October 11, 2019
Fennel and orange salad is a popular Sicilian dish loved throughout Italy. Quickly put together, this delicious, refreshing vegetarian and vegan salad is not only a dish filled with flavor and textures, but also a great boost of vitamin C. Drizzled with excellent extra virgin olive oil this delicious salad will certainly become a favorite to serve especially during the season when fennel and oranges are in season. Let's get started!
Read More October 09, 2019
Today we will make Penne alla Fiesolana. Pasta is such a glorious food. It truly is like a perfectly blank canvas from which you can create an infinite variety of delicious dishes. Penne alla Fiesolana is just one of the many ways you can transform a simple pasta into a mouthwatering dish. Combining cooked ham, heavy cream, some peas and Parmigiano Reggiano and voilà, you have a simple yet delicious primo prepared in no time at all. No doubt it will become a family favorite. Let's get started.
Read More October 07, 2019
Orecchiette with roasted cherry tomatoes and dollops of fresh ricotta are a delicious and easy vegetarian primo quickly prepared in no time at all. This Italian dish, typical to the region of Puglia, is known to be made by grandmas, aunts and women of all ages sitting around the kitchen table shaping one by one these iconic orecchiette - little ears, from a simple pasta di semola. How wonderful to celebrate family and be able to enjoy a deep sense of community when women and children gather together to do life as they prepare delicious comfort food for their loved ones. Not only does it feed the belly but most importantly it feeds the soul to sit together, listen to each other, laugh and share life while passing the tradition on to the next generation.
Read More October 02, 2019
Orecchiette with Truffles and mushrooms are definitely a winner for just about any occasion. Easy and quick to prepare and absolutely delicious. Just a few simple ingredients and you have a primo fit for a king. Sliced mushrooms, garlic and a little heat, coupled with black truffles and mushrooms by Urbani Truffles and a little heavy whipping cream, and there you have it. Unbelievably delicious and prepared in no time at all. Let's get started.
Read More September 27, 2019
Need a delicious dinner that can be prepared ahead of time? Here it is! A flavorful dish prepared with layers of potatoes, fennel and ham accompanied by a creamy, silky béchamel sauce baked to perfection inside the wood-fired oven, is the perfect combination of flavors. Easily prepared ahead of time and heated up right before sitting around the kitchen table, this dish will certainly be loved and enjoyed by many. By omitting the ham this delicious SFORMATO also becomes a perfect vegetarian dish.
Read More September 25, 2019
Today we will demonstrate how to make just one of them, and that is Orecchiette. The name "orecchiette" which means small ears, definitely describes the shape of the small concave cylinder. In Italy so much of the culinary teachings are passed down in the kitchen and around the kitchen table. The tradition of making homemade pasta is learned from sitting and watching the skilled hands of grandmothers, aunts, and mothers. Though it may seem laborious, it is definitely worth gathering your family around the table to shape each delicious morsel. Let's get to work!
Read More September 20, 2019
Simply preheat your wood-fired oven to 425°F - 218°C, place the vegetables on a baking sheet with some herbs, garlic, hot pepper flakes and good olive oil and the magic is about to happen. Place everything to roast in the oven to caramelize, and serve it as a side dish or tossed with fresh homemade pasta all'uovo. Roasting vegetables in a wood-fired oven brings out the most intense flavor, certain to satisfy any palate. When looking for a quick, healthy and delicious meal here is a great idea. Let's get started!
Read More September 20, 2019
Florentines are true lovers of pasta and they are especially very passionate about homemade pasta all'uovo. The simple art of making this timeless dough is very common in most Italian kitchens. It is here where the grandmothers, moms and aunts pass the tradition on to the next generation. Flour and fresh eggs are the simple ingredients, as well as a splash of water. Some will also add a bit of semolina flour depending on the type of pasta one chooses to make. Pasta all'uovo is the perfect dough to make ravioli, tortellini, lasagne, pappardelle, tagliatelle and more. Let's get started!
Read More September 19, 2019
Birchermüesli is a most delicious, healthy, traditional Swiss dish prepared by simply combining oats, yogurt, fresh fruits and nuts. Once stored overnight in the refrigerator it becomes a wonderful go-to for a nutritional breakfast, or a quick afternoon snack. Created in Switzerland by Dr. Bircher, a nutritional pioneer known in the early 1900s as a holistic physician, Birchermüesli has become known worldwide as a healthy food choice.
Read More August 13, 2019
Panzanella is a simple, and delicious, peasant Tuscan dish that has been passed down throughout many generations. Although some put their special twist to this traditional dish, most prepare it with just a few ingredients. Bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, basil, a little vinegar and very generous drizzle of good olive oil. Panzanella is a perfect summer comfort food prepared when the tomatoes are ripe and a deep red on the vine. Made with day old bread previously soaked in water and vinegar, this Tuscan staple will certainly become one of your family's favorite. Let's get started.
Read More August 07, 2019
Do you ever have any leftovers and you don't know what to do with? No worries! Here is a quick way to make a delicious meal by repurposing leftover risotto and creating a delicious dish. Simply add a few ingredients to the rice, roll each polpette in bread crumbs, place them in a preheated frying pan, and slide them into the Fontana Gas fired Oven. Now let the oven do its magic. Remember, COOKING IS AN ART. Be creative and don't get stifled by a strict, exact recipe. BAKING IS A SCIENCE. It is here where you need to follow closer attention to details and more exact weight in order to have a predictable result. Today it is time to be creative. Let's get started and put leftovers to good use!
Read More July 31, 2019
Beer Chicken - Pollo alla Birra is truly a wonderful and very easy way to prepare a delicious and tender entree that will satisfy any palate. Accompanied by a mouthwatering reduction, this SECONDO will most certainly become a much loved dish in your kitchen. The chicken will remain tender, full of flavor and just simply finger-licking good.
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