Pesto ricotta pizza is the perfect recipe to try out for pizza day! This Italian-inspired vegetarian pizza combines creamy ricotta cheese and aromatic basil pesto. Unlike traditional tomato sauce-based pizzas, this recipe features a unique ricotta base that's thinned with milk to create a smooth, spreadable layer. The fresh basil pesto adds a vivid colour and herbaceous flavour, while a generous topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan creates that irresistible cheese pull. Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and briny black olives add texture and flavour, and make for an aesthetically pleasing pizza.

When you think about pizza, a marinara sauce-lined crust comes to mind. But World Pizza Day 2026 is the best excuse to switch it up and try this bianca pizza recipe. Bianca pizza, also known as the “white pizza”, is made without tomato or marinara sauce. Topped with olive oil, herbs, and a mix of cheeses, bianca pizza is a sophisticated take on the classic Italian dish, even though it’s sold as a common street food in Rome, Italy. Whether you try this bianca pizza recipe on pizza day or simply add it to your weekly dinner routine, it’s bound to bring a refreshing twist to your meal times.

No matter the season, warm, flavoured bread is always a hit as an appetiser or even a light evening snack. Especially if it’s the soft focaccia, the Italian baked bread with a crisp crust and airy interior. Usually flavoured with rosemary and cherry tomatoes, this version uses black garlic and brie as toppings. The unusual but complementary pair brings a sweet and sour balance that enriches the bread from a simple appetiser to a fine-dining snack.