In his new book, Perfect Pan Pizza, master baker, pizzaiolo, educator and author Peter Reinhart says we are living in “a new golden age of pizza expression.” A leading authority on bread, a three-time James Beard Award winner, and author of American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza, Reinhart … More
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Are Your Authentic Italian Pizza Ingredients Really Made in Italy?
Authentic Italian pizza ingredients and other food products are often perceived as synonymous with quality in the American market. Italy’s rolling landscapes, respect for tradition and exaltation of beauty make it an excellent locale to grow, craft and process superb meats, vegetables and cheeses. Italy is also home to an … More
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Recipe of the Month: Pizza Quattro Stagioni
Ingredients: 12” prebaked pizza crust 3 oz. fiore di latte cream (see below) 3 oz. Nutella ¼ c. grapes, seedless ¼ c. Asian pear ¼ c. strawberry ¼ c. blueberry Fiore di Latte Cream ¼ c. (2 oz.) milk 3 tsp. unflavored powdered gelatin 1 c. (8 oz.) milk, very … More
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No Matter When You Eat It, Pizza Is the Breakfast of Champions
Cold pizza for breakfast has long satisfied legions of hungover college students with its hearty, comforting, cheesy goodness. But over the past 30-odd years, more traditional breakfast items, both savory and sweet, have found their way onto pizza crusts. In fact, the trend exploded at the beginning of this decade: … More
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Using Italian Cured Meats to Make Better Artisan Pizzas
Whether purchasing premade or curing in-house, operators have found that Italian cured meats are a natural fit for their pizzerias. From prosciutto, pancetta and capicola to speck, lardo and ’nduja, these meats pair well with a variety of ingredients and can jazz up salads, pizzas, appetizers and more. Here, operators … More
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Meet the Biggest Stars in the Soft-Cheese Stratosphere
From creamy and smooth to salty and tangy, soft cheeses offer up a world of flavor and texture for your menu. Even better, pizzeria operators can widely cross-utilize them on pizzas, pastas, salads, appetizers—even soups, breakfasts and desserts. Here, we break down some of the biggest stars in the soft … More
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Grandma-Style Pizzas Take You Back to Nonna’s Kitchen
Most folks wouldn’t want to be stuck with Nonna’s old TV set or telephone, but grandma-style pizza—that’s a different story. Dating back several generations, the grandma pie didn’t become a popular style in restaurants until the mid- to late 1990s. Now it’s spreading everywhere, thanks in part to a catchy … More
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Recipe of the Month: Fusilli with Grande Ricotta Prima Dolce
Ingredients: 4 oz. short fusilli ¼ c. onion, finely diced 3 tbsp. baby green peas ¼ c. vegetable stock 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. Grande Ricotta Prima Dolce, cubed Grande Romano, grated, to taste 2 tbsp. fresh mint Directions: Cook pasta until al dente. While pasta is cooking, … More
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How to Make a Better-Tasting Pizza Sauce
There are three main components to a pizza: crust, sauce, and cheese. Crust provides a foundation to support the pizza’s other elements, and cheese provides a pleasing mouth-feel and flavor. However, thinking back to the last great pizza you enjoyed, chances are you best remember the tomato sauce. A study … More
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Pizza Recipe Video: The Gamberian
It’s June, school’s out, and summer has begun. It’s time for slip-and-slides, pond fishing, and, of course, grilling in the backyard. How about grilled pizza? Having traveled around the country, author and chef Craig Priebe catalogued many of the unique styles of pizza our country has to offer in The … More
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The Mystique and Magic of New Haven-Style Pizza
Founded 360 years ago by the Puritans, New Haven, Connecticut, bills itself as the birthplace of the hamburger, but it’s also home to some of the best pizza on the planet. According to local legend, New Haven-style pizza originated in the early 1920s, when Neapolitan immigrant Frank Pepe began baking … More
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Ingredients: This Recipe of the Month is brought to you by Galbani 48-hour-aged dough, stretched out to 12” 2 oz. sauce 6 oz. Galbani mozzarella/provolone blend 8 basil leaves 12 slices thick-cut pepperoni 3 oz. Italian sausage 2 oz. honey cream cheese sauce Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 oz. … More