August 11, 2020
Fish accompanied by thinly sliced potatoes and cherry tomatoes, are an ideal and perfectly delicious meal all prepared in the Marinara wood-fired oven and in the comfort of the backyard. The beauty of this dish is that the entire meal is prepared at once and is even brought to a different level accompanied by a beautiful, fresh salad. Let's get started!
Read More August 06, 2020
Roasted Red Pepper Soup is a delicious, creamed soup quickly prepared in no time at all. What a pleasure to serve this luxurious, full of intense flavor and incredible depth of color dish. How wonderful when served either hot or almost cold, and plated with a touch of crème frêche, croutons and a nice drizzle of olive oil.
Read More August 04, 2020
Fagiolini di Sant'Anna just the way we make them in Tuscany. Native to this area, these unusually long beans are prepared and enjoyed in many different ways, but are most commonly stewed with fresh tomatoes. Traditionally prepared and served in the Middle Ages, this native green bean presents itself with not only a very delicious and distinct flavor, but also with an unusual appearance as it is very long, and narrow in size. Needless to say, because of its length this bean has been called with several names, such as fagiolino serpente (snake bean), fagiolo da metro (meter long green bean), spago (string), or frusta (whip). The length of these beans can reach up to 50cm, 11"-12" long. Today we are transforming these Yardlong beans into a delicious side that will leave you incredibly satisfied.
Read More July 30, 2020
Baked Portobello topped with a medley of Oyster and Maitake mushrooms mixed with herbs and breadcrumbs, is just a simple, delicious vegetarian dish prepared in no time at all. For the final touch shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano and a generous drizzle of good olive oil make this a perfect and healthy meal any time of the year. Irresistible when accompanied by slices of crunchy baguette.
Read More July 24, 2020
There is nothing quite as refreshing and inviting during the hot summer months as these delicious Torrette di Melanzane prepared with seasonal eggplant from the garden. Grilled slices of aubergine, fresh, red, plump tomatoes and delicious mozzarella are stacked on top of each other creating a beautiful presentation. Drizzled with good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, these Torrette are quick to prepare, and most satisfying to eat when accompanied with fresh, crunchy bread. Don't forget freshly picked basil! Enjoy!
Read More July 22, 2020
La Regina della Bistecca - Nothing better than the Florentine "Queen of Steaks" which is grilled inside the wood-fired oven over hot coals, and then transformed into a delicious Tagliata. Undoubtedly Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a true symbol of Florentine cuisine and has become famous and a noble dish throughout fine dining across the entire globe.
Read More July 17, 2020
Red Drum baked in a Salt Crust, renders a tender, aromatic and most delicious fish, elevated to a whole new level. Simple and extremely fun, this ancient, insulating salt method dating back to Mongolian cuisine, is a way of cooking fish or chicken by totally covering it up with coarse salt mixed with aromatics such as fresh herbs and lemon zest, finally moistened with egg whites. Calculations for perfect results are straightforward, as the fish is prepared to perfection in the Fontana
Marinara wood-fired Oven.
Read More July 08, 2020
Clafoutis is truly a most delicious and easy French dessert prepared in no time at all. Sugar, flour, eggs and milk are the basic ingredients. Once baked, each bite is a mouthwatering experience. The custardy filling resembles a cross between a flan and a cake. Rustic yet elegant, creamy and delicious, Clafoutis will definitely become a must have dessert perfect for any occasion.
Read More July 01, 2020
Lighting the Fontana wood-fired oven, is a simple task that needs some initial, careful attention to specific fundamentals. These basic steps will definitely become second nature as time goes by. Pizza magic and success will be a regular occurrence in the comfort of the backyard kitchen, and will naturally become a wonderful way to build community with family and friends.
Read More June 25, 2020
Pizza Dough with Poolish is an easy way to create not only a much deeper flavor profile, but also improved texture, better extensibility and structure. This sponge like pre-ferment is a great way to reduce the yeast by half, thus making it more digestible. Incorporating the poolish, one will gain flavor and aroma while minimizing any acidic undertones usually present with natural leavening methods. So delicious!
Read More June 22, 2020
Crème Caramel, also known as Flan, is probably one of the most luscious, classic desserts loved and served all around the world. Simple ingredients are necessary to create this delicate, creamy, velvety dish fit for a king. Perfect when prepared ahead of time, as it is even more delicious when fully cooled and served the following day.
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