.

Skillet Method: 

The skillet method is great to recreate the crispness of the original pizza. Cast iron skillets works better but a frying pan can work as well. Reheat your pizza slices one at a time in a covered pan over a medium-low heat until warm – this will keep the crust crispy while reheating the upper layer

HOW TO DO:- 

1: Get a large skillet, and heat some olive oil until it is ready, over medium-high heat. You only need enough olive oil to coat the pan,

2: Reduce heat to medium/medium-low, and put pizza in the pan. 

3: Cover the pan (very important or the toppings won't get warm), and let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Conventional Oven Method: 

A conventional oven is likely to give you the closest to original texture and taste for your reheated pizza slices. It’s also the most practical for reheating lots of slices at once.

HOW TO DO:- 

1.Heat a foil-lined cookie sheet in a 450°F oven until hot (high heat makes the crust crispy). 

2.Arrange slices on the sheet and heat until the cheese is bubbly.

If it's cold (from the fridge), heat for 10 minutes. 

If it's fresh but not hot, just heat for about 5 minutes.

(The time will depend on what toppings you had and how cold it was in the fridge. It's done when the cheese bubbles.) 

Microwave Method 

This is the least favorite method to reheat the pizza but in case you don't have enough time to do any of the above method orjust feeling lazy..;)..then opt for microwaving .. 

HOW TO DO:- 

Place a single slice in the microwave for only 10 to 20 seconds. Just enough to soften up the cheese and dough a little bit.

OR 

Per slice: 20 seconds in the microwave to warm up the bread then 30 seconds under the broiler to melt the cheese and crisp the topping.

Barbecue grill 

works great for reheating pizza too if you have one at home

So how do you usually eat your leftover pizza?

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Eggless Churros With Chocolate Sauce ( Quick Kids Snack)

Churros are small strips made with all purpose flour, are deep fried and rolled in sugar and cinnamon & are served warm with chocolate sauce.Here is a super easy recipe which will make your guests wonder if its home made or not.



Fun Fact :- Did you know that churros were named after the churra sheep because the pastry resembled the sheep's horns?



Source :- Recipe by Nishtha Asrani

Ingredients:-

For the Churros:-
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Oil, for deep frying
All Purpose flour/ Maida:- 1 Cup
Baking powder:- 1 1/2 Tsp
1 cup water boiled with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp sugar
Finely powdered sugar:- 1 Cup
Cinnamon powder:- 2 Tbsp

For The Chocolate Sauce:
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Milk:- 4-5 Tbsp
Butter(Unsalted):- 1 Tbsp
25-30 chocolate cubes


Procedure:-

For the Churros:
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1) In a wok/kadhai heat the oil.
2) In a plate sift flour with baking powder.
3) Knead the dough with warm salt-sugar water. Add water gradually and stop when the dough is soft yet stiff.
4) In a piping bag stuff the dough and squeeze out 7-10 cm long pieces cutting with scissors. Deep fry till golden.
5) Drain out on a piece of absorbent paper. Immediately roll in sugar and cinnamon. Dust off extra powder.
6) Serve. You can serve churros with some chocolate sauce or maple syrup.

For The Chocolate Sauce:
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1) Melt the chocolate with the butter in the microwave (20-30 seconds on Medium) or a double boiler (bottom pan with water; chocolate and butter on the upper pan).
2) Once melted, add milk to make the sauce. Mix them together with a spoon.

Serve churros with some chocolate sauce or maple syrup...Enjoy:)
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Simple Leftover Rice Pulao Recipe

This is the best way to use leftover rice..Easy and delicious..You can make this even if you don't have any veggies on hand.Makes a great lunchbox dish too.



Ingredients:-

Leftover rice:- 1 1/2 cups-2 cups
Onion:- 1/2 Chopped
Tomato:- 1 chopped
Potato:- 1 finely sliced
Cumin seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Oil:- 2 Tbsp
Salt
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1/2 Tsp
Turmeric:- 1/2 Tsp

Procedure:-

1) Heat oil in a pan, when hot add cumin and mustard seeds.When they start to crackle add potato, fry until lightly brown.

2) Add onion and fry for 1 minute, add tomato and all the spices, mix everything well. cook for 2 minutes.

3)Add the left over rice to the above tadka and mix everything well..

Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with raita...Enjoy:)

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Morning Rice Flakes Breakfast

This is a wonderful morning food, slightly sweet, soft textured,easy to digest.Serve for breakfast or as a comforting snack anytime.To serve as a light lunch, accompany with a fresh green vegetable dish or fresh chutney.



Source:-Mangoes and curry leaves cookbook.

Ingredients:-

Rice Flakes(Poha):- 2 Cups
Oil:- 3 Tbsp
Mustard seeds;- 1/2 Tsp
Fennel Seeds:- 1 Tsp
Cumin seeds;- 1/2 Tsp
Minced Onion:- 1/2 Cup
Turmeric;- 1/4 tsp
Green Chillies (seeded and chopped):- 1 (optional)
Water:- 1/4 Cup
Salt as per taste
Sugar:- 2 Tsp
1/4 cup or more coarsely chopped coriander leaves

Procedure:-

1) Place the rice flakes in a bowl, cover with cold water, and swirl around with your hand, then drain. Repeat two more times. Place the rice flakes in a sieve to drain, and set aside.

2)Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat, when hot add the mustard seeds, when they have finished popping about 20 seconds, add the fennel and cumin seeds.

3)Add the onion, stir well to coat the oil, lower the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4)Add the turmeric and chillies (if using ) and cook for 5 more minutes.

5)Add the rice flakes and cook for a minute, turning & stirring, then add the water.Stir fry for 2 -3 minutes.Press the flakes against the pan, then lift and turn them & press again, so they cook while staying separated.

6)Lower the heat little more , cover and let cook for 1 minute. The rice should be cooked through and tender.

7)Add the salt and sugar and stir-fry for another minute.Remove from the heat and mound on a platter.Top with plenty of coriander leaves.

Enjoy:)



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