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Tag: Italian Food

  • Fennel Salami and Sundried Tomato Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. We picked up a nice fennel salami at an Italian market. If you have access to an Italian market, check out their selection of cured meats as these can really enhance the flavors of…

  • Kimchi Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. Oil your pizza pan. Stretch the dough into an even layer, it will make about a 12 inch round. Add your sauce in an even layer, then the mozzarella, and spread the kimchi slices…

  • Chickpea and Goat Cheese Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. Oil your pizza pan. Stretch the dough into an even layer, it will make about a 12 inch round. Add your sauce in an even layer, then the mozzarella, and spread the chick peas…

  • Prosciutto and Balsamic Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. We got some real deal Prosciutto Di Parma at an Italian market and it really made a great pizza topping. It shrunk up quite a bit, but the flavor was very concentrated. Delicious! Oil…

  • Double Fennel Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. We picked up a nice fennel salami at an Italian market. If you have access to an Italian market, check out their selection of cured meats as these can really enhance the flavors of…

  • White Bean Pesto Pasta

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    This quick recipe utilizes pre-made pesto (here is a homemade version that I like to portion and keep in the freezer: https://mangiavita.com/articles/homemade-pesto/ ). The Costco brand is my favorite store brand, but I will say that most refrigerated brands are decent. Shelf-stable pesto tends to have off flavors and not taste as fresh. Cook the…

  • Homemade Pesto

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    It is quick and easy to make homemade pesto, if you have a food processor and a few simple ingredients: Add all ingredients to a small food processor except for the olive oil. Pulse until well processed and blended. Then add the olive oil and pulse to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You…

  • Salami and Roasted Bell Pepper Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. Oil your pizza pan. Stretch the dough into an even layer, it will make about a 12 inch round. Add your sauce in an even layer, then the mozzarella, and spread the salami strips…

  • Homemade Ricotta

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Making ricotta from scratch is easy and so delicious. It only takes 4 ingredients and a little bit of time. Try this recipe to elevate your next ricotta based recipe, or just smear it on sourdough toast with olive oil, salt and pepper! Combine everything but the vinegar in a large sauce pan and bring…

  • Dirty Martini Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. Oil your pizza pan. Stretch the dough into an even layer, it will make about a 12 inch round. Add your sauce in an even layer, then the mozzarella, and spread the blue cheese…