By Dan Risner Like the temperature of porridge in the Three Bears’ house, the amount of sauce on your pizza needs to be “just right.” To some extent, of course, this Goldilocks portion is a matter of personal taste, so different pizza makers have varying definitions of “just right.” … More
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Recipe: Chicken Marsala
Hello, my readers! Today I’m going to teach you how to prepare a simple but classic dish, Chicken Marsala. It’s quite delicious, and you can make it in no time at all. Marsala wine is one of the key ingredients; it’s a rich Sicilian wine that’s fortified with brandy … More
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Recipe of the Month: Premium Mozzarella Arancini
Ingredients: 2 c. roasted red peppers 1/4 c. heavy cream 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1 garlic clove 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 c. panko breadcrumbs, divided 4 c. risotto, cooked and cooled 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 tbsp. dried basil 2 ea. eggs, beaten 12 … More
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Spaghetti With Vodka and Caviar
Hello, my readers! Today I’m going to introduce you to a new pasta dish made with caviar. Many restaurants don’t feature dishes like this on their menus because they don’t believe it’s cost-effective. Yes, caviar is expensive, but there are many types of caviar to choose from. Shop around, … More
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Recipe of the Month: Warm Goat Cheese and Fig Spread with Tomato
Ingredients: 4 oz. goat cheese 2 oz. fig jam 2 oz. pizza sauce ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 oz. Italian bread loaf (sliced into 8 bias-cut slices) 2 oz. unsalted butter, melted ⅛ tsp. crushed black pepper ⅛ tsp. coarse sea salt Directions: … More
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Cup-and-Char Pepperoni, Ricotta and Basil Pie
Ingredients: 36 oz. pizza dough 6 oz. sauce 20 oz. mozzarella Cup-and-char pepperoni slices 1 tbsp. minced garlic Dollops of ricotta mix 4 basil leaves, chiffonade Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Sauce the pizza crust to the edge of the pan. Add mozzarella, also to the edge … More
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Fettucine with Ham and Cream
Hello to all my friends and readers! I’ve really enjoyed seeing so many of you at recent restaurant industry trade shows. I hope everyone has been having a good time and learning something, especially about all the new high-tech cooking equipment. The industry is changing quickly, and you must … More
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Recipe of the Month: Strawberry and Banana Ciabatta with Nutella
Ingredients: 18 slices (1/2” thick) premium ciabatta bread (4” x 4”), 2 oz. each 9 oz. Nutella 9 c. fresh bananas, sliced 9 c. fresh strawberries, sliced ¼ c. powdered sugar to dust Directions: Heat panini grill to medium-high. Press bread on grill for marks. Spread ½ oz. of … More
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Onion and Bacon Linguine
I recently attended the North American Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Show in Orlando, Florida. It was a very successful and busy show. Once I returned to my office, I had to catch up on a lot of work and take many phone calls—but, between calls, I kept thinking about … More
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Recipe of the Month: Arugula and Spicy Sausage Cavatappi
Ingredients: ½ c. olive oil ¼ c. garlic, minced ¾ c. Spanish onion, diced ¼” 3 c. hot Italian sausage, cooked, crumbled 1 lb. arugula, torn into bite-size pieces 6 lb. cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente 2 qt. + 1 c. Tuscan herb and tomato pasta sauce 1 tsp. sea salt … More
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Housemade Pretzels
Hello, my readers! Today I’m going to teach you how to make pretzels the right way. My family and I rang in the new year with these pretzels, and they were delicious. They’re very easy to prepare and will make a great signature side item that you can add … More
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Stuffed Mussels
Hello, my readers! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Another year has gone by, and a new president is moving into the White House. With all of the change going on in the world, your pizzeria should always be a safe, comfortable haven for your customers. And it … More